"Our love was a case we both lost." When a brilliant lawyer and her ruthless prosecutor husband turn their marriage into the most brutal case they've ever fought, love becomes the one verdict neither of them can win-or walk away from. *** Naomi Carter is a fiercely intelligent lawyer with a near-perfect winning streak of 97% cases won. The only times she ever loses is to her husband. She's sharp, controlled, and commanding in the courtroom, but behind closed doors, she hides a woman who's never truly learned how to love. Nathaniel Carter is a ruthless prosecutor, relentless in his pursuit of justice, and impossible to read. Driven by a fierce need for control, he struggles to keep his own life from unraveling. He's the one man who knows his wife's weaknesses and exploits them with a quiet intensity, stirring both her frustration and desire. Their marriage is a constant battleground, scarred by a shared tragedy neither can overcome. Join these two broken souls as they fight to protect themselves while craving the one thing they fear most: each other. *** #1 in bwwm #1 in eroticromance #1 in blackwoman #1 in enemies #1 in grief #1 in childloss #1 in pregnancy #1 in brokenmarriage #1 in loverstoenemies #1 in darkromance #2 in mentalhealth #2 in enemiestolovers #1 in romance #1 in secondchanceromance

If you were to ask anyone in the ton about the Lady with a Fan, even an errand boy could give you an answer. That's the name Anastasia Bridgerton had built for herself to protect her family after their father's passing. As the oldest sister and twin of Anthony Bridgerton, Anastasia lived and breathed to keep her family safe. Marriage was the last thing on her mind when her brother, the Viscount had yet to mature enough to handle the responsibilities of being a head. Anastasia, despite being the Diamond of her Season, devoted her efforts towards the stability of the Bridgertons, leaving no room for romance. However, this may change with the arrival of the Dashing Prince of the North, Nicholas Alexander, who returned to London's high society many years later. With her sister's debut, her brother's ignorance, and her family's stability weighing her down, can the girl find it in her heart to love another? It is said that love concurs all, but can it stand the furious winds of a scandal?

A one-night stand turns into a high-stakes game of survival when a dental hygienist battling Type 1 diabetes becomes the secret lucky charm of a grumpy goalie. -------------------- One night, fake names, and no strings was supposed to be my escape. Now, I'm the last hope for a pro hockey goalie who thinks I'm some lucky charm capable of flipping his abysmal season. As a Type 1 Diabetic, numbers govern my life: glucose levels, carb counts, and the low balance of my bank account. I moved to San Francisco for a fresh start, not to become the "lucky charm" of a professionally notorious grump. After our steamy, anonymous night, I did the sensible thing: I ran. But the universe flexes a cruel sense of humor. My new job as dental assistant for the San Francisco Bears' pro-hockey team puts me face-to-face-and finger-to-mouth-with the man I can't forget. Connor Schmidt's convinced I'm the cure to his career-worst slump. He's closed-off, stubborn, and way too hot for my professional safety. I need this job to survive. Literally. But with the coach hunting for "distractions" to fire, and Connor refusing to let me go, I'm stuck in a game I can't afford to lose. He's playing for redemption. I'm playing for my life. And the more we lose ourselves in his "luck-with-benefits agreement," the more falling for him is the most reckless thing I've ever done. 18 + for explicit sexual content #1 sports, #1 spicy, #1 hockeyplayer, #1 magurethemes Story is complete.

Armando Aretas, a new recruit to the AMMO team, goes undercover to investigate a disturbing trend of young women disappearing from high-profile parties in Miami. When a high-maintenance famous model becomes the next target, Armando must protect her-even if it means chasing her to stop her from taking selfies of him and jeopardizing their cover.

Armando Aretas x OC ~ a bad boys story

💋Armando Aretas & Alex Garcia💋 Starts off in the middle of bad boys for life💙💙💙 hope you all love and enjoy it

Book 2 of UNDERCOVER WAR (Bad Boys: For Life) . . . Three years have passed, and the bad boys have returned, but this time things are different. Isabella faces challenges, as the pressures and dangers around her put her love for Armando to the test again. Will they protect those they love and win, as they have in the past? Isabella's love for Armando has only deepened over the past three years. Isabella finds herself at a crossroads, forced to choose once again between her deep, unwavering love for Armando and her badge, the symbol of her dedication to justice and duty. Will her love for Armando triumph, or will her sense of duty pull her in another direction? Only time will tell what Isabella's final choice will be.

At Central Georgia State University, Friday nights belong to two kinds of legends-the ones under the stadium lights and the ones tearing through the rodeo arena. Jordan Hayes came here chasing more than a degree - a new start, a fresh arena, and the open space to breathe again. Riley Carson's been the campus golden boy since his first year, a quarterback with a heart he doesn't let many people see. A dorm mix-up puts them under the same roof, and what starts as irritation turns into quiet mornings, long drives, and the kind of friendship that feels dangerously close to love. She's the girl who runs barrels with fire in her eyes. He's the boy who throws passes like prayers. And somewhere between the rodeo grounds and the fifty-yard line, they learn that home isn't always a place - sometimes it's a person.

Eloise has always been different-too opinionated, too restless, too unwilling to accept the life society has laid out for her. She has watched her siblings marry for love and duty, yet she has never been able to picture herself in the same fate. Until now. It starts with a letter. And then another. And another. A reckless, undeniable exchange between her and Theo, a man she should never have met, never have sought out, never have fallen for. A man whose hands are stained with ink, whose wit is sharper than any blade, and whose presence lights something inside her she cannot name. But when Eloise is sent to Sir Phillip's estate-a man far more suitable, far more accepted by society-she is forced to question everything. Sir Phillip is kind, gentle, and wholly devoted to the idea of winning her heart. The only problem? It is not his to win. As Eloise battles between what is right and what is real, she must make a choice: a life of comfort with a man who could offer her everything-or the fire of a love that could ruin them both. Because Theo was never meant to be an option. And yet, he is the only choice she wants to make. 🔥 A story of stolen letters, forbidden love, and the kind of desire that refuses to be denied.

Mature 18+ (SMUT) The year is 1944 and Eloise reluctantly follows along on a double date with her friend Peggy. When she meets Bucky, she quickly decides that she refuses to fall to his charms and does everything in her power to push him away. As the two of them struggle to find middle ground, things take an unexpected turn when they come to an agreement. They agree to open up to each other based on one simple notion: They will never see each other after tonight. TW mental health and suicide