His tone was low, "So you're jealous?" His lips looked so soft. "Of the guy who is good at everything without putting in an ounce of work? Yeah, maybe I am." "You wanna know what else is effortless?" Javier challenged. I bit my bottom lip. "What?" "My feelings for you." - To work so hard for something and then watch someone else do it better effortlessly is infuriating. That was definitely the case for Elias. Elias Richardson wanted to be the best at something, academics was what he chose. With a lot of hard work and dedication, he achieved his goal. So when Javier Cortez came along and started showing him up at everything he did, he became furious. Now everything that they do is a competition whether Javier knows it or not. But somewhere along the line that hate filled competition begins to turn into undeniable feelings that take a lot less effort. - {TW⚠️: This book contains heavy depictions of alcoholism, verbal abuse, mental disorders, mature themes and strong language. Please don't read if this will affect you} {Cover by @sugararmy07}

The one rule Daniel has for himself? Don't date your boss. And it's the one rule he can't help but break. They say never meet your heroes, but Daniel has to. He's hired as a personal assistant, tasked with turning around the life of the man he'd admired since his college years-bestselling author Oliver Carlson. And he's nothing like Daniel pictured him, dressing in baggy cartoon T-shirts, with facial hair overwhelming his features and a messy home that resembles a frat house. But what Daniel doesn't know is how well his new boss can clean up... and how smoking hot he really is, underneath the oversized shirts and overgrown beard. There's more to Oliver than hidden six-pack abs and gorgeous eyes. What other secrets will Daniel unlock, all while trying desperately not to break his one and only rule?

Julian Montez has thought life in the quiet town of Romblon would never change, especially with his best friend, Joaquin, by his side. But when Joaquin's estranged father unexpectedly arrives and whisks him away to the city, Julian's world is turned upside down. For a while, they stay connected through letters, until one day, the messages stop. Joaquin has vanished without a trace. Years later, Julian's world shifts again when he moves to Manila with his mother's new family. Now a university student, Julian is on a mission to find Joaquin and reconnect. But when he finally tracks him down, he's faced with a harsh reality: the Joaquin he knew is gone. In his place is a slick socialite with a mean streak, and always by his side is his stunning best friend, Alexander. ****** Start Date: October 2024 End Date: March 2025 Originally published under Crimson3/Gossipgirl03 in Tagalog-English (2009) Former title: Bestfriend x Boyfriend

Eight years into the Infection, a spunky idealist convinces a hardened recluse to help him save humanity. --- For eight years, Zafaru has fought to survive the freezing cold, constant hunger, and vicious Infected. Armed with a dull blade and sharp sass, he clings to a dream of saving the world. For eight years, Recluse has watched the world burn from the safety of his fortress. The Infected don't bother him. He saves his bullets for humans. When Recluse catches Zafaru stealing from him, he is enchanted by his captive's wit, humor, and passion. So when Zafaru sets out to uncover the sinister truth about the growing Infection, Recluse has no choice but to join him. He'll do whatever it takes to keep this fluffy-haired do-gooder alive. Even if he has to save the world. 🎖Honorable Mention in Wattpad's Open Novella Contest 2021 Editor's Pick, September of 2022

A tale of 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄. Dainty fingers moved carefully across the sketchbook. With each skillful stroke of the artists delicate hand, a familiar face formed on the paper -handsome and sharp. Theo found himself sketching his best friend again. The book, full of sketches belonging to a certain Spaniard, testified Theos deep love and longing towards him. But the fear of possible rejection, drowns Theo in sadness, stopping him from taking the leap. Will Theos love bring him warmth of acceptance or coldness of rejection? Meanwhile, the aforementioned Spaniard finally decides to put an end to his suffering by laying his heart bare, letting the other see his aching soul, yearning to feel the warmth of his love. Only to realize that he's awfully too late... ******* 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐒, 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭, 𝐈 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞. ➷𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙮'𝙖𝙡𝙡 (^𝙤^) ♡ © Do not copy or plagiarise my book, translations are not allowed. Please kindly understand. -artfa04

When a master class vampire decides he wants a certain marine by his side then nothing; not even that marine's own hatred of what he is will stop him from making him his Cover by; AuthorJJones

The three fundamental laws of Northwood High were clear. A rumour in motion tends to remain so unless asked to shut up. The amount of respect you receive equalled popularity. And the third, and the most supremely infallible one, Wilder Collins was the best kisser ever. After verifying the third law, Nico finds his long-suppressed feelings for his former best friend return. With trying to hide his sexuality from his mom, maintaining his grades and awkwardly third-wheeling between his two best friends, he already has a lot on his plate. A sizzling scandal involving Wilder is definitely not what he needs. So of course, it's best to forget about the kiss. Hence naturally, it's the only thing he can think about.

Saving Isadore is Book 1 in the An Alpha's Fight Series Isadore is an Alpha suffering from PTSD and pseudoseizures. The eighteen year old is in his last year of school and what waits beyond, he's not sure. However, he hopes his future involves Aaron, an omega he's been crushing after for years, but never had the courage to confess to in person. After a trail of love letters to fill multiple book, and years of fleeting glances from across the room, all of a sudden the truth is out. But can Isadore rise up to his fears, face his heart wrenching past and become an alpha worthy of love? Can Aaron love a broken alpha whose condition intimidates him to the core? Bullies, love, friendship, wolves and a fight together. Tags: omegaverse, romance, angst, happily ever after, high school romance, ptsd, soft alpha, strong omega, family, trauma WARNING: This story contains TALKS OF DEATH, PTSD, SEIZURES, VIOLENCE, STRONG LANGUAGE and SEX. 18+ only.

Can you die of a broken heart? For a Wolf, the answer is yes. Can what's broken be mended? That depends. It's been a year since his mate's betrayal, and Martin lives for one thing: his kids. As a single dad, he devotes himself to ensuring his children thrive, but the busy schedule masks a case of chronic self-neglect. Still crushed by guilt for his past mistakes, Martin wants nothing for himself, and romance is the last thing on his mind. At least, that's what he thinks until an accident forces him to confront his problems and drops a sweet, charming art teacher into his life. Skylar West might be just the thing the doctor ordered, or he might be poison in disguise, and Martin isn't sure he has what it takes to find out, either way.

After losing everything, Caden stumbles into the territory of a lion pride. But not any lion pride, it's Ajax' pride. Ajax is a typical alpha male: cocky, overly confident and when he wants something he does everything to get it. And as soon as he sets his eyes on Caden, he knows that he has to have him. But Caden isn't fond of being owned and doesn't hesitate to use his claws. After all, he's a cougar and cougars tend to keep to themselves. Don't they?