Six years ago, Cali Williams vanished without a word. One night of forbidden passion with her brother's best friend left her heartbroken... ...and carrying a secret she was never meant to face alone. Now she's back-bruised, guarded, and desperate to protect the only person who matters: her daughter, Isabelle who hasn't spoken a word in a year. Cali wants safety. She wants a fresh start. She definitely does not want to see Kane McKnight again-the man she loved, the man who shattered her, the man who can never know the truth. But fate has other plans. When Cali shows up at her brother Dex's penthouse, she doesn't expect to run into Kane there. Kane. Who is Older. Warmer. Still devastating handsome. And suddenly staring at her like she's a ghost he's been haunted by for years. Kane never forgot her. Not the way she looked at him. Not the tears he caused. Not the words he wished he could take back. Not the disappearance he's blamed himself for ever since. But the little girl napping in Dex's spare room changes everything. The art on the fridge. The toys scattered around the kitchen. The familiar shade in the child's eyes. Cali is hiding something. Kane can feel it in his bones. And the truth is about to break both of them. A story of second chances, healing from trauma, found family, buried secrets, and a love that refuses to die no matter how hard they try to kill it. ONLY EVER YOU Some stories begin with heartbreak. Some begin with lies. But theirs? It never really ended at all.

Emilia I was so sure I'd never see him again. Not that I didn't want to. But not that I did. After all, he was the one that bailed on me. The one who threw away all those years we had for his own future. I shouldn't have been the one left feeling hurt. Yet somehow, I was. Seeing my best friend now, five years later, at my sister's wedding was the last thing I expected. But I never imagined I'd relive the heartache he left in his wake. And I never imagined falling for Adam Blackwell. Adam I wasn't supposed to see her again. Not that I didn't want to. A part of me did. A part of me always will. Emilia Feye was my best friend. Until I left her in my past and threw our friendship away. It was a mistake that haunts me every single day. It was between my best friend and my career. But I'm not the only one guilty. She did the same thing as me. Seeing her now, five years later, at my brother's wedding was unexpected. I never thought I'd have to suffer the consequences for the mess I made and the friendship I shattered. But I never imagined falling in love with her this time. I never imagined falling in love with Emilia Feye. ... Emilia and Adam meet again, five years after parting and going separate ways for college. They're not eighteen anymore. They're not so selfish anymore. And they're not best friends anymore. They caused each other heartache and now it's time to right their wrongs and make up for those mistakes. Now, in Marbella, Spain. Now, at her sister and his brother's wedding, the two meet again. Except this time, things are different. This time there's anger, frustration, pain, and regret. This time, they're not friends, they're a complicated mess. They call it friendship. We all call it love. . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

"Morning, Mr. Serious," I say now, setting his usual cup on the table. I add two sugar packets because I can't help myself. He never uses them. He never even looks at them. But I like the idea of them sitting there, taunting him with sweetness. His eyes flick up to mine - stormy gray, the kind that make you feel like you're under interrogation for a crime you don't remember committing. "You should stop doing that." His voice is low, accented, like gravel dragged across velvet. Russian maybe? Or Italian. Or both. Either way, it does unholy things to my stomach. "Doing what?" I ask innocently, sliding the sugar closer to his hand. "That." His gaze drops to the packets. "I don't take sugar." I grin, all sunshine and sass. "You don't know that. Maybe one day you'll wake up and realize life's better with a little sweetness." ●・○・●・○・● Rafael Volkov doesn't do small talk. Or smiles. Or sugar in his coffee. As the mafia's underboss, he's built a reputation on silence, sharp suits, and an expression that could curdle milk. So of course, Lila Parker makes it her mission to crack him. The sunny diner waitress insists on slipping him extra sugar packets, calling him "Mr. Serious" behind the counter, and treating him like a normal guy instead of a walking red flag. He tells her to stop. She doesn't. He growls. She grins. And suddenly, his late-night coffee runs feel less like routine and more like... something he shouldn't want. The problem? In his world, affection is dangerous. Smiles get noticed. Weaknesses get used. And if Lila isn't careful, her little act of kindness might just paint a target on her back. Rafael swore he didn't have a sweet tooth. Turns out he was wrong. ●・○・●・○・● Word Count: 37,478

"Sweetheart you have no idea what you do to me when you wear my clothes like that" He whispered in my ear as he gently bit my earlobe. ******************************************* Emma Storm has a shitty job and terrible parents. On top of all that she has a 3 year old sister to take care of since her parents are useless. She's sweet and innocent on the outside. But on the inside, who the fuck knows. Marco Dimitrov is your classic playboy billionaire who is cocky and arrogant, he has women falling to his feet but all he wants is the special girl that his mother told him he'd find one day. Will these two fall for each other? Or will the world get in the way??

Ava's life has never been easy. Working two jobs just to get by in a neighborhood that seems determined to knock her down, she's learned how to survive-but survival isn't enough. She wants control, confidence, and the strength to stand her ground. Charlie Kane is gruff, sharp, and not the kind of man who lets anyone close. When Ava shows up at his boxing gym, he's reluctant to train her-but something about her determination and fire makes him break his own rules. As they push each other in the gym and beyond, the line between teacher and student blurs. Sparks ignite, tensions flare, and attraction grows harder to ignore. But Charlie is complicated, and Ava is determined to hold her own. Together, they discover that building a life worth fighting for means more than strength-it means trust, desire, and sometimes stepping into danger willingly.

Lando and Megan met when they were just ten years old, attending the same school. From the moment they crossed paths, they became inseparable - best friends in every sense of the word. At sixteen, friendship quietly turned into something more. They confessed their feelings and started dating, officially beginning what felt like the start of forever. For the next seven years, Megan stood by Lando's side as he chased his dream of becoming a Formula One driver. And while he pushed for podiums and pole positions, Megan pursued her own path, studying to become a physiotherapist. Together, they dreamed of a future - a home, a family, a life built on love and years of trust. But all of that shattered the day Megan returned to Monaco. She'd come back early - a quiet surprise after visiting family in the UK for a birthday. She walked through the door expecting everything to be as she left it. Instead, what she found tore everything apart. That was nearly four years ago. Now, Megan lives in the UK, raising her three-year-old son, Noah - her entire world. She's done her best to move on, to rebuild the life that once seemed lost. But fate has its own plans. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as engines roar and crowds surge, Noah slips from her grasp, darting off through the crowd. Megan chases after him - heart racing, calling his name - until she finds him somewhere he absolutely shouldn't be. In a restricted area. With someone she never expected to see again. And in that moment, as eyes lock and silence falls - everything changes. Because nearly four years later, the truth is about to come out. ---- Dual POV All fictional - don't take any storyline seriously or hate upon any characters. I simply made this up. - not everything will be accurate #1 Ln4 - 16/08/2025 #1 f1 - 07/12/2025 #1 Norris - 30/08/2025 #1 landonorris - 07/12/2025 #1 motorsport - 08/09/2025 #1 first loves - 29/10/2025 #1 forgiveness - 07/11/2025 #1 lando - 07/12/2025

Shane Marshall is the IT man. Tall, lean, muscular-and undeniably handsome-he turned heads wherever he went. Women practically lined up just to catch his eye, but Shane wasn't interested. His sights were set on one thing: the Championship Belt Buckle. He lived for the adrenaline, the roar of the crowd, and the raw power of the bull beneath him. No one read an animal like Shane did. In the ring, he was a force-top of the leaderboard in the world of Professional Bull Riding. But life doesn't always stick to the script. A brutal injury sidelines Shane, forcing him to slow down and seek help-on the ranch, with the animals, and even with himself. That's when Allison Hunter steps in. Hired to lend a hand, she quickly becomes more than just a helper. Suddenly, Shane finds himself grappling with something far more unpredictable than any bull: his heart.

Fireflies, Porch Swings, & Heartbeats Carri never believed in fairytales...especially not the kind that start with a country song and a slow-burn summer night. But when a chance encounter at a local music festival tangles her world with Morgan Wallen's, the South's favorite heartthrob, her quiet, small-town life is flipped upside down. Morgan is used to the spotlight but not the loneliness it brings. Carri is the first girl who sees the real him, not just the star. Their chemistry is electric, their secrets are heavy, and their love is a wild anthem neither can quiet. Between stolen kisses on tailgates, midnight confessions, and the hush of porch swings beneath the Tennessee stars, Carri and Morgan will risk everything for a love that's as fragile as fireflies, and just as bright. But when tragedy, betrayal, and the ghosts of their pasts come calling, will their hearts find a way back to each other, or will the music fade for good? This is a story about second chances, scars that heal, and the kind of love that can only be written in the hush between heartbeats. ***This was the first story I wrote and had no intention of sharing, but did anyway. I would appreciate all feedback and whether or not there is anything I can do better! ❤ ****

Lucy Halloway has had a thing for Jack Dalton since their very first shift together at Mag's Sports Bar. Charming, hilarious, and a fellow Sundevil, Jack checked every box-until he announced he never dates co-workers and proved it by earning a reputation as the bar's resident heartbreaker. Lucy filed her feelings under "never gonna happen" and settled for being his best friend instead. For Jack, Lucy has always been his favorite co-worker, but when she drops the bomb that she's engaged and moving to New York, something in him shifts. Too little, too late, he makes a messy, last-minute attempt to win her over... and ends up blowing everything up instead. Now Lucy's back in Phoenix with a broken engagement and a serious case of emotional whiplash. Returning to Mag's, she's bracing for awkward feelings for Jack and determined not to fall for him all over again. Jack, however, has a new game plan: break every rule he once clung to and convince Lucy that what they have is worth the risk. But with the past still looming and their friendship on the line, can he prove he's not the same guy she left behind? Told from both perspectives, Jack & Lucy is a slow-burn romance about second chances, mixed signals, and the undeniable spark that never really goes out.

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