She turned, one last glance to see if Emma had noticed her absence-and slammed into something solid. Heat. Muscle. A heartbeat that wasn't hers. Her breath snagged. Strong hands caught her waist before gravity could claim her. Rougher than expected. Certain in their possession. Sandalwood. Something darker, earthier, curling around her like danger. Her eyes lifted. Steel-gray. Ethan Blackwood. Cold, precise, yet flecks of silver sparked like lightning. One rebellious strand of black hair fell against his temple, defying the order he demanded of everything. Their breaths mingled. Too close. Too charged. "I-I'm sorry..." Scarlett stammered. "Watch your way," he murmured, velvet dragged across steel. His grip lingered just long enough to brand her skin. "How did you get in here?" he asked, voice slicing through the haze. "I-I have an invitation." Her chin lifted. His gaze flicked-mouth, eyes, mouth-before returning to hers. "From where-the recycling bin?" Scarlett laughed sharp, incredulous. "Oh, I see. That's how you got in." A flicker of something-surprise? Admiration?-crossed him, gone as fast as it came. "No one speaks to me like that." "Maybe that's the problem," she countered, stepping closer. "Everything has a first time." He leaned in, dangerously close, voice dropping. "Careful." "Better you be the one," she whispered, daring, fire sparking between them. ** Scarlett: strong-willed, fiery, witty Ethan: commanding, controlled, yet hinting at hidden cracks When Scarlett Landon signs a contract that binds her to the cold, controlling billionaire Ethan Blackwood, she thinks it's just business. But behind the ruthless CEO mask lies a man battling his own demons-and soon, their fake marriage turns into something dangerously real. Two hearts. One contract. A thousand tangled emotions.

Raven's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets his destined mate at a local high school-she's only eighteen, he's twenty-four. Respecting her need for time, he steps back, vowing to be ready when she is. Over the years, he quietly builds a life in preparation for their future, checking in weekly, imagining the home, the meals, the life they could share. But when he misreads a scene and believes she's moved on, his carefully held composure shatters. In a moment of despair, he drinks and takes a supplement, severing their bond just when she needs him most. Only when she finds him, confused and hurt, can the truth be revealed-that nothing was as it seemed, and their connection, tested and tender, may finally begin.

Ellie spent years rebuilding her life after public humiliation, loss, and betrayal at the hands of Renzo Bellavere - the golden boy who destroyed her family and never looked back. Now fate has bound them together. In a world where mates are sacred and refusal is taboo, Ellie must navigate a bond she never consented to, a society that demands compliance, and a man who believes destiny absolves everything he's done. This is not a story about instant forgiveness. It's about autonomy. About survival. And about what it takes to reclaim yourself when even fate is against you. FYI: this story explores mating bonds in an everyday world very similar to ours. They are not werewolves or vampires. Just humans with mating bonds!

Marianna was never meant to be a pawn. When Kade enters her life, he does so with intention. A lie. Disowned by his powerful rival family, he uses Marianna to secure what he's been denied: access, protection, and her family's connections. Their marriage is supposed to be a strategy. A means to an end. Except Kade doesn't expect to fall in love with her. What begins as careful manipulation turns into something dangerously real. Stolen glances linger too long. Arguments end in confessions neither of them are ready to make. Every quiet moment chips away at the wall Kade built between who he is and who he's pretending to be. And threaded through it all is a bond that refuses to behave: distant, muted, wrong. Like it's waiting. Watching. Holding its breath. When Marianna finally learns who Kade really is, and why he chose her, the fallout is brutal. The truth detonates everything: her love, her trust, the future she thought she was choosing. She walks away shattered, furious, done. Whatever fragile thing existed between them is ashes in her hands. And that's when it happens. When Marianna has nothing left to give him. When she's chosen herself. When she's finally, truly through- The bond snaps into place. Sudden. Violent. Unmistakable. The universe doesn't reward patience. It doesn't care about timing or forgiveness. It simply claims what it's owed, binding her to the man who betrayed her at the exact moment she no longer wants him. Betrayal was always part of the plan. Falling in love was not. And the bond? The bond has the worst sense of humor of all.

When a fully clothed man falls into the pool during the middle of her aquafit class, Claire is equal parts horrified and intrigued. Ethan is in a new city with a plan: make some friends, find some semblance of happiness, and make Claire fall for him. She thinks she's playing a part to make his ex leave him alone. He may have other ideas. Standalone book within the Grovelling Central (HEA) world, by Jessie Gray (JessieGrayWrites) This is a sample! The full book is completed on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JessieGrayWrites

Annalise Dolan. Once I was girl with dreams and better hope for the future. But everything got snatched away from me by father and her lover. He tainted my soul,I lost my mom,the only one who understood me. My dad and sister neglected me. I have been through, betrayal and hurt but I still fight for a better future. I am not perfect,I make mistakes and now I have to pay the consequences. I have to navigate through life alone and abandoned. Well that is what I thought until he came along. My future,my hope. But there is one problem,I have a secret and only my dad and his family knows about it. I have built up a wall so high and he is willing to break it. Will he? Follow Annalise's journey to love and forgiveness. Cover by _Navyblueee_ Best ranking-#1 in marriedman #2 in single- parents

Liam and Lexi fall in love before they ever meet. When they see each other, the bond between them doesn't hesitate. It snaps into place-unmistakable, permanent, and consuming. A mating bond neither of them can deny. Their connection solidifies in pieces-voices in the dark, shared confessions, laughter that feels intimate. Liam chooses Lexi openly. He builds a life beside her, shares a bed, a home, a future that feels real in his hands. He loves her with devotion, with tenderness, with the certainty of someone who knows she is his. And still-Knox is always there. Knox is Liam's best friend, his brother in everything but blood, the one he has protected since childhood. For a long time, Knox's pain is loud and needy, and even as he begins to heal, Liam doesn't know how to stop making room for him. So he keeps inviting him in. Into their home. Into their routines. Into the quiet spaces where Lexi thought it would finally be just the two of them. Liam never sees it as choosing Knox over Lexi. To him, it's loyalty. Habit. Love that existed first. To Lexi, it feels like being mated-yet never fully alone with her mate. This is a story about a bond that is unbreakable-and a boundary that keeps being crossed. About loving someone who means well, but doesn't realize that presence can be a kind of betrayal. About learning that choosing your mate isn't a single decision-it's something you have to do every day, especially when the past keeps knocking at the door.

Beau Kingsley prefers tools over people, quiet over chaos, and fixing things over talking about feelings. While his brothers run the family business empire and Hollywood, Beau keeps to himself-content running his dad's old hardware store and staying out of the spotlight. Lily Carter is sunshine in human form-sweet, chaotic, and freshly heartbroken. She's also Beau's younger brother's best friend and assistant... and has known the Kingsleys since she was a kid. When a burst pipe floods Lily's apartment, she ends up crashing in Beau's guest room-just for two weeks. But close quarters, late-night heart-to-hearts, and one too many shared pancakes make it a little harder to ignore the feelings they've both been hiding for years. He's grumpy. She's sunshine. And their story? Might just be built to last. Part of the "Collide Into Ruin" Universe

Dive back into the world of Collide into Ruin with this heartwarming collection of one-shots! From sweet, slice-of-life moments to unexpected adventures, join Henry, Emilia, and the gang as they navigate life beyond the first novel. Each story is packed with humor, love, and the delightful chemistry that made you fall for them in the first place. Perfect for fans looking for more of the magic-and mischief-that binds these characters together!

She sought revenge on her ex-fiancé but found a love that changed everything. ( Completed book is in final editing stage. Please be kind. The book is still being edited.all rude comments will be deleted.) Best Rankings ☆ #1: Billionaireromance (2/19/25) ☆# 3: Revenge (2/18/25) ☆#1: Fallinloveagain (3/1/25 - 3/2/25) ☆#2: Cheating (3/1/25) ☆#1: Top 10 in the U.S (#lovestory) - (03/02/25) ☆#2: Billionaire (3/17/25) ☆#2: fallinginloveagain (3/21/25) ☆#1: choices (4/13/25, 05/31/25)