An average high school love story.

Two freshmen's different worlds, collide on campus with hesitant hearts, unspoken fears and unexpected love that changes everything

"Burning Ice" is a sports romance that dives deep into obsession, passion, and the clash of two very different worlds. Billie Carter, 23, has learned to survive on her own terms. After a tough upbringing, she's built a life for herself, working as a dancer to make ends meet. Confident, curvy, and unapologetically herself, she's used to attention-just not from someone like Nate Griffith. A grumpy, ruthless pro hockey player, Nate is a man haunted by his past, and when his teammates drag him to a strip club to get his mind off life, he's not prepared for the fire that is Billie. Their connection is immediate, though neither of them is ready to admit it. As Nate's obsession with Billie grows, he'll do anything to claim her-but Billie's not easy to control. As they navigate the heat between them, both will have to confront their darkest secrets and decide how far they're willing to go for love-and for power. "Burning Ice" is a slow-burn romance that explores the boundaries between desire and control, with a fiery chemistry that ignites when two broken souls collide. **Again, this book is a SLOW burn, it will start out a little slow with the main characters dealing with a lot of complicated emotions and life events. as I'm trying to make the timeline as realistic as possible. Please keep that in mind and enjoy the journey**

Moriah Richardson was living her life to the fullest. CEO of her own decorating company. She had her own life planned out: College (which she completed) Marriage then Babies. But what happens when she finds out that she is pregnant with Liam Carter's babies? Will her life change for the better or will is get worse? Read to find out

For five weeks, Nic watched Olandria from a distance, captivated by her presence, charm, and strength. When they finally connected, it was electric, and in just one week, a relationship blossomed that neither of them expected. Now, outside the villa, with a six-month contract tying them together, they face a reality that is far more unpredictable than any game. Away from the cameras and public judgment, every kiss, every conversation, and every difficult decision reveals how much they're willing to fight for each other, and whether love can truly survive in the real world.

Nic and Olandria since the first day they arrived at the villa have had a connection but with all the things in there way it seems that they should just leave it as friends... but can they? Even when they pushed down their feelings

"you stay on my mind" - drive by

Nic and Olandria decided to go back to the villa as a couple. Will they let themselves free fall into each other?

Nic had her backed against the wall without meaning to, every inch between them a battlefield. His hands flexed uselessly at his sides, wanting-needing-to touch, but not daring. The closeness was a slow burn, the kind that took him apart molecule by molecule. She tilted her chin up, eyes searching his, and he thought, if she leans in even a fraction, I'm gone. ✿ ✿ ✿ ✿ ✿ ✿ Olandria came to Love Island for exactly what the name promised - love. The villa is sun-soaked and electric, full of new faces and endless possibility. And then there's Nic: quiet confidence, steady charm, and a gaze that feels just a little too knowing. Every challenge, laugh, and stolen glance adds another layer to the pull between them. In a place where nothing stays simple for long, Olandria must navigate the sparks, the first impressions that won't fade, and the question that drives every Islander: who is worth the risk?

After a whirlwind reality show experience in a dreamy villa, Olandria and Nic find themselves holding onto something rare-an emotional connection that feels like home. What started as flirtation quickly bloomed into something deeper: slow love, mutual respect, and a sense of safety neither expected. This is a story about love taking its time. About emotional intimacy, patience, and the quiet beauty of something new-the seed that could grow into everything.