[bxb] Luke had always suspected that he was gay. There's a very big difference, however, between thinking you 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 be gay, and having a pretty boy naked and underneath you in the backseat of his car. *+*❅*+* Lucas Donovan had always kept his life on a tight leash. Between high school, hockey, and helping take care of his family, there was scarcely room for romance-not that Luke minded. Girls seemed too complicated, too messy, and too damn stressful when they came with any intention beyond quick, drunk sex. The "spark" was all fairytale bullshit, anyways... or so Luke believed. It was funny, really. All it took to change Luke's mind was getting laid in the backseat of the car of a boy with big, blue eyes shrouded in an even bigger mystery. *+*❅*+* Rankings: #1 friendswithbenefits #1 comingout #2 skating #4 boyxboy #8 bisexual #7 ice #22 gay *+*❅*+* Cover Photo: Kelli Clintock Cover Design: tragicvenus

❛I was scared. Scared of him, scared of myself. Scared of the pictures that wouldn't leave my head. Red blood. Red coats. Red blade. And now a new one. Pretty red curls.❜ °❈° In 17th-century England, the rich bask in luxury while the poor struggle to survive. Auden Murray, the youngest of six brothers, gets by working as a streetwalker in London. After stumbling on an opportunity to work in King Philip III's castle, he leaves home for a whole new life. When the King dies unexpectedly, Auden is faced with new opportunities, rebellious friends, and a dangerous craving that will bring out the darkest side of him.

[Sequel to "Bad Decisions"] Devin and Avery are learning how to be in a relationship outside of camp. Living and working together in the real world already has its challenges, but when Devin undergoes a life-changing event, he fears he'll lose Avery.

Devin is sent to work at a forest camp as punishment and he resents every minute. He's rude to the workers, especially to Avery. But when he begins hooking up with Avery as a way to pass the time, the last thing he expected was to feel something. ~~~ Devin is rich, spoiled, and treats the men he hooks up with as something to be used and then discarded. He has no interest in sweet, good-natured Avery and intends to use him as what he is - the only option he has if he wants to hook up this summer. Avery is intimidated by Devin, but can't help falling for him and trying to see the good in him. He knows Devin won't change, but he can't help but hope the outcome is different. Could his kindness soften Devin's heart, or will Devin's cruelty destroy any chance they have at love?

Jude Tibbits doesn't mind having a reputation for being an evil bastard; he enjoys being cunning and cruel. He doesn't, however, enjoy being heartbroken. Which is exactly how he's left when his boyfriend Gideon breaks up with him and begins to despise him. All he wants is to get Gideon back. Staz Montgomery has no interest in the wealthy world of his parents. He'd rather just be left alone to his art, up to his elbows in chalk and paint. All he wants is to focus on his art. But after an unexpected run-in with each other afterschool one day, Jude and Staz realize that they don't always get what they want.

Astren City, and all surrounding area, have the highest crime rate in the northern part of the country. Dozens of crime families constantly trying to take the throne, as well as corruption lurking around every corner, do not aid in that fact at all. Salem Heart's father, Jack Heart, happens to be the Astren City Chief of Police, a title which holds a lot of weight and a rank that claims even more power. He's well respected, and amazing at his job. That said, greatness is expected of Salem as well. Of course that isn't a problem, Salem will always be loyal to the law. He was raised by it, and upholding it is his future career aspiration. He thinks he has his life figured out. The fact that his ex-boyfriend comes from a notorious crime family, and has been arrested several times by Jack's own department, doesn't matter. Salem's passed that, he's over Atlas Marino and he always will be. He will ignore that scratch in his record, and cover it up with his success. Salem is offered a job to help with an investigation that could benefit his future career astronomically. He thinks it's a win-win situation, he gets the recognition he desires, and the streets will be that much safer. It's all black and white to him, easy to understand. He likes the order, and he craves the accomplishment of defeating bad with good. It's all black and white. Until he gets caught in the grey. [] [] [] [¡¡WARNINGS!! uhhhmmmm the usual smut and swearing but there is also gonna be blood and violence and gore. there is a time skip (3 1/2 yrs) for part 2 also slight spoiler but in case it matters the love interest is morally grey/corrupt] [¡¡TRIGGER WARNINGS!! depictions/mentions of several serious topics, most not in detail (sexual assault, mental illness, drugs, etc.) this will all be primarily in part 2] [[THIS BOOK IS 270K WORDS, IT IS SPLIT IN 2 PARTS AND IS THE LENGTH OF TWO BOOKS]] Now available as a paperback on amazon!

**SEQUEL TO BREAKING THE ICE** Liam Astor is home. Home where his family is. Home where is skating partner stayed. Home where he trains every day to make his Olympic dreams come true. Home, where he had to throw himself into his career, so he doesn't lose himself in memories of a near-love who fell apart before it fully took form. Eli Blake left. He left to a new country, a new city, a new life. He left to follow his plan. He left to become the person he promised himself he would be, doing what he does best. He left to live his pro hockey dream, away from all the reminders of a life being his true, unashamed self, which he knew he could never have. Liam thinks about Eli every day. And Eli can't forget, no matter how hard he tries. Maybe there's a reason neither of them can let go. And maybe there's still hope.

Carter Parrish lived a happy, simple life with his mom, and knowing she had found her way back to love was the best news he could have ever received. But love leads to marriage, and marriage brought him a new stepfather, a new house, six new stepbrothers and one especially obnoxious stepsister. When the place he is meant to call home starts to feel like a test to his good-will and patience, Carter needs an escape. He might find just that where he least expects it, after meeting a smart boy with a snarky sense of humor and a secret he doesn't seem to good at hiding, who just so happens to be his football coach's son. Somebody said "change is inevitable, growth is optional". Carter just wished they had left a footnote about how hard it can be. *STORY CONTAINS MULTIMEDIA*

NOTICE (August 24, 2024): Kings of Hawkings has been updated and revamped! [COMPLETED] When Jonas Spencer was a junior in high school, he had everything in the palm of his hand. He was an Elite at the prodigious St. Vincent's Prep School, co-captain of the track team, and had the perfect girlfriend. Popularity was King, and he held the crown. But the facade broke too easily and the once popular teen loses everything when he is deemed violent and toxic. He now reluctantly holds the title "Wolf". No longer welcomed at St. Vincent's, Jonas leaves everything behind and joins St. Vincent's rival, Hawkings School for Boys. A violent school where your ranking is determined by your fighting skills. Five Kings sit on the top of the totem pole, including the silver-haired Hugh Richards, the Mad Dog King. Will Jonas find his place amongst the Kings and take up a new crown? Will Hugh be able to break through the many walls around Jonas's heart? **Warning** Violence, strong language, and some sexual content.

Sequel to 'Secrets' After finding out the truth about what really happened in the past, Will and Parker are left with the remnants of their now broken relationship. In a brand new city, with new obstacles in their way, both of them struggle to move on with their lives. Will is held back by family drama, despite starting his new life at Columbia. And Parker begins his career as a musician, thrown into a whole new world that he is completely naive to, and unaware of how to navigate. However, amidst all of the chaos and newness, is it possible for Will and Parker to rekindle their romance? Or has the truth torn them apart completely?