an·dro·pho·bia | \ ˌan-drə-ˈfō-bē-ə noun : an abnormal dread of men : repugnance to the male sex Thea is the definition of sweetness. Whether it be stopping to talk to a homeless person in the streets or volunteering overtime at her local charity shop, she feels the need to give and not take. Although that comes with disadvantages of its own, the effects of a strange phobia of hers only make her life more difficult: her growing fear of men. And when she meets the most terrifying of them all, she is forced to ultimately confront her fear. In the form of a murderous member of the mafia by the name of Synn, that same uncontrollable terror that she experiences in the presence of a man only sparks an interest in him. But unbeknownst to Synn, a man who revels at the tremor of his enemies, he cannot figure out why her wide, teary eyes do not give him the same pleasure. Why does that same terror-stricken look on Thea's face only make his heart clench with pain instead of content? #1 in Hot #1 in Fear #1 in Scared #1 in Sweet #1 in Kind #3 in Cute #5 in Love Cover done by @kimtherespeopledying

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒, renowned CEO and entrepreneur. Ruthlessness was all she knew after her first love disappeared without a trace. Worst of it all was she was carrying his child, who turned out to be more of a blessing than a curse. Celeste worked her way around the single mother life and built an empire at the feet of her daughter. As time passed over, she never anticipated the return of her lover, the father of her daughter. Does he deserve a second chance? Will Celeste ever forgive him for leaving? 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐗𝐄𝐑

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 - ? ? ?

ＢＥＡＵ ＨＡＭＰＴＯＮ A totally beautiful, yet completely tragic mess. She's the daughter of an entrepreneur - world famous and business owner Micheal Hampton. Growing up she had everything she could have ever wanted: From toys to technology, new homes and private jets, Beau really had it all. Until one day, her world came crashing down when her mother lost her battle to cancer. And she realised she never really had anything. As a result Beau fell into a deep dark place, picking up bad traits and addictive habits in an attempt to survive each day in her painful world. Aswell as her mental health, her behaviour also deteriorated; managing to get herself kicked out of the last six high schools, Beaus father gives her one last chance before she gets shipped off to London's most strict Boarding school. She's got one last chance to turn the life she doesn't enjoy anymore around, will she take it or will she break it? ＧＲＡＹＳＯＮ ＢＡＮＫＳ He's lost, scarred yet terrifyingly addicting. Not only just the son of Natalie Banks, but renowned father figure for his little sister after their real one walked out 11 years ago. He lives in the ring, boxing is not only his escape from the real world but the only outlet for his anger - stemmed from his fathers departure and harsh treatment. On the outside he's deemed as a cold and careless fighter, but Grayson knows there's more than what meets the eye with him He just needs someone to look deep enough. ........................................................................................... A high school story following a girl trying to find her way back in the world and a boy who's trying to run from it. What happens when they both cross paths? Will it be instant romance? Or will they only pull each other into deeper heartache? #1 IN 'HIGHSCHOOLLOVERS' #1 IN 'ALCOHOL' #1 IN 'REAL' #1 IN 'ADDICTION' #5 IN 'HEALTH' #5 IN 'ADDICT' #5 IN 'REALISTIC' #5 IN

"I hate you for everything you are and what you have done to me." "I know" The devil answered before crashing his lips down to hers. ---------------- Celine's favorite subject in school is history without a doubt. She's always dreamed about being able to live through history itself, to experience what she could only read in books or in the movies she's watched. But what if there was a way for her to be able to travel through time and live an immortal life? To a point in life, she would give up everything for it, even if she has to sell her soul to one of the most fearful demons... ---------------- The story starts off slow and might be cringe at first but as soon as the demon shows up, the story is getting interesting and darker!

"How did we go from pretending we're in love, to you actually falling head over heels for me?" Cara cocked her head as she studied him. This boy will be the death of her. "W-whoa whoa whoa, head over heels?" Darius raised his hands in mock defeat. He was perfectly aware of how serious she was, but he couldn't pass up the opportunity to tease her. "What do you see in me? Why are you so nice to me? Hell, I kicked you in the nuts." Cara pressed further. "Nobody should be this perfect," her voice lowered to a soft whisper. Darius took a step towards her, closing the distance between them. He tipped her chin up to meet her gaze. "Then I guess you haven't met the right person." "Until now." He pressed his lips to hers. It was an age old marriage of convenience between them - Darius Alexander Clemonte, the sexy, playful millionaire who has to shed his playboy image to protect his legacy; Cara Jefferson, the daughter of a struggling businessman who happened to be a convenient family friend of the Clemonte's. They should be opposed to the idea of each other... except Cara, the girl who doesn't believe in love, drives Darius wild. In a good way. WARNING: This story contains mature scenes.

When Valentina Alvarez has no choice but to move to a boarding school, her luck seems to run out. Being placed in the last room available means having to share with the schools notorious jock and player, Jordan Evans. They claim to despise each other, but under all the pride and dignity, they desire each other just as much. Is Valentina truly unlucky, or was being introduced to Jordan a godsend? - "Yes, I am the boyfriend of your beautiful daughter." He grins down at me, one arm snaking around my waist as he pulls me close against his chest. What is going on in this dumbass's brain? Is he crazy, trying to play along and fool my own mother. He must be out of his mind. Maybe I am too for going along with this. "Isn't he wonderful mama?" I smile and reach up on my tiptoes, planting a kiss on his cheek. The hand around my waist stills for a moment, clearly surprised by my action, before it grips tighter, hugging me close. Any tighter and I'll lose blood circulation. My mother's eyes dart warily between the two of us before she sighs and slumps her shoulders in defeat. "Wow, you've really moved on from Juan, haven't you?" Relief floods from my shoulders when I realise she bought it. My mother. Actually believed that Jordan freaking Evans was my boyfriend. As if I would ever want to purposely go anywhere remotely near that creature for free. The moment my mother turned to look around my dorm room I felt the heat of him against my neck and my heart almost immediately started pumping a hundred beats a second. Damn you hormones. I needed to get laid. Soon. His warm breath fanned against my ear, his muscled arms still around my waist, and he whispered against my skin, "Either you're an amazing actor, or I think you've got a thing for me." start date- 29 July 2022

Jared Holmes is the only boy I have ever truly hated. When I was five, he put play-doh in my pigtails and my mom had to cut it out. Thus, leaving me with a ridiculous looking pixie cut. Seven years old, Katie and I were baking cookies for the schools bake sale. Jared was eight at the time and put worms in my cookie dough when I wasn't looking. When I was eight Mr Holmes had built a tree house in the backyard for Katie and Jared. Nine year old Jared pushed me out of it and broke my leg. I started my period when I was thirteen. I was staying the night at Katie's and thank god she had started her period before I had but Jared overheard our conversation and called me 'bloody Mary' for the rest of the year. The first time I had a boyfriend, Jared told him that I had herpes and he broke up with me the next day over text. Let's just say that being Jared's little sisters best friend did not have its perks. Katie Holmes has been my best friend ever since we were both in diapers and her brother was a narcissistic asshole who also happened to be my older sisters best friend. Fun, huh? Jared made it his life's mission to make my life a living hell. He knew just how to get under my skin and he loved every single minute of it. We would argue practically twenty-four seven. People at school were used to us by now. But of course, nobody would say anything to Jared about it because he was, typically, the schools Captain for the hockey team. How cliche. But despite all of that...Jared Holmes was also the only boy that I had ever loved. #16 Bestfriendsbrother 23/12/19 #6 sistersbestfriend 18/10/20 #6 risingstar 18/10/20 #20 badboy 14/12/21

Addy Mae is a 17 year old girl who is not very popular in school. She's very shy and doesn't have many friends. She was in a car accident with her mother and brother and she was the only one who survived. Her father blames her for the accident and takes all his anger out on her. He has had a drinking problem ever since they died and that just fuels his anger towards Addy. He beats her almost every night, some nights he's too drunk to even remember she's home. Those nights are the best nights for Addy. Adrian Grey is the so called "bad boy" in school. He is the same age as Addy but he is 10 times more popular than she is. Him and Addy share most classes but have never talked. He plays on the schools hockey team, The Badgers. They are in the top 3 best high school hockey teams in the US. All the girls in school are basically in love with him. He lives alone for most part because his dad is always away for business and his mom died of cancer when he was 7. He has never opened up to anyone and doesn't plan to. But one day he saves a wonderful girl from being kidnapped while she is walking to school. Are they going to fall in love? Will he finally open up about his feeling? Will he find out about Addys father? Will she be saved from her father? Read to find out.

DISCONTINUED DISCONTINUED DISCONTINUED ________________________ HIGHEST RATING #1 in 2021 #1 in secret relationships (2021) #1 in tiktokbook (2023) (Best Friends Older Brother, 18+, unedited, extremely dark and fast paced) ~my first book~ *** "I won't tell anyone if you don't, love." When Colten and Lilith find out their partners are cheating on them behind their backs, one eventful trip to the woods and they find out they are more alike than they thought. Did I mention that Colten is lily's best friends older brother? Will Lilith have enough strength to avoid her feelings for her best friend's brother, or will she become addicted to the sparks that start to fly? *** Content and/or trigger warning: This story will have explicit language, dark thoughts, smut, talk of death and murder. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright © Badbitches804 (Grace Grounds) No parts of this book may be published, copied or sold on any social media without the author's permission.