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Under the Garden Lights by slwspdejkjrnfnr
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Paige Bueckers has her life planned out. Win games. Chase championships. Leave her mark at UConn. That's it. Love was never part of the plan. Then there's **Blair Brunson**. The younger sister of NBA star Jalen Brunson, Blair has spent her entire life around basketball, but she's made a name for herself on a different stage. A talented dancer with dreams that stretch far beyond the court, Blair is confident, ambitious, and completely unimpressed by Paige's growing fame. Their first meeting is supposed to be forgettable. Instead, it becomes the start of something neither of them sees coming. Between sold-out arenas, long-distance calls, late-night flights, and the pressure of being two young women chasing impossible dreams, Paige and Blair find themselves drawn together in ways that make focusing on basketball a lot harder than it should be. But falling in love isn't easy when one of you is becoming the face of college basketball and the other is trying to step out of her family's shadow. Especially when everyone is watching. As the spotlight grows brighter and the stakes get higher, Paige and Blair must decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive the distance, the attention, and the uncertainty of what comes next. Because sometimes the biggest risk isn't taking the shot. It's letting someone become your favorite part of the story. *She was never supposed to be a distraction.* *She became everything.* 💙🏀✨
    Beyond the Filter by paigebueckerxfem
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Paige Bueckers had one goal for the summer before her senior year at UConn: train hard, stay focused, and keep basketball first. Then Harper Lawson happened. Harper is Sydney, Australia's favorite It girl-an Instagram model with millions of followers, luxury brands begging for her attention, and a life that looks perfect from the outside. She's confident, stunning, funny without trying, and somehow completely unimpressed by Paige's basketball fame. What starts as a random summer meeting turns into late-night conversations, secret hangouts, soft teasing, and feelings neither of them planned for. Paige is used to pressure, cameras, and expectations, but Harper sees the girl underneath all of it. Harper is used to being watched by the world, but Paige makes her feel known for the first time. As the summer slips away and UConn waits on the other side, Paige has to figure out if falling for the internet's most untouchable girl is a distraction... or the one thing that finally feels real.
    Love in Lynx Blue by paigebueckerxfem
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Jessica Shepard has spent years proving herself in the WNBA, but nothing prepares her for the arrival of Minnesota's newest rookie. Presley Brooks is everything the league has been talking about-an electrifying former University of Miami star with undeniable talent, unmatched confidence, and a reputation for never backing down from anyone. Born and raised in Arizona, Presley has spent her entire life defying expectations, balancing basketball with raising her six-year-old daughter, Ivy, after becoming a mom before her senior year of high school. From the moment she steps into the Lynx locker room, Presley makes one thing clear: she's here to win, not to make friends. Jessica isn't so sure. What starts as playful rivalry and stubborn disagreements slowly turns into late-night conversations, shared laughs, and a little girl who somehow finds a way into Jessica's heart before her mother ever does. As the season unfolds, Jessica realizes that falling for Presley means embracing every part of her life-including the fearless little girl who's been cheering for her mom since day one. Between sold-out arenas, road trips, single-mom challenges, and a team chasing a championship, Jessica and Presley discover that sometimes the greatest love stories aren't written after the final buzzer-they're built in the quiet moments between games, where family, trust, and home become the biggest victories of all.
Off the Court - Paige Bueckers by paigeb4ckets
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Emmie Cano has been playing for USC for the past three years. She is not only the best player on the team but one of the best players in the country. She has an average point of 22 per game, and almost no one can guard her. That is, except for her competition, Paige Bueckers. Paige Bueckers is slightly above her with a 23-per-game average, securing her as the #1 spot as the best women's college basketball player. Emmie and Paige have been switching between the #1 and #2 spots for the past 3 years, with Emmie having the spot her freshman year. Everyone knows them as the biggest rivals in women's college basketball. Every game between USC v. UCONN becomes intense, with the highest watched and populated game of the entire season, with fans dying to see the interactions and rivalry between Emmie and Paige. The tension is high, and the thought of Paige makes Emmie's blood boil. While USC has treated her well in the past, Emmie was shocked to find an offer from UCONN's coach in her phone for her incoming senior year. Her first instinct was to ignore it and laugh, but then she thought. UCONN was closer to her family, given they live in NYC. Emmie, with her dad in a coma back home, time zones, being unable to see her family, and being on the opposite side of the world all took a toll on Emmie. Not only was UCONN more practical, but it was her dream since she was in 8th grade. She was not offered a spot at UCONN in the freshman recruitment process, and USC became her best offer. Although the thought of being on the same team as Paige enraged her, she knew Paige could not let her stop her. It was a challenging choice to make. USC felt like home for Emmie. From the warm weather to the team to her friends, she felt complete. Yet basketball is her life, and she knew UCONN could increase her skill and give her a better experience as a player and her life. So, after talking to UCONN's coach, her decision became clear. Emmie is going to UCONN.
𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 (ADULT ONLY) by Minaawritessforfun
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* His hot breath fans my neck as he presses an open mouth kiss there "Walking away just like that huh Mrs Bernardi?" He brings his face up touching his forehead with mine His hooded eyes on me then on my lips "Then I guess you really are weak" He says provoking me. I clench my jaw glaring at him "Fuck you" I try to hit his chest to remove myself from his hold but I couldn't, his grip was too strong that I couldn't even move "Let. Me. Go" I grit my teeth glaring at him "Why?" He mumbles in a mocking tone as he kisses my cheek trailing down to my jaw biting down there I gasp "Afraid that you'll fall in love?" He flickers his gaze to mine, His eyes were hooded A smirk touches his lips We stay there looking in each other's eyes, his forehead stays connected with mine, His lips merely inches away from mine but he don't kiss me, He just.... Stays there. We stay lost in our haze when I speak "It will destroy us" I say whisper still caught in trance while looking in his eyes "You and me both" I whisper to him "Does it matter?" He mutters and I barely heard him before he finally closes the distance between us by pressing his lips on mine -------------------- Luca Bernardi, heir to the ruthless Italian mafia, rules with cold precision and an iron fist. Alisa Vernost, the fiery sister of his sworn enemy, is everything he shouldn't want yet everything he can't resist. Bound by a marriage neither chose, their worlds collide in a storm of hate, power, and forbidden desire. Every glance ignites fury. Every touch blurs the line between love and war. Enemies by blood. Lovers by fate. Will their hatred consume them... or will surrender destroy them both? STRITCLY FOR ADULT READERS ONLY 18+
Devils Daughter  | ✔︎|  by sinfulxhaze
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(18+) ( editing ) "I want it slow baby." he whispers, planting dozens of kisses on my neck as I ride him. "How slow?" I breathe. "Slow enough so that I can feel you entering my soul." He whispers and steals another kiss from me. ❦ The daughter of a Russian mob leader seems to catch the eye of his father's enemy. Will the Italian Don use The Russian Don's daughter as his plan to destroy his rival and fall in love with her or the father finds out himself and kills them both? - 'The Italian Don and his enemies daughter' [Mature Audience Only] HIGEST RANKINGS # 1 Romance -16/04/2021 # 1 Temptation -08/08/2021 # 1 Eyesslipfierce - 09/07/2022 # 1 Wild - 13/09/2022 # 1 Bad - 22/09/2022
Call Him Sick ✓ | 18+ by victoriapinkglitter
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❝There you go again...❞ he murmured against my neck, his breath igniting every nerve in my body. ❝Playing the innocent mouse, when really, you're a cunning little fox begging for release. ❞ Sophie Cruz, a compassionate and skilled physical therapist living in the sunshine of Miami, is known for a delicate touch and dedication to her patients. Yet all the darkness that lies beneath her structured life is slowly unveiled when she's assigned to care for a mysterious patient recovering from complications of a severe injury. Unbeknownst to her, the patient is Aiden Accardi, the calculating and ruthless leader of the Accardi Crime Family, big players with decades of influence in the city. When Aiden invites Sophie to leave her public practice to work with him privately, she is suddenly entrenched into the viscious nature of the crime underworld. Her delicate touch becomes her very own weapon against the cold mafia leader, igniting a dangerous game. A game that has her in the hands of an insatiable man. © All Rights Reserved (victoriapinkglitter) ⚠mature content #1 in #enemiestolovers - 01/12/2025 #4 in #romance - 10/03/2025 #17 in #darkromance - 03/26/2025
My Brothers' Mafia Best Friend by hardinsfangirl
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Avery's senior year is turned upside down when a kiss with her older brothers' best friend ignites a forbidden relationship tangled in danger, heartbreak, and family secrets that could destroy everything. *** "Aiden..." I shake my head, eyes fixed anywhere but the gorgeous man next to me. His hand grips my chin tightly, just enough to make me avert my eyes to his. "You know you want this as much as I fucking do. I want you to be mine. I want to be the one to hold you and kiss you the one you go to whenever you're happy or fucking sad. But let it be me, let me fucking show you that it should be me." He glares, jaw tensing. ...... ©hessaherophinelove
The Sinner's Little Kitten by celestialgothic
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Evelyn Thompson, 19, is a sweet, innocent girl who lives in the shadow of her own fears, silenced by a disability that prevents her from speaking. Her wide, expressive eyes and gentle demeanor make her all the more captivating, an enchanting presence in a world that seems too harsh for her. Damien Black, 28, is the enigmatic and powerful Don of America's most feared mafia. With a ruthless streak and a heart encased in ice, his dark, smoky eyes burn with an intensity that no one dares to meet. His presence commands a dangerous allure, a magnetic pull that draws people in even as it terrifies them. When Damien's gaze falls upon Evelyn, the delicate beauty with a silent voice, an unexpected fire ignites. The collision of his dark, brooding intensity with her tender, untouched innocence creates a palpable tension. What happens when the ruthless mafia guy captures this young little sweetheart in his eyes? ⚠️ Warning: - Triggering content - Mature content - Sex scenes - Vulgar language - Sexual assault - Nonconsensual intimate moments (18+ only) Pictures attached in chapters are not owned by me. Credits go to Pinterest.
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐑 by JoyWithJune
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{18+} "Please... Touch me Sir!" "Damn it! I know it's forbidden but you're so tempting Anna". Annabelle Wallis, a 17 year old high school girl, is a brilliant student, a well-known typical nerd, a beauty with curves.Growing almost without the love & time of her parents, Anna craves for love & attention. Meanwhile, Jeremy Warner, a 26 year old hot bachelor, is the newly appointed Biology teacher at Westminster School, whose temper is as hot as him.He is cold,rude & heartless.Getting involved with a teenager, on top of that his student was the last thing he ever dreamt of in his new school. What will happen when this cold hearted teacher suddenly becomes head over heels for one of his student? Can their forbidden relationship ever get a title or will be over just like others?