When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

She is fiery, hot-headed and spontaneous. He is calm, composed and calculating. She is fire, burning every obstacle in her path. He is ice, numbing his enemies with a single glare. She is loud, not afraid of raising her voice. He is quiet, his silence speaking volumes. ******* Hazel Martin and Xavier Davis are like two opposite sides of a pole, with her fierce persona and his cold attitude. But one thing is common between them; their love and affection for their families. So what will happen when they are stuck with each other and they need each other's help in the middle of a crisis? ... Thank you @prettypink-ink for such a wonderful cover. Things are bound to get messy as their opposite worlds clash with each other.

"I have never wanted anyone as much as I want you right now,"he whispered in my ear as he breathed down my neck leaving small kisses here and there. "If you want me to stop cupcake say it now because I won't be able to control myself for much longer." He bites my nipple and I cry out as my fingers grip his hair harshly. "Don't stop,"I moan as his fingers trail down my stomach and he dips his finger inside me. Started : 6th April 2020 Completed:30th April 2020

[COMPLETED] Wattys2018 Shortlist! PROMOTED ON COSMOPOLITAN.COM Highest rank #6 on Chicklit What's Hot List FOLLOW ME FOR EXCLUSIVE UPDATES ❤ ----------------------------------------- When Emma's grandma dies, new evidence comes to light about the unsolved murder of her dad, 25 years before. While she hunts for answers, her estranged mom pops back up, and her brother moves back to town after leaving without explanation a decade ago. Complicating matters, her childhood next-door neighbor, Ryan, makes it clear he wants a whole lot more than to pull her hair and call her names. Break-ins, a secret stalker, and a mysterious safe lead her on a path of self-discovery that promises to change her forever, if she can manage to survive them. [Mature chapters in separate book: Untethered: The Steamy Bits] Edited by @jgfairytales ⚠ WARNING ⚠ TO READ THIS STORY SAFELY, YOU MUST GO TO WATTPAD: https://www.wattpad.com/user/JessaMartell

After surviving a tsunami together, art collector Genevieve and CEO Tristan face endless hurdles back home in the shape of vengeful exes and dark family secrets. ***** On the night before her entire life is changed, Genevieve Harding finds herself walking along Thailand's shoreline with a handsome stranger she only knows from magazine covers and newspaper headlines. Billionaire businessman Tristan Maddox is handsome and charming and it's not long before sparks fly. When tragedy strikes the next morning, their instant connection is tested in a way they never could have predicted. With their attraction pulling them together while a devastating tsunami knocks their lives into chaos, the two find themselves bound together by their shared experience. But upon returning home, life quickly becomes just as difficult as survival was. It's not long before secrets from the past and heartbreaking lies throw them back into rocky waters, threatening to tear them apart all over again. *Wattpad HQ's Editor's Pick - 2022* Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and graphic scenes depicting a natural disaster and PTSD that comes from it. Also contains themes of blackmail and murder.

"Girls, girls, calm down! I don't want to get anyone else here pregnant!" He joked. "Anyone else pregnant?" "Are you saying somebody in this room is pregnant with your baby?" The room became dead silent and my eyes widened. He just spilled the beans without even trying to spill them. ----- Kennedy Harden's brother, Grayson, never loved when boys hung around her. Therefore, whenever she managed to get a boyfriend, they never dated for longer than a month. The only boy who was a constant in her life was Wyatt Chandler, her brothers best friend. Little did Grayson know that Kennedy and Wyatt had a fling for a few months. But, that quickly ended when they were almost caught red handed by none other than Grayson himself. ----- Started: June 14, 2019 Completed: December 23, 2020 ----- HIGHEST RANKINGS: #3 in Teen Fiction #1 in Relationship #248 in Romance #1 in teen

A story written with heart to touch yours. Forever Grateful is a story where a young beautiful girl who has gone through what most wouldn't even dream of and yet has the brightest smile and heart full of love. Hop on this rollercoaster ride, as it will make you want to laugh, smile, be in love and cry with the characters. Reviews- @L33SH13 - Wow. This story was amazing! It's just so emotional and powerful. I love it a lot. It was predictable but yet unexpected. I'm literally crying tears of joy and sadness lol. I honestly wish this was a movie because I can imagine it perfectly and it would definitely be one of my favorites. It was so inspirational, full of emotions and love. @duashah124 I read this story and not gonna lie this story left me in tears. Everything was just perfect, this story is like a check on us to have Faith and to know that life is not easy or that not everyone has their 'happily ever after' on this earth. Best story honestly I loved it. @Yeshaswiii Love it sooooo muchhhh. Best journey ever....❤❤ @Maanya_ Like the book was so damn emotional and all the things portrayed were💯 relatable you wrote it with such sincerity I literally cried reading epilogue You are amazing. @mish4923 I am crying over a book after a long time the first and the last time I cried over a book like this was years ago and it was the fault in our stars. Ranking- #1 Sad story (16th December, 2020) #2 romance (26th August 2020) #2 new adult (9th July 2020) #1 inspiring (28th August 2020) #4 hot (25th August 2020) #2 writing (30th August 2020) #1 character development (26th nov 2020) #1 Indian author (10Feb 2021)

#1 in roommates tag 03|12|2018 #2 in new adult tag 12|12|2018 #3 in drama tag 23|06|2019 *Originally titled 'The Art of the Bartender's Heart'* "Can I help you?" I snapped, arching a brow. The man in front of me gave me a lopsided smirk, "Feisty. I like that." I rolled my eyes, sipped my drink and narrowed my eyes at the bartender, "Shouldn't you be doing your job?" "There's other things I could be doing," he responded with a wink. He started pouring another drink, "Got a name?" "Audrey." The man gave me a wicked grin, "I'm Nathan." A/N: This is a mature New Adult romance!

Summary :BWWM Warning ⚠️ Mature content "What do you mean I can't leave" He slowly walked towards me like I was his prey; making every bit of confidence I had vanish. "I mean you're mines angel. Ever since I saw that smile that beautiful smile of yours you were mines, ever since I heard that beautiful contagious laugh of yours you were mines, and ever since I hugged and felt that masterpiece you call a body you were mines. I'll be damned if I loose what's mines" he said with so much dominance I started squirming in my spot. "B-but what if I don't want to be yours" I said not even believing it myself He smiled " then I'll fuck you until you do, I know how much you've been wanting it." I instantly felt flushed I almost wanted to scream "take me now" ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ still being edited

The bell above the entrance door rung, indicating someone had walked in. "We're closed," I called as I swung my head around to face the door. I froze when I saw a tall tan handsome man dressed in an all-black suit standing by the entrance, power and dominance radiating off of him. I closed my mouth quickly when I realised I was staring with my mouth agape. "I was just wondering where Mr Santiago is?" He asked, an Italian accent lacing his voice. I stared at him for a few a seconds needing time to process that this Italian god was actually standing in front of me, before getting a hold of myself and answering him. ~~~~~ #1 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 #20 𝐦𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 #2 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 #8 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #3 𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 #12 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 #10 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 #137 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 #44 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #2 gangs