They say our destiny is up to our own choices, but what if we were never given the chance to choose ourselves? Clara Cooke knows all about choosing others before herself. After all, that's the very definition of being a mother. The boldest choice she ever made was divorcing her cheating husband to raise her daughter all on her own. She's never regretted it, but it's left her awfully mistrusting of other men since. Especially if it's the brooding town hunk who's adorned in tattoos, forceful scowls, and a surprising soft spot for her eleven-year-old little girl. Hasn't she learned that some things are just too good to be true? Rhett Easton has never cared for anyone but himself. Why should he, when his mother abandoned him the second he was born? Now it's his turn to take care of his spitfire grandmother who raised and stood by him, the only woman he's ever truly cared about. Until them. He never expected the kid to weasel her way into his life and bring her mother with her. It's going to be a lot harder to pretend he hasn't secretly wanted her for the past decade, especially when she's always seemed too good to be true. Clara has never wanted to be saved, and Rhett has never cared to do the saving. But when destiny brings them together, is that what they'll finally choose? *Rated 18+ due to language and mature subject themes. All Rights Reserved to TheFeveredBookaholic.*

✧༺ 𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐕𝐈𝐊 𝐱 𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐑 ༻✧ Some stories begin with love. This one begins with finding a family. When Heer's world shatters overnight, she is thrown into a life she never imagined-a life filled with strangers who are suddenly her family, brothers she never knew existed, and a home that doesn't quite feel like hers. Lost, heartbroken, and carrying the weight of her mother's absence, Heer struggles to find her place among the powerful Raichands. But while she fears being unwanted, the truth is far different. Because somewhere between Rakshit's silent care, Rihaan's endless teasing, Kanishk's chaos, Priyansh's unwavering support, Arhaan's warmth, and Shaurya's fierce protection, Heer slowly discovers what it means to belong. And then there is Rutvik. The boy who falls first, The boy who waits. The boy who looks at her as if she is every beautiful thing the world forgot to name. What begins as friendship blossoms into a love story filled with stolen glances, soft confessions, inside jokes, forehead kisses, and a boy who never lets her doubt her worth. But life isn't only made of happy moments. Secrets surface. Hearts break. Fears return. Relationships are tested. And Heer must learn that family isn't always the one you're born into-sometimes it's the people who choose you every single day. Filled with sibling chaos, unconditional love, emotional healing, unforgettable friendships, heart-fluttering romance, and a heroine who finds her voice amidst the noise, Heer is a story about grief, belonging, and the kind of love that turns strangers into home. "THIS IS THE STORY OF HEER-THE GIRL WHO WAS LOVED SO FIERCELY THAT EVEN HER BROKEN PIECES LEARNED HOW TO SHINE AGAIN." ❀TROPES❀ High school romance 6 Protective Half brothers Bad boy x good girl Best friend's sister x Brother's best friend He fell first and harder No bullying 12th x 11th Rom-com Bold girl

Hailey Baker doesn't do weddings. She doesn't do small talk, dancing in public, or flying--ever. She prefers her feet on the ground, her heart locked up, and her sarcasm sharp enough to keep everyone at arm's length. Enter Charlie Wilder. Air Force pilot. Best man with a questionable mustache. As a certified golden retriever, he barrels through life with laughter, charm, and zero chill. He's the exact type Hailey swore off--persistent, ridiculous, too handsome for his own good... and annoyingly hard to ignore. After one unforgettable kiss cut short, fate throws them back together. Charlie is determined to prove he's more than a reckless playboy, and his relentless pursuit is equal parts infuriating and irresistible. But behind his sunshine smile is a man with secrets of his own. She doesn't do love. He doesn't do serious. But the chemistry between them? That might just take off, whether Hailey's ready to fly or not. Comps: One Golden Summer. Just finished reading One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, and Charlie Florek reminds me so much of my Charlie. If you loved him, come check out Charlie Wilder.

"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝. 𝐄𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐮𝐬." Bia moved in with her foster parents at twelve years old and quickly became best friends with Tommy, the boy next door. The pair were inseparable, right up until Bia was uprooted to live with her uncle at fourteen. The friends were later reunited just before their final year of high school when Bia was adopted by her previous foster family, and on a surface level, everything was just as it had been. But, something monumental had changed between the two--an obstacle that made it impossible to truly continue where things had left off... The couple who adopted Bia is Tommy's aunt and uncle. Years have passed since Bia's return, and still, unresolved feelings and unmentionable memories dance between them. Now, as new tensions spark, Tommy and Bia are forced to face what they are to each other... and what they're not supposed to be. ---------- 18+ Forbidden/Taboo Romance This is the third book in "The Love" series, but it can be read as a STAND ALONE. ©LEIGH VANN 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

[FREE STORY w/ bonus paid chapters] When college student Ever almost drowns at a party, she turns to the Calbear's cocky swim captain for help - an arrangement she's determined to keep innocent. But Noah Atterwood gets what he wants, and this time? He wants Ever. *This story has Exclusive Chapters, which will be sprinkled between the main updates. These are paid story parts (or free to my subscribers) and are not integral to the story, so you won't miss out on the storyline if you can't read them. The rest of the story will remain free.*

Shams Ali Bakht, the youngest son of a powerful tribal leader, is forced into marriage with Wafa, the daughter of his family's greatest enemy. Bound by tradition and trapped by old rivalries, Shams must choose between honoring his family's wishes and following his own heart - in a world where love and revenge walk hand in hand.

The life of four characters and their journey to find each other through love, pain, friendship When Rania Safi's life crumbles in a mere six months, Officer Johan Li is left with unrequited emotions and unanswered questions. On the other end of the same city, Roman Sinclair and Elham Khan find themselves on the two side of the same coin. _________________ Elham Khan spent her entire life enclosing herself through layers and layers of perfection. A Perfect American, A model citizen, but at what cost, though? So when Roman Sinclair accidentally finds the cracks in those layers, suddenly he is very much interested in the woman he often calls a Witch. Not knowing that the tragedies that affected them were the same. Officer Li, a customs and immigration officer with a past he'd rather forget, never expected to cross paths with the girl who unknowingly shattered his heart. Six months after his heartbreak, he finds himself supervising an immigration case of the girl he never thought he'd see again. In the cold immigration room, Rania Safi sits, merely a ghost of her past self, with a broken collar-bone, numerous bruises, a torn passport, and a lost green card. She was meant to be living her dreams, married and settled across the ocean instead of the cold white room. so exactly what happened to Rania Safi? A journey of four people who are trying to find somewhat of life between the battles and wars they never asked for.

[Blurb] Vahni Bhasin has everything going for her. Swanky job, great friends and the perfect boyfriend. What could go wrong? Vahni's life starts unravelling with the entrance of Dev Raghuvanshi in the building. She has a crazy theory that he has somehow jinxed her perfect life. Yet she cannot stop herself from thinking about him every waking moment. As she learns that not everything is as it seems to be, the lines between love and hate start blurring. Feelings start soaring and she is now in, what can only be called, uncharted territory. *Unedited First Draft* (This is a spin-off of 'The Great Indian College Romance' and 'The Great Indian Wedding Romance'. You do not need to read these before diving into this one. Works just as well as a standalone. Minor spoilers only.)

Rya McCoy had it all.... except a good sex life. College was supposed to be the most exciting time of your life, but for Rya, she deemed it as the most important. The stress of her degree and being the best took over her world until she found herself in another. She didn't mean to waltz into a BDSM club, just as much as she didn't mean to get the ride of her life from her long-time arch nemesis, Christopher Knowles, but she did. And she couldn't help but crave for more. Two enemies. One deal. But a single promise: no one falls in love. _____ B O O K 2 O F T H E P L E A S E M E S E R I E S : 1 - Teach Me to Please 2 - Promise Me to Please _____ W A R N I N G T H I S S T O R Y C O N T A I N S : ❤︎ sexual/mature content ❤︎ explicit language ❤︎ alcohol consumption ❤︎ mild violence ❤︎ BDSM _____ H I G H E S T R A N K I N G S : 1 #enemies 1 #oppositesattract 2 #enemieswithbenefits 2 #goldengirl 2 #secretadmirer 3 #goldenboy _____ S T A R T E D - 14/04/2022 C O M P L E T E D - ? ? ?

The worst mistake that Sneha could do was to save a girl from getting assaulted. That is because the girl whom she saved was none other than the sister of the Mafia boss of Mumbai. Turned out that the mafia boss started doubting Sneha for being an accomplice of the assault. But, when her innocence was revealed, the unfortunate had already happened. The mafia boss had developed a beautiful infatuation with her. And, he would not stop until she is his. This is the story of Sneha, who comes from a humble family and wants to have a simple life. But, life threw her straight into the arms of a lively hurricane...the boss of Mumbai Mafia. How will she try to free herself from the chains of the man who is determined to have her in his life? Or will she succumb to his passionate desires? (Regular Updates) {Beginning: 1 Oct 2021}