A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine

- F I U F A M I L Y S E R I E S N E X T G E N - book two, can be read as stand alone Sweet Faith Hunter, first born of a Bulls superstar and worldwide best selling author; Faith grew up without a need in the world, she had everything from a loving family, looks and brains, but also the sweetest personality which comes in handy for her job as the FIU nursery's nurse. Children, babies, even teenagers, love Faith as much as she loves them, and that's one of the many reasons why the brooding point guard of the FIU Knights Basketball team, chose her. One night after an away game alters Rory Russo's entire life, forever, and because of said night, his life is now upended and spun on MJ's finger. With a whole other person depending on him, pressure rises and as a perfectionist, failure isn't an option, which is why the future of basketball, turns to the sweetest soul he's ever met for help, Faith. ◾️◽️◾️ Faith has belief in her name, that faith is all we need to come out the other side. He has none, luckily for Rory, Faith has enough for the both of them. ◾️◽️◾️ - basketball romance - smiles for her only - grumpy X sunshine - single dad X nanny - Completed; 29/02/2024

When Mia Hale, the head strong, straight A student gets caught up with campus bad boy Easton Parker, she never believed her life could change as drastically as it does. With new experiences, a test of patience and a relationship that gives them both a great escape from their troubled pasts. Is love strong enough to bond them together? Or is it simply circumstantial? Red Heaven - a place that feels like heaven but hurts like hell. That's the only way I could describe my relationship with Easton Parker. [#1] campusromance [#1] oppositesattract [#2] football [#3] drama [#1] sweet Completed; 25/03/22 - slowly editing - may or may not add more chapters but for now it's complete. Enjoy!

Gaslight is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. ***** Studious seventeen-year-old Maddie must learn self-defense while trying not to fall for her womanizing trainer. ***** When straight-A student Maddie is forced to move to LA, she plans to keep her head down, grades up, and make it through senior year as unnoticeable as possible. But when she stumbles upon an underground boxing match starring the intriguing Hayden Walker, she sees a chance to protect those she loves from her crazy, abusive father. She offers Hayden money in exchange for self-defense lessons, a dangerous arrangement that just might end up changing the pair of them forever. *If you aren't reading this book on Wattpad, it has been stolen. Please report the website!*

| 𝟭𝟲𝘅 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 · [EDITORS' CHOICE -- NOVEMBER 2020] [ONC 2020 Winner] Two strangers on separate trains, divided by uncaring glass. A bond forms between them. But will it hold when their trains are bound for different destinations? Evan's heart has been bleeding since his little family was torn apart by divorce, and his nose runs with a cold. Trying to pick up the pieces of his life, he has changed cities, and he's about to change jobs. And he has run out of tissues. A woman's blue hair catches his eye at a train station. And her smile, fortified by braces, catches his heart. Sitting in her train, Iris revels in her future perfect. Her work is finally getting published and she has found Mr. Right. Nothing could go wrong now. Gazing out of the window, she sees the stranger. He looks miserable and sneezes, but her hands want to tousle his bed hair. A random encounter at a subway station. But both of them are caught in their tracks and when their trains pull apart, they don't expect to meet again. ⭐⭐⭐ This is a slow-burn, peculiar romance; an expanded Open Novella Contest Entry based on Prompt #61 in the Romance section: "After being jilted, you move to the city to hide your embarrassment, lick your wounds, and start afresh." Cover illustrations by @EvelynHail. "Mind the Gap" is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware. ⭐⭐⭐ 16x featured! 🏆 ONC 2020 Winner! 📘 Featured on: "Editors' Choice" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Satisfy Your Cravings" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Purity-Realistic Fiction" ➡ @AvantPop "Love Yourself"➡ @WattpadSpiritual "Head over Heels" ➡ @Romance "Accept Yourself" ➡ @LY "A Little Bit of Everything" ➡ @NARomance "Finding Love" ➡ @generalfiction "Melting Hearts" ➡ @adultfiction "Consequences" ➡ @ChickLit ...

Josephine Grace thought she had her life figured out until she had to make a decision that would alter her path. She had gotten close to Blake Walker during her senior year in high school. When Blake receives a job offer out of state, Josephine makes the difficult decision to support his decision to take it. Since her decision to choose someone's dreams over her heart, she's had several missteps with dating. She turns to online dating to help until she discovers a chat room where she connects with someone that the tide turns. Blake Walker had to choose whether to follow his heart or dreams. When a particular neighbor girl tells him to pursue his dreams, he does, but he's not happy. When his dad suffers an unexpected heart attack, Blake returns to take over his dad's shop. Will Blake take his shot at claiming someone's heart? Will Josephine realize she has a chance to pursue her heart's desire? Not everything in life is a missed opportunity. Sometimes, we need time to grow before we find our heart's desire.

Josephine Grace has grown up around brothers her entire life, whether it's her uncles, brother, or the neighborhood brothers down the road. She's no stranger to guys surrounding her. There's only one little problem with this scenario. Josephine has a massive crush on one neighborhood brother, while he seems oblivious to it. Blake, Brooks, Bhodi, and Brewster Walker have no issue letting people know they're not ones to mess with, including anyone and everyone. What happens when Josephine overhears her crush say something offhandedly about her? Will she give up the ghost? What happens when her crush finds out the truth about her feelings for him? Will he backtrack and try to make amends for his offhanded remark? Josephine will have to navigate the antics of her family, friends, and the neighbors while discovering love for the first time. A coming-of-age story for all generations.

Thor Harper is the oldest twin of Odin and Sofie Harper. Unlike the blonde-haired Norse god who carries a hammer, he has dark hair and blue eyes. Whether he carries a hammer is debatable. Do fists count? Thor deals with a den mother for a father, a terrible spy for a mother, an older brother who won't hesitate to beat his ass, and his twin brother, hell-bent on using his mouth as a weapon. Thor turns to the one thing he has found solace in, and that's music. With his looks and musical ability, Thor is the perfect rock star until a stalker causes problems for him. Elena Harding works at Harper and Wilson PR firm, dealing with unruly clients and their scandals. When Charlie Harper assigns her to help Thor, Elena will find out why the Harpers are a black hole. It doesn't help their eyes draw you in and won't let you go. It doesn't help that he's a carbon copy of his twin with his new hairstyle. Will Thor learn how to curb his rockstar image to capture the heart of the one person immune to his charms? Will people find out that Thor and Loki have created the ultimate plan to confuse a stalker? Sometimes, it takes a hammer to get the point across or a case of mistaken identity.

**TWICE FEATURED ON THE WATTPAD EDITORS CHOICE LIST** **Romance Category WINNER-Community Hub Awards** Have you ever felt your heart beat so fast, that you thought it would burst through your chest? I did... the day I met him. Eva: My younger sister's diagnosis with autism drove my career choices. Thanks to college and hard work, I loved my job as an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant at the school my sister attended. Making a difference in the children's lives was all that mattered to me, along with my family and best friend, Amber. Until I bumped into him, the special guest coming to talk to the children. With his gorgeous face and sexy Irish lilt, he made my heart pound in a way I'd never experienced before, and I knew I'd never be the same again. Justin: Being signed to a top English club had been my goal since I was a small one. But the move required leaving Ireland behind to start a new life in Liverpool, which would be simple if I didn't have to move my parents and younger brother, Brandon, with me. We'd found him a place in a top special needs school, and I was looking forward to visiting with the rest of the team to check the place out. Of all the things I expected to find there, it definitely wasn't her. All gorgeous smile and mesmerising eyes that made my heart race as if I'd just ran twenty lengths of the pitch. But when Eva falls victim to a ghost from her parents past and ends up in danger, will Justin be able to save her before the final whistle blows, or will it be too late? Cover Design by Sofie Hartley @ Hart & Bailey Designs Co. **Please don't read if you don't like the use of excessive swear words** **ideal for 18+ readers**

Max O'Neill has always put his job first. Not only that, but he lied to his family about what he really does for a living. Now he is tasked with finding the truth about the disappearance of a child. He also becomes a roommate to a woman he needs to protect while she deals with a cheating ex and her mother's betrayal. Max wasn't expecting to get embroiled in his roommate's issues while doing his job. When his two nieces uncover the truth that Max is a Federal Agent, they confront him. They also decide it's time for their uncle to find love when they discover his new roommate is a woman and drag their husbands along for the ride. Julia and Jasmine Wilson will have their hands full, trying to find someone for their uncle. Jace and Dallas will try to rein in their wives' enthusiasm while dealing with kids. Expect Braydon and Caspiam to get into the mix when they try to help. Did I mention life is about to get crazy for the Wilsons?