Resilience (adj): the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Elizah has always been quiet, watching the world from the sidelines. But she had always been friends with Aiden, for as long as she can remember, he has always been the boy next door and her best friend. He held secrets she wouldn't tell a soul and with those secrets he also held her heart. Sophomore year of high school changed everything, Aiden became popular, became the hockey captain. Elizah however remained the quiet girl she's always been. With popularity comes status, suddenly Aiden was packing and heading to build himself a hockey career. Elizah found herself losing the one person she thought she'd always have. Fast forward three years, Elizah got accepted into Boston university to study the one thing shes always wanted to, Medicine. Imagine her surprise when she finds out the hockey superstar everyone's calling 'Arés' is non other than Aiden, her childhood sweetheart. And now imagine her shock when her rooming gets mixed up and she gets assigned in a room with non other than Arés himself But time has passed, Elizah is no longer the girl shes always been instead Aiden finds himself coming across a different girl, a girl who's no longer quiet but cocky, outgoing and confident. What happens when her new demeanour cracks and Aiden is the only one to see through her act?

"Three years of your life in exchange for your brother's future. Fair, isn't it?" For years, she's lived on exhaustion and sacrifice-working tirelessly to keep food on the table, drowning in debt, and fighting to pay for her brother's medical bills. Hope was never meant for her... until the most dangerous man she knows offers a deal she cannot refuse. Caius Grivano. Her cold, ruthless employer. The infamous mafia leader whose name alone makes the underworld tremble. His proposition is simple: be his wife. No strings. No love. Just a contract that grants her brother's life in exchange for her freedom. Luxury in place of poverty. Safety in exchange for silence. But simplicity is a lie. Because behind Caius's icy indifference is a past that refuses to stay buried... and a little girl who shatters every wall he's built. What happens when a transaction of convenience begins to feel like something far more dangerous-something real?

Evie: Rowan Alastair Volkov had been my biggest nightmare and rival since I met him. He was like a shadow I couldn't shrug off. Perhaps my own. With his arrogance, his snide remarks, his grumpy frown, and his sadistic smirk, he proved to be the one thing standing in my way to a happy life and a happy ending. Regardless of our history and families, we were strangers. That was until the one link separating us shattered. What I never imagined was Rowan asking me for help. Asking me to be his wife. On paper only. Worse? I never imagined falling for him. We signed ourselves away to certain terms & truths, but now, everything was different. Because I fell in love with him beyond those terms. Rowan: Evie Rose Spencer has been the epitome of an annoying thorn in my side that I can't pull out. I've done everything to escape her. With her sarcastic wit, her confident facade, her brighter-than-the-sun smile, and her sparkly ocean blue eyes, I'd come to hate her more than anybody I'd ever met. But, we had an understanding. Be strangers. Then my whole life began to fall apart all thanks to one inheritance will. I was meant to take the seat beside my older brother and run the Volkov empire. In order for me to take what I inherited, I had to be married and make it last a whole year. If I failed, everything I wanted would be taken from me. The best shot I had at finding a new wife was marrying a stranger. But fate tied me down to Evelyn. We signed ourselves away to certain terms & truths, but if she breaks them, she'll have no one to blame but herself. Breaking her heart was inevitable with this marriage license. No matter those terms. . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INSPIRED BY - MARRIAGE FOR ONE, THE FINE PRINT, AND TERMS & CONDITIONS <3

Alana has always found comfort in her bedroom, especially now with the Crown Prince of Greece warming her bed, but she never thought it'd spark disaster. *** Alana dislikes change. She's perfectly happy with her life until her father decides to ship her and the family off to Australia. In an act of rebellion, Alana refuses to find a job, instead choosing to spend her time sleeping with Phillip, a man with a body of a Greek God. But when things turn sideways and she ends up pregnant with the prince's baby, Alana realizes she's stumbled upon a lot more change and responsibilities than she has bargained for. Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions of violence and abortion [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

Book #1 TW: mentions of abuse and suicide Avery Quin, not your average 18 year old. She hates every living, breathing thing. Maybe Luca can be an exception? Luca Romano, your typical bad boy, dating the typical barbie, with the typical daddy issues. Yet he seems to temporarily forget about his girlfriend, and his daddy issues after hearing Avery Quin say just two words to him. Cover by: @qivine

Her life has always had one path, but what happens when it gets derailed? April is a champion figure skater with big ambitions and even bigger prospects. At the rink, she's a winner. Beneath the surface, the pressure is slowly killing her. When a devastating accident leaves her with career-stalling injuries, she's sent to a mindfulness retreat with none other than the boy who caused the accident. She now has to deal with her infuriating enemy, Caden, who also happens to be the star hockey captain. When April begins to realise that there's more to Caden than meets the eye, their relationship begins to change. He challenges her in ways she's never been challenged, and she craves the warmth that she sees in his eyes. But April has sacrificed so much for her career, and now she has no direction. She doesn't know if she can forgive Caden, but if she doesn't, her anger might consume her. This romance is complete. Read After the Fall now.

Alina's parents left her bruised, broken, and hiding behind a carefully crafted mask. Starting at a new school should be her fresh start, but nothing comes easy-until Theo. With patience, understanding, and quiet persistence, he helps her confront the past she's been running from and slowly learn what it means to heal.

High school parties were never dangerous to Valentina Ferrari. They were familiar: loud music, her best friend at her side, nights that blurred into laughter and freedom. Until one party that changed everything. After a brutal assault by three star basketball players from her own school, Valentina retreats into numbness, unable to speak about what happened or protect herself from the ongoing intimidation that follows. The boys remain untouchable, their power growing as hers disappears. Each day becomes a test of endurance as Valentina is forced to coexist with the people who broke her. Trapped in silence and numbness, Valentina struggles to survive a life where justice feels impossible and trust feels dangerous.

Elaine Williams, a bubbly, kind girl, is moved to a boarding school after her step brother is arrested. Moving into this school is a very big change for Elaine, and there are lots of bumps in the road. Due to circumstances, she ends up having to stay in a dorm with 6 guys. How will Elaine adapt to these new changes, while she is struggling with lots of things herself? Will she fall in love? Will she get heartbroken? Will anyone figure out her secrets? Best rankings🥇 #1 lovers 09/28/25 #1 ed 09/28/25

To be loved is to be known. "How'd you get that scar?" Zayne's calloused hands circled my wrist while he carefully inspected the scar that had been hiding under my sleeve. "Oh, I cut myself while cooking" I let out a strained laugh trying my best to ignore Zayne's poisonous green eyes burning into my forearm. I watched frozen in fear as his jaw clenched in realisation and his head slowly lifted up, Revealing his captivating eyes that were filled with fury. "You told Ethan you fell." -Olivia Hernandez- A girl from the suburbs in LA gets sent to a prestigious boarding school by her step father due to her outbursts and carelessness. Although Olivia was known as the popular, mean, spoiled girl that was seen as perfect, beneath her tough exterior lies a troubled girl who's begging to be found. -Zayne Pierson- Zayne Pierson is the embodiment of charm and danger, born into a notorious mafia family that casts a long shadow over his life. With striking good looks and a magnetic personality, he effortlessly captivates those around him, making him one of the most popular and sought-after people in his elite social circle. However, beneath the surface of his charismatic exterior lies a hot temper and a reckless streak that often lands him in trouble. Olivia captured Zaynes curiosity almost instantly when she first arrived to the boarding school premises and she wants to do whatever it takes to get rid of him before he finds out about her past. Will Zayne discover the truth about Olivia? Read to find out 🏅NR 1 #SA