**ONC 2025 LONG LIST** Eros (Cupid) gets rejected by Psyche for a newly-revived Narcissus. Convinced he is a failure who does not live up to his job description, Eros quits in anger and embarrassment, breaking his bow and his vows and retiring to Florida. -- After Hell's major overhaul, Kelsia-a repentant succubus and a hopeless romantic-finally gets a chance to earn her angelic wings back. That chance? Find Cupid a match and bring him back to work. -- Will they bring love and fireworks back to humanity, or will they doom all life to fizzle out like a sad, loveless, deflated balloon? This story contains strong language but no planned explicit scenes. Please do not skip the introductory chapter for trigger warnings.

June has only one more summer before she marries her high school sweetheart. She intends to make the most of it, but she has no idea what is waiting for her in Dolphin Coast. Socks on the Beach is a tale of steamy love, jaw-dropping heartbreak, and genuine friendship. In no particular order. Feel what June feels during the summer that changes everything. For everyone. TW: Foul language, themes of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Sexually explicit content, some assault. 18+ Cover art by: ditzybiscuit

Mikaela Wilson, once known as the quirky weirdo with a unique sense of humor, thought she could handle anything life threw her way. But at eighteen, one night changed everything. A single horrific encounter shattered her perfect relationship and tore her world apart. Desperate to escape, Mikaela fled across the globe, hoping distance would dull the pain and erase the memories. Now, six months later, she's back home-still haunted by the past she thought she left behind. As old wounds resurface and familiar faces try to reach through the cracks in her walls, Mikaela faces an impossible choice: confront her trauma and let others in... or shut them out for good and risk losing herself entirely. Will she finally let her guard down, or will the ghosts of her past keep her trapped forever? ⁺₊⋆ ───────── ⋆⁺₊⋆ ───────── ⋆⁺₊ Copyright © 2024 by Minsari. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Book cover made by : @sumorides ✨

Leila Wilson never imagined that a single night at a frat party would change her life forever. Quiet, reserved, and more comfortable with a book than in the chaotic swirl of party life, she's never been the type to take risks-until she meets Jesci Krookes. Jesci is everything Leila isn't: bold, brooding, and irresistibly dangerous. With his dark past, tattoos, and love for fast motorbikes and cars, he's the kind of guy who should set off alarm bells. But instead, he awakens something in Leila that she never knew existed-a desire to break free from her carefully controlled world. As their lives collide, Leila finds herself drawn into Jesci's complicated world, where every day is a new adventure and every moment with him feels like standing on the edge of a cliff. As secrets are revealed and their bond grows deeper, Leila must decide if she's ready to take the ultimate plunge into the unknown-or if the cost of loving him will be too high. "Him" is a story of love, passion, and the power of finding yourself in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of romantic drama with a thrilling twist.

After giving out her number at a meet-and-greet, photography student Gianna never thought that her favorite (and arguably the hottest) rockstar would be interested in her. Starting senior year, Gianna expected to spend time keeping up her GPA for her scholarship while making memories with her friends. While her best friend has her life planned perfectly, Gianna has no idea what her future holds. She certainly didn't anticipate being pulled into Bawdy's world of fame and partying. Gianna starts spending a lot of time going out with Bawdy and neglects her schoolwork and relationships. While she's having the time of her life, her parents give her a hard time about being with someone who is the opposite of their taste. When she takes things too far with Bawdy and it starts to affect her life, she contemplates if he is actually good for her. However, she can't seem to stay away. Being thrown into his world of fancy events, Gianna feels out of place around the gorgeous models and everyone with money. She experiences jealousy when seeing fans throw themselves at Bawdy, and she starts to worry that she isn't good enough for him. Gianna must learn not to jump to conclusions or believe everything in the tabloids, and Bawdy must learn how to express his emotions without smashing band equipment if their relationship is going to last. *Mature: Story contains smut/spicy scenes, alcohol/drug use, and explicit language. Copyright © 2024 by rachelrachelxoxo Cover Copyright © 2024 by rachelrachelxoxo

Skye is dead. How she perished is a mystery. All she knows is that she is trapped in After, a makeshift city of souls surrounded by infinite darkness and terrifying monsters that tear ghosts apart. But while all other ghosts accept the eternity of darkness ahead of them, Skye refuses to spend her afterlife in a world without light. She knows there must be some way to escape the monsters that keep them all imprisoned and return to the realm of the living, and she's going to find it...even if she has to face the prince of monsters, himself. Skye risks her existence and escapes the walled city of After in search of the truth. Venturing into the black reveals untold perils, but that's not all. The Dark...and the dark prince, are hiding a terrible secret... 🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻 WATTYS SHORTLIST | 2021 WATTYS BEST COVER SHORTLIST | 2021 AMBYS FAVORITE - HORROR | 2024 Cover art drawn by me.

[COMPLETED] High-flyer Ria Aslan thought she had her entire life planned out perfectly. Except her plans didn't quite foresee the still unsolved hit-and-run that prematurely claimed her father's life. The unfortunate tragedy only amplifies Ria's need for total control over her life. And her plans seem to be on track until a drunken night lands her in the bed of her irresponsible brother's best friend, Blaine Huerta. Blaine is everything Ria once thought she hated - he's careless, unpredictable and lacks ambition, but Ria learns that her life may lack the spontaneity that Blaine brings. As their unexpected relationship unfolds, Ria discovers that behind Blaine's beautiful face lay an array of carefully curated lies and secrets. Some of which extend to her own life. Will Ria be able to decipher the lies from the truth? And, will love be enough to keep the two together despite the many obstacles in their way? TW: Strong language, sexual content, controversial topics, inc. drug use, pregnancy, mental health, suicide, + murder. Started: 27.07.22. Completed: 14.01.23.

Felicity has a secret, one that would make her college roommate extremely jealous - she knows one of the hottest stars in the music industry: Sawyer Reeves...or rather, she knew him, as they used to be best friends. She would never forgive him for stealing the fame that was meant to be hers. ***** When Sawyer Reeves was signing his name on a lucrative record deal, Felicity was mourning the loss of her brother. When Sawyer was playing sold-out arena shows to thousands of adoring fans, she was attending therapy sessions to cope with the trauma she'd experienced. Felicity vowed to never touch a piano again, and to never forgive Sawyer for betraying her - no matter how close he tries to get to her heart. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by Ray Gardener