Bella Jansen has always gotten everything she wants. At twenty-two, life is pretty perfect-finishing school, living in her parents' beautiful home, and an internet personality. Sweet, dramatic, and just a little bit ditsy, Bella has always floated through life with charm, confidence, and the firm belief that things will work out exactly the way she wants them to. Then she meets Brent Shaw. Brent is the new pool boy-hardworking, guarded, and completely unimpressed by Bella's rich-girl world. After a painful heartbreak, he has no interest in getting involved with someone like her. But Bella Jansen isn't exactly used to hearing the word no... and before long, Brent finds himself drawn in by the very girl he tried to avoid. What starts as flirtation quickly turns into something real. But real life isn't the fairytale Bella always imagined. Between complicated friendships, her rebellious twin brother Grant stirring up trouble with her best friend, and the ever-present chaos of their tight-knit circle, Bella begins to realize that love isn't something you can charm your way into or treat like an accessory. For the first time in her life, Bella has to learn the difference between getting what she wants... and fighting for something that actually matters. And Brent's heart might be the one thing she can't take for granted. ~~~ Family Matters: Bella & Brent (revised) "Family first. Love second. Reality somewhere in between." This is a crossover with 'Family Matters: Angel & Grant' by oliviamj_ Companion novels to my story 'Just Like That' & oliviamj_ story 'Off Limits'

SENIOR YEAR SECRETS #1 A classic rivalry between two intelligent individuals seems to be emerging. Helyria Astrid Zamora, a highly ambitious and competitive woman, appears to have a rival in Xerias Uno Salvador, a man driven to achieve his dreams. As the President of ECC and a champion of Poster Making Competition, Xerias possesses qualities that could potentially change Helyria's life. Who will come out on top between the two? Will academics come first or will love strike first?

[ONC 2024 entry; Round 3 Qualifier] An alluring physique, innocence that draws the beasts of desire in; A one-of-a-kind flower that blossoms through the soil blanketed with snow and stained with crimson. She is the predator and they are her prey. Blood and tears mixed on her face because there was no escaping this perilous fate. [Ikemen Vampire fan fiction / Reverse Harem]

'We are bound by ink. He is supposed to kill me.' [READ FOR FREE IN KU] --- In a world where stories are forbidden, Elle has a dangerous power: Creation. That's why tattooed soldier Jay is sent by the gods to kill her. But when Elle is faced with the monster sent to deliver her Ending, she catches the glimmer of curiosity in his eyes-an emotion so unusual in his kind. Convinced having a ruthless killer on her side will help her avenge her father and destroy the gods, she makes the decision not to run. And it changes everything. Soon, the two enemies are forced to seek refuge at the Circus at the Edge of the World, where forbidden passions start to grow. But both are keeping dark secrets. Their deaths have been written by the Creators. And the foretold End is coming. When all are bound to the story created by the gods, can Elle and Jay rewrite the deadly fate intended for them and the world? --- A dark epic adult fantasy romance for fans of forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, 'hates everyone but her', dystopia, and magic. A Circus of Ink is book one in the Ink duology. Content Warning: contains strong language, and sexual situations --- A Circus of Ink is now published. READ THE FULL VERSION FREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

When a mysterious new guy joins my meteorology class, a blizzard comes to campus. The new guy is sullen, frosty, and everything he touches turn to ice. As the snow on campus gets worse, I must help him. Because he says his name is Winter. And if his frozen heart doesn't thaw before it's too late, his icy storm will destroy us all. --- A Winter Paranormal Romance from the author of Cupid's Match and Devils Inc.

*CUPID'S MATCH BOOK 2* FIRST DRAFT Lila receives an ominous Valentine's Day card. Cupid & Cal are keeping a dark secret. Fate is being interfered with. And a sadistic, and extremely powerful banished cupid is intent on stealing Lila's heart. Literally. In the eagerly anticipated BOOK 2 OF THE CUPID'S MATCH SERIES - Arrows will fly, hearts will be stolen, undead cupids will rise, and a dark supernatural plot will emerge that will put more than just Lila's life (and heart) at stake. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Vampire Diaries. --- For the second time, follow Lila into a world of cupids, arrows, betrayal, and love, in the Watty award winning series with over 50 million reads online. Cupid's Match is in bookstores now! --- Come chat with me! (links in my bio) Twitter: @LEPalphreyman Instagram : @LaurenPalphreyman Facebook (the cupids!) : @CupidsMatchmakingService