A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine

19 year old Ray gets abused by her foster parents that don't want anything to do with her. She's in her fourth year of university planning to become a doctor. Ray is extremely smart, known for her kindness and most of all, she's very shy. 21 year old Ace is a quiet and dangerous gangleader. He's never been seen with friends, smiling, or even talking. He's majoring in business, but everyone knows about his most known gang in the country, therefor he is feared by everyone. What happens when Ray bumps into a walking wall named Ace King in her vulnerable state? What causes Ace to start questioning this 19 year old?

Emma Lewis is a single mother who just moved to town with her 2 year old daughter Olivia. Emma finds a job at a local cafe that pays just enough money for her to get an apartment and feed herself and baby Olivia. By coming to this new town she hopes to escape her terrible past and start new. Alessandro De Luca is the leader of the most biggest, most feared Italian mafia in the world. Everyone in town know that he is NOT someone to mess with. Little does everyone know, he is broken on the onside, that is why he is cruel to everybody. But what happens when they both meet? Will Emma stick around to get to know him? Will Alessandro let her in? Will they fall for one another?

Book 1 in the "Friends with the" series Being the only girl in a male family is a little harder than it seems, but it does have it perks. Your own room, your own bathroom, being spoiled rotten, and knowing someone always has your back. Cora Barnes is the youngest of four and the other three are boys. When their dad gets a new job in a small town, the five of them pack up and leave Dallas to go to a small town in West Texas. "The best things in life aren't things" Started- 02/09/22 Completed- 05/08/22

When Aria Jennings loses her previous job because she repeatedly came in late, she has to find a new job as soon as possible because she has to take care of her son. On a night out at the bar, when she was drinking her miseries away, she meets a handsome stranger, to who she spills her problems. To help, he offers her a card to one of the biggest companies and asks her to contact them for a job. Desperate, she does exactly what the stranger tells her to do, and surprisingly, she gets the job, only to start working and find out that the handsome stranger is her new boss. How does she fit in with her new colleagues when it is obvious to everyone that she is her boss's favorite?

"I didn't fall for you, you fucking tripped me over." Tara thought her life turned crazy when her best friend's cousin showed up to town. The tall, sarcastic and basketball player everyone liked had a special affection for her. But what happens when a broody stranger shows up at her place one morning? She invites him for breakfast. What happens when the disrespectful guy at the ice cream parlour stars working at her school? She pulls an all nighter with him. What does Tara do when she finds herself in between two rival gangs? I bet my ass you wanna read to find out. (The summary is disgusting, pls read the book and give it a try) [being edited] ** October of '19 to May of '22

"You are not going there and that's the end of our conversation." He yelled while tightening his grip on my wrist. I tried to free my wrist but no avail. "And why should I not?!" I argued. "Please Aria for the love of God, listen to me! It's not safe for you." He said but I wasn't going to listen to him. "Why do you care? Who are you to care? You're not even my boss now. So why-" "Because I love you God damn it! I love you! I care about you. That's who I am. I can't live without you." He paused and placed his hand on my cheek. "I am obsessed with you, with every little detail of you. I love you Aria!" He said softly and placed his forehead against mine. ********* Aria Mathews, with many dreams crushed, heart broken and scars countless, is still a sweet and simple girl who has the small hope of everything going right in her life. Losing everyone in life and having the only person in life dislike you, her life is pretty much the worst nightmare. Talking about Ashton King, with almost the whole world bowing before him and abundant power just in his hand, is a very robust and ambitious man. Happy and content with his life, he meets his love, his angel, his obsession. What change will she cause in his life? What change will he bring in her life? This beautiful cover is by @AdrielleSilver