Heliophilia (n.) desire to stay in the sun; love of sunlight To be loved is to be known. Arabella Dawson Has never had anybody constant in her life. From parents always being away at work to one shitty friend, she doesn't know how to exist when people are looking. Flint Camero Has never needed anybody but himself. From a dead mother to an unpredictable father, he's doesn't know how to let people in. That all changes when he meets a burning ray of sunshine. Shitty at descriptions. But try please 🙏 Book 1 in the sun series

To be loved is to be known. "How'd you get that scar?" Zayne's calloused hands circled my wrist while he carefully inspected the scar that had been hiding under my sleeve that rode up. "Oh, I cut myself while cooking" I let out a strained laugh trying my best to ignore Zayne's poisonous green eyes burning into my forearm. I watched frozen in fear as his jaw clenched in realisation and his head slowly lifted up, Revealing his captivating eyes that were filled with fury. "You told Ethan you fell." -Olivia Hernandez- A girl from the suburbs in LA gets sent to a prestigious boarding school by her step father due to her outbursts and carelessness. Although Olivia was known as the popular, mean, spoiled girl that was seen as perfect, beneath her tough exterior lies a troubled girl who's begging to be found. -Zayne Pierson- Zayne Pierson is the embodiment of charm and danger, born into a notorious mafia family that casts a long shadow over his life. With striking good looks and a magnetic personality, he effortlessly captivates those around him, making him one of the most popular and sought-after people in his elite social circle. However, beneath the surface of his charismatic exterior lies a hot temper and a reckless streak that often lands him in trouble. Olivia captured Zaynes curiosity almost instantly when she first arrived to the boarding school premises and she wants to do whatever it takes to get rid of him before he finds out about her past. Will Zayne discover the truth about Olivia? Read to find out 🏅NR 1 #SA

BOOK 1 OF THE BRUISED HEARTS SERIES "Help, I have done it again, I have been here many times before."- Breathe me by Sia Some loves hurt. Some loves scar. Aurora never imagined trusting anyone again-least of all Theo. He's infuriating. He's impossible. And yet, he sees the parts of her no one else does. Every fight, every stolen moment, every heartbeat threatens to break them both. But when the past won't let go, sometimes the only way to move forward... is to set yourself on fire. "I think you're going to have to ask me again," I murmured, tilting my chin up. "But like, really nicely this time." Theo blinked. "You're serious?" "Deadly." A second passed. Then another. I watched the way his tongue ran along the inside of his cheek, watched his hand flex like he was trying not to grab me too fast, too rough. And then, softer now-different-he said, "Rory." Just my name, but it held more weight than anything else. "Please, baby. Let me kiss you." his storm, her shelter.

Olivia Garcia's existence is shrouded in lies, which no one sees. They see her ideal life, her ideal friends, and her ideal lover, and that is how she wishes everything to be seen, but her entire life is a façade. Everyone admires her and treats her with respect. Tristan Hendrix, her boyfriend's best friend, on the other hand, doesn't seem to get it. He is constantly irritated by her presence, and she believes he is rude and will never accept her. . . . ©AsheraJones 2022 Started: October 2021 Published: January 2022 #1 in mentalhealthawareness (15.08.22) #1 in #bandmembers (04.06.22) #1 in football (26.10.22) #1 in #richgirl (24.07.23) #1 in #soccerplayer (18.12.23) #2 in collegestories (27.06.23) #2 in bestfriends (12.07.23) #2 in enemies (25.04.24)

A raw, trauma-forward story of survival, found family, and the fire that comes after the fall. Remi Carter never meant to fall for a biker. She didn't plan to walk into a club war. She didn't expect to be hunted, silenced, or broken. But when the life she's built is torn apart, when violence leaves scars deeper than skin, Remi is left with nothing but rage, memory, and a will to survive. Set against the backdrop of a fractured motorcycle club, a tight-knit trauma clinic, and a ranch that offers refuge to the women the world forgot, No Redemption Road is not about being saved. It's about what comes after. After betrayal. After assault. After losing the life you thought was yours. This is a story of women who fight. Of found family. Of love that doesn't fix you, but chooses to stay when you're at your worst. It's the slow burn of healing. Of facing the monsters who stole everything. Of burning it all down, and still choosing to live. This is not a romance with a tragic twist. It's a trauma story with no promises. But at the end of the road... maybe there's still a way home. This is book one in the Redemption Road Series of interconnected stories following different characters surrounding NRR. ⚠️ Content Warning: This story includes themes of trauma, sexual violence, emotional abuse, and psychological manipulation. Remi's journey includes scenes of assault and survival. These events are portrayed with care, never glorified, and written to reflect the raw truth of what she endures.

She's survived everything - except family. Grace has spent her life outrunning the past: a childhood of scars, the system that failed her, and an ex who nearly destroyed her. At twenty-four, she's finally free - until a DNA test reveals a half-sister she never knew, and an invitation to a town where blood runs thick and the rules are written in chrome and loyalty. Her brothers don't want her there. Their motorcycle club doesn't trust her. And Ash - tattooed, ice-eyed, and unreadable - keeps his distance. Until he doesn't. Because the moment Grace starts to matter, everything shifts. Tensions rise, threats surface, and Ash finds himself crossing lines he swore he wouldn't - especially for someone like her. She's survived the worst the world could throw at her. But in a place where trust is earned in bruises and belonging is paid for in blood, learning to be protected might be the one thing that breaks her. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Very slow burn - don't say I didn't warn you! But worth it, I promise. Enemies to lovers vibes. Intended for audiences 18+

Seventh-grader Alexa Hart's world is defined by loss and loneliness. Her mother is gone, her brother lies in a coma, and her father offers nothing but neglect. At school, she's friendless and relentlessly bullied-especially by Blake-and at home, her father's new marriage saddles her with five stepbrothers who openly despise her. As Alexa's isolation and despair deepen, the question looms: can she ever find a path to happiness, or is she destined to remain trapped in misery? Note: This story contains swearing, abuse, self-harm, depression, and other sensitive topics.

Everyone's going through something-but not everyone wears it like Hali does. She's 17, stuck in a body she's always trying to shrink, surrounded by people who are just as lost as she is. Her days are filled with pills she doesn't remember taking, mirrors she can't stand to look at, and a friend group that survives off drugs, trauma, and sarcasm. Drew's been around since forever and sees too much. Rico jokes through the pain. Alex barely speaks but somehow understands. And Hali? She's trying to pretend she's fine while quietly falling apart. This story isn't about healing. Not yet. It's about what it feels like to break in silence- and what happens when someone finally notices.

A hauntingly beautiful romance about ice, isolation, and learning to feel safe again. Jacinta Vale skates alone. In the world of competitive figure skating, perfection is everything - and Jacinta is close. But behind her flawless routines lies a girl quietly unraveling. Pushed to the edge by a mother obsessed with image and a brother who controls her every move - with bruises no one sees - Jacinta survives in silence. Every glide on the ice is a way to escape. To disappear. Benadict Harrow is used to leading from the front - captain of the high school hockey team, steady under pressure, and respected even when he doesn't speak much. He's not close with Connor Vale, Jacinta's older brother and one of the team's most brutal players. But he knows something's off about him. When Ben and Jacinta's paths start to cross - early mornings at the rink,, an accidental rescue - something begins to shift. She's not just the quiet figure skater anymore. She's hurting. And he sees her. What starts as quiet friendship turns into something fragile and real - the kind of love that feels dangerous when you've spent your whole life pretending you're okay. But when the truth about Jacinta's home life starts to surface, both of them will be forced to make a choice: stay quiet and safe... or speak up and risk everything. Because sometimes, love isn't about falling - it's about learning how to stand.