After getting attacked one summer night, 19-year-old Elle Russo doesn't want to be weak anymore. Deciding to get a self-defense teacher sounded easy until it ends up being the guy she hates most from her childhood. Elle is known for her sweetness, but he brings out her venom. Nico Cross is very quiet and to himself. The only time he speaks is to make sarcastic remarks or tell people to shut up. With a gaze that makes you shiver, most people choose to not speak a word to him. Hating each other and seeing each other everyday isn't a good mix. They push each others' buttons and hate nobody in the world more than they hate each other. But as time goes on, they both soon realize, Sometimes you hate something to keep yourself from loving it. ---------- "Why would I be scared of you?" I asked. "What are you gonna do, kill me?" He leaned forward, and I could feel his breathing against my skin. I whispered, "I think you want to kiss me."

Salvare University looms above its city as a sanctuary for those gifted with magic. The University is renowned for pouring out students that encounter immediate success and wealth in the world. Those that have earned their robes are respected as leaders, business owners, protectors, and scholars. The catch, a magic test must be passed to be accepted into this prestigious school. A large sum of money is granted to all who choose to participate in the exam. If accepted, a even larger monthly stipend is offered to the students. Niktda Ranoore lives with her family in Asuraville. She needs to make sure her family gets fed this approaching winter. Her father refuses to do anything more than the bare minimum for the survival of their family. The sole responsibility rests on her shoulders as a skilled hunter. After traveling into town to sell her wares, Nik hears word of Salvare University accepting new students for the first time in 100 years, she decides to travel to Salvare with her friends, to take the exam. While taking the magic test, Niktda's life changes in ways she never could have imagined. #1 Romance 2023: Feb #1 Enemiestolovers 2023: Feb #1 Fey 2023: Jan, March, April, May, June, Oct, Nov, Dec #1 Fae 2023: Jan, Feb, March, April #1 Academy 2023: Jan, Feb #1 Newadult 2023: Jan #1 Crystals 2023: Jan, Feb, March, April, Oct #1 Crystalmagic 2023: Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, Oct, Nov, Dec #1 Trials 2023: Jan, March

Lux has a past that she avoids at all costs. He did this to her. He made her the way she is. Axel, the next in line for the Thanos-Romano Family Don title, has fallen for her since he first set eyes on her. But the business is too dangerous for his precious freckles. They have been friends for years and Axel finally decides to make a move. But it seems that the universe is against them because Lux's past comes back to haunt and Axel's job makes things difficult in the form of an old enemy. While battling for happiness, a little surprise comes along. This is book two to the Mafia Duet. I recommend reading 'Guns and Roses' first because this book contains some spoilers. WARNING: 18+ Mature scenes and language. _________________________________________ EXCERPT: It wasn't until the movie ended when Lux's first whimper sounded out. Her arms tightened around mine and she pressed her face into my bicep. Her legs started to kick and she whispered out, "No, per favore. (No, please.)" Her nails started to dig into my skin, so I placed a hand to her cheek to calm her. That was the wrong move because she swung out and screamed, "Scappa! Lasciami solo! (Get away! Leave me alone!)" Her eyes were squeezed shut as she thrashed around in the bed. I gently took her wrists in my hand so she didn't hurt herself and I straddled her legs, without putting any weight, so I hovered over her. "Calm down, tesoro. (treasure.)" I placed my free hand back on her cheek and wiped away the flowing tears with my thumb. She was breathing heavy and I kissed her forehead comfortingly. "Non preoccuparti, tesoro. Ti proteggerò, (Don't worry, treasure. I'll protect you,)" I whispered to her as I brushed her hair back with my hand. _________________________________________ Start: October 5, 2018 End: August 23, 2019 Copyrighted 2019

Mason Cole Knight : He is a Former CIA Agent with a Deadly Past that Owns Two Restaurants Bottoms Up Brew and Savory along with a BDSM Club Called Risqué he also runs an Private Investigation Agency Called Jameson and Knight PI with his best friends Damon Jameson His Wife Maya Jameson , Drake Andrews , Graham Collins Holland Taylor: She is a woman that is hiding from her past While working at Bottoms Up Brew as a Bartender Her Boss Mason Knight is one Dominating Man standing at 6'6 Blonde Hair cut short muscles on top of muscles his Grey eyes show pain all the ladies want him but he doesn't do relationships 5'2 Brunette with Bright Green Eyes Holland is a fighter she went through a horrific time a 2 years ago Only her Best Friend Daisy Jameson and her Brother Damon knows what happen to her During a Masquerade Party at Risqué she came into his view He knew he had to have her What happens when he gets her in his bed Damon is the one that got Holland her job at Bottoms Up Brew it was his way of keeping an eye on her as a Big Brother should it eases his fears of Her being hurt again Knowing there are plenty of people to watch out for Holland Holland wakes up the day after the Masquerade Party at Risqué with a Warm body snuggled up next to her she realized that she drank too much and doesn't remember going into the private room with anyone Rolling over slowly to see who it was Her eyes land on Her Boss Mason Knight as she takes in his form the sheet lays right at his waist showing off his V Line Trying to slip out from his hold without waking him she get out from under his arm then off the bed Grabbing her dress pulling it over her head and smooths it down finding her shoes picking them up she makes her way to the door but the floor creaks she holds still then hears " Where are you going come back for another round " Holland freezes then moves to the door Before she could get to it a massive frame blocks her NOT AN ACADEMY BOOK

T E A S E R: "Open your mouth," he whispered and I looked at him in confusion. "Open your mouth, Jackie." ••• When Bad Boys Fall is a Standalone from the When Worlds Collide timeline. ••• Jackie Garner has always been the type of girl who minds her business, stays unknown and studies hard to get a scholarship for her dream college. She has never had a boyfriend, being in a relationship or even done any intimate thing with anyone until things starts to change. Jackie gets trapped in the boys' locker room by the bullies at school and realizes it's not empty. For the first time, she meets Lucas Hamilton, the school basketball player and playboy and things might get steamy being alone with a half naked boy she's been hearing about. Most of all, now she gets noticed by him and Lucas has not left her since then. Passion, tension, feelings and heartaches is the order of the day when these two begin to go deeper than what they both wanted. 🥇🥈🥉RANKS #1 Passion #2 Youngadult #2 Matured #2 Roommates #2 Protective #3 Teenromance #4 WattpadRomance #5 Billionaire #5 Hot #5 Good girl #7 Playboy #7 EroticRomance #9 Love story 🏆 FEATURES 1. WattpadOutreach feature [1]

Wattys Shortlist 2022 - In the shadow of a ruined world, survival comes at a cost. Decades after modified radiation bombs decimated the earth, the survivors of New Australia live in fractured Zones-regions ruled by scarcity, controlled by gangs, and governed by fear. The bombs didn't just destroy cities; they unleashed two devastating plagues. D.V.B, a deadly airborne illness, wiped out millions. But M.A.D was worse-a mind- warping disease that turns victims into violent, flesh-hungry predators. In the RedZone, where hope is a luxury and danger is routine, Violet Warrendale has learned to hide in plain sight. By day, she's the reluctant daughter of a prominent gang leader. By night, she's Viper-a deadly ghost in the underworld, wanted for assassination. Vi has only one goal: escape Lake Darling and disappear. For good this time. But when the military storms the RedZone and abducts everyone under twenty-eight, her plan shatters. Imprisoned in a Reproduction Facility-where survival means obedience-Vi must conceal her identity from the enemy. Worse, her cellmate is the gangster responsible for her brother's disappearance. With enemies on every side, secrets buried deeper than the fallout, and a rebellion brewing in the blood-soaked cracks of the system, Vi has a choice: stay hidden, or burn it all down. ... Enemies to Lovers Young Adult Post Apocalyptic Mature (18+) ...

--- Please note: I'm removing this story from Wattpad on Jan, 14 (2026) so please don't start reading it if you can't finish until that date! --- When the youngest son of the ruler of post-apocalyptic Earth is captured by rebels who hide underneath its barren surface, it seems that escaping and trying to reach his people is his only chance at survival. Yet as he navigates the dangers of the radioactive and unfamiliar world, he finds unexpected help in one of the very people he has always despised, and discovers that sometimes an enemy can become your only friend... or even more than a friend? *** WARNINGS: The story contains mature themes and language. Not suitable for young children. Some chapters include violent and sexual content and may be triggering for some people. Read at your own discretion. #4 in DANMEI on 2019-09-28

27 year old Layla, decides to make a life changing move across the country after her fiancé breaks up with her a month before their wedding. Little does she know what lies in wait for her in Houston, TX, or rather who. Just letting everyone know, I'll be publishing this book Feb 1st, 2023. At that time I'll be cutting down the amount of free chapters available. Until then enjoy!! Find the rest and the paperback: https://a.co/d/dzRz9Vq

Running, running, running...Always running. I always thought of myself as a dreamer, a romantic really. I am a Taurus and though not many people might identify with their astrological sign, I always dreamed about sleeping and just laying out in the sun with a book in hand and nothing to do. As much as other people might like to think, I have no desire to run. Running is for psychopaths and I might be crazy but not that crazy. Every time I hate myself or I want to give up, I think about them. I need to do this. Not only for myself but also for them. I can't afford to give up or look back. I really hope they don't come looking for me. If they find me, all hell breaks loose. Cardinal is a reverse-harem story, meaning our FMC ends up with multiple guys. HEA. TW: Abuse, torture, sexual situations, mature language, mature situations. 18+ (I'm not a bouncer though so read with caution)

Harper black Is on the run from her abusive heartless boyfriend and also running with her daughter they live happily for a few years until they meet Kai D'Angelo the famous billionaire in the eyes of the public but in real life he is the leader of the most dangerous Italian mafia in the world. They meet at the hospital where his brother is recovering from a shot wound. He thanks her for saving his brothers life and she just smiles and says that "it's my job to save peoples life's" he gets intrigued by her beauty and personality that he invites her to a ball. They meet at the ball and she Looks beautiful but they didn't dance they barely talked to each other and the night was boring. Then one day she drives home angrily with her daughter because of something Kai had done. When she enters her house her ex-boyfriend sits there but the lights are off so she suspects that it's Kai but when she gets closer and hears the voice she fears so much she freezes with her daughter still in her arms sleeping. She shows fear towards him and then....