Heliophilia (n.) desire to stay in the sun; love of sunlight To be loved is to be known. Arabella Dawson Has never had anybody constant in her life. From parents always being away at work to one shitty friend, she doesn't know how to exist when people are looking. Flint Camero Has never needed anybody but himself. From a dead mother to an unpredictable father, he's doesn't know how to let people in. That all changes when he meets a burning ray of sunshine. Shitty at descriptions. But try please 🙏 Book 1 in the sun series

When rivalry brews into romance, love is just a latte away... In the snow-covered town of Pine Hollow, Holly James pours her heart into The Mistletoe Mug, a cozy café filled with twinkling lights, Christmas cheer, and hand-drawn notes of kindness under every cup. For Holly, coffee isn't just a drink - it's a way to make the world a little warmer. Then Nathan Cole arrives - all sleek suits, silver accents, and ambition - to open a modern espresso bar right across the street. His shop, Brew & Co., threatens everything Holly loves about her small-town haven. Determined to protect her café (and maybe Christmas itself), Holly declares a "Latte War" filled with festive drinks, snowflake battles, and more heart than either expected. But as snowflakes fall and the competition turns into something sweeter, Holly discovers that Nathan's icy exterior hides a heart she never saw coming - and maybe love was brewing all along. Full of warmth, laughter, and a touch of Christmas magic, A Latte Love is a cozy enemies-to-lovers romance about hope, second chances, and finding love right across the street.

Rhea Sinclair has always been the quiet twin-the studious, composed one overshadowed by her effortlessly popular brother, Rhys. While Rhys dominates the college social scene as a star on the hockey team, Rhea has contented herself with her books and the safety of her roommate Londyn's teasing banter. But all that changes one night at a college party when a game of truth or dare-and a kiss that wasn't supposed to mean anything-sparks a slow-burning fire between Rhea and Liam Miller, Rhys's best friend and the team's irresistible hockey captain. Now, as the lines between friendship and something deeper blur, Rhea and Liam find themselves navigating secret glances, stolen moments, and undeniable chemistry-all under the watchful eyes of Rhys, who is fiercely protective of his sister. When Liam's loyalty is tested and Rhea's past resurfaces in the form of a jealous ex, the pair must confront not only their own fears but also the fragile balance of friendship, family, and love. Set against the backdrop of college life-library study sessions, wild parties, and icy rinks- Always been you- is a brother's best friend romance brimming with heart-fluttering tension, witty banter, and the kind of love that makes you believe in second chances.

Quinn West: The beautiful baker just trying to get her life back on track. Noah Banks: The playboy hockey player that everyone wants. Quinn: I never thought I would fall for a hockey player, of all people. Especially after I had been burned by my last boyfriend---that was until, I met Noah Banks. As much as I hated him, the more I wanted to see him. Noah: I never thought I would be the type of man to settle down. I mean, I have hockey to worry about. not to mention I have women left and right---without the commitment. I had never wanted to be the boyfriend type, until I met Quinn West. TW: SA

Everyone knows the number one rule in the locker room: Don't even look at the coach's daughter. But Maddie Blake has never been great at following rules. After years of living in her dad's shadow, legendary head coach of the NHL's top team, she's finally back in town, older, bolder, and completely over hockey... or so she tells herself. Then she meets Levi Hunter. Captain of the team. League MVP. NHL's golden boy. And the one guy her dad has literally warned every player about. He's cocky, charming, and stupidly gorgeous. And for some reason, he won't stay out of her way, or her thoughts. What starts as innocent flirting turns into stolen glances at practice, late night texts, and a spark that threatens to become something deeper. In a world where the game comes first, falling for him might just be the riskiest play Maddie's ever made. And in hockey, one wrong move can cost you everything. *closed door romance*

A single mom with a past, and a tattooed bad boy who needs to change his future. Macy Roberston knows better than to get too close to the bad boy hockey star, but Declan James is stubborn and willing to prove he'd do anything for her. After Macy's sister passes away, Declan knows this is his time to shine and prove to Macy that she shouldn't judge a book by its cover--all while dealing with his own problems. * * * Macy Declan James is bad for me. Like, tattoos covering his back and arms, bad. Like, break my heart type of bad. He starts fights on the ice for something as simple as a wrong look. He hooks up with any brunette with long legs. He parties. His image is terrible. He's just the kind of man I don't need around my son. So what if he holds him when my arms get too tired? So what if he surprises him with gummy bears and voluntarily watches kids' TV shows? So what if he scratches my back while I fall asleep? So what if all I want to do is hop on the back of his motorcycle and let him take me for a ride? It doesn't matter. My son comes first, and Declan is not father material. Declan I've never been a one-girl-only kind of man. I know I get around, and I'm not ashamed of it. Or at least, I hadn't been. Macy Robertson is the kind of girl that any man would settle down for, even me. She's got pretty blonde hair and bright blue eyes. The best part of her package? Axel. I'm sure you were expecting me to say her breasts--which don't get me wrong, those are a work of art--but Axel? He's got me wrapped around his finger almost as much as his mama does. I never thought I wanted kids. They're loud and messy. But I'd do anything for that little boy. Maybe it's because he's got Macy's eyes. Or maybe it's just because he's the reason I officially met the quiet high school teacher who's kept me awake every night since we met. I'm not sure, but I'm going to do everything I can to prove how much of a father I can be to Axel, because if not? I lose my one chance at love.

COMPLETE "Just how wet are you for me?" He rumbles in my ear. His hand dips into my underwear and I gasp at the sensation of his finger brushing against my clit. I grasp his shoulders, holding tight, as his finger lowers towards my entrance, feeling for the nectar that only he seems to be able to draw from my body. "You're soaked baby." He groans. I can no longer form words as his mouth latches onto my nipple. My stomach tightens feeling him caress my most intimate areas. ************* After a bitter divorce, a 30 year old man comes back home to live with his parents. They throw him a welcome home party , where he is instantly drawn to a young woman. Getting to know her only makes his attraction grow that much greater. He is determined to make her his even as her own heart wars with her head, pleading with her to not get involved with something that could lead to more heartbreak. Will their love prevail?

Never let your fear decide your fate. Charlotte "Charlie" Layton has led a very lonely life. Having been dumped by her parents to live on her grandparents Texas ranch as a child, when she chose to step out on her own it was nothing she expected. Charlie wanted to know her parents and when she found him, Charlie was forced under her father's control in New York, locked away. Abused and neglected, Charlie remained estranged until she receives a call from her grandparents lawyer that her grandfather has passed away and has left the family ranch in Texas to her. When She returns home for a week to settle the family estate, Charlie quickly find things are not the way she remembers them. Ryan Crawford has worked the Layton ranch as manager for the last five years. His father as ranch manager before him, the ranch was Ryan's home. Running the ranch is in his blood. He was considered as much of family to the older Layton's as their granddaughter, who didn't remember setting foot on the property . Ryan is a hot headed cowboy who doesn't believe that Charlie cared about her family, much less knows enough about the ranch to settle the estate. When Charlie shows up fireworks ignite forcing both of them to fight for what they want most. Can they put their differences aside to work together as family secrets suddenly puts Charlie's life in danger as she finds things aren't as they would seem. Mature content readers advised

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 - a quiet, thoughtful girl who struggles to express her emotions and find trust in others. Shy by nature and cautious from past experiences, she longs for the kind of love she's only seen in movies-a deep, real connection that makes her feel safe and seen. Despite her reserved exterior, Talia has a childlike soul and a heart full of longing, hoping to one day find someone who understands her fully. As she faces the complexities of life and love, Talia must learn to trust both herself and others, realizing that true love might not be the fairytale she imagined-but something even more meaningful. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 - the tough and cold hockey captain, hides behind a tough exterior, keeping his emotions locked away. On the ice, he's fearless, but off it, he struggles with trust and vulnerability. While most see him as the "bad boy," Grayson longs for something real-someone to love him for who he truly is, not for his reputation. As he faces new challenges, he begins to question what it means to be loved and must decide whether he's willing to risk opening up to the people who could truly care for him.

Paisley accepts a dare or two... a night with the hot, single and infamous Maverick Warren. Hockey captain and campus heartthrob. Is it all fun and games or will this lead to more than either of them could have ever imagined?