Aakash, fresh into the business world, was buried in pitches, proposals, and learning how not to burn toast. Marriage was the last thing on his mind. Palki, on the other hand, had grown up on fairy tales. She believed in love, but only the kind that made her heart skip a beat - not the kind arranged over tea and awkward meetings. Palki and Aakash have been best friends forever. They know each other better than anyone else-every silly habit, every big dream. Love? No way. They've always been just friends. But now, life is getting complicated. Palki's parents are sending her to see one guy after another for marriage. Aakash's business partners think he needs to look "settled" to win big deals. Both of them are tired of the pressure and not ready to give up on their dreams. So, they come up with a plan-pretend to date each other. Just for a while. Just to keep everyone off their backs. It's supposed to be easy. Fake dates, a few photos, some sweet words in front of family and friends. Nothing real. But soon, things start to feel... different. Their fake smiles turn into real laughter. Holding hands doesn't feel so awkward anymore. And before they know it, this fake relationship might just be the real thing. Family drama, sweet moments, and a lot of heart-Practically Perfect is a story about friendship, love, and finding something real when you least expect it.

Eighteen-year-old hockey prodigy Elliot Wexler has three goals for senior year. One: somehow graduate with a 3.5 GPA. Two: hide his bipolar disorder from his peers. And three: make it into the NHL with no scandals. Piece of cake. What he doesn't expect is to find Lucy, a homeless girl, hiding from the winter frost in his dad's shed. Elliot's busy, complicated life doesn't permit room for error, and falling in love with a girl from a totally different world sounds like the opposite of a good idea. But Elliot can't help but be drawn to Lucy and her elusive ways--even when she seems to vanish from his life non-stop, each time leaving him with a bigger hole in his heart. But Elliot is determined to break down Lucy's barriers. And when he does, he discovers that her life is more complicated--and dangerous--than he could have imagined. With drafting season approaching, and Elliot's fragile mental health deteriorating, he's forced to face a difficult question: Is first love supposed to hurt so much? *** PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS STORY TO GOODREADS.

after a prank gone terribly wrong, hayden jones is sent across country to caldwell academy, a school for the bitchy, the dangerous and the rebellious. and if that wasn't bad enough, it becomes much worse when hayden is accidentally put in the male dormitory, landing her in a room with the school's notorious heartbreaker, chase everett. [not edited...like at all]

Professor x Student Yuvraj × Ishani 28 x 23 She agreed to marry a stranger to pay off her father's debt-never imagining she'd be widowed before the day ended. Ishani is just 23, with dreams barely begun and a future already bargained away. When her husband dies at the mandap, the whispers begin. Shame, blame, and society's judgment come crashing down. But one man steps forward. Yuvraj Singh Rathore-her 28-year-old professor, the silent observer she never really saw-takes her hand again that day, marrying the widow to shield her from a world that's too cruel to care. They are nothing alike. She's fire and quiet. He's calm and distant. What begins as duty slowly melts into something, neither expected-a quiet companionship, a deep understanding, and maybe... love. But love isn't always easy. Especially when it wasn't part of the plan. "She lost her groom. He gave her a name. One sacred fire, two marriages-bound by duty, tested by fate... but can protection turn into love?" "Not every marriage starts with love-but some end in it."

FORBIDDEN ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS Dark, twisted, and heartbreakingly passionate, it's a forbidden love story about enemies with benefits, obsession, revenge, addiction, and a love that refuses to die, even when the world demands it. How can it be wrong if it feels so fucking right? ... And then his mouth was on mine. It wasn't soft. It wasn't careful. It was a collision of teeth, breath, desperation and fucking vodka. My back hit the mirror, the cracked glass rattling as his hands slid up my thighs, gripping, lifting me like I weighed nothing. "Lorenzo-" "Shut up," he rasped against my lips, kissing me harder. "Just - shut up." I clawed at his shoulders, nails digging into his skin through the thin fabric of his shirt. He groaned, the sound vibrating against my mouth, and pressed closer, his hips slotting between my legs as he pinned me to the mirror. Every inch of me screamed to shove him away. Every inch of me burned to pull him closer. His hands were everywhere, spreading over my waist, skimming up my sides, catching my jaw to tilt my head just so as his mouth devoured mine. The cracked mirror dug cold into my back, but the heat of him was a wildfire swallowing me whole. "You hate me, remember?" he muttered against my mouth, biting my bottom lip before sucking it back into a kiss. "I do," I gasped, nails scraping down his arms. "Good," he said darkly, kissing me again, harder this time. "Hate me harder." I did. I kissed him like it was a fight, like it was revenge, like it was the only way to breathe. ... fractured love trilogy #2 [can be read as a standalone]

|| Highest Rank - #1 in Teen Fiction || Ever broken into Disney World at three in the morning? Ever pranked the police and almost gotten arrested for it? Ever played paintball at the park in nothing but your underwear? Maya hasn't. But she is about to... Dylan Thompson is the most popular guy in the school and is seeking revenge after Maya slapped him for being a 'pervert'. What would you do if you were Maya? Move to Mexico and change your name to Rico and then proceed to move into an apartment with a goat owner named Pablo, obviously. What does Maya do? She doesn't run, instead she kicks him where the sun don't shine and slaps him again. Time for revenge nerd. --- Cover by the best human @1Dgurlwrites WARNING: Contains mild language & may cause many eyes rolls, fangirl moments and tears. [COMPLETED] Copyright © by Laylaa Khan

When a tornado throws her into a magical world of extinct creatures, Mona is told she's their saviour- but she'd rather go home. Until she sees who's been chosen to protect her. Saish. Her crush. Her first love. The boy who didn't flirt... he drew. ~If you die, I die. You live, I live~ For fans of soft boys, sketchbook confessions, and slow-burn romantasy that wrecks you in the best way.

"I thought you hated hugs" , I voiced out as he wrapped his arms ever so gently around me. "I still do, but hugs from you are an exception", he pulled me closer, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips. Intrigued, I slightly tilted my head for him to continue. "Do not stop hugging me until I smell like you ", his voice was barely above a whisper, as he nestled his face in the crook of my neck. Hearing his words, my heart skipped a beat. "I won't", I promised as I held him a little tighter, knowing that in each other's embrace, we'd find our home. ♡♡♡♡ Veer Malhotra , the CEO of Malhotra and Co - a construction firm , an ambitious intelligent guy who made himself capable of the position he had acquired by sheer determination, one who had always wanted to focus on his work , until a chance encounter with a mesmerizing pair of eyes disrupts his carefully crafted world. Prisha Sharma,a bright software engineer thriving in the corporate sector , a sunshine girl who had always been optimistic. Her sunny disposition has shielded her from distractions, until she crosses paths with Veer, igniting a spark neither saw coming. What will happen when these two ,not so cordial neighbors, Veer, a meticulous perfectionist and Prisha, a charmingly clumsy soul, are forced to fake date with each other due to some circumstance.... Will their pretend love blossom into something real, defying their own doubts and insecurities, or does destiny have a different plan in store for them? Hop into the story of VEERISHA ❤️❄️ to find out !! TROPES:- ♡ Fake Dating ♡ Grumpy x Sunshine ♡ He fell first she fell harder ♡ Next Door Neighbours ♡ Forced Proximity

𝐻𝐼𝑆 𝐹𝑂𝑅𝐶𝐸𝐷 𝐵𝑅𝐼𝐷𝐸 Bound by Fate. Trapped by Hate. Consumed by Obsession. She has been a prisoner her entire life-locked away, tortured, and left to drown in nightmares that never end. The world beyond her room is a mystery, and love? A fantasy she never dared to dream of. He is a prince and a ruthless CEO, a man who bows to no one. But even power couldn't save him from the trap set by her cruel uncle. Kidnapped and forced into an unwanted marriage, he sees his bride as nothing but a chain around his neck. A fragile, unwanted burden. But when he learns the truth-the horror she has endured-his hatred turns into something far more dangerous. Possession. Obsession. An undeniable craving to claim what was forced upon him. Yet, in the shadows lurks another-a woman driven to madness, in love with him to the point of destruction. She will kill, manipulate, and tear the world apart to have him, even if it means erasing the wife he never wanted. In a marriage forged by cruelty, love may not be the only thing that blooms... because sometimes, obsession is the deadliest poison of all. Trops:- business × students Strong ml × innocent fl Grumpy × sunshine he fall first and harder Mature Agegap ©All rights reserved

[18+] ENEMIES TO LOVERS SPORTS ROMANCE She can't stand the school's golden boy, but when fate keeps throwing them together, their rivalry starts to look a lot like chemistry-and suddenly they're not playing the game they thought they were. °•°•°•° Hannah Walker doesn't trust anyone, especially men. They're manipulative and toxic-her lousy ex taught her that lesson well. Enter Tristan Beckett, the embodiment of everything she despises. He's arrogant, a playboy, and worshipped by everyone who meets him-except her. But he's also relentless, charming, and unfairly gorgeous. Their first meeting? Instant mutual hatred. Their second? Just as bad. Their third? Um... you see where I'm going with this. It's clear to everyone around them that they're not each other's biggest fans. But fate, or maybe some cosmic prank, keeps bringing them together-forcing them to learn more about each other. But like Hannah, Tristan has a dark past - he's just better at hiding it. Faced with an uncertain future, threats from an unknown assailant, and still trying to heal past wounds, both of them will have to learn to rely on each other. °•°•°•° Because I know you guys, there's smut in Chapters 29, 31, 34, Bonus #1, 37, 39, 49, 65, Bonus #3, and Bonus #5. °•°•°•° Enemies to Lovers College Football Romance Book 1 in the Campus Kings Series (Can be read as a Standalone) Mature +18 LOTS of character development.