Ex lovers sometimes find their way back to each other, not out of habit, but because time has softened the edges that once pushed them apart. They return wiser, carrying lessons etched into their hearts, craving a familiar warmth they struggled to replace. What once caused pain now offers clarity, and together they discover that peace of mind isn't the absence of conflict, but the presence of a love they finally know how to hold.

"there's a very fine line between love and hate." after joining the BAU, Y/N must navigate the complicated feelings she's starting to feel for her difficult co-worker, Spencer Reid. *WARNING that this story does contain a heavy DD/LG (daddy kink) component, so if you aren't into that, DO NOT read.* *contains smut*

Former child actor and current pop sensation Theo Thorne is the self-proclaimed King of Hollywood. He has teenage hearts around the world in a chokehold with his charms and talents, blind to the fact that he is slowly spiraling. Theo's co-star from a movie he'd done when he was only twelve, Noah Russo, was off the grid. The only times he's back in the spotlight is never for good news. The pair were once America's favorite kids, their debut on the movie having shaken multiple generations. When Theo's manager decides it would be amazing publicity to rekindle their friendship for a few photos, the two reluctantly reunite. Noah has skeletons in his closet, ones that Theo isn't prepared to unveil. Nor is he ready to face the fact that the two might have something more between them than camaraderie.

Smiles of Death Book 2 Children of Woe Oh shit, here we go again.

At our gender reveal, my husband joked about getting my sister pregnant with a boy. Everybody thought that was hilarious. Except me.

GREY & IVY DUAL POV *A betrayal - Grovel - redemption novel * Grey plans the perfect proposal to the woman he almost lost, he believes he's finally earned redemption. But when an unexpected call from his childhood friend Celeste, drags him back into the chaos he swore he'd left behind, everything spirals. A lie told in desperation. A kiss caught on camera. And a single photo that destroys everything. Ivy is left humiliated under the glow of fairy lights meant for her engagement, she's forced to confront the painful truth: love isn't always enough to erase what's been done. Meanwhile, Grey fights to prove that what Ivy saw isn't the whole story, and that sometimes, the truth isn't captured in a frame. TW: body shaming

[COMPLETED] "I'm so lonely, Angel." I tell her from my seated position, looking up at her. "I just want to be loved, please." She strokes my cheek and smiles gently. "I'm here now." It's been three years since Camil has seen his family and the girl that he met at the hospital. He's gone down a dark path and there's only one person who can show him the light. One person that can make him whole again. His Angel. *SPIN OFF TO IN CONTROL* It's definitely advised that you read the first book otherwise you may be slightly confused.

[THIS STORY WILL BECOME FREE ON THE 5th OCTOBER 2023] Fara's husband, the Prince of Azura, is murdered and she's enslaved by his killer, Theodan, a warrior fighting a war he doesn't believe in - until her. ***** Following the assassination of her husband and the invasion of the kingdom of Azura, Princess Fara is forced to go into hiding. She disguises herself as a lowly servant, determined to escape the war-torn capital, only to catch the eye of Theodan, the commander of the invading army that killed her family. Taken as his slave and a spoil of war, the last thing Fara expects is the forbidden connection that grows between them, compelling Theodan to protect her at any cost. But when Theodan discovers her true identity puts a target on her back, he will have to decide between saving the woman he loves, and betraying all he has ever known. [Wattys' Shortlist] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

Just lingering thoughts

Everyone knows Darren Wheeler is gay. His family, his friends, his whole neighborhood. But what nobody knows? He's been secretly dating Eric Lowe, the school's golden boy, for almost a year. Darren loves having Eric to himself, but he's over the sneaking around, over the lies and way over the broken promises. He wants something real. Something where Eric doesn't have to hide, where he can finally say I love you out loud without caring who hears it. The question is... will Eric ever be brave enough to choose him publicly? Or will Darren find what he's been looking for in someone else first?