Sir Gabriel, consort and defender of a queen who saved her nation, finds solace in the peacetime that follows. But perhaps holding something together with so ferocious a grip only means that the fragments take longer to fall apart. In the hollows of these cracks, what will grow? Companion/sequel to The Thorn, everyone's favorite repressed girlknight Sir Gabriel pov. Love ya Gabe!!)

All the world's a stage, and damn it if River isn't the star. It's a macabre business, but her work is artful. And now that she has a muse... Sebille is self-governed, steady as a hand on a knife on a throat. Control matters because control is all she has. When one ill-fitting creature sees itself in another just as estranged, tenderness blooms. Tenderness bleeds. Tenderness stains. Monsters are nurtured. --- narcissist orgcrime assassin x psychopath interpol operative dark romance. they're toxic lesbians and are obsessed with each other. their (physical) meet-cute is a tinder date where they pretend they both individually didn't engineer this encounter into happening. yeah they fuck (literal) AND fuck over everyone else (metaphor)! explicit scenes 18+ NSFW whatever

AMBY AWARDS TOP PICK 2024 ❤️ The knocking continued. And she continued to lie prone on the floor, her heart thudding desperately in her chest. Her brain was telling her something she couldn't allow herself to believe. Because there was only one thing she'd left in her garden. And it couldn't possibly be the thing that was trying to get her attention right now. "Hello?" A male voice shouted pleadingly all of a sudden. "I'm cold. Holly?" It couldn't be. Could it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Holly Sprigg hates Christmas. It's forced fun at its very worst. It's the best way to bankrupt her. And it's a chance to feel even more alone than she usually does. But when she takes her nephew to see Santa, her life takes a bit of a turn . . . And suddenly, she has somehow created her dream man. Out of snow! What is the purpose of the mysterious "faux man"? And can he help Holly regain some of the festive spirit she lost so long ago?

Aeri (Giselle) meets a flower shop owner who helps her explore the complexities of being mixed race. Together, they may find love if they can learn to forgive.

A nameless young woman wakes up in a strange endless limbo where she is plagued by phantoms of her past.

In which a wrong number leads to the right kind of chaos... When a guy accidentally texts a random number in a desperate bid to reach his friend, the last thing he expects is for the stranger on the other end to be so persistent, so sarcastic, and so completely irritating. Enter the girl who's having way too much fun with his frustration, sending him a mix of ridiculous texts and unsolicited nicknames. What starts as a mix-up quickly turns into an ongoing battle of wit, insults, and way too many "pumpkins" thrown in for good measure. Despite all the sarcasm, the messages start to mean more than either of them could have expected, and soon he's wondering if maybe he's found more than just a wrong number. One wrong text. Endless sarcasm. And a connection neither of them could ever have predicted. Highest Ranking: #1 in Dialogue- 2nd Oct 2025 #1 in Dialogue Story- Oct 17th 2025 #1 in Phone Call- Jan 11th 2026

The youngest son in an old aristocratic family, Charles d'Artois, sick and tired of the mundanity of his life, murders his abusive father. Inheriting his ancestral titles and marrying into the prestigious House de Rohan, Charles is thrust into the heights of an aristocratic society where his social station should be secure. However, his introverted and aloof demeanor, couple with rumors of mental instability caused by a past marred by violence and loss, he finds himself a pariah among his peers. Desperate to reclaim his lost dignity and gain control, embracing the role society has given him, he orchestrates a calculated smear campaign against himself to instill fear and respect into the hearts of those who scorned him. But facades come with a price in a world where perception is reality. Just as he believes himself secure, Charles's estranged brother resurfaces, threatening to unravel everything he worked hard to achieve. As his reputation spirals out of his control, the lines between truth and fiction blur, and the consequences of his actions become increasingly dire, Charles's carefully crafted image crumbles as he finds himself trapped in a world of intrigue and betrayal that he no longer can control. Trigger Warning: Themes and mentions of abuse, violence, suicide, drinking, mental illness, sex, and may be triggering. This story is not graphic or NSFW but I figured I would put a warning anyway. Anyone under 16, especially if dealing with mental illness, is NOT my intended audience. Cover art is temporary

In the heart of Wales, behind the walls of the grandest estate in the city, lies a hidden gem: sixteen-year-old Anna Hussain. With her mother as serene as the morning mist and her father a vibrant burst of color, Anna grapples with her identity-caught between worlds, unsure where she truly belongs. In her room, where the whispers of the wind echo against the windowpane, Anna's heart beats like a butterfly trapped in a gilded cage, yearning for freedom. Yet, she guards her desires closely, haunted by the mysteries lurking in the shadows of her past. But as Anna dreams of love in all its forms, she finds herself entangled in a tapestry of emotions. As she delves deeper into the tangled web of romance and mystery, Anna discovers that sometimes, the greatest truths are shrouded in darkness. With her diary as her confidante, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where the search for love intertwines with the unraveling of secrets, leading her down a path she never imagined possible.

Getting married sure was hard! Not the upcoming wedding, not each other, but the everything else! From fielding disapproving relatives, discovering the secrets of the Architect, scorning a pesky ex, solving a murder-theft, and making new friends, the duo find out how beautiful life is going to become together! Now, if they could just find whoever did great-uncle in... --- Book 2 of the DA series, sequel to Blackridge Institute

"Mark your bones, loose your soul." Rue is a Wanderer with his past haunting his shoulders. Koda is a Capitolists with a huge heart and an aching grudge. The two of them are seeking the same thing; to awaken The Five Pillars that restrains Old Maya. But to accomplish such a task, the two of them must work together to navigate through the dangers of the sandy outskirts and the biased cities. However, Rue wants nothing to do with Koda, who he finds stubborn and untrustworthy. On the other hand, Koda is completely mesmerized by Rue, who he finds cold yet sensitive. But as mysteries unravel and tension builds in the air, Rue finds his distaste for Koda turn into possible attraction. ------- FIRST DRAFT BOOK ONE All Rights Reserved