Raven's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets his destined mate at a local high school-she's only eighteen, he's twenty-four. Respecting her need for time, he steps back, vowing to be ready when she is. Over the years, he quietly builds a life in preparation for their future, checking in weekly, imagining the home, the meals, the life they could share. But when he misreads a scene and believes she's moved on, his carefully held composure shatters. In a moment of despair, he drinks and takes a supplement, severing their bond just when she needs him most. Only when she finds him, confused and hurt, can the truth be revealed-that nothing was as it seemed, and their connection, tested and tender, may finally begin.

This book can be read as a stand alone Greyson Blake Rosen-Hower Who doesn't know that name? Everyone with a pulse knows his family. He's blessed with his father's devilish looks and cunning mind. He's already on top of the corporate ladder at a young age without any effort. He also inherits his mother's pure heart. Well, if you dig deeper, I mean more more deeper like Mariana's trench deep. I swear you'll find it. Sunshine McBright is the epitome of happiness and positive energy. Even her name says it all. She's simple minded and detached from reality most of the time. Trying to be happy and making others happy while you are experiencing hardship was so hard but she'd rather die trying than not. They met in a strange way and she captivated Greyson with her quirkiness. Like his father, Greyson believes at love at first sight. They are opposites in every way but Greyson will do anything to leap that gap between them and make Sunshine his. Forever. -excerpt- I was sitting quietly in the middle of Central Park when suddenly a flower appeared on my vision. I looked up and saw a redhead smiling widely at me. My hoodie obscure half of my face so I doesn't know if this strange woman saw my flat expression. "I am sorry. I've been staring at you for a while which I know was totally creepy but I swear I am not. I notice that you look lonely and sad so I picked this flower and hopes that your day will become a little bit lighter." She pushed the flower a little so I was forced to take it. "Huh you're still not happy. Wait please." The redhead run towards a bush that has a sign that clearly said "Don't pick any flowers. Fine $50." After she picked a handful. She runs back to me. "Here." she offered the newly stealed flowers to me. "oh I also have a chocolate bar. do you want one?" The only thing that's running on my mind was who's this strange woman and can I take her home? Another amazing cover from @Regina_Anais!

SPOILED ROTTEN BY HIM [COMPLETED] He's rich, possessive, and absolutely obsessed with her. She's soft, dramatic, and completely stealing his heart-one pout at a time. Nina Quinn is a fashion-obsessed upcoming influencer who cries over chipped nails, lives for closet tours, and accidentally stole the heart of a tech billionaire. Jace Carrington is used to running empires, not chasing after girls with sparkly phone cases and a habit of stealing his hoodies. But from the moment he saw her? Game over. He wants her giggles, her meltdowns, her tears-and he'll spoil her in every way until she's his. But falling for someone with a soft heart and a loud closet comes with chaos-jealousy games, closet takeovers, overdramatic fights, and the kind of love that turns billionaires into boyfriends. Expect: Heart-flipping soft girl energy A possessive billionaire with zero chill Cuddles, couture, and crying (the cute kind) One very dramatic gay best friend And a love story that's equal parts spicy and sweet.

Eighteen years is a long time. But for Oli and Luna that time passes in the blink of an eye. Since the moment they met, nothing could have separated the two of them. At 8 and 13, they were an unusual pair of best friends. But they didn't care for anyone else's opinions. Oli was content to listen to Luna's endless ramblings while Luna was content to look up to Oli, following him everywhere he went. But eighteen years passes quickly when distance separates the pair. First college, then work - life gets in the way. But eventually Oli and Luna find their way back to each other, the two of them moving back to their hometown eighteen years after they first met. Things are different this time around. Oli's professional basketball career has been and gone, while Luna's a young, up and coming lawyer. He's not the young teen he used to be and she's not the little girl he once knew. These two are thrown back together time and time again by fate. Perhaps this time, the timing is right for something more than just friends. Maybe they were meant to be All Along.

This is my first story. Very excited very nervous:) ********************** My doll deserves to be in a fucking dollhouse, so a dollhouse she gets. I clear my throat, trying to shake off the daze she's put me in."You know," I start, leaning forward with a smirk, "it's almost unfair how you make everything else in here look dull in comparison." She arches a perfectly shaped brow, amusement flickering in her eyes. "Flattery will get you nowhere." "Won't it?" I challenge, resting my chin on my hand. "Because if I keep going, I bet I can at least get you to blush." She scoffs, but the faintest hint of pink creeps up her cheeks. "You're ridiculous." "And you're stunning," I counter effortlessly. "So I guess we're even." ---------------------------- Iliana Lopez is a ball of sunshine wrapped in designer heels and razor-sharp wit. A self-made powerhouse, she built her empire with nothing but ambition, talent, and a refusal to take no for an answer. Rich, beautiful, and always the smartest person in the room, she has it all on paper. But beneath the effortless charm and biting sarcasm lies a past she'd rather forget. Zaden King: He built his empire with fire, knives, and an iron will. A world-renowned chef with restaurants across the globe, he's as brilliant in the kitchen as he is impossible to deal with outside of it. The epitome of a brooding, grumpy man but he wasn't always this way. Once a cheerful, playful child and a proud mama's boy, his world shattered the day he lost his mother. The tragedy marked a turning point in his life, steering him down a darker path filled with alcohol, wild parties, and girls. But even amidst the chaos, Zaden found his footing. When they both meet, in each other they just might find their golden hour.

Skyler Park is broke, brilliant, and just unhinged enough to offer himself as a fake boyfriend when a grumpy gym owner complains about his matchmaking relatives. Liam Foster is rich, ripped, and absolutely done with being set up by his family. So when the pretty barista-slash-illustrator offers a fake date for a fat paycheck, he says yes. What starts as a weekend deal spirals into family invitations, steamy tension, chaotic friend drama, and "practice kisses" that feel too real. But with no contracts, no rules, and no clue what they're doing, Skyler and Liam are about to learn: Fake dating is easy. Falling in love is not.

Book One In the Lockwood Next Generation Series. My name is Gracie Matthews and before I could tie my own shoelaces or even ride a bike, I knew I was in love with Wyatt Carter. I thought he felt the same way. Turned out I was wrong. Well, Wyatt, fool me once shame on you... Fool me twice...well, remember, my mama is good with a shotgun! My name is Wyatt Carter and they say everyone has an obsession or a weakness in this world. For me, that was Gracie Matthews. But she was too young and stubborn to understand why I had to break her heart. They also tell you if you love someone, set them free. And if they come back, they're yours; if they don't, they never were. Turns out, that's bullshit. You have to fight tooth and nail for what you want and now, I just have to convince my angry girl that I deserve her, because she may not realise it or believe it, but it's me and her until the end. So, wish me luck because something tells me, I'm gonna need it. ☝️👉🏼 Please Note: This is the cliché older man, younger woman romance. If you've read any of my other works, then you know there's gonna be scenes of a sexual nature and mature scenes. Therefore, not recommended viewing for readers below 18. ☝️👉🏼 Lockwood Creek Next Gen is a book series - Each book can be read as a stand-alone as each has its own HEA Start Date: Sept 24 Updates: Twice Weekly

After spending most of her life surrounded by the noise and chaos of the big city, Winnie Grant found herself yearning for something quieter-something real. When the restlessness became too loud to ignore, she did the unthinkable: she quit her job, packed away the pieces of her old life, and accepted a new position in Red Lodge, Montana-a small town where everyone knew everyone, and secrets traveled faster than the wind. As the city skyline disappeared in her rearview mirror, Winnie could only hope she was making the right choice. Her new home was everything she hadn't realized she needed-quiet, quaint, and surrounded by the kind of stillness that made her both uneasy and comforted. After a few days of settling in, curiosity (and perhaps a touch of loneliness) led her to the local bar-a warm, wood-paneled place that smelled faintly of pine and spilled whiskey. That was where she met him. Sheriff Ben Langley. The man everyone in town seemed to know, and more than a few wished would so much as glance their way. Steady, reserved, and impossibly grounded in this small-town life-he was the last kind of man Winnie expected to notice her. But that night, under the soft glow of the bar's lights, it was the newcomer-the woman with city eyes and a quiet kind of courage-who caught his attention.

He was her boss. Unreachable. Unforgiving. Undeniably magnetic. She was his assistant. New to the city, new to the rules-his rules. In the heart of Milan's corporate elite, Alessandro Romano runs his empire with icy precision. His glass-walled office sees everything-except what stirs behind his cold gaze when Adelina Rosa walks in. She wasn't supposed to get under his skin. He wasn't supposed to notice her. But power and desire don't follow protocol. And in a world of glass walls, secrets can't stay hidden forever. A slow-burn, forbidden office romance . Sharp glances. Clipped words. And a love that builds in silence before it burns. BOOK ONE OF ROMANO SERIES.

"Candy Land?" I said flatly. "Are we five?" She gasped. "Excuse me, Candy Land is a classic. It teaches patience. And how to handle betrayal." "I will absolutely not learn anything from Candy Land." "You're afraid you'll lose." "I'm afraid I'll lose brain cells." ●○●○●○●○●○● They're coworkers with clashing personalities-Nico is a reserved, no-nonsense, sarcasm-loaded type who avoids socializing like it's contagious. Willa is the peppy, chronically kind coworker who bakes muffins for the team and says "good morning" like it's a sacred ritual. Their company is hosting a weekend retreat meant for "team bonding." Everyone else is staying at the main lodge-but due to a reservation snafu (thanks, Sharon from HR), the last two employees to confirm end up stuck in a separate remote cabin. A blizzard hits. Hard. No power. No WiFi. No escape. Just them. And one bed. ●○●○●○●○●○● Word Count: 13,940