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Falling for a Star (Complete) by ShellyWritesBooks
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I had never paid much attention to celebrity gossip or what was going on in Hollywood because that was so far from the lifestyle I lived as a poor college student, working as a barista to save up for my own house after graduation. But then, without my knowledge, my Dad submitted my name into a talk show sweepstakes to win a week with Hollywood superstar Dylan Chase, to see what it's like to live like a celebrity for a week. My Dad thought it would be the perfect chance for me to get out of Iowa, see the world and have an adventure for once. I was dreading leaving home, flying for the first time and going by myself all the way to L.A. Plus the idea of spending a week with an arrogant, rich, snobby actor that was probably the worst kind of womanizer didn't sound like my idea of fun. What I found when I got there and met Dylan was the total opposite; a man that was humble, hard working, easy to talk to, and down to earth. Spending a week in Paradise in the guest house of Dylan Chase's Malibu mansion right on the beach, attending a movie premiere on his arm, shopping on Rodeo Drive and eating at five star restaurants was like a dream come true, but sleeping in his bed and falling for a guy from a completely different world than me was never part of the plan, because him and I could never end up together. WARNING - 18+ Very mature sexual scenes. Highest Rankings: 1st place Winner of the 2022 JamBoard Awards in the Chicklit category. #9 in Romance out of 1.9 million stories. #1 in Famous out of 26,000 stories. #1 in Celebrity out of 18,000 stories #1 in Fame out of 1,700 stories. #2 in Erotic Romance out of 12,000 stories.
Inked Soul (Riders of Silence MC 3) by Booklives75
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Tatt had always been living the same lifestyle: fuck, ink, fight for the club and face any trials that come his way. But after a scrape with law enforcement he finds himself having to work community service to escape going to jail, landing him right at a horse barn with a woman named Raven and her daughter Sienna. The only challenge this Rider of Silence doesn't know how to face is his new boss Raven, a woman with a dark and dead past that only leaves questions spinning through his head. Raven has lived a hard life, having a daughter at 16 and an abusive husband who ruled her life for too many years. With her horse barn, Raven has a new chance at a life for her daughter and her. Of course, it all is questioned when a sexy biker who doesn't understand privacy comes to work there make her question the difference between living and surviving. Raven had risked her heart once and it ended with a bang how could she again? We all have a past. The past is never dead, it lives in our memories. Sometimes it's trusting someone with a touch or for others it's trusting them with our heart. Our fears run us either into ice or into sabotaging our happiness. How does one learn to put aside their fear and just take the leap to live and love? Tatt's fear of abandonment and never being loved versus Raven's fear that love will end with a fist. But despite what Tatt and Raven fear, they can't run away from each other.
Breaking Control (Riders of Silence MC 1) by Booklives75
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*EDITED* The last thing Serenity expected when she moved to California was to be placed in the middle of a sex trafficking plan within the city. Forcing herself to learn what she can do to stop it from taking place she's thrown into a world she doesn't know anything about. One thing she expected even less was to be finding herself getting close to motorcycle rider Hunter of the Riders of Silence MC. No matter her efforts to stay away she can't seem to control how drawn she is to be with him. Being a part of the Riders of Silence has been all that Hunter has focused on since he was brought to the club. He never expected that a little Bird would come crashing into him, threatening the very control he has made for himself. The only thing he knows for sure is that he won't let her out of his sight until he knows why she takes his control with just one look from her, particularly since that little Bird seems to draw trouble anywhere she goes.
The Chance ✔️ by everlandwrites
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Ever since she was a little girl Evangeline Adler has been a figure skating star. Now in college she's set her sights on USA's Olympic Team; and she's on track in doing so. Until a season ending injury and an unexpected hospital visit turns her life upside down. Needing to turn her focus to something else, love seems like the last thing on her mind. Two shitty ex boyfriends later and she's lost all hope. But maybe one last try, one last chance would bring her happiness. Alexander Grant is one of the top prospects for the NHL. After rebounding from an injury in his sophomore year of college he's back on the ice, with all eyes on him. He wants no distractions during the season, that means a limit on parties and definitely no hookups. But when his coach throws a girl into his bed, Greek Row's Fallen Angel doesn't know what to do. As Evie and Alex learn to deal with each other, conflicting feelings grow, but Evie is still stuck on a longtime relationship. Alex is far from accepting that. Now it's up to him to make her realize that her last chance, should be spent on him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - "𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬" 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #1 in collegeromance [1/9/24] #1 in hockey [9/14/24] Started [Aug 2023] Finished [Jan 2025]
A Thousand Words | ✓ by treblehearts
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Reece Bremer goes through life with a scowl and cold personality. Jessica Andrews goes through life with a glowing smile and positive outlook. Reece looks at life with dull, judgmental eyes that make him hate the world and the people living in it. Jessica, well... She looks at life through a camera. Literally. They're polar opposites, and that's what sparks Reece's immediate hate for Jessica the moment they meet. All he sees is a girl with the best life, put in the category of those who get everything handed to them on a silver platter. But who says Jessica's life is like that? Just like a photograph, there's more to the story than what you see. Stumbling across one of Jessica's hidden portfolio might reveal that her happiness isn't all that true. Behind that smile and each picture she takes, holds a thousand words of a very big secret - one that Reece is determined to find out. And who knows? It just might change everything between them. cover by dysanic || 2015 watty's winner for talk of the town ||
The Best Man by TamaraEllison5
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Baking blogger, Madison Blake, is over the moon that her big sister is getting married. Celebratory drinks are had and some dancing is done to honour such an occasion. While nursing the world's biggest hangover the next morning and craving something overly sweet, Maddy never thought the guy occupying her bed she would ever see again. That is until she arrives at a brunch to meet the rest of the bridal party and finds the guy sitting there with a grin on his face. Aiden Lexington never imagined the first women to throw him out of her bed, butt naked mind you, would end up consuming his thoughts or that he would ever see her again. That is until the same fiery red head walks in behind his mates new fiancée. Setting his sights on this woman, he won't let her walk away twice. When work comes up, leaving the Bride and Groom unable to finalise their wedding plans, it's left up to the maid of honour and best man to fill in. So, when a steamy and irresistible man sets his sights on you, how long can you resist? You might just find you get more than you bargained for. (Told through Maddy and Aiden.) (Mature Content) Highest ranking: #1 in Desire #1 in Mature Audience #1 in Romcom #1 in Funtoread #1 in Laughter #2 in Wedding
Playing in the Shadows by courtwritesthings
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Amelia Landing a position as lead photographer for the Griffins is a dream come true. Capturing every intense game, every unforgettable moment on the ice-this is everything I've worked for. After everything I've been through, this job is supposed to be my sanctuary, a place where I can keep a safe distance from anyone who might get too close. Besides, with the no-fraternization clause, there's no danger of crossing any lines...or there shouldn't be. But then there's him-the star defenseman, with that easy smile and hopeless romantic heart. He doesn't know my past, and he can't understand why I can't risk letting him in. He's a complication I didn't ask for, a temptation I can't afford. But part of me wonders what it might feel like to believe in someone again...if only I dared. Logan After getting burned once, I told myself I wouldn't go all in again. Love was supposed to come easy to me-the happy-go-lucky defenseman who can make friends with anyone. But the last time I let someone in, it ended with a bruise I'm still healing from. So yeah, I told myself to keep things simple...until she showed up. She's standoffish, always keeping me at arm's length with this hard look that says, "Stay away." And yet, I catch glimpses of something softer, something she's trying so hard to hide. The more she pushes me away, the more I want to know her, to show her she doesn't have to stay guarded forever. Maybe that's a risk worth taking...if only she'd give me the chance.
(RIVALS) The Upside of Falling ✔️ by alexlightstories
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|| Available in book stores!! || watty award 2017 winner! || Becca's life takes a thrilling turn when she pretends to date Brett Wells, the most popular boy in school. Becca Hart is determined to coast her way through her senior year at Eastwood High School. Counting down the days until graduation had become her crutch. Her plans come to a screeching halt one afternoon when she ends up sharing a spontaneous kiss with Brett Wells, who's known for being captain of the football team and an all-around good guy. Their "love" spreads like fire and their fake relationship begins. But the two quickly learn that just because it started off fake, doesn't mean it won't become very real. ___________________________________________ Highest Rank in Teen Fiction: #1 - June 24, 2017. Featured in Teen Fiction: August 1, 2017. Watty Award 2017 Winner for Riveting Reads: September 29, 2017 Completed on: September 18, 2017. ___________________________________________ This story was originally published by myself on the Episode Interactive App as RIVALS. However, the story and the sequel have now been taken down. Alex Light © All Rights Reserved 2017 Cover: Designed by Corina Lupp and drawn by Jordi Labanda.
Pucking Friendship  (UNI Lions #6) [COMPLETED] by SofiaMKay
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It's Christmas at UNI. Campus is emptying quickly and only a few people remain to find ways of celebrating the holidays on their own. Since her parents are visiting her brother this year, Cora has decided to take the time to figure out what she wants from life. Walking up to strangers and quizzing them about their major might not be the most productive method of finding a career, but Cora cares a lot more about having a good time than about being efficient. Cole was minding his own business, trying to take advantage of a Christmas away from his neglectful family, when this bubbly whirlwind comes up to him and starts the interrogation. Before he knows what's happening, they've entered into a temporary relationship and she has taken over his life. But what happens when the timer runs out and reality comes back to them both? Do they desperately cling to the fantasy they've built, or is it time to let go and move on? Pucking Friendship is a steamy college hockey romance with friends to lovers and a slow burn. (❤️18+ recommended❤️) Release schedule: 4 chapters per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Touch Me Not (Manwhore Series #1) by AprylBaker7
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A past tragedy has left Lily Holmes burdened with a devastating secret... Since the death of her twin sister, Lily can't bear to be touched. Not accidentally, not casually...and certainly not intimately. This makes it impossible for her to confess to her best friend Adam Roberts that she's in love with him. She can't give him the sort of relationship he needs, so she watches in silence while he plans his wedding with someone else. Enter Nikoli Kinkaid, the campus manwhore... Nikoli is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of women, and he wants to add Lily to his list of conquests, but she wants nothing to do with him-until he makes her an offer she can't refuse. He'll teach her to enjoy human contact again, giving her a chance to win over Adam, while Nikoli uses all his considerable charm to seduce her. But Lily raises the stakes... Lily loves cars. Her late father was a racer, and she grew up under the hood of a car and on the racetrack. Nikoli has a limited edition car she covets, so she informs him the terms of their deal also require he not sleep with anyone for six months. If he does, she'll win the car. If she surrenders and ends up in his bed, his beloved 'Cuda is his to keep. In an intricate dance of control and surrender, a reluctant friendship becomes something more. Lily begins to crave things she never believed she could, and Nikoli realizes there is more at stake than his reputation. If Lily overcomes her phobia, will she crave Adam's touch as she's starting to crave Nikoli's? Or will she only find pleasure from the touch of a semi-reformed manwhore?