[COMPLETED] [2025 Wattys Honorable Mention] Danny's neighbor should be illegal. There's no way someone should be that attractive. They've lived next door to each other for over a year. As a skinny, clumsy, sweater-loving, Modern Poetry professor, Danny never believed someone like him could catch the eye of someone as perfect as Brett. But when Danny (accidentally) RSVPs to a destination wedding he never wanted to attend, he realizes he's in a bind-he needs a plus-one. And somehow, Brett becomes his unexpected solution. Brett's MMA career was on the brink of greatness until an injury stopped him cold. Now, trying to reclaim his spot in the octagon and live up to heavy expectations, the last thing Brett expected was to build a friendship with the neighbor he's been crushing on. However, Danny is undeniably gorgeous and way out of his league, so he needs to maintain realistic expectations. But, when Danny needs a date for a destination wedding, Brett's first instinct is to offer his help. Being his fake boyfriend would not be a hardship. A romantic beach, a fake relationship, and one bed... what could go wrong? Genre: Contemporary Romance / Fake Relationship / Friends to Love / HEA Guaranteed / Dual POV There will be mature scenes between two men that I will mark accordingly. These scenes are intended for mature audiences. This is a spin-off of the worlds of King of Hawkings/Death & Tequila and A New Song/Beats of the Heart, but it is a stand-alone novel, so reading the other novels is unnecessary. However, some old characters will appear, so you may enjoy it more with the full background.

Can a bond that has triumphed over blood, pain, and death survive the weight of a royal marriage, or will it wither away? ********** After winning the war and forming a reciprocal bond with Damien, the new Wolf King, Fenris thought their love had survived the gravest trial. He was wrong. As an Oracle once warned him that not all love can endure the weight of a royal marriage, the moment Fenris arrives at the Nocturne court, things begin to fall apart. Damien's hold on the throne is not secure yet, and his mother, the dowager queen, hates Fenris with passion. A blood plague threatens to wipe out the entire southern werewolf world, and many blame Fenris for the cause. Over and over, Fenris is told that he doesn't belong in Damien's world, but he refuses to back down, believing that as long as Damien still trusts him, he will carve out a place for their love in this gilded court of lies and invisible daggers. However, when a ghost from Damien's past comes back to haunt and test their marriage, Fenris isn't confident he will be the winner anymore. When all the skullduggeries and suspicions cast shadows over their mate bond, will their love persevere, or will it crumple like a sandcastle? Fenris: 27 years old Damien: 27 years old ___________ Book 3 of The Alpha Mate Series. Book 1 is The Wolf Prince's Rival Mate, Book 2 is The Wolf Prince's Alpha Mate There will be NO mpreg between main characters in this series. HE eventually. Updates every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8 a.m. PST.

Some dreams bloom. Others bleed in silence. Felix Morel is finally living the life he once prayed for. The stages are bigger, the lights are blinding, and his name echoes through arenas that once felt impossibly far away. To the world, he is exactly where he was meant to be. But success has a way of amplifying what you try hardest to bury, and behind every sold-out show and every lyric he writes, there is one name he cannot escape-Elias Gray. Working side by side after everything that shattered between them was supposed to be simple: strictly professional, carefully distant, safely detached. Instead, the silence between them grows heavier with every lingering glance and every word left unspoken. The love between them never truly died; it only buried itself deeper-hiding in unfinished conversations, in songs written at three in the morning, in the fragile space between resentment and longing. And as old wounds reopen and long-buried truths begin to surface, Felix and Elias must decide whether what they had was just a beautiful mistake... or something still worth fighting for. ⚠️ Warning: This book is part of a series and will NOT make sense if you haven't read the first book, Blooming Dream.⚠️

With the Deorun War behind them, Finn and Tannix are looking forward to some time to finally relax. Until Tannix's brother Tandrin points out that other noble families are going to start pressuring Tannix to pick one of their daughters to lead West Draulin as his wife. Luckily, Tandrin has a solution-they can't pressure him if Tannix isn't around. And so, Tandrin decides to make Tannix an ambassador and sends him to visit the kingdoms along the Northern Coast. With the knights in tow, as well as some allies from Deorun and Navire, Tannix and Finn head out. Along the way, they learn about different cultures and see new sights, while improving relations between Zianna and the Northern countries. They meet plenty of new people, as well as some old friends. And maybe, some old enemies.

Winter only wanted one thing, and that was to be free from the curse that was locked within him. Hoping to be cured by what the people called the 'Plague Doctor,' Winter does everything he can to serve him in exchange for his services. But as Winter continues to stay in his Hell House longer, he realizes that he needs more than just medicine to cure himself from the horrors that his new master will force him to swallow. MATURE [18+] [ONLY FOR THE WICKED]

𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍. But Aiden has never had any of that. Born with the rare gift of healing, the world sees his magic as a blessing-but to him, it's nothing more than a curse. His magic is draining, painful, and endlessly exploited by those stronger than him. In a realm where magic is a weapon and kindness a weakness, Aiden survives by keeping his head down and his heart closed. But the fragile balance of his life shatters when he crosses paths with an enigmatic prince. What begins as pure hatred between them slowly twists into something far more dangerous and consuming-desire. Driven by a restless need to uncover the true nature of the power running through his blood, Aiden is thrust into a year-long journey that challenges everything he thought he knew about survival, friendship, loyalty... and the cost of a forbidden love. "𝑰𝒇 𝒘𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆... 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆."

In the wake of tragedy, when Kieran Rivera thought his life couldn't possibly get any worse, he's attacked outside a nightclub, confronted by a distant relative, and wakes up in a house in the middle of a forest, with no idea where he is, how to get home, or if he can trust the people around him. It isn't long before the painful truth is revealed, and through an accident involving a judgemental cat and a lightning bolt, Kieran discovers he might be more involved in this bloody new world than he ever bargained for. Hunted by psychopathic vampires, figuring out dark family secrets and grappling with an unexpected and all-consuming attraction towards one of his rescuers, Kieran's life is balancing on a thread as this new world threatens to consume him in more ways than one. ───── • ⋆⋅✵⋅⋆ • ───── Status: Complete Story length: 220,000+ words Disclaimer: Some parts of this story are rated mature. There is a content warning at the beginning of these specific chapters.

Book one of three in the Skates on Ice trilogy. EMERSON CALDER: One fall. And that one fall almost ended my entire figure skating career. To make matters worse, I could almost taste my first Olympic win... before Onyx Steele, my skating partner, made one mistake during our routine that sent me slamming against the ice. I never blamed him, but my best friend blames himself. We almost made it. Until we didn't. It's been three years, and last year, I decided to take the ice back by becoming my university's hockey mascot. Hidden identity, no one knew it was me, but then? Then I meet Ashton Knox-the university's star hockey player, and we began talking. What was supposed to be one year of being the Wolves mascot turned into two. Because I can't part from the fond friendship I formed with him. He's a distraction from my goals, but I can't stop. He believes in me. But he has no idea who I am underneath this mask. I didn't want to be in a spotlight that wasn't mine. Then, Ashton gets injured on the ice, during a game, and the moment I tear off that mascot head and race over to him, I am thrust right into that same spotlight that isn't mine. Maybe I have far more feelings for the dopey hockey player than I initially realized.

Maximilian Leigh Sinclaire is labeled as the greatest heir in the world. The source of his greatness? His surname. In a world where business tycoons rule and heirs are constantly in the spotlight, Max is considered to be at the top. But heavy is the head that wears the crown, and Max knows the title was never his to claim. After meeting an uncle he hasn't seen in years, Max accepts an invitation to J.S. High, a school built for the most powerful heirs in the world. It was the best place to prove his worth--until Max realized that J.S. High isn't what it seems. Ruled by a monarchy that follows a ruthless system, Max must navigate cruel customs, gruesome battles, and betrayals in order to survive. The one who rises to the top becomes king, but with secrets buried within its walls, proving your worth might be the last thing you'll have to worry about. [Contains Volumes 1-3] [16+ | Contains violence and strong language]

If loving you comes with a price, I'm happy to pay for it with everything I have. --Fenris Fenris, the alpha heir of the Winterthrope clan, is marked and claimed by Prince Damien of the Nocturne Kingdom during a visit. In a world where alpha on alpha mating is forbidden and condemned, their love is doomed once it is exposed before the entire Nocturne court. After a failed attempt to elope, they are forced apart by the Nocturne Queen. Fenris is brought back to Winterthrope to face his father's wrath and his clan's judgment. While tormented by the pain of being torn away from his mate, Fenris must also endure the loss of his status and reputation, facing humiliation and isolation. When his stepmother becomes pregnant with another potential heir, he knows he has become expendable to his clan. When the vampires march on Winterthrope and capture Fenris's omega brother Leif, Fenris throws himself into battle once more, hoping to rescue Leif and bring him to safety. However, he doesn't expect the mysterious and dangerous Vampire King to agree to exchange Leif for Fenris's surrender. Fenris expects to die as the vampire king's prisoner, never to see his lover again. But will Damien give him up? Or will the wolf prince find his way to his alpha mate, as he has promised? Fenris: 26 years old Damien: 26 years old ___________ Book 2 of The Alpha Mate Series. Book 1 is The Wolf Prince's Rival Mate There will be NO mpreg between main characters in this series. HE eventually. Updates every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8 a.m. PST.