Contemporary-romance Stories

[This story will become free on June 15th 2022] In the sequel to When Best Friends Kiss, Liam is faced with the life Alex has built without him. Can their love survive when they've become so different? ***** Fresh out of university and settled into a new apartment, Liam and Alex are ready to start their life together. While Alex finds passion in journalism and has more friends than he can count, Liam is frustrated with his photography and awkward around Alex's LGBTQ friends. Seeing the life Alex has built without him, and how different they've become, Liam finds his insecurities resurfacing and mental health spiraling downwards. After the time they've spent apart, do Liam and Alex really belong together? Or will their love story end before it starts its next chapter? (Sequel to When Best Friends Kiss.) [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

The Last Cabin Christmas I spent fourteen Christmases loving Carter Hayes. Fourteen winters. Fourteen trips to the same snow-covered cabin. Fourteen years of being his friend. The problem wasn't that he didn't know me. The problem was that he never saw me. When Carter arrives for our final Christmas at the cabin with a beautiful new girlfriend on his arm, I tell myself it doesn't matter. I've survived this before. But Sienna isn't like the others. She knows exactly how I feel about him. And she isn't afraid to use it. As the snow falls and old traditions begin for the last time, I realise something has to change. Because I can't spend another Christmas being someone's second choice. So this year, I choose myself. Even if it means leaving Carter behind. A friends-to-lovers, slow-burn romance filled with unrequited love, holiday angst, jealousy, heartbreak, grovel, and a happily ever after. ❄️ Friends to Lovers 🎄 Christmas Cabin Romance 💔 He Falls Second 😡 Mean Girlfriend Drama 🏔️ Snowed In ❤️ Grovel & HEA

I spent twelve years loving Mason Hayes. Twelve summers. Twelve birthdays. Twelve years of almosts. The problem wasn't that he didn't know. The problem was that he did. He just never realised what it was costing me. When Mason arrives at our annual lake house vacation with a girlfriend on his arm, I finally understand something I should have learned years ago: Sometimes loving someone isn't enough. So I leave. And for the first time in his life, Mason has to figure out what it means to lose me. A grovel-to-HEA romance about unrequited love, heartbreak, and finally choosing yourself.

Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option. ***** Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her... Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault. [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

Ethan used to be the awkward boy nobody noticed. Layla loved him before the money, attention, and new crowd changed him. But over the last three months, something feels different. Late nights. Cancelled plans. Quiet lies. And one girl who suddenly seems to be everywhere he is. After a humiliating night forces Layla to question everything, she begins to wonder if the version of Ethan the world admires is slowly replacing the man she fell in love with. And Ethan is left to face a truth he never wanted to admit.

Sidelined 3 is officially in production! Revisit where Dayton and Dallas' story began before the final chapter arrives. Get ready to head back on the field! The Sidelined: QB and Me sequel is coming soon to Tubi. Started here but has taken over the world! Wattpad's First Published book to now a Movie. Watch Sidelined: The QB and Me based on The QB Bad Boy and Me for free only on Tubi. Prepare to catch feelings for your favorite QB Bad Boy story in any format you like. ---- This is Wattpad Books Published version of Original story. The funny, steal your heart breakout story about a cheerleader, a sexy football player, and the chaos of trying not to fall in love.

✨ Rankings: #1 in #nightshift 🩺 #3 in #secretromance 🤫 #12 in #delhi & #mumbai 🌆 They say you meet the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time. For me, that time was a chaotic 8:30 PM on the eighth floor of a government hospital, and that person was Dr. Darsh Jethwa. He was sarcastic, rude, and drop-dead gorgeous in his crisp blue polo and silver chain. But beneath that arrogant medical demeanor was the man who quietly took my heavy bags, made a crowded ICU ward laugh just to see me smile, and stayed on the phone with me all night comforting me. We exchanged numbers, but life got in the way. A whole year passed in total, agonizing silence. I focused on my goals, prepared for the competitive exam, and successfully cracked it. My dream is waiting for me, and I am all set to shift to Delhi to start my prestigious new position. But right before my big move, a sudden twist of fate lands me right back in the exact same hospital-this time, as a patient in a crowded general ward. When Dr. Darsh walks in for his night shift rounds, my heart stops. But he looks straight at me, checks my clipboard, and acts like he has absolutely no clue who I am. My mom is sitting right beside my bed, completely oblivious, while my mind is going absolutely crazy: Ye mujhe bhul gaya? Has he really forgotten the girl from the 11:00 PM ambulance wave? I have exactly two months before I leave for Delhi. Sixty days to find out if the doctor who has been living in my imagination for a year is playing a high-stakes game, or if I'm truly just another nameless chart on his clipboard.

Some daughters inherit empires. She walked away from one. At eighteen, Aarna Rajoria, the only daughter of the legendary Rajoria family, made a decision that shook India's most influential business dynasty. Overnight, the beloved heiress vanished from society, leaving behind unimaginable wealth, a family legacy spanning generations, and a life most people could only dream of. No interviews. No explanations. No looking back. Seven years later, Aarna has built a life that belongs entirely to her. An award-winning architect known for restoring heritage landmarks, she has earned every achievement without the Rajoria name opening doors for her. To the world, she is simply Aarna-a woman who values her independence more than privilege. But when she's offered the opportunity to lead the restoration of the historic Rajoria Palace Hotel, she faces a choice she never thought she'd have to make. Go home. Waiting behind those grand gates are the people she left behind-parents who still hope for forgiveness, brothers who never stopped missing her, a grandmother who has kept her room exactly as it was, and memories she's spent years trying to forget. And then there's Reyansh Kothari. The composed, infuriatingly charming CEO of Kothari Infrastructure. Her childhood friend. The man who watched her leave without trying to stop her. The man who never stopped waiting for her to come back. As old wounds resurface, family loyalties are tested, business rivalries intensify, and buried truths threaten to change everything Aarna thought she knew. Because sometimes the hardest journey isn't walking away. It's finding the courage to come home. A heartwarming and emotionally charged contemporary romance about family, forgiveness, second chances, and discovering that the strongest foundations aren't built from marble or money-but from the people who choose to love you anyway.

"THE DISTANCE WE NEVER SPOKE ABOUT (Book 3 of Borrowed pieces of us Series) Because not every love story ends with a goodbye. Some simply fade into silence. Book 3 of a 7-part series."

A beer. A book. A bad first impression. Abeer Brar never expected the quiet girl reading in the corner of a college party to become the one person he couldn't stop thinking about. Kavya Sethi never expected the annoyingly charming extrovert to keep showing up wherever she was. Between books, chai, music, and countless conversations, an unlikely friendship slowly becomes something neither of them saw coming. Some stories begin with a hello... Theirs began with a beer!

"You know..." Noah's fingers curled gently around her wrist just as she was about to walk away. Not enough to stop her. Just enough to make her turn. His thumb brushed against the inside of her wrist before he slowly let go, as if he already knew she wasn't going anywhere. "For someone who's only supposed to be my fake wife..." he murmured, his gaze fixed on hers, "...your heartbeat gets dangerously fast every time I touch you." Elena forced a laugh. "You're unbelievably confident." Noah took one slow step closer. "No," he whispered with a smile that made her heart betray her. "I'm just very good at listening to your silence." Elena Carter had promised herself one thing: Never mistake temporary people for forever. So when the city's most eligible billionaire offered her a one-year contract marriage, she accepted with one condition... No feelings. No matter how convincing the act became. No matter how real his touch felt. No matter how much the lonely mansion slowly transformed into the first place that ever felt like home. But love has a cruel habit of ignoring rules. Somewhere between fake wedding vows, midnight conversations, accidental touches, jealous glances, and quiet moments that neither of them wanted to end... They forgot one important thing. The contract had an expiration date. Their hearts didn't. And when buried secrets begin tearing the Hayes family apart, Elena is forced to choose between protecting the man she loves... or becoming the reason he loses everything. Because the hardest part of a contract marriage... ...isn't pretending to fall in love. It's pretending you can walk away when it's over.

One anonymous message. That's all it took. What began as a random conversation between two strangers slowly turned into late-night calls, endless teasing, shared silences, and a friendship neither of them ever expected. But every heart carries secrets, and some walls are harder to break than others. Broken But Beautiful is a slow-burn story about friendship, healing, and discovering that sometimes, the people who change your life forever are the ones you never expected to meet.

Kashvi Roy has spent years auditioning for lead roles and walking away with everything but. So when one drunken night ends with her accidentally applying for The Royal Swayamvar-a nationally televised search for the future Crown Princess of India-she expects nothing. Certainly not an invitation. Desperate for the appearance fee and convinced she'll be eliminated in the very first round, Kashvi packs her bags, boards a flight to Delhi, and prepares for the world's shortest reality TV career. Crown Prince Reyansh Aditya Rajvansh has spent his entire life doing what the Crown demands. Hosting a reality show to choose his future wife is the first decision that's entirely his own. Or so everyone believes. As the cameras begin rolling, the nation falls in love with a modern-day fairy tale. But behind every smile, every challenge, and every carefully choreographed moment lies a truth no one sees coming. Because sometimes... The most unforgettable love stories don't begin with a first meeting. They begin with a second chance.

Prison was hell, but freedom might be worse. Fresh out of a five-year sentence, Emma Carter is fighting to reclaim her life...and her children. But Summit Hill hasn't forgotten what she did, and neither has the stalker who's been waiting for her release. Detective Logan Weston knows he should keep his distance. He has his reasons-secrets that could destroy the fragile connection growing between them. But something about Emma draws him in. Her strength. Her fight. The way she refuses to stay broken. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their timing is terrible. Because someone is watching Emma. Leaving threats...Escalating. To survive, Emma must trust a man with secrets of his own. To love again, she'll have to face the truth about the night that destroyed her life. Some secrets won't stay buried. Some enemies hide in plain sight. And when the truth is finally revealed, it will shatter everything Emma thought she knew. "Wish Upon A Sunset" - A gripping romantic suspense about second chances, deadly obsession, and learning to fight back. A story-driven romantic suspense with sweet romance and slow-burn emotional tension. If you love plot-heavy mysteries with heartfelt romance woven in, this is for you. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Lisa Gardner, and Karen Rose. Spice Level: 🌶️ (Sweet romance with emotional focus - no explicit content) Note: Heat level increases in Book 2 as the relationship develops. Book 1 of 2. Cliffhanger ending. 18+ for mature themes including abuse, stalking, and violence.

For Dani Pierce, perfection isn't a choice - it's a survival tactic. But as she navigates a cutthroat publishing world and the mounting bills of her father's illness, she finds her mask slipping - which is when she somehow accidentally summons her past life and now they're tied to one another by a magical silver thread! The last thing she needs is Samwell King. Her new boss is cold, brilliant, and inexplicably drawn to her. He's looking for the girl from the orphanage who read him stories twenty years ago, and he's convinced Dani is the key to his locked-away past... Cover art by Rei Riphaei.

"We promised to leave summer behind. We never promised to stop loving each other." Five years ago, Emma Brooks arrived in Cape May for what was supposed to be one unforgettable summer. She never expected to fall in love with Luke Carter-the local surfer with a quiet smile, a kind heart, and dreams as big as the ocean. When summer came to an end, they made the hardest decision of their lives. They chose their dreams over each other. No long-distance. No promises. No looking back. Now, five years later, fate brings Emma back to the seaside town she swore she'd never return to. Luke has built the life he always dreamed of. Emma has the career she fought so hard for. But some love stories don't end with goodbye. As old feelings resurface and new beginnings become possible, they'll have to decide if the love they left behind is worth risking their hearts for one more time. Because maybe... Some summers end. Some loves don't. 🌊☀️❤️

Darcy's life is split between two worlds caring for children at the local nursery and escaping into the fantasy stories she writes when no one is watching. Kai is a quiet, gifted author who believes romance is easier to write than to live. When they meet through a chance encounter and start helping each other with their writing, neither of them expects the lines between fiction and reality to blur so quickly. She teaches him how to write love stories that feel real. He helps her bring her fantasy worlds to life and quietly helps her navigate her first steps into publishing. But somewhere between late night edits, stolen moments in bookshops, and "just research" that starts to feel a little too personal... they begin to realise they might be writing the same story without meaning to. In Edit My Love Life, Darcy and Kai discover that the hardest story to finish is the one they're living. Will they find the courage to rewrite their ending or will fear stop them from turning the final page?

[Free Until End Of Story] ── ─ ┈┈┈┄┄╌╌ When Alicette wakes up from a three-week coma, her mind's completely blank. The only thing she remembers was the fact that she was a corporate slave working herself to exhaustion. Imagine her shock upon learning she has been married for almost a year to Kruelith Liddellrose, a ridiculously handsome billionaire. However, the longer Alicette stays with her so-called husband, the more she realizes Kruelith isn't trying to help her remember. In fact, he's carefully ensuring she never does. ── ─ ┈┈┈┄┄╌╌ ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive and potentially distressing themes such as psychological trauma, emotional manipulation, and mature content. Note: - Update: Random - Cover by Canva © 2026 [CherylZielle]. All rights reserved. Do not distribute the story without permission.

Liz has her entire life mapped out. She is a brilliant first-year Political Science and International Relations student at Carlwarden University (CWU). While she's dedicated to her studies, her true sanctuary is the hardwood floor of a local studio, where she teaches dance to escape the pressure of her demanding, traditional family. Then there's Finn. Finn is a sophomore Economics and Business major, set to inherit his father's massive corporate empire. Pragmatic, stoic, and fiercely logical, he views the world in black and white, with zero room for unpredictable variables. He has an ego to match his status, and absolutely no time for distractions. When a parking lot clash turns into a fiery CWU classroom debate, the battle lines are drawn. She thinks he's a privileged cynic; he thinks she's an idealistic dreamer. But as their paths keep colliding-from late-night business crises to witty, challenging debates-they are forced to look past their assumptions. For Liz, falling for Finn means risking the future her family expects for her. For Finn, Liz is a reminder of a rhythmic, colorful world he thought he'd lost forever. Can two people on entirely different sides of the coin find a way to meet in the middle? A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance filled with sharp wit, deep conversations, and the beautiful friction of opposites attracting.

Aditya Singhania, a powerful businessman, has his controlled world turned upside down the moment he meets Diya. She brings chaos, laughter, and an unpredictable spark into his life. As their paths collide, Aditya faces a dangerous choice: will he resist her whirlwind influence, or will he surrender to the unexpected?