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My ex dumped me because it was playoff season.Apparently, after three years together, I was too much of a distraction.Fine.If he wants to focus on hockey, I'll give him something to think about.When a chance encounter lands me in the same restaurant as his biggest rival, WHL superstar Auston Roberts, I make him an offer neither of us should accept: fake date me through the playoffs. My ex gets distracted, Auston gets under his skin, and I get the satisfaction of watching the man who broke my heart realize exactly what he gave up.It's supposed to be temporary.It's supposed to be pretend.It's definitely not supposed to involve playing house.But somewhere between the staged kisses, the late-night conversations, and the man behind the headlines, the lines begin to blur. The rivalry on the ice is real-but so are the feelings neither of us saw coming.Now the playoffs are coming to an end, the cameras will eventually stop rolling, and I'm left wondering if revenge was ever the prize... or if I found something worth fighting for instead.…

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Owen Tucker + Rebecca RyanTropes:billionaireunrequited lovebest friend's wifelove at first sighthe memorizes everything about hergrumpy-sunshineaccidental intimacy + caretaking…

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Vanessa Foster x Weston TuckerTropes: billionairemarriage of conveniencewealth pactrich/poorgrumpy billionaire who's guarded/emotionally damagedage gapforced proximity - one bed…

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The last time I saw Ava, I asked her to marry me. Now, her husband is hiring me to protect her.I never expected to be back on this island running my own private security firm. Seeing Ava again is inevitable. Being hired by her wealthy husband to keep her safe is a job I can't afford to turn down.Every day near Ava and her son make me dream of a different life where she was always mine. But I know the rules: protect the client, keep your head on a swivel, & don't let your guard down. Getting involved would risk everything: her safety, my business, my heart.I swore to myself I would never be reckless again when it came to Ava.Too bad she's the only woman I've ever loved.Content considerations: PTSD/discussions of violent trauma, cheating…

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SAWYERLogan Bishop is the grumpy star player for the new pro hockey team in town. I've spent my life as the talk of this small island. Logan might be young with walls a mile high, but I can't help being drawn into his stony expression and beautiful hazel eyes. Even though I'm only supposed to be his physio therapist-the line between us isn't so crystal clear.LOGANI had a plan for my life: play hockey, retire, then figure it out after that. I'm not looking for love right now and neither is Sawyer. It's probably the one thing we can both agree on.Except I never could have imagined the way I feel around her. She may be older with a life established here, but for the first time I want to truly know someone.She puts up a front for the world, but I see the vulnerability she tries to hide. The locals treat her like she's a princess. I want to be the one to treat her like a queen.Against all odds, I've become the star player of the sport I love. Too bad, I never expected to fall in love with the team owner's daughter. Content concerns: discussions of past abuse/trauma, loss of a parent…

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I broke my own heart to save my little sister.I walked away from the only man I've ever loved to protect him.Nathaniel was the rich boy. I was the girl with criminals for parents. First loves are never meant to last.Now I'm back home on the island we grew up on for a new job. It should be a win-win. My sister loves this island with the small town feel that I escaped years ago.All I want is a clean slate-to move forward.But long days on the set of the TV show I'm working on with Nathaniel makes me relive all the moments of our past.Every touch, every quiet moment, every questioning glance in his eyes-I know I won't be able to stay away from him.Even if it costs me everything.This is the second book in the Tucker Billionaires, but this can be read as a standalone.Content family member death, neglectful/cruel parents, substance abusing parents, criminals for parentsThis is the second book in a spin-off series of the Bellerive Royals and can be found on Amazon. The first book, Temporary Love, is available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.…

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A slow burn, steamy, and heartfelt marriage of convenience featuring a billionaire and his temporary nanny.Ever since my sister died and left me in charge of her infant daughter, I've been drowning in debt and on the verge of homelessness. When I reach out to the stranger who fathered my niece, a name my sister kept secret from me, I'm surprised by a hot billionaire who's determined to fix everything that's broken.His proposal to temporarily move us to his island and into his oceanfront estate seems like a dream come true. With a four month stay, there's no chance of us turning into more. But as time runs out, we're not ready to say goodbye. Our only option is a marriage of convenience-a fake relationship-to trick the government, allowing me to stay in my niece's life permanently.This fairytale life is too good to be true, and it's only a matter of time before the clock strikes♥ marriage of convenience♥ forced proximity♥ who did this to you?♥ protective hero♥ slow burn♥ he falls first♥ one bed♥ dual POV♥ found family♥ surprise baby/single dad♥ no third act breakupContent warning: mentions of past abuse and sexual assault, discussions of suicide.…

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Miss Matched is now available as a Paperback and E-book with W by Wattpad Books! You can access the Wattpad original edition on the platform and the published book link is available inside the book. *****Tayla Murphy is done waiting for Mr. Right. When her best friend meets and marries her match from an exclusive dating service, Tayla decides to seize the success GameSetMatch promises. With a ninety-nine percent success rate, what could go wrong? But when his name turns up on Tayla's match screen, she's filled with disbelief. Simon Buchannan broke her heart six years ago, and he certainly isn't her soulmate. Simon Buchannan has never gotten over breaking up with Tayla Murphy, and the circumstances around their demise have haunted him for years. When he opens his email to find he's been matched with her through GameSetMatch, he'll do anything to grasp his second chance at love and prove to Tayla they really are a perfect match. ONC Ambassador's Pick 2020Being published by Wattpad Books, 2023…

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A mistaken identity, a desperate bargain between two single parents, and a chance to find love again. *****When Paige Johnston takes a promotion overseas and her nanny quits on her last minute, she's in a bind. After posting the job to a local community board, she's optimistic when she hires a single mother named, Ashley, sight unseen. There's just one problem. Ashley is Ash, and he's not a single mother, he's a single father and former bricklayer. After his long-term girlfriend decided she didn't want to be a mother anymore, Ash has been struggling to makes ends meet and this job promises a fresh start. As the two of them navigate life in the house together, can they let go of old wounds in time to seize happiness together?Cover designed by Ashley Santoro…

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ALL PARTS WILL BECOME FREE ON JULY 15th - In six months, Gwen Johnston turns thirty, and when she does, she vows she'll have her life together. She'll no longer be jumping from one job to another, from one relationship to the next. A new, more mature, Gwen will have emerged. She's giving herself one last hurrah across Canada to let all the wild out before she settles into the life her family wants for her. Blake Robinson knows what heartbreak feels like. It started with the realization his parents only truly cared about themselves. It expanded when he watched people surge after his medical convoy every time Doctors International withdrew from a violent area. It overwhelms when he watches the only woman he's ever loved die a thousand deaths in his nightmares. When Doctors International's latest assignment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo turns sour, Blake is given a mandatory six month leave of absence to take care of his mental health. After a phone call from his youngest sister asking him to walk her down the aisle in a few months, Blake opts to meander across Canada to arrive at his sister's doorstep just in time.But a chance encounter in British Columbia ends with Gwen and Blake agreeing to be adventure buddies. With a set of travel rules almost as long as their trip from British Columbia to Newfoundland, Blake and Gwen are destined to break every one, and in the process discover what they truly value.…

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Aidan has been warned about the dangers of being with a human. His people live on the edges of society, in the shadows and alleys. And one day, if he's willing to submit to the birthright ceremony, he'll lead the next generation to continued wealth and prosperity across their territory. There's just one little problem.The first time he meets college student, Emmerson, a fire is ignited in his blood, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't resist their connection. She is everything he shouldn't want or need. Human. Fragile. While he hides his burgeoning feelings for her, danger lurks at the border of their territory, ready to pounce. The longer Aidan denies his birthright, the weaker he gets, and the closer to human he becomes. If Aidan doesn't assume his rightful place, he'll put his people at risk, perhaps even the whole town. But if he agrees to become the next leader, any hope of being human, of being with Emmerson, dies. In the end, who will he choose to protect?…

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Drama. It was the one thing Elizabeth wanted nothing to do with during her first year of university. She'd had enough of that in high school. At first, it seemed like it was going to be a smooth year: she liked her roommates; the varsity swim team was fun and there was a cute British guy on her floor who made her heart sing.Then, the British boy began spending a lot of time with another girl; the swim team took a risk that could lead to the team's cancellation and two of her roommates started to argue all the time. Suddenly, Elizabeth's first year of university becomes fraught with problems she couldn't have foreseen. It's going to be a heck of a freshman year. Warning: references to drinking/drugs, references to sex, some strong languageCompleted.The Diamond Awards by PupInfinity890First Place - ChickLit Category - The Undiscovered Writers Awards…

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One mistake changes Hannah's life forever, exiling her from her realm and isolating her from the man who loves her. Now, Hannah must find a way to restore Ryan's memories and get them both back home before she loses everything forever.After threatening Ryan's father, the Ruler of the Realms, Hannah is transplanted into a new life in the Second Realm. Unable to get through to Ryan or to find her way back to her birth realm, Hannah enlists the help of Maizie, another banished soul who has some secrets of her own. Hannah knows that Ryan's father is abusing his power on the Third Realm and she intends to stop him, no matter the cost. Seeking out the Keepers of the Realms, Hannah and Maizie are drawn into a web of deception that leaves Hannah struggling to find the right path for herself and Ryan. Hannah's choices could save Ryan and the Third Realm but may leave her facing an uncertain future.What have people been saying about The Realms?*This book is awesome. I wish I could erase my memory of it and start it all over again - alubenlanretni*I loved this book - a3griffin32*This is so amazing. You are truly talented - collettekozuchlepley*Love love loved this book! - shantelle721*Loved the book! I was anxious to see what was coming next and was not disappointed when it did! - nicoleblakebontaine#5 in Adventure - January 26th, 2017Third Place - 2016 Undiscovered Writers Awards in AdventureFeatured story December 2016 - July 2017.Watty Awards Shortlist 2017Cover by @pipo_here_…

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**Second Book -- Spoilers in Blurb -- Read at own risk** Sent back through the portal to the First Realm, a place full of ancient civilizations and terrifying creatures, the last person Hannah expects to see is Mason. Tasked with making sure she returns to the Third Realm safely by Hannah's true love, Ryan, Mason helps Hannah to navigate the secrets and dangers of the First Realm. Journeying to the Wishing Tree, Hannah must complete a quest sequence which will allow her to return home, but her tasks are fraught with danger. Soon, they realize that Grayson, the former Ruler of the Realms is still looking for any opportunity to separate her and Ryan for good and he'll go to any lengths to stop her.As Hannah becomes more dependent on Mason, she comes to realize he isn't being entirely truthful about his past. As secrets start to come out, alliances are tested. Will Hannah be able to make it back to the Third Realm to reunite with Ryan? Cover by @pipo_here_…

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**SAMPLE ONLY**A decade ago, Ellie was heartbroken when the love of her life chose his Hollywood party lifestyle over her. Can she forgive him and give love a second chance? ***** Thirteen years ago, Ellie Cooper struck gold. She secured a coveted movie role that sent her life spiraling out of control. Landing in the arms of Wyatt Burgess, her world-famous co-star with some hard-partying ways, she was enveloped into a world of clubs, romance, and drugs. But when one of Wyatt and Ellie's best friends overdoses outside a nightclub, Ellie gives Wyatt an ultimatum: the lifestyle or her. Wyatt makes the wrong choice. Now years later, Wyatt is out to set things right. But Ellie has moved on; she's in a committed relationship and has left the party life behind in exchange for something more stable. There's just something about Wyatt though that sets her heart on fire. And now Ellie is forced to choose between the new world she has carved out for herself and the passionate whirlwind that allowing Wyatt back into her life could bring.Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of drug use, including an overdose. There are mentions of sexual abuse and harassment, which may be triggering for some readers.[[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]2020 Watty Award Winner - Romance#1 Romance, NA, and ChickLit…

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[PUBLISHED] Hot, talented, and fresh to campus. Can Natalie trust the gorgeous new football player or will his team loyalty win out? ********Natalie Chapman is drawn into a friendship and flirtation with Northern University's newest football transfer, Sebastian Swan, when her roommate and best friend, Annika, begins dating his teammate. Fresh off a breakup, Natalie isn't interested in hooking up with a player who has women chasing him all over campus.But Sebastian claims his best quality is perseverance, and he has no problem pursuing Natalie instead. As the two grow closer, details of Annika's troubled relationship with the star quarterback come to light. With the football team on the cusp of winning a National Championship, Natalie wonders if Sebastian's loyalty to his teammates supersedes all else. Can she trust him to do the right thing, or will he let her down when it matters most?Triggers: Sexual and physical abuseHottest Bad Boy - The Hearties 2017First Place - Romance - Hidden Author Awards 2017First Place - The Hearties 2017First Place - Romance - The Elimination Awards - August, 2017Featured in New Adult on the Wattpad After Dark profileFeatured in Katy Dreams Best Romance Books…

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Posey Jensen is a friend collector, boyfriend avoider, and thrill seeker. When someone posts in a group chat looking for a wedding date to Bermuda, Posey jumps on the chance to prove to a new friend that she's the reigning queen of adventure. But even she's not prepared for Brent Faulkner: Olympic swimmer, Northern University star, and the only guy she's ever thirsted after.Brent Faulkner has a +1 for his friend's wedding he can't fill-and zero desire for another relationship. He's married to his sport, and girlfriends are never happy mistresses. When he posts in Northern University's group chat seeking a seat filler, someone named Jensen replies, and Brent figures a bros weekend will be just what he needs. Little does he know, Jensen is Posey Jensen, and she's diving into his life to change his priorities forever.ONC - Prompt #73 - In a group chat, you reply to a message that was not aimed at you, and yet inadvertently start something new with your crush.2021 ONC Ambassador's PickPreviously titled: Olympic CrownCover Design: Najla Qamber Designs…

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Prince Nicholas of Bellerive and Julia, the royal secretary's daughter, were inseparable at sixteen. One night shattered their friendship and left them both in ruins. Fourteen years later, Julia must convince Nicholas to return home for his brother's coronation, all while keeping a terrible secret.Bellerive Royals Series:Olympic CrownScarred CrownHeavy CrownFallen CrownPhotographer: Wander AguilarModel: Lucas LoyolaCover Design: Najla Qamber Designs…

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Alexander Summerset, future King of Bellerive, doesn't believe in love. When a coronation clause has him seeking a wife, an arranged marriage suits him. His criteria is simple. She must be tolerable to him, and she must be good for the country. Aurora Wilson followed her boyfriend to Bellerive after college and joined his family's business. When she discovers him cheating on her, she flees their apartment, and the life that's trapped her.An unlikely and unexpected meeting stuns them both. For a man who doesn't believe in love, he's suddenly only got eyes for her.There's only one problem. He can only marry royalty or a native Bellerivian, and she is neither.Bellerive Royals Series:Olympic CrownScarred CrownHeavy CrownFallen Crown…

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For maximum enjoyment and zero spoilers, read the series in order. ***Maren Tucker is done with men who check in for the good times and check out for the bad. As a member of one of the oldest families in Bellerive, she doesn't have to play nice with the Summerset Royals. Especially not the youngest who represents everything she detests.Brice Summerset is the life of every party, and as the third in line to the throne, he's never had to take anything in life particularly seriously. Show up. Charm a few people. Make a generous donation. Move on. But Brice's life is on the cusp of big changes. His father is sick. His two older brothers are settling down, and he's starting to wonder what else life has to offer. When Maren tries to block Brice from joining her charity adventure race team, Brice balks at the notion he's not up to the challenge. As the two butt heads over everything from training philosophies to life goals, they begin to see something in themselves and each other that they never expected.…