Workplaceromance Stories

When her office burns down an editor must work together with the most infuriating man alive or risk the promotion she's been working her entire career for. **** Chielozonam 'Elo' Williams is doing great. All things considered. It doesn't matter that the job she loves as editor at PerfectRomance, the publishing imprint she's been working at for the past five years has started to feel more like a chore these days. It doesn't matter that her judgemental father might be right about her wasting her life away by not using her full potential. What really matters is getting her dream promotion and enjoying the prime years of her youth. That is until the unthinkable happens. After Elo's office building burns down overnight she's forced to share an office with the one person that makes her blood boil: Connor Price. Archenemies since their days at college Connor makes getting under her skin an art form. He's brash and rude and irritates her like nobody else can with his scathing looks and contemptible behavior. It's not long before they're locked in a battle of wits, neither willing to back down or give up. When they have to work together to acquire a potentially lucrative manuscript, they are forced to put aside their long-standing animosity for an adventure that will blur the line between hate and desire until neither of them can tell where the fighting ends and the falling begins. PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION meets ANYONE BUT YOU meets THE HATING GAME in this contemporary rom-com about resilience, self-discovery and two sworn enemies who can't tell the difference between wanting to kiss or kill each other. An ONC 2026 story inspired by prompt 40. THIS NOVEL IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD AND INKITT. IF YOU ARE READING THIS ANYWHERE ELSE, PLEASE INFORM THE AUTHOR VIA WATTPAD, AS YOU MAY BE READING FROM A MIRROR SITE WHERE IT HAS BEEN PLAGIARIZED AND YOUR DEVICE MAY BE SUBJECTED TO A MALWARE ATTACK.

Charlotte "Lottie" Costa is a newly graduated nurse in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. Her parents are also nurses in the same hospital. It's always been just the three of them. Lottie has no siblings, and the rest of the family is in another country. To the them, the closest thing to a family was ptmc's staff. That is until Dennis Whitaker actually become family. Lottie and Dennis start a slow, yet burning and true relationship. Just two souls who feel lost in every crowd finding each other. Unfortunately, a few months later, Lottie's parents die in a violent car crash. Dennis watches her mental state deteriorate slowly, until she completely breaks down a year later. Now a patient from the same hospital she used to work for, Lottie has to learn how to rebuild her life from scratch, and also how to love again. How to let someone reflect and heal her scars. Told in short chapters, "Silver Linings" is a story about grief, recovery, family, and letting someone teach you how to see the bright side in life.

Vedika Roy once believed the truth could change everything. After all, she was a journalist. Her byline was supposed to stand for truth. But one mistake destroyed her career, her credibility, and the life she built chasing headlines. When she returns to Jaipur for a fresh start, she learns that her best friend has disappeared without a trace. The last place she was seen? Zyvora Systems. A powerful tech company known for its success... and silence. Determined to uncover the truth, Vedika enters the company under a fake identity, ready to chase the story that could rebuild her name. A story worthy of her byline. But inside Zyvora stands Suryansh Oberoi. Cold. Powerful. Untouchable. A man surrounded by influence, secrets... and far too many lies. The deeper Vedika digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because every answer seems to lead back to him. And the man she suspects the most is the one she finds herself drawn to. In a world of power, secrets, and deception- will Vedika finally reclaim her byline, or will Suryansh's lies destroy everything first? Tropes: ~ Enemies to Lovers ~ Workplace Romance ~ Mysterious Billionaire / Powerful Boss ~ Undercover Identity ~ Secret Investigation ~ Slow Burn ~ Forced Proximity ~ Hidden Truths ~ Suspense & Secrets ~ Touch Her and You Die ~ Trust No One ~ Romantic Thriller Note: This is a work of fiction that blends romance with suspenseful and dark themes. It contains depictions of crime, violence, and murder, presented as part of the story's narrative.

Amara Jordan is used to being invisible. As one of the best housekeepers at Coral Bay Resort, she keeps her head down, does flawless work, and ignores the quiet jealousy that follows her beauty. No one knows about her voice. No one knows about her dreams. And she plans to keep it that way. Until a long-stay VIP checks into Penthouse Suite 4. He notices everything. The details. The silence. Her. Reserved. Controlled. Unreadable. The man in the penthouse requests her by name. What begins as a simple room assignment slowly turns into something far more deliberate. But behind wealth and power lies a past he does not speak about. And when attention turns into something deeper, Amara must decide: Is she stepping into a love story? Or walking into something far more dangerous?

Night shifts are supposed to be quiet-until Sara meets Jack. Between exhaustion, tension, and stolen moments in empty rooms, what starts as nothing quickly becomes something neither of them can ignore. And in a hospital where everything is at risk... so are they.

Dia Iyer lands a dream internship in Florence - a fresh start far from everything she left behind. She expects long hours, quiet growth, and a clean slate. What she doesn't expect is Matteo Rossi: sharp, controlled, and the kind of man who commands a room without raising his voice. A chance meeting turns into something neither of them planned. Their connection is instant, intense, and complicated by the fact that he isn't just anyone - he's the head of one of Europe's most powerful hospitality empires, tied to a world Dia barely understands. As Dia navigates ambition, identity, and unexpected desire, she must decide what she truly wants - and what she's willing to risk. In a world of power, legacy, and unspoken danger, falling in love may be the easiest part... and the most dangerous. Set between Boston and Florence, this is a story about ambition, desire, power, and the lives we choose when everything we thought we wanted changes.

When it gets hard for Cupid to find match for people in this world, he hires a 19-year-old hopeless romantic as his assistant. The girl who yearned for love never thought she would be hired as an assistant to the god of love. When the work starts, it's not normal-it's chaos wrapped up in comedy and romance. Their job is to make people fall in love, but you see, office romance is popular these days... Will she fall for her boss? What about Cupid? What is the real reason she could never find love, and why did he hire her as his assistant?

*°• Book 1 of the 'Always' series. Can be read as a standalone. •°* 𝗩𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗮, also known as the campus golden boy- cheerful, friendly and impossible to ignore. Everyone likes him and nobody hates him. He fixes problems that aren't his, carries other people's burdens, and believes that silence can be just as damaging as words 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮, likes certainty. She likes knowing where she stands, what she feels, and what she wants. She doesn't trust easily, and she definitely doesn't believe in love that arrives wrapped in chaos and dimples. He falls in love with her at first sight. She makes him regret it for life. Years after a painful breakup, fate brings them face to face again only this time, he is her client. It's suppose to be professional but will it be? _____________________________ PART A- College romance Golden retriever MMC Extrovert X Ambivert He falls first and harder Love at first sight PART B- Enemies to lovers FMC grovelling Workplace romance Second chance romance _________________________________ SOFT ROMANCE | HEA | NO CHEATING | NO TOXIC ROMANCE | CLOSED DOOR ROMANCE |

He is known for one thing : control. In his company, mistakes aren't forgiven, rules aren't broken, and emotions don't exist. Then she joins as his secretary. She's late, messy, and completely unpredictable, everything he avoids. From the very first day, she gets on his nerves. But instead of firing her... he starts noticing her. Watching her. Getting affected by her. And that's where the real problem begins. Because in a world built on power and strict boundaries, getting close to her could destroy everything he's worked for. Yet somehow... he can't stay away.

The Doctors Genres: Medical Drama / Emotional BL / Slow Burn / Workplace Romance / Angst The Silent Sacrifice Alex was an intern with a simple goal: graduate and save lives. But when his best friend Helen spiraled into despair over her unrequited love for the brilliant Dr. Alistair, Alex found himself in a desperate position. To save her life, he approached the cold, untouchable doctor with a plea for help. Alistair's response was a startling, intimate proposition. He agreed to marry Helen and give her the stability she craved-but only if Alex gave himself to him for one night first. Believing it was the only way to protect his friend, Alex agreed. He kept the encounter a secret, but the sacrifice ended in frustration. Helen eventually realized she couldn't marry a man who didn't love her and left the country to continue her studies. Alex was left alone with a memory he wanted to forget and a heart he had to mend. The Unforeseen Reunion Two years later. After years of hard work, Alex has finally become a doctor. He arrives at the city's most prestigious hospital, eager to start his career with a clean slate. He believes the man from his past is long gone, a shadow from his student days. But during the welcoming ceremony for new staff, the hospital's new leadership is introduced. Alex's world stands still as the doors open. The man walking toward the podium is now the CEO of the hospital. As their eyes meet, the professional walls Alex built begin to crumble. He is no longer a student, and the man across from him is now his ultimate superior. Working in the same halls, under the same roof, the two doctors must now navigate a past that was never truly settled.

Joining the Indian Women's Cricket Team as their wellness officer was supposed to be Maya Bharadwaj's greatest professional achievement. A new role. A new team. A chance to help athletes survive the pressure of international cricket. What she didn't plan for... was Ameena Shekhar. The team's 25-year-old star player. Fearless on the field. Unstoppable with a bat in her hands. And the same girl Maya had quietly fallen for years ago. Ameena has no idea. To her, Maya is simply the calm presence in the dressing room the one person who always seems to know when someone is struggling, when someone needs support, when someone is about to break. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the quiet connection growing between them. A connection Ameena has never felt before. Because liking a woman was never something she allowed herself to think about not with a cricket career, a national team, and a society watching her every move. The only person who notices the tension long before anyone else is Ameena's captain and best friend, Kriti Seth. Protective. Observant. And fiercely loyal. At first, she warns Maya to stay away. But when she realizes how deeply Maya cares for Ameena... and how confused Ameena is about the feelings she can't explain... Kriti begins to wonder if some boundaries are meant to be crossed. Even if the whole world is watching. Sometimes the biggest risks aren't taken on the field. Sometimes they happen Beyond the Boundaries. Author's Note: I have just started writing so please ignore if i made any mistakes . Please vote for my story and leave a comment on every chapter. Whether you loved it or didn't, I'd really appreciate your honest feedback. Updates will come every Friday and Sunday.

Thea came to Halcyon Sound to work. To learn. To stay invisible. Ethan doesn't believe in easy chances. He pushes people until they either break or become something better. She wasn't supposed to stand out.She definitely wasn't supposed to matter. But one night changes everything. Now she's caught between ambition and something far more dangerous, a connection she doesn't understand, with someone who never lets anyone get close. Because in a place where pressure builds people and destroys them just as easily, caring might be the one mistake neither of them can afford.

In a world where people have powers, superheroes and villains are born. Cara has healing powers and always dreamed of being a superhero, but her abusive boyfriend, Randall prevented her from perusing her dreams. That all changes when he's mysteriously murdered. She finally has a chance to become a beloved hero, and fight alongside the ones she idolised her whole life. Cara will have to battle vile villains, while navigating her growing feelings for Sam, Alex, Sofia and Pablo, the superheroes she works with.

Jiwon's life is built on deadlines, coffee, and color-coded Excel sheets. Heeseung's life is built on stage lights, perfect high notes, and being annoyingly perfect. When Jiwon gets assigned as the last-minute business intern for a top K-pop group, she's determined to keep it professional but the group's ACE boy has other plans. They argue over everything - timing, creative direction, even snack choices. But late-night editing sessions, stolen glances, and unexpected moments have a way of turning enemies into something dangerously more. In this battle of egos and banter... The real question isn't who's right. It's who falls first.

Park Jimin has an idea-one he believes can change lives. But belief doesn't pay bills, and dreams don't survive boardrooms. Rejected again and again, told his vision is too risky, too small, too impossible, Jimin is left with only one last option. Jeon Jungkook. A powerful businessman known for his sharp mind and colder heart, Jungkook is the final door Jimin dares to knock on-expecting another no. Instead, Jungkook listens. What begins as a professional partnership slowly turns into late nights, shared coffee, quiet encouragement, and a belief that grows deeper than business. As they build a future around Jimin's dream, something unexpected takes shape between them-trust, warmth, and a love neither of them planned for. Because sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes.

A chubby, ambitious advertising exec thinks her handsome, aloof boss hates her, but when a business trip forces them together, sparks fly-and jealousy ignites a love that neither of them expected.When a tall, stoic boss hides his secret attraction behind icy silence, a clumsy misunderstanding and a rival crush send their workplace romance spiraling into heartbreak and desperate longing.She thinks he despises her, he can't hide his desire-torn apart by jealousy and misunderstandings, will a broken heart and a mad chase bring them back or tear them apart forever?

#Obsessive male lead #Manipulative male lead In an instant, his chest seized. He found it impossible to breathe, his lungs straining against a vacuum as he fought a losing battle for air. In that moment of suffocating darkness, he suddenly felt soft lips pressed against his own. A breath of life surged into his lungs, carrying with it a wave of electric current that rippled through his entire body. As quickly as it had come, the softness at his lips vanished into the dark. Though his vision was a fractured blur, he could see the silhouette of the girl as she lifted her face, her shoulders heaving with every heavy, panicked breath. He lay there, suspended in a daze, waiting. He was waiting for her to return, to give him those life-saving breaths again. He craved the sensation; he wanted to feel her lips locked against his once more. Minutes ticked by, each second stretching into what felt like an eternity. When no response came, his clouded mind began to lose its patience. Why? Why isn't she doing anything? The desperation to feel that electric spark again consumed him. Driven by a dark frustration, With a sudden, violent surge of strength that defied his broken body, he forced his head upward. His blood-soaked hand shot out like a predator's, fingers latching onto the delicate gold chain around her neck. Before she could let out a cry, he yanked her downward with a violent jerk, crashing her lips against his in a kiss that was no longer a plea for air, but a claim of possession. ***One rainy night, a young woman saves a blood-covered man after a violent car crash. What begins as a desperate act of CPR becomes a dark awakening as the man, fueled by a sudden, predatory strength, claims her lips in a soul-shattering kiss. He leaves her shivering in the storm-marked by a chilling silent promise that he is coming back to collect the life she just saved. Will she be ready for the darkness she accidentally unleashed? Or will she be consumed by the same darkness?***

A 25 year old university graduate, finds herself in the peculiar situation of getting hired for a job that has nothing to do with the degree she actually learned for all those years . But what can you do when the pay is great? The only catch ? Well you have to play secretary for the most well known heroschool in the world, fully aware that the headmaster could do all the paper work himself ,but simply just is too lazy to do so. As a non hero, who just seeks the thrill of being ordinary, and not having to risk your life on the daily , this job might just be perfect. Or is it ? In between having an eye out for her best friends sociallyweird little brother, the paperwork , a teacher that keeps on expelling students , and every staff member being a pro hero without a concept of planning, this job is everything but the ordinary she was looking for. Needless to speak of the villains constantly trying to invade the school ... but maybe there is more than the pay keeping her from quitting. And maybe it is more than just ordinary. A very descriptive story, chapters are around 4000 words each. Slow start but picking up the pace after a few chapters. Mentioning off children being abused . Explicit language and content. Main character is an adult. Self- insert story, use of (Y/N). Takes contants and inspiration from Kōhei Horikoshi's work,my hero academia, i do not own any of the characters or storylines. ( This is my first time writing a story, so please have a bit off mercy on me ^-^. I am always open for Ideas or suggestions. English is not my first language so I apologise for any spelling and grammar mistakes, i will be correcting them as i upload feel free to point things out. Thank you so much for reading. Have a great day, night or evening. Lots of love chan.^-^) Reader x Aizawaa Slow burn and long chapters Smut warning ( not for you little kiddies)

Arithmetic fails where chemistry begins. Lukas measures his life with a brass ruler. To this rigid Northern boy, baking is pure thermodynamic science, and passion is just a lack of discipline. Siena measures her life in handfuls of flour and dashes of honey. To this fiery Southern girl, bread needs a soul, and rules are meant to be broken. When both are hired as apprentices at the legendary Bicolor Bakery, located squarely in a duty-free neutral zone between their warring nations, the owners issue a challenge: whoever can run the shop without burning it down wins the deed. What starts as a bitter rivalry over oven space quickly spirals into a fight for survival. Forced to navigate absurd bureaucratic audits, illegal salt-explosions, and a high-stakes baking exhibition, Lukas and Siena must learn to merge the 'Steel' of the North with the 'Fire' of the South. But there's a problem. Lukas's perfect logic is crumbling under the weight of Siena's chaotic charm, and the 21 millimeters of distance he carefully maintains between them is starting to feel like a canyon begging to be crossed. Get ready for a high-stakes culinary rom-com about surviving bureaucracy, perfecting sourdough, and the thermodynamic physics of falling in love. Now also on Royal Road as itsCarl!