Josephine was sixteen when she disappeared, the cops searched for over three years before the case went cold and everyone assumed she was dead. William Anderberg never moved on from his first love. Seven years later, Will runs into a girl who looks all too familiar. What happened to Josephine a decade ago, and why is she showing up now? Josephine Ten years ago my life went up in flames, except I don't know how or why, because I'm just now finding out that the life I've been living is a lie. The only thing that's remained true? The blue-eyed, blonde boy who never considered me gone. Will When I was sixteen I moved to America to play hockey and along the way, I met the love of my life. It was all perfect until one day she just vanished. Everyone told me she was dead, but I'd never accepted that and I'm so glad I didn't because I was right, she's not dead; she's right here, and I'm the only one that can save her.

Being in an abusive relationship is hard, but leaving is even harder. I never thought my sweet, charming boyfriend I met freshman year of college would've ended up this way, but he did, and I don't know how to get out of it. But on my twenty-first birthday when his older brother and I are left alone, we make a mistake. A big mistake. It should've just been a one-time thing, but some things are just too hard to stay away from. Maybe, just maybe, Lucas Weston can be my dirty little secret. And I can be his. (#2 in hefallsfirst) - 5/16/23 (#2 in marinebiology) - 5/16/23 (#2 in brothersgirlfriend) - 5/15/23 (#3 in animallovers) - 5/15/23 (#11 in secretaffair) - 5/16/23 (#10 in veterinarian) - 5/16/23 (#147 in collegeromance) - 5/15/23 (#135 in hockey) - 5/16/23 (#751 in abusiveboyfriend) - 5/15/23 (#40 in boyfriendsbrother) - 5/15/23 (#685 in sportsromance) - 5/15/23 (#131 in beach) - 5/16/23 (#67 in secret) - 5/16/23 (#172 in girlxboy) (#878 in college) (#74 in texas) (#487 in truelove) (

FREE STORY. PAID BONUS CHAPTERS. When a devastating injury threatens the career of Terence Tiles, the superstar goalie for the Seattle Kraken, the foundation of the life he meticulously built over eight years crumbles. Overwhelmed, he retreats from everyone - his best friends, family, coach, team, and the essence of life itself. In a crucial moment, Terence's loyal friends step in to break his isolation. Ivy Martins, a woman of indomitable strength and ambition, striking fear among athletes and sports agencies. Renowned in the NHL, NBA, and NFL, Ivy stands as an award-winning author, psychology expert, and therapist specializing in athletes leading double lives and grappling with mental challenges. Despite her firm decision to steer clear of love, especially with athletes, she's inexplicably drawn to Terence - finding him not only interesting but also irresistibly sexy and infuriating and she hates those facts. But what happens when this strong, ambitious woman develops feelings for this particular Athlete? Will she embrace this unexpected connection, risking her heart for the sake of a different kind of victory, or will she adhere to her resolve, potentially denying both of them a chance at something extraordinary? As the narrative unfolds, orchestrated by an intriguing setup, it reveals new insights, embarks on thrilling adventures, fosters healing, and sets ablaze a love that burns like fire. This gripping tale marks the grand finale of the Mature Jocks series, promising a conclusion brimming with emotion and passion.

FREE STORY. PAID BONUS CHAPTERS. DANGEROUS. BEAUTIFUL. SURREAL. Those were the words Jodie Henning used to describe the man she fell in love with, the first time she met him. HAZEL. BLACK. CRIMSON. Those were the colors she associated with his bright eyes, his long dark waves of hair and the scars on his back and upper chest. GUTTURAL. PRIMAL. SELFLESS. Those were the words she used to describe her time in bed with him, a time that edged itself into her memory, a time she continued to dream about for days and months afterwards. PAIN. HURT. RED. Those were everything she felt on his wedding day; throat closing, on the verge of tears, overwhelming sadness and pure pain. A SADDENING GLIMPSE OF HOPE That was what she felt when he came up behind her and whispered Shakespearean promises into her yearning ear. ALEXANDER MATEO HIDALGO III also known as Alex Clayton, number 77, left forward for the Seattle Kraken. But that changed since he got married, he barely shows up for shows or red carpets. The only place he can be spotted is the gym or the rink, with punching bags or hockey sticks. However, Alex is done playing by the book, he's done denying himself what he wants, what he needs. It's been four whole years, would she give him a chance to explain? Would she want to be a part of his dangerous world? Would she fall in love with him all over again? After all, she was the first person he opened up to, the first woman to see him for him; and for the first time in his entire life, he was scared of something that wasn't his life or duties to his family. It was a different kind of love, a love that burned mansions and cities, a Love that sparked with intimacy so much greater than sex. Four years isn't long enough to forget, is it? A BURN LIKE THIS (MATURE JOCKS SERIES #4)

{18+ COMPLETED} THREE BOOKS IN ONE. "What are you doing?" I ask and he raises an eyebrow. "What do you think?" Brett retorts, grabbing hold of my waist and pulling me towards him, moving me over to straddle him. Grabbing hold of my lower back he pushes me into him, and I moan slightly as his hardness rubs against my core. "Do you feel what you do to me?" he whispers and I nod. Moving my hair to the side he reaches down, planting a chaste kiss on my exposed collarbone as I feel his hand trace down my torso, lightly over my breast, causing me to arch into him even more. "Brett..." I breathe out and he moans before smashing his lips on mine. _____ In High School Brett Winters is popular. Savannah is not. All she wants is to be able to earn enough money to be able to go to her dream college and make her parents proud, all whilst staying as far away from trouble as possible. Money is no object to Brett Winters. He's an arrogant, cocky footballer with the looks to match, a guy who quickly sets his sights on the mysterious, stubborn blonde who has no interest in the world that he is about to pull her into. Over the years they attempt to resist the undying attraction between them, ignoring the urges that pull them together, using their every mistake to barricade themselves away from each other. After all, desire is only skin deep... right? _____ A TRILOGY. All of which is contained in this one book. Part One: 35 Chapters Part Two: 40 Chapters Part Three: 35 Chapters

Spoiled mafia prince Nicco Vitale never intended to fall in love until his personal assistant, Aria Senarath, stole his heart and shattered it to pieces. Following their painful breakup, they both resign from Jackson & James and move on to work at different banks. Nicco climbs up the corporate ladder to become the CEO of Danmore, and Aria is promoted to Director of Asset Management at J.M. Weiss. Years later, not knowing the full story, Nicco still believes that Aria betrayed him even though she never stopped loving him. When Nicco chances on an opportunity to acquire J.M. Weiss as a subsidiary, he doesn't hesitate to re-insert himself back in Aria's life. Nicco intends to make her existence a living hell. Sparks fly, chaos ensues, and, soon, these ex-lovers find themselves back in each others' arms against their will. They must join forces to overcome greater scandals and take down a very dangerous enemy. Will Nicco ever learn the truth about Aria's love for him? Or will he push her away before she can win his trust again? Season 2 of Nicco WARNING: This story contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Niccolò Vitale is a spoiled mafia prince. From early on, Nicco has known that he will be heir to his parents' billionaire-dollar empire. At twenty-four, his life centers on all play and very little work, and he wants to keep it that way. When his ex-mafia boss of a father, Alessandro Vitale, forces him to give up his easy playboy lifestyle and take on a high-stress job at their family's investment bank, Jackson & James, in London, Nicco has no intention of sticking around and plans to escape his stifling new responsibilities at the first opportunity. Until, that is, Nicco meets his match in Aria Yue Senarath. Twenty-year-old Aria is Nicco's personal assistant at Jackson & James. She's smart, competent, beautiful, and everything Nicco never knew he wanted in a woman. In time, the two embark on a forbidden office romance against their better judgment. But, as things heat up between the unlikely lovers, Aria's head goes to battle with her heart as she tries to protect Nicco from her dark past. Will the spoiled mafia prince be able to save his princess? Or will Aria become the first woman who breaks Nicco's heart? Season 1 of Nicco WARNING: This story contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** Book Three in the Devil's Playground Series. Nicco is a spin-off of Diavolo, featuring Elyse and Alessandro's son, Nicco Vitale, as the main lead. It can be read as a stand-alone.

Elyse, a trauma surgeon who owes a debt to the mafia, finds herself in an arranged marriage with infamous mafia don Alessandro and discovers unexpected love as they navigate his dangerous world together. ***** Dr. Elyse Romero is used to dangerous house calls. Ever since her father's debts to all the wrong people fell to her, she's been the doctor on call for the mafia, and at this point, she's lost count of how many criminals she's had to heal. But when a handsome stranger is brought to her apartment in the dead of night, Elyse knows this assignment won't be like the others. There's no doubt in her mind: if he dies, she dies too. But it turns out surviving the night is the least of her worries. Her new patient is none other than notorious mafia don Alessandro Vitale, and he's not done with Elyse just yet. Presented with an offer she truly can't refuse, Elyse is forced into a new kind of danger and it turns out she's only scratched the surface of this criminal world. After all, when an angel saves a devil's life, there will be hell to pay. Book One in the Devil's Playground Series. Content Warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of crime and violence.

When 20 year old Calliope Sweeney's boyfriend cheats on her the very same day she graduates from culinary school she decides to for once think of herself. To finally take an impulsive step and leave her hometown she'd been attached to since she was 11 years old. To start her life somewhere else, to live away from all the men who'd cheated on her in the past, to find herself and live out her dream life. She vows to focus on her own self growth and her new bakery the second she steps foot into Miami to live with her wealthy brother. Although she doesn't expect a brooding jerk, Emrhys Blackburn, to enter her life when she gets there. He was her antithesis, a curt and aloof yet undeniably handsome man who somehow makes the fake smile she always plasters on real. She doesn't expect Rhys to make her feel a way she'd never felt with any other man before, to make her want something she should not want. There were only two problems. Number one is Calliope doesn't want to open her heart up that way again, even if it does mean she might have a chance at true love. Number two is Emrhys Blackburn is her brother's best friend. *** #1 in forcedproximity #1 in opposite #1 in bakery #1 in secretdating #1 in bestfriendssister #1 in brooding #1 in grumpyxsunshine #1 in groveling #1 in jealous #1 in cute