Braelyn Sawyer is the invisible little sister of Nick, Nathan, and Kyle Sawyer. Each of her brothers are popular, handsome, and players. Braelyn always hid in their shadow. A year ago Braelyn had her heart broken by her long time boyfriend Jared Harmon, and ever since then, she has stayed away from boys. She sticks to her books and her best friends, just trying to get through high school without any more drama. Then, acclaimed bad boy and player Ridge McCain comes crashing into her life and onto her lips. One kiss changes Braelyn, and a slap changes Ridge. The days go on, and the two grow closer. Falling in love is not an option for Braelyn, but she soon does. Follow Braelyn on this journey of love, high school, mean girls, laughter, and tears, and you'll soon see why people say love hurts. ×××××× Started: June 20, 2017 Ended: January 16, 2018 #26 in Romance as of January 19, 2018

"Because I should be the only one who looks at you like that," he murmured, his voice dropping low as he steps closer. Miles Carter is notorious around town for being a player. Miles and his best friend, Finn, have always been well-known for their wit, good looks and charming personality. Neither of them ever let a girl get under their skin, until Miles and Finn's twin sister, start seeing each other. After one fateful night of lies, leading to someone's death... Things have never been the same. Finn and Isobel are still recovering from what happened, a year and a half ago. Everything changes, when Miles arrives back in town, with one thing on his mind. ** Cover By AnythingAnEverything ** © 2017 by LaurenJ22. All rights reserved.

Aubrey Wilson has the heart of an angel. As the type of person to always trust in others, she's admirable to peers. A total darling, but with a sadness that encases her heart. Anyone could shrink down in fright at the receiving end of Luke Taylor's infamous glare. Tall, muscular, dark-haired, and handsome, he's no stranger on or off the field. Not a kind stranger either. A total brooding asshole, but with a sadness that encases his heart. --- "You didn't have to hit him or anything," I lie my head on his broad, strong shoulder. "He shouldn't have touched you like that," he tucks a curl behind my ear. ~Strong Language~ ~Mild Violence~

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

Sweeter than Sin _______________________________ Augustine Urban doesn't have time for romance or anything that sounds impractical. His life revolves around parenting his two younger siblings, Romeo and Arizona. And when Sophia Swann, an avid reader with wild imagination and fantasies, shows up at his door as the new nanny to his little sister, the last thing he expected and wanted was to get tangled up in one of Sophia's fantasies... And worst of all - LOVE. But with Sophia, predictability is taking the back seat. __________________________________ "I am beyond floored. You nailed it and took my heart with it" - @pillarblitz "amazing book with such real characters. Couldn't put it down" - @CarlyJames