Books like Riot House by Callie Hart

PhD candidate Olive Smith pretends to be in love with fellow scientist Adam Carlsen, only to find that chemistry might be more than just a lab reaction.

Misha and Ryen, a mismatched pen‑pal partnership from fifth grade, grows into a deep friendship that challenges identity and trust as they navigate high school, online secrets, and the pressure of growing up.

Jocelyn Butler has been hiding from her past for years. But all her secrets are about to be laid bare… Four years ago, Jocelyn left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Scotland, burying her grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without attachments. Her solitary life is working well—until she moves into a new apartment on Dublin Street where she meets a man who shakes her carefully guarded world to its core. Braden Carmichael is used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to get Jocelyn into his bed. Knowing how skittish she is about entering a relationship, Braden proposes an arrangement that will satisfy their intense attraction without any strings attached. But after an intrigued Jocelyn accepts, she realizes that Braden won’t be satisfied with just mind-blowing passion. The stubborn Scotsman is intent on truly knowing her… down to the very soul.

A Chicago entrepreneur named Malcolm Saint draws a determined reporter into a world of high‑stakes parties, rumors, and personal intrigue, where uncovering his secrets may turn her career—and her conscience—on its head.

A young woman finds herself entangled in a complicated romance with her stalker, exploring the blurred lines between obsession and affection.