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Once Upon Now
by Ali Novak Debra Goelz Danielle Banas Mikaela Bender J. M. Butler R. S. Kovach Christine Owen Tammy Oja Jesse Sprague Shannon KlareAn exclusive collection of new modern tales with a fantastical twist, from some of the most beloved writers on Wattpad.Discover this anthology of everyday stories influenced by fairytales and mythology--from ten Wattpad authors, all voted by the site's users, featuring your favorite celebrities, all with a touch of fantasy and whimsy. If you enjoyed the collection Imagines, you'll love Once Upon Now!
Once Upon You and Me: A Spicy Gay Age-Gap MM Romance
by Timothy JanovskyCharming fairy tale meets spicy bedtime story in this deliciously enchanting age-gap LGBTQIA+ romance When Taylor Frost&’s boss, Amy, flies him across the country to prep for her daughter&’s sweet sixteen at the Storybook Endings Resort in the Catskills, the solo mission is well within his wheelhouse. Taylor is excellent at his job—except, he&’s probably not supposed to flirt with the resort&’s mountain man of a manager, Ethan Golding. Because the rugged older man is also the birthday girl&’s father, aka Amy&’s ex-husband. Oops. For Ethan, his divorce seemed like the bad ending to his romantic story. And now, making his daughter&’s sweet sixteen dreams come true is the closest he&’ll get to the kind of magic happiness in fairy tales. Until adorable Taylor has him wondering if maybe this is just the beginning of a more erotic kind of bedtime story… The only problem is Amy. And how very not okay she&’d be with the chemistry between her assistant and her ex. If only forbidden flings ever led to happily-ever-afters… From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy JanovskyYou Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy JanovskyThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
Once Upon a Baby
by Karen Rose SmithThe sheriff knows he should stay away from his pretty and pregnant neighbor - he's not the husband and father type. But delivering her baby changes everything...
Once Upon a Baby...
by Karen Rose SmithI Pregnant, alone and in labor, Risa Parker's heart soared when dark and intense Simon Blackstone swept her into his arms. After all, he promised that with him she and her tiny daughter would be safe-and ithey were....Although the gruff sheriff insisted he was only doing his duty as lawman and neighbor, he couldn't deny the bond being forged-a bond of tenderness and unwilling attraction. When had this loner who'd sworn off love and commitment started to cherish cradling an infant-and wondering what it would be *like to hold Risa closely once more...?
Once Upon a Bad Boy: A Sometimes in Love Novel (Sometimes in Love #3)
by Melonie JohnsonNEVER SAY NEVERSadie Gold is ready to take her career to the next level with the role of a lifetime. Finally, she can shake her reputation as a pretty face with more wealth and connections than talent. But Sadie is not prepared for the wild turn her own life is about to take. The man in charge of training Sadie for her most demanding role yet is none other than her first real boyfriend—the one who took her heart and ran away.WHEN IT COMES TO LOVEBo Ibarra is as good-looking and irresistible as ever. Maybe even more so, now that everything once worked against them—Sadie’s pampered and privileged upbringing and Bo’s childhood in a family struggling to make ends meet—is in the past. But the future is still unwritten…and getting there, together, means coming clean about painful secrets and slashing through nasty tabloid rumors while trying to control the attraction that crackles between them. Maybe it’s finally time for them to walk off into the sunset and into a true and lasting love?The Sometimes in Love series is:“Playful, passionate, and positively unputdownable!”—New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren “Witty, sexy...Melonie Johnson is an addictive new voice in contemporary romance.” —New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Ann Walker
Once Upon a Billionaire
by Jessica ClareThe Billionaire Boys Club is a secret society of six men who have vowed success--at any cost. Not all of them are old money, but all of them are incredibly wealthy. They're just not always as successful when it comes to love... As a member of the royal family in a small European country, Griffin Verdi's presence is requested at the wedding of the century. The scholarly billionaire feels out of his depth in social situations, so a good assistant is required--especially when dealing with royal etiquette. Unfortunately for Griffin, he's stuck with Maylee Meriweather, a pretty, charming, and thoroughly unsuitable woman who doesn't know a thing about high society--but she sure can kiss. Her lack of polish may sink Griffin, because after all, even his money can't buy class. But through Maylee's eyes, he's starting to appreciate the simple things in life--if simple means the most complicated woman he's ever met. Maylee is everything Griffin isn't--and everything he wants--if he can let down his guard and step outside his sheltered world... The Billionaire Boys Club is breaking all the rules. Don't miss other novels in the series from InterMix. Praise for the work of New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare: "Sexy and funny."--USA Today "I was engrossed with each page turn...a fantastic installment, with engaging and sexy characters and a wonderful and memorable romance."--Book Pushers "Definite forest-fire potential from the heat generated."--RT Book Reviews "A really fun, entertaining, engaging book, and I can't wait to read (and re-read) the other billionaires' stories."--Heroes and Heartbreakers Jessica Clare also writes as Jill Myles and Jessica Sims. As Jessica Clare she writes sexy contemporary romance.
Once Upon a Bride
by Helen LaceyHappily ever after...? When Gabe Vitali escapes to a fresh start in Crystal Point, Australia, the former physician isn't looking for a storybook ending. For the first time he's living in the moment. His new five-year plan does not include serious relationships. But he doesn't anticipate his unavoidable next-door neighbor...and an undeniable attraction. Bridal consultant Lauren Jakowski wants marriage. She's just sworn off love and sex! To avoid getting burned again, she's looking for safe and forever-after. But they're not Gabe's to give-for reasons he can't share with anyone, least of all this pretty complication. Gabe and Lauren don't figure on a fairy tale. But fate has other plans....
Once Upon a Bride: A Novella
by Jenny HolidayFrom the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly) comes this steamy and entertaining story of unexpected romance between two people who seem to be exact opposites of each other.Jay Smith likes to be in control. His every choice, every move, is made with his carefully planned future in mind. Sure, some people think that's boring. But Jay knows who he is, and he makes no apologies for it. So when the lobby in his accounting firm needs a makeover, Jay takes charge—and quickly determines he needs a designer. What he does not need is a spirited woman who shakes up his very orderly life.Elise Maxwell needs this job. After cutting off her overbearing, old-money family, she&’s determined to establish a successful design business—all on her own. Independent for the first time in her life, Elise isn&’t looking for a boyfriend. Not even someone as irresistible and fun to tease as her straitlaced client Jay . . .
Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart #1)
by Stephanie GarberOnce Upon a Broken Heart marks the launch of a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after from Stephanie Garber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval. <p><p> For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings…until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. <p><p> But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game — and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy...
Once Upon a Buggy (The Amish of Apple Creek #2)
by Shelley Shepard GrayNew York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray—one of the most beloved voices in inspirational romance—welcomes readers back to Apple Creek, Ohio, a bright and bustling Amish community where a fairy tale romance is in bloom—but getting to happily ever after may require seeing love through new eyes . . .Perfect for fans of Beverly Lewis, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Charlotte Hubbard, this second installment in The Amish of Apple Creek is rich with warmth and utterly endearing characters sure to enchant readers looking for a sweet twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale.Now in mass market paperback!May Schott would do anything to change the tragic moment when she stepped too close to the fire that left her best friend, Carl Hilty, devastatingly burned. After Carl left Apple Creek for extensive surgeries, May patiently prayed for one chance to ask his forgiveness. Now, six years later, Carl Hilty is coming home. The reunion goes nothing like May anticipated. Overwhelmed with emotion at seeing Carl again, she is speechless, unable to look away. And Carl&’s own stone-cold silence leaves her certain that whatever attraction they once shared has been replaced by his hatred of her. After hiding in the shadows of the big city, Carl has returned to connect with his family and to see if May can overlook his scars and accept his tender love—but her reaction makes it clear that she wants nothing to do with him. He grudgingly agrees to stay with his family for a time before retreating to anonymity once again. But in Apple Creek, it&’s easy to miss what everyone around you sees plain as day. For two people who belong together, it will take a few helping hands to heal the hurts of the past and make a miraculous new beginning.
Once Upon a Cabin (Sweet Home, Alaska #2)
by Patience GriffinTwo sisters from Texas find themselves exiled to Alaska . . . and thrown into the arms of two very different men. Tori and McKenna St. James have been living comfortably on their trust funds in Dallas. But their uncle Monty, keeper of the purse strings, decides to push them out of their comfort zones by requiring them to spend one year in Alaska or lose their inheritance. Initially the sisters are stunned, but they aren't willing to back down from the challenge. Tori is sent to a primitive homestead outside the tiny town of Sweet Home. She had been prepared to forego fashion magazines and lattes, but not electricity and running water! Will her rugged wilderness guide, Jesse Montana, teach her to survive, or send her fleeing back to civilization? Meanwhile, outdoorsy McKenna is stuck within the concrete walls of an Anchorage bank. Her sexy boss Luke McAvoy is tasked with teaching her the business but what he&’s really doing is tempting her. Not that she&’s the type to fall for a stuffed suit like him. Tori and McKenna find much needed solace with Sweet Home&’s Sisterhood of the Quilt. Will this crafty group of women be up to the challenge of teaching two outsiders how to sew—and perhaps how to love?
Once Upon a Charming Bookshop (Charming, Texas #6)
by Heatherly BellTime to rewrite their story? He&’d always simply been her best friend. But when Noah Cahill moved back to town, bookstore owner Twyla Thompson knew something was different. Was it holiday memories of the loss they'd both shared or Noah&’s surprising decision to reignite a dangerous career? Their solid friendship had been through so much, yet now Twyla grew breathless every time Noah was near. Why wasn&’t Noah—handsome, fun, but never one to cross the line—showing any signs of stopping?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Charming, Texas Book 1: Winning Mr. CharmingBook 2: The Charming ChecklistBook 3: A Charming Christmas ArrangementBook 4: A Charming Single DadBook 5: A Charming Doorstep BabyBook 6: Once Upon a Charming Bookshop
Once Upon a Chocolate Kiss
by Cheryl WolvertonWhen candy shop owner Samantha Hampton nursed an injured stranger and invited him into her home, she thought she was being a Good Samaritan-- after all, it was the least she could do after breaking his foot. Richard Moore' s charm put her at ease and made her heart pound. But Samantha didn' t know that she was aiding the enemy!Richard Moore had no more control over his attraction to Samantha than he did the fact that his family' s confectionary chain would put Samantha' s small shop out of business. Despite being her competition, Richard had no intention of breaking her heart. Would Samantha forgive him when she learned the truth of his identity... ?
Once Upon a Christmas
by Melinda Curtis Brenda Novak Anna Adams"Just Like the Ones We Used To Know" by Brenda Novak Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn't know he has a little girl. "The Night Before Christmas" by Melinda Curtis Simon Castle's on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour. . . . "All the Christmases To Come" by Anna Adams Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn't. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel. . .
Once Upon a Christmas
by Holly JacobsAre three people about to get their Christmas wish?When her nephew announces he's going to find his father, Michelle Hamilton never dreams the man's actually going to show up at her door! Only a paternity test will determine whether Daniel McLean has a legitimate claim. But that doesn't stop the much-too-appealing potential dad from throwing Michelle's well-ordered world into upheaval. Daniel is thrilled to discover he might have a son. Now the boy's aunt and legal guardian is making him want even more. And the longer he spends with Michelle, the more Daniel feels he's finally found a place to belong. With the town gearing up for the annual Christmas fair, what better gift could three people give--and receive--than the chance to be a real family?
Once Upon a Christmas
by Lenora Worth Lauraine Snelling"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Lauraine Snelling. Romance blooms between Blythe Stensrude and Thane Davidson after their dogs tangle leashes in the park-- until Thane becomes guardian to his three-year-old niece. Blythe doesn't think she's mother material, but how can she refuse Thane's request to give a neglected little girl the best Christmas ever? "'Twas the Week Before Christmas" by Lenora Worth Upon arrival at her grandmother's Louisiana plantation for the holidays, socialite Elise Melancon is confronted with a shocking request-- her grandmother wants her to "reform" a handsome man so he can date another woman! Perhaps Elise will discover that life's greatest gifts don't always come in a box.
Once Upon a Christmas Eve: A Maiden Lane Novella (Maiden Lane #15)
by Elizabeth HoytA heartwarming stand-alone novella from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt!Adam Rutledge, Viscount d'Arque, really rather loathes Christmas. The banal cheerfulness. The asinine party games. And, worst of all, the obligatory trip to the countryside. His grandmother, however, loves the holiday---and Adam loves his grandmother, so he'll brave the fiercest snowstorm to please her. But when their carriage wheel snaps, they're forced to seek shelter at the home of the most maddening, infuriating, and utterly beguiling woman he's ever met . . .Sarah St. John really rather loathes rakes. The self-satisfied smirks. The sly predatory gazes. Oh, and the constant witty banter rife with double meaning. But in the spirit of the season, she'll welcome this admittedly handsome viscount into her home. But as the snowstorm rages, the Yule log crackles, and the tension rises, Sarah and Adam find themselves locked in a fiery, passionate kiss. If love is the true meaning of Christmas, it's the one gift this mismatched pair can't wait to unwrap.
Once Upon a Christmas Eve: A Maiden Lane Novella (Maiden Lane Ser. #15)
by Elizabeth HoytDigital Original
Once Upon a Christmas Night . . .
by Annie ClaydonTheir Christmas Past: The kiss that Dr. Greg Shaw and Dr. Jess Saunders shared last Christmas was straight out of a fairy tale! Then Greg left without a word.... Christmas Present: Now Greg is back and he's a changed man-with a big decision to make. But his feelings for Jess are just the same, as are Jess's for him-which leads to a shock pregnancy! Christmas Future! Will Greg realize what really matters in life, and that Jess and the baby are the most precious gifts he'll ever receive?
Once Upon a Christmas: The Doctor's Christmas Bride\The Nurse's Wedding Rescue\The Midwife's Marriage Proposal (Lakeside Mountain Rescue #1)
by Sarah MorganIndulge with these irresistible and heart-warming Christmas romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan!What’s your number one Christmas wish?Bryony’s daughter has put a dad on her Christmas list. That leaves Bryony with one month to find the perfect man, so this year she’s wishing for a miracle!While she’s looking for love, her best friend Helen is doing the opposite.Her Christmas wish is to forget all about the white dress hanging in her wardrobe — and her faithless rat of a fiancé.Sally was heartbroken when Tom ended their relationship. Now she’s back—working in his department as the new midwife. When Tom realises he wants Sally back in his life, she refuses to risk her heart a second time. But Tom has decided that this time he wants it all…Helen, Bryony and Sally’s festive cheer definitely needs a boost, so it’s lucky that once upon a Christmas, wishes really do come true…
Once Upon a Couch
by Kristine OverbrookAlex Holmes is the sheriff of Villa Hollow. His town, his world, is normally rather quiet, until Dr. Lester moves in. Soon, he can't go an hour without the tendrils of her thoughts intruding in his mind. He even has to perform meditative exercise to keep from knowing when she's hungry. Added to that, the Coalition has taken her in their sights. He has every reason to keep his distance, but will listen to none of them.Dr. Josephine Lester moves into the town of Villa Hollow to open her psychiatric practice. In her line of work, she expects odd. She expects disturbed. What she doesn't expect is a sleepwalking vampire, a haunted house, or a coalition of people working against the paranormal element to try to run her out of town.If she leaves, where does the vegetarian werewolf go when she is distraught over eating meat? To whom does the poor housewife seeing little green men turn?If she stays, will the handsome telepathic sheriff help her keep her sanity?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Once Upon a Cowboy
by Maggie McginnisIn this sexy Whisper Creek romance for readers of Kristan Higgins, Susan Mallery, and Molly O'Keefe, a red-hot cowboy uses some Montana magic to give a reclusive beauty her happily ever after. Yoga instructor Jessalyn Alcott radiates peace, calm, and serenity--on the outside. Inside, she still feels like the broken, desperate girl from the trailer park. She's got dark secrets she can't share, which is why she never lets her relationships go beyond the third date. But when she travels to the Whisper Creek dude ranch for a friend's wedding, Jess is enchanted by a cowboy whose deep blue eyes, dimpled smile, and rock-hard body make it tough to remember why she keeps running scared. Cole Driscoll has struggled to find his place on a family ranch where he's always played second fiddle. His future might be uncertain, but he's sure of one thing: He wants Jess by his side. Easier said than done. When it comes to getting close, she's full of excuses, and he longs to fix the hurt he sees in her eyes. Now that she's at Whisper Creek, there's nothing he wants more than to break down the walls around her heart and heal her pain with the power of love.Praise for Once Upon a Cowboy "Sexy, charming, and perfectly heartwarming, Once Upon a Cowboy is the ultimate pick-me-up. Everything about this book made me smile. Maggie McGinnis just keeps getting better and better!"--USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne"Romantic and emotional, Once Upon a Cowboy is as swoon-worthy and heartwarming as it gets!"--Elisabeth Barrett, author of Once and Again"There are equal measures of heartache and joy sprinkled throughout the read, making it a story that engulfs the reader."--Examiner.com "[Once Upon a Cowboy] reaches in and grabs on to the heartstrings and just won't let go. Emotional and heartbreaking, this is a touching story about the healing power of love. . . . McGinnis handles the issues delicately and respectfully but still maintains a lighthearted tone. The location was so charming and characters so well written that this was a fun story to read."--The Sassy Bookster "This is a fantastically written book by Maggie McGinnis and I recommend you get this added to your TBR list!"--Reflections of a Book Geek "The setting blew me away and I loved spending time in Carefree once again. I fervently hope this won't be the last book in the series!"--Swept Away by Romance "Thank you, Maggie McGinnis, for bringing these characters to life in your Whisper Creek series!"--A Season for All Things "Once Upon a Cowboy grabbed me from the very first page."--Twin Spin Praise for Maggie McGinnis "Maggie McGinnis writes the kind of characters that keep you smiling long after you turn the page."--USA Today bestselling author Katie Lane "A writer with a talent for both humor and emotion."--New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland, aka Lori Austin "McGinnis comes out of the chute with force, grabs your emotions, and gets a death hold on your attention to the last page, where you sigh and wish there was one more chapter."--New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown
Once Upon a Cowboy (Almost Royal #2)
by Rachel LaceyA TALE AS OLD AS TIMEMegan Perl went from beauty to beast when a car accident left her permanently scarred. Before, Megan was outgoing and vivacious, always with a man at her side. Now? She spends more time behind a camera than in front of it. She’s ready to turn her hobby into something more by offering photography sessions at the castle where she works. This year is dedicated to her career, not men. If only she wasn’t so crazy-attracted to the cowboy who’s renting the stable on the castle grounds…Jake Reardon is no stranger to tragedy. After a fall left his bride in a coma on their wedding day, he was forced to watch her slowly fade away in a hospital bed. Now, he finds himself in the unwelcome position of virgin widower. At Rosemont Castle, he can finally focus on establishing his career as a horse trainer. The only problem is that his new landlady makes him hotter than the Virginia sun.Sparks fly every time Jake and Megan cross paths, but there’s no way he’s going to lose his virginity with the woman who manages the property he’s leasing. As their attraction grows, though, so do their emotions. Jake carries his scars inside, but Megan has to wear hers for the world to see. Can love heal their wounds, or will it tear them apart?
Once Upon a Cowboy (Four Corners Ranch)
by Maisey YatesWill this single dad cowboy get the happily-ever-after he never thought possible? When Belle Langfords moves to Pyrite Falls, Oregon, to take a job as a live-in housekeeper and nanny, she&’s ready for a new start. Shutting down her grandmother&’s beloved bookstore had been devastating, but she&’s hopeful that the three motherless young children she&’ll be taking care of will ease that pain. The only challenge? When Belle arrives at her new employer&’s house, the brooding cowboy has no idea who she is or what she&’s doing there. Adam Winchester knows exactly who to blame for Belle turning up on his doorstep out of the blue—his kindhearted former mother-in-law is playing fairy godmother. Adam is convinced he doesn&’t need Belle in his life, but when he agrees to let her stay for a month, the transformation he sees in his children tells a different story. As does his entirely inappropriate, but impossible to ignore, physical attraction! For Adam knows that Belle couldn&’t be more off-limits—all he can offer her is nights in his bed—but it&’s clear that Belle deserves the whole fairy tale…
Once Upon a Cowboy Christmas: A River Ranch Novel (A River Ranch Novel #3)
by Soraya LaneBillionaires, cowboys, and romance collide during the holidays in this next book in the River Ranch series! It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Ford family ranch. Will one cowboy’s homecoming be the greatest gift of all?He left town and never looked back.Cody Ford is a Wall Street honcho with humble Texas roots. This holiday season, he’d be content to just stay in New York and not face his family—and dodge their questions about when and with whom he plans to settle down. . .and if he will do so back at home. But his father isn’t getting any younger, and Cody doesn’t want to miss any last chances to see him and the rest of the folks back on the ranch. The last person Cody was expecting to see? His one-time girlfriend, Lexi Murphy, who’s been working as his dad’s new live-in nurse.She never forgot him. Can she ever forgive him?Lexi still holds a grudge against Cody. Back then, the college-bound heartthrob believed he was too good for a small-town girl like Lexi. But now Cody can’t help but see her in a whole new light. Could it be that this beautiful single mother with an unbeatable can-do spirit is the one he’s been waiting for all along? That depends on whether Cody can prove to Lexi that, this time, he means business—and if a sudden snowstorm can lend just the right amount of Christmas magic to help move things along. . .“Lane warms hearts of readers across the globe.”—RT Book Reviews