Emilia Darcy found herself on the run, alone and vulnerable after suffering two years of an abusive relationship.With a new life and a new name,Zachary Evans walks into her life. Unexpectedly Emilia finds herself falling for the rich and handsome businessman but is constantly looking over her shoulder in fear of The Abusive Man finding her and taking back what he calls his.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: contains abuse, rape, self harm: almost EVERY CHAPTER ⚠️ I will post a trigger warning symbol in each chapter that has it. Tessa has been abused for the past two years by the hands of her stepfather. When he disappears and is a wanted criminal, Tessa is taken into social services where she's placed in the custody of her four older brothers. The four older brothers she hasn't seen or spoken to since she was four years old. Can her brothers protect Tessa from her past demons and also from herself?

When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...