Completed • First Draft - not edited. || "You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." || The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

When a scandal forces hockey star Amelia Bennett into a fake relationship with guarded photographer Harper Lane, neither expects the headlines, or the feelings, that follow. What starts as a PR stunt begins to spark into something real, threatening to expose more than just their hearts. *** She's the world's best hockey player. She's a heartbroken photographer with nowhere else to go. And they were never supposed to fall in love. At 24, Amelia Bennett is the most talented hockey player on the planet-chaotic, impulsive, and the last Bennett standing without a ring on her finger. After a very public scandal threatens her sponsorships and reputation, the team's PR crisis plan is simple: clean up her image fast. Step one? A fake relationship. Something that should be easy, right? Harper Lane has no interest in fame, or falling for another golden boy-or girl-with a spotlight stitched into their skin. After catching her long-term boyfriend cheating, she's sworn off chaos and charm. But when her best friend Audrey begs her to stay with Millie temporarily, Harper finds herself in the middle of a media storm-and somehow agreeing to pretend to be Millie Bennett's girlfriend. It's only for the cameras. Just long enough to fix Millie's image. Just enough to keep Harper's ex boyfriend off her back. But fake smiles turn into real moments. Cold shoulders warm under shared blankets. And the girl Harper was warned about-the reckless, beautiful mess, is nothing like the one who makes her tea when she's anxious and kisses her like she means it. In a house built on secrets, one accidental love story is about to make headlines.

Gia Romano, a 19 year old looking for work as a babysitter but doesn't realise the dangerous situation she has put herself in, and her family. She has planned out her future, but will it all happen as planned? Or will things start to take a turn for the worst? Ace Rossi, a 24 year old cold hearted Mafia boss who doesnt believe in love since his son's mother left him. He sworn off love ever since, believing love is for fools and those of the weak hearted. He's looking for a babysitter and finds a young girl looking for work. What happens when these two cross paths? Will Ace forever be the cold hearted Mafia boss? Will Gia finally understand what it's like to find true love? ~~~ "w-what are you d-doing?" "what we have both wanted for a while" Ace got closer so their lips were only centimeters away. "But I'm your son's babysitter"..... ~~~ Will they be able to keep it professional or will their feelings get in the way of both their lives? Will Ace be able to keep his secret for the sake of his son? Rankings: #10 Italianmafia #2 danger #3 ex

When Amara Ellis, a British Tiktok star with a sharp tongue and flawless style, transfers to an elite American boarding school, she plans to mind her business, chase her dreams, and stay far away from the spoiled rich kids. That lasts exactly six minutes. Because during her first Tiktok live on campus, a sweaty, annoyingly-gorgeous soccer boy appears out of nowhere, leans into her camera, and calls her "babe." In front of 200,000 viewers. And just like that, the entire school - and the internet - starts shipping them. But Jaxon Rivera is everything Amara can't stand: cocky, athletic, adored by everyone, and way too confident for someone who can't mind his own business. They clash instantly. Spark instantly. Hate instantly. At least... that's what Amara keeps telling herself. Forced group projects, late-night arguments, stolen glances, jealous rumors, and far too many "accidental" run-ins turn enemies into something much more dangerous. Because the boy she swore to avoid might be the only one who truly sees her. And the girl he couldn't stop teasing might be the only one who can break his walls. But in a school where secrets spread like wildfire and Tiktok never forgets, falling in love with your enemy? That's the biggest risk of all. Enemies-to-lovers. Boarding school drama. Banter. Jealousy. Soccer boy × Tiktok girl. If you love chemistry that burns slow and explodes loud- this story is for you.

Evelyn Hayes arrives at Rue Royale, one of Europe's most elite boarding schools, expecting discipline, prestige, and distance. What she doesn't expect is Lucien Beaumont -arrogant, untouchable, and cruelly honest-the heir to France's most powerful fortune and a member of the infamous H3. They clash instantly. She refuses to bow. He refuses to soften. Between academic rivalries, public confrontations, stolen glances, and relentless tension, hatred slowly turns into something far more dangerous. Evelyn is ordinary in a world of excess-but she is fearless, and that makes her unforgettable. At Rue Royale, enemies don't just fall in love. They fall hard. Elite boarding school • H3 boys • Enemies to lovers • Drama • Slow burn • Jealousy • Rumours • Rich boy x bursary girl Most Impressive Ranking #1 boarding out of 3.08K stories Rankings #1 elite out of 3.88K stories #2 academicrivals

Leo Rivera. Yeah, he's an asshole. He likes power, he likes control, and he clearly has secrets, I'm not supposed to know. Every girl wants him. Not me. So how the hell did I end up as his intern... and pressed against a wall? "Don't lie, Sofia," he whispered against my neck. "You know you want me." Expect the unexpected when you read. ;) A Dark Romance #1 in enemies (Dec 5th) #1 in brooding (Dec 5th) #1 steamyromance (Dec 7th) ᴛʜᴇ ɢʀᴏᴡᴛʜ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜɪꜱ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ʜᴀꜱ ꜱʜᴏᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ. ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴜɴɴɪᴇꜱ!!! Trigger warning: This story contains sexual content and mature themes.Reader discretion is advised.

"𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮." Lonzo Mattia doesn't like strangers. When his underboss, Gabriel, invites his sister, Alexia, to stay at their house when her parents can no longer guarantee her safety, Lonzo is anything but pleased. The last thing he needs is something else to worry about, he only wants to build his empire without distractions. Alexia Dalton knows what she wants in life. After being brought up by vigilantes, Alexia wants to make a different path from the one that is set out for her. But when she moves into the mafia boss's house, nothing is simple when there are two mutual feelings between them. Hate and a lot of uncontrollable lust. Neither of them want to admit that they love the taste of it. ✧ ✧ ✧ Tropes: - Mafia Romance - Brother's boss/best friend - Forbidden Love - Strong FMC/Grumpy MMC - He falls first and harder - Dark themes - Spicy scenes

Lana Wilson is a little.She's been through hell with her parents but when her brother offers her a place to stay far away from her parents she jumps at the opportunity but doesn't realize what she's getting into.

Rated, MA 18+ "Any questions kitten?" "Uhm no I understood everything.." I let conversation fall to silence. "That's it for the hard limits section, we see you chose cherry as a safe word and the color system, perfect for us angel. Let's tell you alittle bit about us now" Jake knodded towards Xavier as he cleared his throat. "I'm Xavier Blackheart. I'm 18, a Leo. I play rugby for the school. I'm a brat tamer dom mainly" he smiled as my mind flashed the image of my test results saying brat 90%. "I'm Jake Rose, I'm also 18. A Gemini. I'm a daddy dom/ caregiver. I love video gaming. I also smoke weed" he winked. "I'm Cain Romano, 18. I don't know my zodiac but I think it's Sagittarius. I do MMA and boxing competitively for the school. I'm a sadist dom mostly but I have a small daddy dom side on the occasion" "I'm Winter Winchester, I'm 17 for another 3 months. I'm also a Gemini, uhm that's kinda it. They say I'm a brat and a "little"" I air quoted the little. I don't believe them. ------- A New Heiress There are no trigger warnings throughout the book besides here: this book contains: dark themes, dark romance, violence, BDSM, kinks, polyamory, cptsd, domestic violence survivor and sexual assault survivor, depression, slight mentions of self harm, marijuana use, Death, and possibly more.

Rosie West has been abused since she was a kid, starting just a few months after her mother died. Years later, she finally finds a safe place she can run away to. Dominants Academy. Jackson Black was the bad boy on campus. People were afraid of him until they got to know him. When Rosie first ran into him, she was afraid. But eventually they got to know each other well. After Jackson graduated, Rosie was stuck without him. She still remembered everything about him and wanted to be with him but lived with the thought he forgot about her. Eventually adoption day came around and when Rosie's name gets called, she's in for the ride of her life. Hold on tight if you chose to take the ride with her. It'll be a roller coaster. WARNINGS This is a DDLG and BDSM book. Don't be hateful. Don't be rude. This book will contain sexual things, cursing, and violence.If you can't handle that, don't read.