[WATTYS SPECIAL PRIZE WINNER 2024] Getting over your first crush seems impossible - especially when he's the star of the world's biggest movie franchise. *** Jess Wheeler is happily single and perfectly content with her simple life in Hemlock Landing, South Carolina, where all she knows is helping her mother run a charming Bed & Breakfast and picking on her superhero-obsessed kid sister. But Hemlock Landing isn't just Jess's hometown: it's also the birthplace of Bay Connor, the world's hottest movie star and Jess's first, most devastating crush. Meanwhile, Bay Connor's dreams just keep on coming true. As the youngest person ever casted in the leading role of an Origin Studios film, he is on track to become one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. But fame isn't always easy to navigate, and returning to Hemlock Landing for Homecoming Week seems like the perfect excuse for a much-needed reprieve. That is, until he keeps running into the girl that he thought he no longer had feelings for, and his life gets a whole lot more complicated. 🩷 Hollywood glamour meets small town charm in this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romance 🩷 ~WATTYS 2024 WINNER • CATCHIEST HOOK~

Evangeline enjoys working as a maid in the castle of Prince Marak Xoraneth, the fourth prince to the Sharith Empire. Especially when he treats her with a kindness that he doesn't show others. Then chaos befalls the palace, and she's forced to flee the capital. For the next four years, she manages to live in peace out in the countryside, content to live as far away from the capital as possible. Unfortunately, the past has a way of catching up. Soon she finds herself back inside the imperial palace with Marak, now emperor of Sharith. And she's even more shocked when he tells her that he only brought her back for one purpose - to make her his wife. And he won't allow her to run away from him again. XXXX Content Warning: This book contains depictions of SA, graphic violence, other non-con elements, mentions of child abuse, mentions of suicide, sexually explicit content, mild BSDM elements, and kidnapping that may trigger certain audiences.

Ivy Donovan has spent years making a name for herself on the basketball court, ruling Silver Ridge High with talent, skill and pure determination. But when their rival school, Westwood, is forced to merge with hers, everything she's worked for is suddenly at risk. Because now, she's not the only star athlete on campus. Liam Carter, Westwood's golden quarterback, walks into Silver Ridge like he owns it. He's got the charm, the talent, and the girls. He has everything to ensure his place at the top of the social chain. And if the school's new administration is looking for one student to crown as MVP, there's no way Ivy is letting it be him. With the entire school watching, their rivalry turns into a cutthroat competition of skill, strategy, and willpower. But as tensions between them rise, Ivy starts to wonder if Liam's biggest game isn't the one he plays on the field, but the one he's playing with her.

***I RECOMMEND YOU READ IRIKURI FIRST BUT YOU CAN READ THIS ON ITS OWN*** ---------------------------------------------------------- Nki and Ade have survived more trauma in the past two months than most people will experience in their entire lives. After trying desperately to let go of her feelings for Ade and failing, Nki is ready to finally just be happy with the love of her life. If only it were that easy. Their marriage was formed out of necessity, and now feelings are making everything a lot more complicated as they return to the real world. On top of dealing with their married situationship, PTSD, paranormal visits, and all the destruction left in Ximenes' wake, a new threat with a thirst for vengeance vows to end it all for them both. At this point, I know we're all wondering if these two ever catch a break. You'll have to read Titi Iku to find out.

Kat has made up her mind. Her v-card has to go. But who should be the one to take it? With an overbearing brother, she has to find a moment when he's not there to stop her. So while visiting another city, she decides it's time to give it a shot. She finds the perfect man and they soon head to his hotel room. But her inexperience gives her away, and he refuses to go through with it. Embarrassed and still a virgin, she expects never to see him again... Brick has a rule. He only sleeps with experienced women. Women who can tell him what they want and, most importantly, what they don't want. Because of previous relationships, he is self conscious about expressing what he wants in bed. But he knows a virgin will not be able to handle him. Just a Pucking Grumpy Goalie is a New Adult, College Sports Romance with a forbidden relationship and starcrossed lovers. (❤️18+ recommended❤️)

MATURE CONTENT 18+ "Relax, sweetheart. I'll take it slow for your first time." He's a one-night-stand gone wrong, and the one man she never wants to see again. She's the one who got away, and he'll do anything to get her back. "Noah Zhang is an infamous playboy, merciless businessman, and Mob Boss. As the heir to the most powerful Triad in the United States, he has the world at his fingertips. Everything he could ever want. Everything, that is, except Charlotte: the dazzling socialite who wants nothing to do with him. ~ Charlotte Ramirez has three rules for dating: never get attached, never open up, and never, ever, fall in love. She crossed paths with Noah once before, and broke two of those rules in the process. It won't happen again. Not even if he begs. Not even if he offers her the world." The Hookup Protocol is a new adult romance story featuring Second Chance Romance and Forbidden Love ♡ It is Book 2 of the Modern Men series, but it can be read as a standalone too :) Duel POV, guaranteed HEA, and lots of spice! BOOK ONE: THE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT - Maya x Henry - #FriendsWithBenefits and #FakeDating BOOK TWO: THE HOOKUP PROTOCOL - Charlotte x Noah - #SecondChanceRomance and #ForbiddenLove BOOK THREE: THE SPARE ENGAGEMENT - Sofia x Malik - #EnemiesToLovers and #ArrangedMarriage BOOK FOUR: THE ENEMY PACT - Gertrude x Aleksander - #AgeGap and #OppositesAttract Link in bio to get updated when my next book drops ♡ - Kate

"Where am I?" "That's none of your concern." "If my location isn't my concern, then whose is it?" "Mine, and I know, so you're fine." He finally was able to yank me on top of him. I elbowed his face trying to get up once again. "Look, I told you already. I don't know what the fuck you think this is, but I am not the fucking one. Don't test me. Get your hands off of me or I swear to god I'll choke you." "I'd enjoy it." the minute the words left his mouth I punched him in the throat then pressed my forearm into his neck as he sputtered. "I told you not to test me. You may think you're crazy, but I promise you I'm crazier." He smirked up at me and my stomach dropped. Maybe I was wrong. _________________________________________________ Nani figures that her kidnapping is the worst thing that can happen to her. But when she uncovers something much bigger than her is at stake, she is thrown into a world of lies, fake love, seduction, betrayal, espionage, and danger. Time is running out for her to save millions of people, all while she deals with a lunatic who has decided he must have her at any cost. If she wasn't crazy before, this would be her breaking point. ATTENTION: If you think this will be that book where the female is okay with being beaten, raped, and treated like property, I am warning you. Nani is not the one. She will not play those games.

A struggling painter crosses paths with a mysterious art collector who offers her a chance at success in exchange for indulging his unconventional desires. Season 1 of The Erotic Artiste *** Evelyn Ali is a talented yet struggling painter yearning for recognition. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the enigmatic and wealthy Japanese-American art collector, Hiro Akeno. Drawn to Eve's raw talent and untapped sensuality, Akeno offers her a tantalizing proposition: he promises to catapult her career to unimaginable heights in exchange for indulging his unconventional desires. Intrigued and enticed by the allure of success, Eve embarks on a thrilling and perilous path of sensual exploration. As Eve delves deeper into Akeno's world, she discovers hidden desires within herself that she never knew existed. But as she immerses herself in this intoxicating world, she must confront her own fears and insecurities. Will she be able to navigate the fine line between her artistic integrity and the demands of Akeno's unconventional desires? And as her heart becomes entangled with his, will she lose herself in the pursuit of both artistic success and passionate love? *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Amanda Blake is the epitome of the All-American girl. She's popular, beautiful, smart and athletic. Nothing stands in her way of the bright future ahead of her, except when her journey becomes a little bumpy when she's thrown into a situation she's never been in before. A relationship. With the boy who wants and the girl who doesn't, it takes only two words between the pair to change their relationship forever. *Disclaimer: Mature language and sexual situations

[18+] MATURE CONTENT! Sheridan Wesley, a little rural boy from a little town not far from Tennessee, had always had a satisfying lifestyle in his father's ranch. He'd grown up with cattle and was used to the hard life. Working in farms and so on. He'd never known his mother who'd died at his tender age. He had only his father whom he loved with all his heart. Everything went on well until he was twelve years of age. Every thing changed after a short holiday at his father's best friend's house along with his family. What had happened during that holiday? What did his father's friend's family have to hide? A story full of suspense and adventure. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2016©