Lyra, a recent college grad on a break with her narcissistic boyfriend, flees to a beach town where a steamy affair with a billionaire CEO forces her to choose between meeting others' expectations and pursuing her dreams. Lyra's boyfriend of four years wants a break. What Lyra wants isn't of much importance, though. At least, not to her parents, who think her dreams are just a phase. Agreeing with people is much easier than trying to prove them wrong, and that's what Lyra has done for a while. Right until the impromptu solo trip to the coastal town of Marfolk. Right until the meeting with the dark-haired, blue-eyed Emrys. He gets under her skın like no other man, and soon they're caught in a riptide of a forbidden, passionate romance. Too bad it has an expiration date-the day Lyra returns home. Content warning: this story contains mentions of domestic violence that can be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

💖2022 WATTYS WINNER IN NEW ADULT CATEGORY!💖 "You know what this reminds me of?" he asked. I shook my head, feeling the rush of our jump stir in my belly. "Being on stage?" "Roses," he said. "When we ended up at the bar where your parents met, and you got me roses, I thought it was fitting. We never would've gone in there if I didn't run out of gas. You know the saying, stop and smell the roses? I thought I would help you slow down and appreciate life. And here you are doing it for me. I guess whenever we're together, we'll always be smelling roses." 🌻🌻🌻 Nora's determined to be more independent, but if she were honest, she's terrified of the idea. For the last four years, she's ran her family's restaurant and raised her younger siblings well. But with high school over, she fears she may do it for the rest of her life. Then she meets local rockstar, Wren. He's the town's resident heartthrob, and after a year of touring, he's desperate for a break. But when he sets out to make the album of his career, he can't seem to find inspiration. Wren's dreams have given him the independence Nora craves, but she believes dreams are a luxury she can't afford. He wants to prove her wrong. When Nora agrees to be his muse for the summer, he promises to make her dreams come true. No matter how big, small, or completely ridiculous, he will fulfill them all. But as Nora gets further away from her comfort zone, she yearns for her old life back. While her family offers her security, Wren offers her freedom. When her checklist is complete, she'll have to decide which one she can live without. 🔥HIGHEST RANKINGS🔥 🏖 #1 for #Summerfling ✊🏿 #2 for #BIPOC 🪂 #5 for #Bucketlist

Eboni Ames grew up in The Quarters-a tiny, but historic, Black settlement just outside Whitman, Arizona. Her classmate, Ahn Ji-Yeong, grew up in the only Asian family in Whitman and harbored a secret crush on Eboni. Eventually, they both left their hometown to follow their dreams. Eboni's vision of a being a celebrity chef faded in California, where the foodie scene was flooded with thousands of other wannabes, and her family soul food recipes weren't enough to catch the eye of foodies seeking flashier fare. Meanwhile, AJ became a K-pop and K-drama megastar, sitting at the top of the Billboard charts and the Netflix top ten. When Eboni is forced to return home and take a day job while trying to get her soul food catering business off the ground, she finds that AJ has come home too. The bright spotlights of the K-pop industry cast a very dark shadow, and AJ needs a break. Still carrying a torch for his childhood love, AJ offers his Korean fried chicken recipe to help draw attention to Eboni's business. As their lives become more and more intertwined, the heat turns up outside of the kitchen as well. But when their pasts come back to haunt them, Eboni and AJ will have to make tough choices about what they are and want to be to each other. Season 1 of My Seoul Man WARNING: This story contains depictions of racism and mental health crises and references to suicide that may not be suitable for some readers. *** Weekly updates on Mondays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

"I need you, Zee. I can handle my family casting me out for choosing you. I can handle falling behind on Gregor's book review coming up. I can even handle skipping out on a few practices if that means you're with me. " his voice deepened with each word and matching step until we were against his door . He reached a newly bandaged hand to my curls and pushed a stray piece back as he captured my gaze. "Now what I can't handle is you thinking you can walk out on us. I'm yours." he murmured before meeting my lips with his. ------------------------------ Noah Westwood needs Zahra Joseph like a drowning victim needs a flotation device. In fact, whenever Zahra is not in his sight he feels like he's drowning right with the waves. She's all he thinks about and can hardly pull his head out of the clouds long enough to keep his boxing dreams in the forefront. Although the semester didn't start off that way. Life has a funny sense of humor when it comes to attraction and darkness. Read to figure out how a petite academic scholar brings everyone's favorite up and coming boxing star to his knees. Can they find a way to overcome life's obstacles and navigate new love while everything else pulls them apart? They will just have too. Or else Noah will be down without his lifeline • Reader's Discretion is advised •

Obsession [Noun] - The domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. Or, in which Elijah King can't seem to take no for an answer. © All rights reserved to Cocoapebbles 2018

20 year old Mya Howard is having trouble paying her college tuition. She finds a job as a babysitter for billionaire Cameron Tucker and his wife. They are willing to pay her more than enough for her tuition. What happens when she takes the job? How well does she get acquainted with Mr. Tucker?

*Story completed. Currently under grammatical editing* [18+] "I tried to stay away Lana, but I failed" he tilted her jaw up and goosebumps sprouted over her skin when his lustful eyes glared back at hers. "I'm done holding back" he said before drawing her in, closing the gap between them. Lana, 21 year old university student had one goal: to get good grades and get the hell out. But when she met Elijah West, things suddenly weren't so simple. She broke rule number one: Don't fall in love with your teacher. Especially NOT Mr. West. But nothing good ever happens at midnight, even if you're only "studying"... (More Inside) Started- August 3rd, 2018 Finished- May 15th, 2020 Highest rank - #20 in BWWM 10-January-2019 Rated M for Mature.

JACK MORETTI. Cynical, short-tempered and powerful. After signing a contract that gained a woman as collateral, he collects an irritable woman motivated on escaping him. Even with this woman insistent on hating him, he still manages to have his heart become hers in unideal circumstances. But just as a routine begins to form, she pushes him over the edge, resulting in irreversible damage. SELYSE HARRISON. The life she never wanted was signed and sealed due to a contract her father signed before his death. To clear her father's debt, she's forced into life with a man who is feared by many. As Selyse adapts to her new home, her feelings for him begin to progress overwhelmingly. • Interracial @dojahenshaw

Madison porter was in a relationship with a mobster but things went left when she found him in bed with a random blond . Devastated. She moved far away . He kept eyes on her until he decided to dip his toe in the accountability pool. Until they ran into each other in a new city ... will she forgive him? Or will she give him the cold shoulder...

Loving her was like loving an angel, she was too pure for him. Loving him was like loving the Devil, it was wrong. But that didn't stop them from falling for each other. He had made a selfish choice, and so did she. And those choices brought consequences that changed their life's. But the question that remains is; did those choice ruin their life's or start it? This idea and book is mine so please don't steal it. Copyright 2015 @candide_maria This book can not be copied, shared on other sites and claimed by anyone else other then myself.