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***THIS STORY WILL BECOME FREE ON JULY 15t!*** Kelsey Harris, a young chef moving to LA, struggles with work, the glamour of the hollywood scene, and a new romance with mega-celebrity Ethan Glenn. ***** Kelsey Harris is heading to LA to begin her new career as a sous chef, and she's excited to work under a prestigious mentor and feed fabulous celebrities. She also meets Ethan Glenn, a movie star with doubts about his career, on the plane. But when she settles in, she learns that her new job is more intense than she expected, and her roommate is acting strange. When they happen to be on the same movie set, Ethan and Kelsey begin to grow close, though their friendship is immediately put under scrutiny by friends and the media. A romance begins, but the delicate facade of Hollywood is slipping, and Kelsey has to decide if she wants to escape the photographers and screaming fans, or if she wants to be with Ethan and put up with the consequences. [[Wattys 2018 Shortlist]] [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

Two Floors Down isn't romance. It's desire under pressure. A stolen journal. A missing package. A massive mistake. Jules promised herself she would undo her little invasion of privacy tomorrow. Except "tomorrow" is currently six weeks late, the journal has vanished, and its owner happens to be Julian Rivers- the art world's reigning, legendary genius. And an absolute menace when he flirts. Breaking into your rival's studio with a bobby pin and a YouTube tutorial is a great way to find answers. It's also a fantastic way to realize you have zero criminal talent, a massive crush, and a competitor who is entirely too good at reading your mind. ✨ RIVALS TO LOVERS ✨ ARTIST ROMANCE ✨ HIGH TENSION / SLOW BURN

Selena is the 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍. The villain destined to lose her football-star boyfriend to the shy, innocent nerd. Everyone watches in silent awe as he replaces her in the name of love. It was the perfect fairytale ending, just like the movies... But not for long. Because this breakup awakens admirers long held back. Particularly one who's made her his quiet obsession: Noel Casper. The neglected genius assigned to be her tutor. What begins as study sessions develops into a friendship neither of them expected. Behind closed doors, Selena cooks for him, upgrades his wardrobe, and supports his dreams. But to the outside world, he's just a boy being used by the mean girl, especially when they see him carrying her books, tying her shoes, and driving her all around. What they don't know, is that Noel has been watching her for years. And the more Selena takes care of him, the more he becomes 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅. When his research catapults him to international success, the world suddenly notices the boy they once overlooked. Now Selena's ex is begging for a second chance, and the rival who started this all is determined to "rescue" Noel. But Noel doesn't want to be saved. He only wants one person. Selena. And he will do whatever it takes to ensure she never leaves his side. ***Undergoing structural edits*** ─ ⊹ ⊱ ⊰ ⊹ ─ 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒆 𝒙 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒖𝒔 𝚃𝚘𝚙 𝚁𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜: #1 𝚘𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚍 #1 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗ess #2 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 #2 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜

Free to read! 19-year-old Jane, newly-single, moves to London to work for her friend, Kitty. But Kitty is hiding something about the café - and about Jane and Kitty's past. ***** If you looked at her Instagram, you'd think Jane had the perfect life. But a family tragedy and a big break up shatters that illusion, prompting Jane to drop out of university and move to London. She gets a room above a bookstore and a job as a barista, thanks to her childhood friend Kitty. Struggling with feelings of loneliness among the happy staff, Jane feels further ostracized when Kitty refuses to discuss Matt, who used to live in the bedroom Jane took over and who left under mysterious circumstances. As Jane struggles to find herself, and get the attention of the cute bartender, Harper, she discovers that the Brew Books café is brewing with dark secrets. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION When her initiation into her college's History Club goes awry, Sol has to come face to face with Ethan-the cute guy whose house she just broke into. ***** Soledad Gutierrez, or Sol to her friends, decides to join the History Club at her Community college. However, this club is not like other clubs: they have an initiation process and a slew of other 'extracurricular activities.' In order to join the club, Sol must break into the oldest house in her small Californian town and steal one of their forks. The club members provide all the materials to break in; she just needs to take the utensil, take a selfie in the kitchen, and get out undetected-with the fork, of course. The problem is: Ethan Winston spots Sol in his grandparent's house, and he's determined to uncover the reason behind the break-in. However, both he and Sol are thrown for a loop when feelings begin to develop between them. And as Ethan becomes suspicious of the History Club, he and Sol get tangled in an adventure none of them were expecting. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] [[Wattys 2019 Winner for Young Adult + Being Published by Wattpad Books in Fall 2020]]

Emma and Vivian spend their summer at a new camp to help out a friend, only to discover that it's a dating camp and they both have to pretend to be single! ***** Emma and Vivian, having spent their first year of college living together, agree to spend their summer at Gwen Black's latest camp. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding (and Gwen's aggressive advertising), the entire camp is using Emma as a mascot because she's "single". Emma and Vivian decide to let the situation play out to help Gwen, finding a new thrill in keeping their love secret. Soon, though, things get out of hand as they start making each other jealous, and someone online is working to destroy their relationship (and the entire camp)! Can Emma save the camp, her reputation, and the only relationship that's ever mattered to her? (Sequel to Camp Mapplewood: original version.) [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]]

Mira finds herself stuck in the city of love with Jake, the playboy athlete she can't stand. What she doesn't expect is for major sparks to fly on their 24-hour adventure. But can this newly-found love last beyond the magic of Paris? ***** 24 Hours in Paris is now published as a Paperback & E-book by W by Wattpad Books As a Wattpad reader, you can now access both the Original Edition and the W by Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase (PS: a review on Amazon (and also Goodreads) would be very much appreciated, to help get this POC rom com in front of more readers! All the review page links are on my Wattpad profile page :-) ) In the new Published Edition of the book, the characters of Mira and Jake will be older and wiser co-workers in the corporate world, who miss their flight and get stuck spending an extra 24 hours in Paris. They'll start off annoyed with each other, but you know how the story goes... "Adorably sweet and a brilliant read! It made me feel like I was roaming the streets of Paris without having to leave my couch." - Grace @HQ ***** On the last day of their class's college trip to Paris, Mira and Jake get tangled up in a debacle that causes them to miss their flight home to New York. Which means they're stuck in Paris until the next available flight that's 24 hours away! Mira is witty and a lover of art history and good cheese. Jake, on the other hand, is your All-American frat boy with a killer smile. Translation: they can't stand each other. As they visit places they could never have imagined, Mira and Jake go from mortal enemies to star-crossed lovers with sizzling chemistry. But can their spark last without Paris' cheese and charm to keep it going? [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by Ray Gardener

WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION. It only takes one moment to change your life forever . . . After her mother's deportation last year, all Soledad "Sol" Gutierrez wants is for her life to go back to normal. Everything's changed-new apartment, new school, new family dynamic-and Sol desperately wants to fit in. When she joins her community college's history club, it comes with an odd initiation process: break into Westray's oldest house and steal . . . a fork? There's just one problem: while the owners of the house aren't home, their grandson Ethan is, and when he catches Sol with her hand in the kitchen drawer, she barely escapes with the fork intact. This one chance encounter irrevocably alters her life, and Sol soon learns that sometimes fitting in isn't as important as being yourself-even if that's the hardest thing she's ever had to do.

The Many Dates of Indigo is now published as a Paperback, and E-book with W by Wattpad Books! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Wattpad Original Edition and Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase. Thank you so much for your support! ***** As Indigo Clark nears her 30th birthday, new male suitors vie for her attention. The trick is to pick the right one... ***** Indigo Clark, a successful businesswoman approaching her 30th birthday can't seem to shake the questions, "Where's your ring?", "When will you get married?", "Are you going to have children?" Tired of the nosiness and the pressure, Indigo sets out to experiment in her dating life. What an adventure she's in for! You have Tate, her gorgeous and loyal best friend, who she has a past with...but they don't talk about it. Then there's Nathan. He seems perfect on paper but is hiding a serious part of his life from her. Owen is a dashing gentleman until he isn't. And Diego, oh Diego, he's a hotshot lawyer used to getting what he wants but Indigo also knows what she wants and isn't going to let him off the hook easily. She is fierce and smart, and yes, it's raining men but Indigo isn't afraid to hold an umbrella... [Highest Ranking: #8 in ChickLit] (Featured) [ Winner of the Genre Awards for ChickLit *First Book* ] [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by Eva I (@evadrawssometimes)

"Bridget Jones with a lot more wine! This story is hilarious, feel-good and relatable in all the best ways!" - Grace K @ HQ. She's just quit her high-flying job, and her marriage is coasting on fumes. Can Alice find a sense of purpose in the wreckage? ***** Alice's life isn't going to plan. She's tied to her phone, pointlessly managing PR for a sinking corporate megalith. She's become a bit player in her kids' lives, and her marriage is coasting on fumes. Forcing herself into action with a rash resignation, Alice sets out to make a positive impact on the world around her. But how? Meditation leads to napping, and her attempts to get closer to her teenage daughter result in the discovery of a secret that leaves her at a loss. As the months tick by and a sense of purpose continues to elude her, Alice finds herself forming bonds with the most unlikely characters: the young woman who panhandles outside her old office; the homeless boy who sits cross-legged outside the liquor store with his ginger cat; her own dog walker who, it turns out, knows a thing or two about developing a good crema. Testing the limits of marriage, motherhood and the Toronto subway system -- can Alice find her way into a purpose-driven life? Or will it all be one giant hangover? [*Wattpad Editor's Pick 2018*] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Readers say: "This had me laughing so loud that my sister came to check up on me to see if I'm OK!!!" "...the new Bridget Jones, a working woman's take on the digital age." About the Author: Working mother and red wine enthusiast, Renee lives in Toronto with her flawed but wonderful family (seriously, who left socks on the kitchen counter?) in a flawed but wonderful house (what *is* that smell in the basement?) where she writes flawed but wonderful stories about what it is to be a woman today.

Sonia Mikhailovna of the Ivanov household's a sheltered teenager, who is too curious for her own good. She's into all things teen pop; fashion, music, flicks... very unlike the world of crime her father peddles. But when your father's name is synonymous with the "middleman", the broker between criminal worlds, how can Sonia step away from the blood of her father's business? Especially when it brings her a boy so shallow, so jaded, that his disillusionment with the mafia "code of honor" makes her question the nature of crime itself? Now that the grand debutante ball is approaching, and her name will be spoken in all societies, will Sonia rise above all expectations or fall victim to her father's reputation?

Red string theory (Teori Benang Merah) adalah sebuah filosofi dan mitologi kuno dari Asia Timur yang meyakini bahwa orang-orang yang ditakdirkan bersama dihubungkan oleh benang merah tak kasatmata di jari kelingking mereka. -- Tentang Anika Aishawarya dan Mahawira Jitendra. Dua nyawa dalam dua raga yang tak sengaja dipertemukan oleh dunia, di depan bangunan megah yang melambangkan kesetiaan cinta.

Has been ranked #1 in stolemyheart #30 in mysteryromance #36 in teenagelove, #71 in passionate A Girl Shaisha Cahill... The most rude and arrogant girl you can ever meet... With a mysterious soul and a most popular player of the school Kevin Mason somehow end up being part of same group cuz of mutual friends. Kevin feels a connection and something wierdly relatable to the last person on the earth he ever thought he would talk to. And fates brings them together even just for a while. The more he solves the puzzle, the more it gets mysterious... No Matter how much he tries, there's always a piece missing. In the midst of all this drama some sparks ignite within the two souls. Hook up with the story to know more about the mystery and it's riddles. :)

Just days before Halloween - the biggest deal in the spooky town of Gloom Hollows, sisters Jane and Kim Winston find themselves entangled in the disappearance of six girls from their high school. With the help of her best friend, Steve Randle - Jane must uncover the dark secrets behind a similar disappearance from over twenty years ago. And yes, Dallas Winston is your daddy in this story x

Calais thinks Pablo's just an annoying boy from her class but she does a shocking discovery that will rock her world...

When 8 people crash together, 4 of them are Raichand heir and others well they have identity of their own? How will these 4 couples navigate from nothing to everything and that will be trapped in the Empire of Deception and then love. ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ "I built walls to protect my power, not realizing they kept out love too." ~ Saisha Chauhan, CEO "I don't make promises. But when I do, I turn them into contracts-and I never break either." ~ Rivaan Raichand, MLA "We weren't written in fairy tales-we were drafted in contracts. But somewhere between the clauses, we found something real." ~ Saisha & Rivaan CEO x MLA ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ "Logic was my language until she spoke in poetry-and I listened." ~ Nirvaan Raichand, Lawyer "He wanted answers, I offered riddles. Not to hide-but to see who'd stay to solve them." ~ Charvi, NGO Volunteer "He was the question, she was the paradox-and together, they rewrote the answer." Nirvan & Charvi Lawyer X NGO volunteer ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ "I may not belong by blood, but I carry the Raichand fire in my heart." ~ Aina, Inspector "Even sedated, I felt her fight for me. That's the kind of love I'd go under for again." ~ Vihaan Raichand, Biologist "She was his shield in the storm; he was her calm in the war. They didn't fall in love-they stood for it." ~ Aina & Vihaan Inspector x Biologist ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ "I don't bend easily, but with him... I learned to lean without losing myself." ~ Amaira Raichand, COO "I don't need to understand the chaos, I just need to hold her through it." ~ Zayyan, Sportsman "They didn't find each other in peace. They chose each other in silence and that made all the difference." ~ Amaira & Zayyan Sportsman x COO ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Maddie Hart has a problem. Every man she falls for ends up falling for someone else. The bartender marries his high-school sweetheart. The college crush sends her a wedding invitation. And the man she thought might finally be the one? He falls hopelessly in love with her roommate. Clearly, Cupid has it in for her. So Maddie decides she's done with love-until she discovers that Cupid is real, wildly incompetent, and has been accidentally misdirecting his arrows for years. But there may be one tiny problem. The man Maddie keeps overlooking might be the only person who was ever meant for her. Noah Bennett is her sarcastic neighbor, professional rival, coffee thief, accidental emergency contact-and the most irritating man in New York. He's also the one person who has been there through every disastrous date,every heartbreak, and every spectacular romantic failure. As Cupid attempts one last mission to fix his biggest mistake, Maddie must figure out whether true love is really about being struck by an arrow... Or simply noticing who's been standing beside you all along. Wrong arrows. Wrong dates. Wrong timing. One very right person. And this time, Cupid better not miss.

*Rom-Com, Slow Burn, Normal Person-Meets-Celebrity* Meg has been called many things in her thirty-plus years - the Weird Sister, Auntie Witch, and the Heavyset One - but now she's Emerson Day, best-selling author and today's guest on The Giles Lane Show. It is here, amidst fogs of sickly hairspray and snarky comments on her weight that she meets Mark Charles, a charming beefcake most famous for a string of popular superhero movies. As their backstage flirtations surface online, the ensuring social media storm threatens to drown them both. Meg is thrust in the limelight and into a lifestyle she's not comfortable with. The most confusing part, though? Mark might actually be into her.

All she ever wanted to do was sing. Since she was a little girl Essence always dreamed of being a singer, but never actually pursued the idea. Her dream is further deferred when she finds herself battling a murder charge after her boyfriend, Jeremiah, ends up dead. Essence embarks on a journey to not only find herself, but to also achieve her childhood dream while dealing with the aftermath of this fatal incident. After everything that's happened, is the childhood dream still within her reach? No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the author, except as permitted by the U.S. Copyright Law.

At The Varchasva Lyceum, the lines are drawn in palace marble. On one side is Anirudh Gaekwad, the Crown Prince of Raghugarh, for whom legacy is a birthright and leadership is a burden. On the other is Ishwari Joshi, the scholarship student, for whom every mark is a battle won and the school is her ticket to a better life. Their worlds were never meant to collide. Forced to partner for a year-long project, their intellectual rivalry sparks a connection that defies all the rules. But between palace expectations and scholarship pressures, their almost-story almost-ends in a painful, silent goodbye. Years later, their paths cross again. He is the modern prince grappling with his legacy. She is the lawyer hired to save it. The boy she knew is now a man, and the girl he remembers has become a force of nature. Is the history between them just a ghost of a forgotten prologue? Or can they finally write their own ending?