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Buried Wishes

Buried Wishes

Amy Le

125K58 Chapters

I craved his touch, wishing for a future I knew was impossible. So I buried my feelings deep.

🏙️ Contemporary

I craved his touch, wishing for a future I knew was impossible. So I buried my feelings deep.

🏙️ Contemporary
The Midnight Favor

The Midnight Favor

B. Anonymous

137K4 Chapters

A deprived boyfriend drives his girlfriend to her parents’ home for their summer vacation, unaware of the younger sister’s plan to turn up the heat.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

A deprived boyfriend drives his girlfriend to her parents’ home for their summer vacation, unaware of the younger sister’s plan to turn up the heat.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
Meet Him at the Altar

Meet Him at the Altar

E. L. Koslo

458K34 Chapters

When her ex calls a week before her wedding, Krista considers the relationships that led to the man who broke her heart and the one who made it whole.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

When her ex calls a week before her wedding, Krista considers the relationships that led to the man who broke her heart and the one who made it whole.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
Plan Interrupted

Plan Interrupted

Valerie J. Clarizio

275K38 Chapters

There's more to some women than meets the eye… and it takes the right kind of man to unleash her secrets.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😊 Low Spice

There's more to some women than meets the eye… and it takes the right kind of man to unleash her secrets.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😊 Low Spice
Rearranging You

Rearranging You

Elle Chipp (with S. S. Sahoo)

213K18 Chapters

"Rich bitch" is an understatement for Angela's media status. The NYC party girl couldn't care less, but her mother's on a mission to save their image.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

"Rich bitch" is an understatement for Angela's media status. The NYC party girl couldn't care less, but her mother's on a mission to save their image.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Iris Morland

328K23 Chapters

Gwen’s sworn off love. Jack’s sworn off risking their friendship. But when one kiss changes everything, will they fight it—or finally give in?

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

Gwen’s sworn off love. Jack’s sworn off risking their friendship. But when one kiss changes everything, will they fight it—or finally give in?

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
The Cabin, Escape from the City

The Cabin, Escape from the City

Lexi Martin

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Brooke needs to get out of the city. Aunt Maggie’s cabin is the perfect place to go. That handsome guy Brooke meets? Totally not the plan.

☕ Cozy🏙️ Contemporary

Brooke needs to get out of the city. Aunt Maggie’s cabin is the perfect place to go. That handsome guy Brooke meets? Totally not the plan.

☕ Cozy🏙️ Contemporary
Texts to Texas

Texts to Texas

Natalie K

269K31 Chapters

Back in her hometown, Sophie meets two very different men—but in a town full of whispers, trust is not so easy to find.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

Back in her hometown, Sophie meets two very different men—but in a town full of whispers, trust is not so easy to find.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
A Heron's Landing Novella: Hold Me Close

A Heron's Landing Novella: Hold Me Close

Iris Morland

73.1K7 Chapters

Stranded in a storm, Holly finds shelter with a gruff cop. But one heated night isn’t enough—especially when her past comes knocking.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

Stranded in a storm, Holly finds shelter with a gruff cop. But one heated night isn’t enough—especially when her past comes knocking.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
His Christmas Angel

His Christmas Angel

Heather Teston

599K22 Chapters

Nash’s life is about to be turned upside down. But will this chance encounter lead to heartbreak, or will there be a Christmas miracle?

☕ Cozy🏙️ Contemporary

Nash’s life is about to be turned upside down. But will this chance encounter lead to heartbreak, or will there be a Christmas miracle?

☕ Cozy🏙️ Contemporary
Winning the Custody of Three

Winning the Custody of Three

Renee Winget

603K21 Chapters

Andie Malone is raising Lily after her best friend’s murder. But can Andie let Lily’s Uncle Eli into her guarded heart and learn to love?

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

Andie Malone is raising Lily after her best friend’s murder. But can Andie let Lily’s Uncle Eli into her guarded heart and learn to love?

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
How (Not) To Date Your Neighbor

How (Not) To Date Your Neighbor

Megan Blake

1.5M32 Chapters

A librarian with two left feet and a broken heart meets a hot detective...

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😂 Comedy😊 Low Spice

A librarian with two left feet and a broken heart meets a hot detective...

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😂 Comedy😊 Low Spice
My Forever

My Forever

Sanobar Nadir

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The Editorial Request form only asked for a tagline and a summary. I'm assuming this is because it's a short story.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😊 Low Spice

The Editorial Request form only asked for a tagline and a summary. I'm assuming this is because it's a short story.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😊 Low Spice
Once Upon a Christmas Eve

Once Upon a Christmas Eve

Jezza Deep

1.0M39 Chapters

She wasn’t looking for love on Christmas Eve. But one night with him might just rewrite her whole holiday.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary

She wasn’t looking for love on Christmas Eve. But one night with him might just rewrite her whole holiday.

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary
Brotherhood of Six

Brotherhood of Six

Riki Leigh Bishop

494K16 Chapters

Betrayal, secrets, and unexpected love shake Nicole's world. Can Jaxton hit a home run with her?

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😊 Low Spice

Betrayal, secrets, and unexpected love shake Nicole's world. Can Jaxton hit a home run with her?

🎭 Drama🏙️ Contemporary😊 Low Spice
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