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A lovestruck demigoddess, unaware of her royal status, makes a shocking discovery during a weekend home, and impulsively chooses to follow Hades to the underworld to escape Zeus's wrath. *******Lexi Maxwell has grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but also by rules. The rare moments of freedom that she enjoys come when she's out riding, but even then there are strictures on where she can go-and with whom.When she arrives home for a weekend-long celebration, Lexi is surprised by the number of eligible bachelors who vie for her attention. She doesn't have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, but these loudmouth, arrogant boys fail to impress her.Enter the mysterious Luke Carrington. Lexi is instantly drawn to him, but despite his charm and intelligence, her parents and godfather warn her to stay away from him. Lexi, however, cannot be deterred.When she learns that her life has been one long lie, and the people claiming to be her family aren't who they say they are, Lexi turns to Luke for solace. It doesn't take long for him to earn her trust-and her heart-and suddenly Lexi is willing to follow him anywhere to keep him close. Even into the underworld.Available as paperback and ebook in May 2025 through W by Wattpad Books.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or bad karma will befall you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.…

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After falling in love with Hades, an ambitious, untried demigoddess moves to the underworld and makes a bid for the position of queen. *******In the sequel to LEXI'S UNDOING, Lexi ditches her old life to live with her handsome god in his castle of the dead. Actually, the place is not so bad, and she forms a bond with some of the inhabitants who have suffered under the rule of their oppressors. Lexi's compassionate nature doesn't let their exploitation go unchecked, and egos fly when she challenges the gods to change their evil ways. Oh, and there's also the matter of Hades's mate to manage. CONTENT WARNING: This story may offend the sensibilities of those unfamiliar with the sexual exploits of the gods. I suggest you drop your inhibitions at the door and embrace your inner nymph.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or Zeus will strike you down with a lightning bolt. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by @arpeggio-…

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The new queen of the underworld is put through her paces when a prophecy foretells a future in which she is responsible for the survival of the gods. *****There are certain things we just cannot plan for, and Lexi discovers this when a strange phenomenon plagues the Titans of Mount Olympus. While the gods play it off, citing their immortality will save them, Lexi is determined to find the cause and reverse the damage. But that is not the only phenomenon she is managing, as she and Hades plan for something neither one expected to happen so soon. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or the monsters of Tartarus will eat you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. CONTENT WARNING: Chapters with steamier scenes will be labeled as such. If you have already read books one and two, I expect you will be eagerly awaiting them.COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by @arpeggio-…

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Damaged by a childhood accident, the goddess of nightmares faces her toughest challenge yet, to reclaim the god of the underworld from his new queen. *****The underworld can be a lonely place - even for a god. Melinoe knows this better than anyone. With a father who doesn't claim her and a childhood accident that left her changed, she has spent eternity feeling neglected. Of course, a clever goddess always finds ways to entertain herself, and luring Hades into bed is her favorite pastime. But Hades has a new queen, and Melinoe feels like a discarded glove. So, what's a neglected witch to do but break up the perfect pair. And Melinoe knows just the incubus to do it.[Wattys 2018 Longlist Finalist]This is a Lexi & Hades Novella. If you seek more background on these characters, refer to Morgan Rider's novel LEXI'S UNDOING and its sequels to learn where it all began.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. If you attempt to plagiarize there's no telling what wicked trick might be played on you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, the author did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.CONTENT WARNING: Some chapters include a bit of steam. Look for a heads-up.COVER ART for this story was done by FantasyBookCoversbyA on Etsy…

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A 19th century London courtesan agrees to a phony courtship with a navy captain and finds herself negotiating uncharted territory outside the boudoir. *****The year is eighteen-thirteen. The place is London. Mistress Rosalind Hayes is a courtesan, raised in an orphan asylum and later tutored by one of the most respected courtesans of the time. Now, Rose caters to the whims of lusty nobles and businessmen, and she is determined to maintain her sovereignty.When Rose meets the Thompson siblings; Jules, a navy captain, and Alice, his spirited younger sister, the trio form an easy kinship. Rose learns they have recently lost their mother to smallpox, and she is persuaded by the siblings to pose as Jules's love interest in an attempt to bring their grief-stricken father out of a terrible depression. As luck would have it, Rose's genial manner helps to free the older man from his melancholy, but she also begins to feel things for the captain that threaten to topple her empire.CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Be prepared for a few mature scenes. This is a story about a courtesan, after all. Those with delicate sensibilities may want to keep a fainting couch nearby.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or your reputation could end in ruins. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.COVER DESIGN: by @arpeggio-…

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A Regency era courtesan gives up her empire for love and discovers how truly binding her connections are to the noblemen she used to serve. *****In the sequel to Courtesan of War, Rose sails across the Atlantic to find the navy captain who took her heart out to sea. But theirs is not a traditional romance. A pirate takes a liking to Rose, and there are still noblemen who depend on her expertise, causing ripples in the commitment she makes to her captain. The waters really begin to churn when Rose learns about her parentage, forcing her to decide if she can fulfill her destiny and still be with the man she loves.CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Be prepared for a few mature scenes. Those with delicate sensibilities may want to keep a fainting couch nearby.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or your reputation could end in ruins. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.COVER DESIGN: by @arpeggio-…

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A woman with a tragic past learns she has ties to a group of vigilantes and finds herself the target of their leader; a cocky bastard who won't take no for an answer. *****Two years after the death of her brother and a tricky escape from a volatile boyfriend, Reese Kentwell is living in Manhattan pursuing a career in photography. Her remedy for dismantling her turbulent past is to keep the company of bed buddies who don't hassle her when she tells them to bugger off. Reese's routine veers off course when she meets the Valentino brothers and unintentionally starts a feud between them. Vincent, the eldest, is a well-known philanthropist with a playboy reputation, while Colin is relegated to living in his brother's shadow. But a family feud is the least of Reese's worries. When the truth finally comes out that a dynasty of strange beasties lives in her city, Reese knows there will be no going back to her old routine.DISCLAIMER: This piece is in need of a solid edit. Please bear that in mind as you read.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. If you attempt to plagiarize, a swarm of demons will be released in your backyard. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.COVER ART for this story and the Stone in Love sequels was done by AEKCreates on Etsy…

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Reese Kentwell is a gargoyle. This became clear when she sprouted wings and talons. But there's something about Reese that makes her different from the rest, and her love life will never be the same because of it. *****ENEMY MINE is the SEQUEL to the fantasy romance STONE IN LOVE, continuing the turbulent affair of Reese and Vincent as they pursue happily ever after while taking on colorful characters, including some not-so-nurturing family members.DISCLAIMER: This piece is in need of a solid edit. Please bear that in mind as you read.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author, if you attempt to plagiarize, something bad is bound to happen to you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by AEKCreates on Etsy…

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On the heels of their marriage, Vincent and Reese's bond, not to mention their steamy sex life, is tested when a supernatural power threatens to derail everything they've done to overcome their differences. *****One might call the pairing of Reese Kentwell and Vincent Valentino a match made in heaven, but they'd be wrong. After only three months of their passionate affair, the battle is just beginning when a reclusive collector appears on the scene. Dmitry Stepanov is not who he claims to be, other than diabolical and nuts. He's after something that belongs to Vincent - a rare artifact with the power to resurrect the dead. But he's also after something even more priceless; a supernatural being who possesses the eternal flame. And Vincent will do everything in his power to keep this nutter away from his precious.In book three of the Stone In Love series, we rejoin our gargoyle soul-mates as they battle a mutual foe, and things get a little heated in the process. Belly Of The Beast will reaffirm your belief that love conquers all, and a little goddess magic doesn't hurt either.DISCLAIMER: This piece is in need of a solid edit. Please bear that in mind as you read.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. If you attempt to plagiarize, you might end up chained to the stairwell with a demon looming over you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by AEKCreates on Etsy…

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A brainiac biker chick who witnesses a murder seeks refuge with a childhood neighbor turned FBI agent and risks her life to help him put the criminals behind bars. *****Felicity Taylor has a beautiful mind and a future with promise, until something happens to blow it all to hell. How does she respond? She gets inked, buys a Harley, and teams up with a bunch of crooks. Ryan Clark is a federal agent with a taste for single barrel whiskey and one-night stands. He's used to playing rough and taking risks. But when Felicity seeks asylum in Ryan's home, he finds himself practicing restraint. Somehow he knows her badass exterior hides something softer. But is it worth the risk to harbor a fugitive who may end up stealing his heart? If you like your love stories rough and witty with a slice of pie on the side, seek your pleasures here.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or you might end up on the wrong side of the law. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.…

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With a new master's degree in hand, a sassy bartender navigates the perils of her family's bar business as she tries to escape her dysfunctional life. *****Growing up under a neon bar sign with minimal parental supervision imbued JUNE CASHMERE with plenty of moxie. Raised by a narcissistic mother and a drug-dealing dad who stole her car and went on the lam, June has worked her way through college as a bartender in her parents' bar. She has a weakness for one-night-stands and a gift for reading a customer's taste before their butt hits the barstool, a fine skill by anyone's measure. Just days before snagging her master's degree and her ticket to freedom, June meets CABE FRANKLIN, a hazel-eyed hottie with humor and a surprisingly level head. He's in town long enough to make a business deal, and he doesn't leave until June is properly intrigued. But June's future plans go south when her mom decides to bail on the bar biz, dropping a load of legal problems in June's lap. Cabe, who happens to be in the real estate biz, helps June find her missing father so she can sell the bar, which happens to sit on a prime piece of beach property. Is their hook-up destiny? Or is it a cheap shot?The Bartender's Guide To The Galaxy follows the sexploits of an independent woman as she navigates everything the universe throws at her, including egos the size of Jupiter.COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or a meteor might land on your house. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD.…

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Set during the Klondike gold rush, a simple girl and her fancy producer try to make a go of it, but family matters get in the way. *****Previously included in The One That Got Away, a Paid Stories Anthology. Now available to read for free.…

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This is the story of a fair maiden determined to keep her man happily in bed who discovers the job is easier when there is more than one man.WINNER of the WattpadAfterDark GET LUCKY contest.…

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Suzi needs a date, and she takes a bet with her two best friends to accept a blind date every night for a month. Halfway through her dating extravaganza, Suzi says yes to an Italian deli owner with a playboy reputation. But will her yes cause her reputation to crumble like day old focaccia?This one-shot is part of the 31 Blind Dates Anthology from more than two dozenWattpad writers, including members of the Stars program, published authors,Ambassadors, and Wattys winners. At the end of each story, you will find the link tothe next chapter in the collection. If you want to see all the entries from beginning to end, check out the 31 Blind Dates reading list on this profile.…