When a finance student steps into the spotlight as an understudy for the hottest stage show in town, she discovers that the greatest drama isn't just on stage-it's falling for her leading man and risking everything for a life she never dared to dream. Liv, a pragmatic finance student, never imagined herself on stage-until a chance encounter lands her the understudy role for Queen Astrielle in a secretive, high-profile stage adaptation of the global romatasy phenomenon Nights of Flame and Frost. For Liv, it's the perfect summer gig: paid, exciting, and a chance to watch real actors at work. Her mother would be furious if she found out, but Liv is determined to seize this rare opportunity for herself. Thrown into a close-knit cast, Liv quickly bonds with Tiffany, the dazzling leading lady, and finds herself mentored by theatre veterans. But when Tiffany can't perform, Liv is thrust into the spotlight-and into the arms of Ryan Reeves, the brooding, fiercely talented leading man. Their on-stage chemistry is electric, but off-stage, Ryan is guarded and aloof. As rehearsals intensify, Liv and Ryan's connection deepens, blurring the line between performance and reality. Liv must navigate backstage drama, her own insecurities, and the growing tension with Ryan, all while hiding her new life from her controlling mother. With the show's opening night looming, Liv faces a choice: return to her safe, predictable path in finance, or risk everything for a future she never dared to dream of. Stage Kiss is a romance with heat, heart, and plenty of drama, exploring themes of self-discovery, belonging, and the courage to step into the spotlight.

Launi Kline is the daughter of a rockstar, her birth immortalized in a hit song that sold millions and kept her father's band at the top of the charts for years. She left that life behind long ago-but this summer, she's pulled back on the road to help the band's PR recover after the loss of their beloved drummer. Rye Banning grew up watching his dad play drums for one of America's favorite bands. He loves music-and his drumsticks-but hates the rockstar lifestyle. When his father's spot opens up, Rye vows to do his best to fill his shoes. But he can't forget that Launi abandoned her roots-and him-for a whole new life, and she remembers him as the obnoxious kid from her childhood. As they clash over image, PR stunts, and the expectations of fans, sparks fly both on and off the stage. Can they find a rhythm that works before the summer-and the band's legacy-falls apart?

She survived. He was sacrificed. She left it all behind. He sank deeper into it. She'd been lost. Until he found her, because... Abandoning her was essential. Regretting it was undeniable. *** Marisol had no idea her past was on her doorstep. She'd planned to leave her trauma and scars behind her, never looking back. She never thought about what she'd been through because now she had a life worth living. But the life she'd built for herself was about to crash around her. Guy showed up to Blue Bloods to apply for a job. He kept his ulterior motives to himself. No one needed to know his twisted connection to the defunct motorcycle club that had been run by the shop's owner, least of all the girl who walked into the shop ten minutes after he did. Because Guy knew her. She knew him. But they don't acknowledge each other. There are simply too many dark secrets from the past that neither of them wanted to come into the light. But everything comes out into the light eventually... *** Inevitable - Blue Bloods book 1 (kindleunlimited) Unexpected - Blue Bloods book 1.5 (free novella) Irrevocable - Blue Bloods book 2 (wattpad) Undeniable - Blue Bloods book 3 (now posting on WP) Book 4 coming soon

She's a hellcat and a handful, in that order. Guarding Emily Montano, Hollywood royalty and a huge pain in my ass, has to be the worst assignment I've ever had. She's demanding, exasperating and an instigator. I'm biding my time until the next assignment, keeping her safe after her enormous ego put her in hot water. It isn't until her mom shows up, degrading her with every word out of her mouth, that I see her in a new light. And I finally admit to myself that Emily isn't so bad. In fact, she's not another princess of Hollywood. And getting to know the real woman is more than I bargained for. *** An opposites attract, forced proximity romance told from the hero's point of view. Book 4 in the Hollywood Stories series Book 1 Not Another Diva - Zack & Brianna Book 2 Not Another Player - Jacob & Char Book 3 Not Another Line - Clinton & Colleen Book 4 Not Another Princess - Javier & Emily

Anna Marsden met Todd D'Angelo on a live reality show, where they took third and fourth place as the whole of America cheered them on. As a self-proclaimed "dating guru", Anna has publicly declared that Todd is "the one" on every single one of her social media platforms. So when Todd dumps her on a TikTok live just days before they're about to start a race around the world for a million dollars (each), she's left utterly devasted. But when she starts losing her followers because of online rumors, she makes it her mission to move on as fast as she can and show the world she's not the person her ex says she is. Ian Scott was always a quiet child. But after suffering a terrible tragedy when he was a kid, he closed himself off entirely to anyone who was not within his very close inner circle. He's always felt guilty about the things his older brother sacrificed for him, and his guilt has kept him from really enjoying his life. When his brother convinces him to go on a race around the world together, Ian agrees, hoping it'll be the perfect opportunity to give everything back to the man who gave everything to him. But when unforeseen circumstances force his brother to drop out of the race before it even begins, Ian is left puzzled and horrified to find that the network has teamed him up with America's favorite laughingstock: the unbearable influencer Anna Marsden. Anna and Ian have nothing in common, but can they put aside their differences long enough to win a race for two million dollars? In this romantic sequel to The Line Between Us, Anna and Ian are about to discover that crossing the line between disdain and something dangerously close to love is far more complicated than winning any race.

A professional hockey player nearing retirement falls hard for his best friend's much younger and seemingly uninterested sister, but things change when she needs a place to stay and he offers up his home and his bed. *** After one too many drinks and a little too much chemistry, Bryce Roehm wakes up next to Maria Evans-and nothing has ever felt more wrong... or more right. Bryce, a seasoned defenseman for the New York Empires, is in his final season before retirement. Known for his bad-boy reputation and commitment to bachelorhood, he's the last person who should be hooking up with his best friend's little sister. Especially when Maria is eight years younger, working hard to finish college, and nannying for one of his teammates. They agree to keep their one-night stand a secret. No harm, no foul. But secrets never stay buried for long. Maria's finally building a life she's proud of-free from her controlling father and determined to stand on her own two feet. She's not looking for complications. And Bryce? He's as complicated as they come. So when circumstances force them to live under the same roof, one thing becomes clear: How are they supposed to keep their hands-and hearts-to themselves?

The much-anticipated sequel to the Harlequin/Wattpad SYTYCW 2013 winning story, ROOKIE IN LOVE is finally here! It’s been a year since college student Madeline Stone and quarterback Jackson Rider fell in love under the stars. Now, as the two of them sit helplessly in a hospital room waiting for life-changing news, Maddy reflects on how their story has played out. Was it worth defying her family’s wishes to be with Jackson? Will this new challenge destroy any chance they might have had at living happily ever after? Alternating between present and past, sentimental and sexy, ROOKIE PLAYING FOR KEEPS takes fans and new readers alike on a journey they won’t soon forget.

Cameron Cole has a plan. After yet another relationship ends because of certain shortcomings-literally-Cameron decides it's time to swear off dating and focus her energy into her junior year at the University of Charlotte. There's an internship up for grabs and there's no way she's letting that slip through her fingers. But then she's goes and makes one impulsive mistake that changes everything. Wesley Reed has it all. As the golden boy of the Charlotte Colts football team, he's got the talent, the looks, and a future so bright it's practically blinding. Girls throw themselves at him, professors let things slide, and the world bends to his will. But when a required freshmen paper threatens his eligibility, the two are brought together in a sick twist of academic fate. Cameron can't get him out of her head and Wesley isn't making it any easier with his cocky smirk and insistent charm. Their arrangement teeters on the edge of disaster as unresolved tension and late-night study sessions give way to a steamy, no-strings-attached deal. But in the game of love and lust, someone always has to loose-and the stakes have never been higher.

When Evangeline Ryder, the beautiful daughter of a former Hollywood heartthrob, is faced with yet another one of her father's scandals, she's forced to put aside her independence and rely on Gabe, the handsome new bodyguard hired to keep her safe. Little does she know, he's more than just her protector - he might just be her biggest threat yet. Season 1 of The Bodyguard Club *** Trapped in the spotlight, 23-year-old Evangeline craves nothing more than to escape the suffocating pressures of fame and reclaim her independence. But when her stalker grows bolder and her movie star father is arrested for tax evasion, Eva's world spins out of control as she's forced to hire a new bodyguard, Gabe. The last thing Evangeline wants is more security, but despite her resistance, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Gabe, a far cry from the polished Hollywood actors she's used to dating. What Evangeline doesn't realize is that Gabe isn't just her protector-he's a threat. Secretly involved with a criminal gang, he's planning to rob her during an upcoming gala to pay off his debts. As their chemistry intensifies, the line between professionalism and desire blurs, and both struggle to keep their distance, knowing that trust could lead to heartbreak-or worse. Gabe must decide if the reward is worth the risk, while Eva starts to question whether to trust the glitz and glamour she's always known - or the one man who could hurt her the most.