Allison Holloway promised herself she'd keep her head down during her first semester at Ridgefield College. Between choir rehearsals, late-night study sessions, and holding tight to her childhood friends back home in Pinehill, romance is the last thing on her mind. Enter Gavin Landry-star basketball player, campus heartthrob, and a friend of a friend's brother. He's charming, persistent, and way too confident for his own good. From the moment they meet, Gavin makes it his mission to break through Allison's walls. But what starts as relentless flirting quickly turns into something much more dangerous: a bet. Allison swore she'd never fall for a guy like him, and Gavin swore it was only about winning. But when real feelings get tangled in the lies, hearts shatter. Now, with Allison pulling away and his team on the line, Gavin is left with only one option: prove to her that what they had was more than a game. From late-night confessions to hometown holiday lights, he'll risk everything to win back the one girl he never expected to love. Because sometimes love isn't about the bet-it's about who's willing to fight for it.

when a girl seeks help, and calls to a hotline. she asks to speak to the same person, maybe he's the reason she's still alive.

Book 3 in ROMANO'S Series. (Not a Standalone) •ɪᴛ ᴀʟʟ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴ ᴇʏᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀᴄᴛ• 🦄 A squeal to- ℜ𝔬𝔪𝔞𝔫𝔬'𝔰 𝔏𝔬𝔰𝔱 𝔐𝔞𝔣𝔦𝔞 𝔓𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔠𝔢𝔰𝔰 🦄 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼 - the dazzling Princess of Italy. Idol (singer and dancer)... and secretly obsessed with the one man she should stay away from - the Mafia Lord of the Underworld. 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗸 𝗥𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮- cold, ruthless, feared by all. The Mafia King who has been silently watching The Princess of Italy for five years. Two powerful worlds. Two hidden obsessions. And now, fate brings them face to face. The spark is undeniable. 🦄 "Fuc-king... Aah... h-hell, S-Shiv!" My voice broke, shaky and breathless, as I tried to glare at him - but he was lost in the rhythm, thrusting deep and relentless. He grinned, eyes dark and wild. "Aren't you feeling heaven, baby?" he teased, hips snapping forward again, making me moan louder. My fingers dug into his back, nails leaving marks on his burning skin. "I think I should keep going until you scream that this is heaven..." he growled. "Shiv..." I whispered, breath ragged, "It's five in the freaking morning." He smirked darkly, placing both hands on my waist, pulling me impossibly closer. "Exactly. Still night. Not done yet." And then - he crashed his mouth onto mine, devouring me with a kiss as deep as his thrusts. Our bodies trembled, hearts racing. And once again, together - we fell apart. I collapsed against him, barely holding myself up, my head resting on his shoulder. 🦄 The story is in English But has few hindi dialogue with english translation 🦄 ○Tropes○ They fell first and fell harder Slow Burn Rom-Com Grumpy×Sunshine King×Princess Mafia Lord×Mafia Princess Mafia×Idol Best friend's brother 🦄 Insta I'd : @she_writeshim Follow for spoilers🤙

After landing a secretary job at a luxury mechanic shop, Imogen Roberts is shocked to find out that her billionaire boss is the handsome stranger she had a steamy one-night stand with a month before. And the kicker? She's pregnant with his secret baby...and he doesn't remember her. Season 1 of The Mechanic *** The last time Imogen Roberts laid eyes on Jude Dufour, they were tangled up in her bedsheets during the steamiest night of her life. It was fun, oh so sexy, and the best way to take her mind off her struggles to find her footing in the big city. Fast forward three weeks, and she's pregnant. She wasn't planning on seeing Jude ever again, but when a job interview at a high-end mechanic shop lands her straight in his lap once more, everything spirals. How can she tell her new billionaire boss she's pregnant with his child? Especially when Jude seems to have lost all memory of their night together? As Imogen battles with whether to unleash her secret to Jude or keep her mouth shut to keep the job, it's difficult to deny the spark that still flickers between them. But does Imogen belong in Jude's lavish world? And will dramas from Jude's past get in the way of their future?

"He's a breath of fresh air. The happiness to my sadness. The calm to my anxiety. He's an equal and opposite force, blocking me from the course of self-hatred I've been hurdling down my entire life." ◊ ◊ ◊ Mikaela Martin is almost certain quarterback Peyton Warner is just talking to her on a dare when he asks if she wants to partner up in gym class. She's 100% positive he's flustering the nerdy shy girl for his own entertainment when he continues his pursuit after she serves the tennis ball into her face. Good thing Peyton's determined to change her mind. When tragedy strikes, it's Mikaela's turn to convince Peyton that they should be together and to prove that love is more powerful than memory and anxiety. Opposite Force is your typical, cliché nerd-jock high school romance...until it isn't.

WATTYS 2020 WINNER THIS IS NOT A PAID STORY. ONLY THE BONUS CHAPTERS ARE. YOU CAN READ THE MAIN STORY FOR FREE! When Brenna and Shea, two rival hockey players, have to collaborate to take down a common enemy, they soon discover love is a ruthless game. ******* Brenna Harrison, a gifted hockey player, wants to prove her worth in the hockey world. She knows the consequences of playing on the boys' hockey team: degrading comments, sexist rules, and jealous boys, but she's determined to undermine the patriarchal foundation of her favourite sport. Shea Smith is also a gifted hockey player... but he sees Brenna as a threat. He believes she doesn't belong in the boys' league, despite her astounding skills; he's jealous. So, when the opportunity to potentially eject her from the league presents itself, Shea takes the opportunity. He agrees to a bet with his enemy, Connor Watt; a bet that will break Brenna's heart and make her not want to play hockey. At least... that's what he thinks. Soon, he's regretting the decision and decides to tell Brenna. She's furious, but also sees this as an opportunity to have the root of the problem ejected from the league. Brenna and Shea agree to take Connor down and expose him for who he truly is: as sexist jerk. But with bending the rules, there comes a price.

A jaded executive needs to save a horse and ride a cowboy instead. * * * * * When a careless mistake forces Manhattan financier and champion show jumper Alejandra Barros into a posh Colorado rehab facility as a term of keeping her jet-setting job, the perfectly chiseled abs of a local cowboy might be intriguing enough to make the workaholic reassess her priorities. But Ali doesn't count on hot-as-hell ranch hand Hank Mathis being just as physically and emotionally damaged as she is, even if he's a lot better than her at hiding it. These polar opposites will first need to be honest with themselves - and then with each other - to not only start to heal, but to also forge a relationship outside of Pebble Creek Lodge that's worth fighting for. Otherwise, Ali and Hank will risk losing the one thing that could truly make them happy: each other. * * * * * This book was previously published by Pocket Star/Simon and Schuster under the title: THE LAST RESORT (2017). Content Warning for mature situations and discussions including sex, trauma, PTSD, hidden disabilities, addiction, and psychological/physical injury.

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