Completed • First Draft - not edited. || "You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." || The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

~~~ Ryder's face turned angry as he pushed me back up against a wall. His face hovered inches from mine. I could feel his hot breath on my lips that smelled like cinnamon. With his chest pressed up against mine, my heart was beating rapidly while he smirked and leaned closer, if that was even possible. "Don't mess with me Ruby. You won't like the consequences." "And what would those be?" I asked breathlessly. His lips brushed against my ear and I drew in a breath. I could feel him smiling. "You'll see." ~~~ Ryder Daniels is arrogant, cocky, and your typical bad boy. He fights, rides a motorcycle, and attracts as many girls as a local Starbucks would. With his Greek God body, every girl falls for him, but he only breaks their hearts by playing them. Ruby Buchanan is the new girl, but not the nerdy one that would get picked on, but a fighter. After her parent's divorce, she had to move from sunny California to cold Pennsylvania. The only way she can get the stress and frustration out from her is to fight. With an unexpected run in with the school's hot 'bad boy', she needs to stay away from this annoying prick with his perfect looks and smirk. She also unfortunately finds out that he's her neighbor. But after spending time with Ryder, will she be able to keep her feelings at bay? Or will she realize that there are deeper feelings toward Ryder than she thought? And when Ryder finds out the twisted past about Ruby, will he run to the hills, or fight for her? ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE: 1/27/2015 This book is now published on Barnes and Noble NOOK, Amazon Kindle, Apple iBookstore, Lulu, and Kobo bookstores FOR FREE!

❝No one will ever hurt you again. You're mine to protect,❞ he whispered, his lips brushing against my ear. ❝Mine to possess.❞ His grip tightened, sending shivers down my spine. ❝I love you, (y/n).,❞ he rasped, his voice dripping with obsession. ❝Love you enough to destroy anyone who dares to harm you.❞ ••• Levi Ackerman, the vulgar, insulting, and morbid man never expected to fall for (y/n), the vibrant and free-spirited girl who is trapped in an abusive relationship. Will their love be the salvation they seek, or will it lead to devastating consequences? ••• Disclaimer - I do not own AOT characters This story is set in modern AU.

Calliope has one job: to hunt the supernatural terrorizing mankind. What she never anticipates is being drawn to the same creature she seeks to end. ** An outcast to her kind, Calli is well-seasoned on taking the dirtiest jobs the angel blood can find. However, she'll find this one takes the cake on being the worst of all. Sinclair Black, the infamously sex-fueled playboy, is assigned as her next victim. Unbeknownst to her, the upper-level incubus also reins as the city's most notorious hitman. To survive his wrath, Calli finds herself in a soul-bond that will only break when she repays a debt. Now she'll just have to fulfill her end as his pet before her divine brethren find out--or survive the grave consequences that come with betraying their sacred bloodline. Once she pays her due, she'll be free, but first, she'll need to wrestle the biggest challenge of all: resisting the wicked temptation that is Sinclair Black. ** {18+} #1 paranormal (2/4) #1 enemieswithbenefits (12/24) #1 gangs (1/21) #2 badboy (4/10) #1 obsessive (8/3) #1 darkromance (2/22)

{𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘒 𝘖𝘕𝘌 𝘖𝘍 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘓𝘖𝘝𝘌𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘛𝘙𝘐𝘓𝘖𝘎𝘠} Ria Romano knew hurt like the back of her hand. She was dealt her fair share of bad cards, more than anyone so young should have to face. A cynical girl riddled with the remnants of her past, a shattered sort of soul. She concealed like it was second nature; her instinct being to suppress. She'd offer you a cigarette with a shrug while you were crying because she never was too great with affection. She didn't smile so often but when she did and it was directed at you, you'd never feel such satisfaction. I was told Aria preferred to be alone, isolated; clouding her mind with inhales of her cigarette and drowning it in alcohol. Until she was dealt her good card, out of the pack of bad. They had a love beautiful enough to last a lifetime, the type directors desire to capture and authors aspire to write. Two souls, shattered by the cruelty of the world time and time again with flames that rekindled each others. They were each other's oxygen. They breathed life back into each other, those two insomniacs. <3

*completed NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL!* An ancient Cursed bloodline, a world-crossed romance, tyrant kings, a princess with dragon wings, a forbidden love affair, and a sorcerer meant to reign in chaos... this is the Redemption Saga. Bride of Alvar What if your entire life your mother declared you're destined to wed a king from a magical world? Would you believe her? Probably not. I didn't believe her either, until a handsome, other-worldly king showed up to claim me as his bride. Despite my annoying attraction to him, I let the magical king know about a complication: I'm already engaged to somebody else. However, when monsters from Alvar's world kidnap my best friend, I find myself whisked away to his realm marrying him anyway. But marrying a man I barely know and adapting to a fantastical new world is nothing compared to learning just how many dark secrets my new husband hides and that the fates of both my world and Alvar's rest on MY shoulders. For the edited paperback of this book go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Alvar-Redemption-Silver-Reins/dp/B08LNJL4LN Best ranking: #1 in Fantasy

She's the new girl, 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 was the definition of control. A quiet perfectionist, she lived her life by a strict schedule, keeping everyone at arm's length. Smart, composed, and flawless, no one could break through her walls. That is, until Nathan noticed her. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 was naturally brilliant, but unlike Sophia, he thrived in chaos. He didn't need to plan-he simply did what he wanted. And what he wanted was to push Sophia out of her controlled world. He liked the challenge, the fire he saw hidden beneath her cold exterior. Every time he teased her, every time he got close, he saw more of her untapped side-the part of her that was fierce and real. But what Nathan didn't know was that every time he talked to her, he was making her life harder. Her carefully constructed world was unraveling, and at home, she paid the price for letting anyone in. The more Nathan pushed, the more Sophia distanced herself, and Nathan couldn't figure out why. The more he wanted to break through her walls, the more he found himself tangled in the mystery of why she always kept him at arm's length. Why she was 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 - 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 - 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫/𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 - 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 Read to find out more

THE CONSUMED Series: BOOK 3 PAIGE CALLAHAN should be focusing on work, but no matter how hard she tries, her thoughts keep drifting to one maddening distraction... her boss, Nick Lawson. The man is pure sin, dominant and commanding. Every glance, clipped order and proximity fuel the wild fantasies she shouldn't be having. They are dark, dirty cravings she's never voiced aloud. What she wants is a man who takes charge and blows her mind, but kinks aren't for everyone. Definitely not for her cold, no-nonsense boss. Right? Yet, every time he's stern with her and his tone sharpens... she's left aching, breathless and soaked. But fantasies are all she'll ever have. Because... Nick Lawson isn't the type of man who mixes business with pleasure. NICK LAWSON has built his life around discipline and control. A brilliant architect, a force in the cage-fighting ring, a man who keeps his past locked away. He doesn't do distractions. Yet Paige Callahan is the one thing he can't seem to ignore. A sweet cupcake-baking landscape designer who doesn't belong anywhere near his world. As time passes, the harder it becomes to resist. He holds his breath when she enters a room. Fights the urge to stare. Imagines what she'd sound like moaning his name. Except office romances are a disaster waiting to happen and he's her boss. And love... It weakens a man, and when it's gone, destroys him.

THE CONSUMED Series: BOOK 1 - - - - EXCERPT ONLY - - - - The rest of the story is available on INKITT as the content violates Wattpad regulations. Check my bio for link. * In this gripping romance, love and desire ignite between two souls who couldn't be more opposite-two sides of the same coin, bound by fate yet worlds apart. ALEC I'm Alec Grayson-the sole heir to a corporate empire. A man who thrives on power, wealth, and pleasure. Success isn't just my inheritance, I earned it. Women fall at my feet, but I don't commit. My world is built on indulgence and living on my terms. Then she appears. One glance, and everything shifts. There's something about her. An intoxicating mix of innocence and raw sensuality that unsettles and challenges me. I avoid complexities, yet I'm captivated by the enigma of Skylar. SKYLAR Life never played fair. A father I never knew, a mother taken too soon. And in my darkest moment, the devil found me. Shattering me, leaving behind scars that made me swear off love. Trusting a man again? Impossible. But then he happens. From the moment we meet, the chemistry is irrefutable. Dangerous. Magnetic. What starts as an unexpected spark quickly becomes something deeper. But where there's passion, there's also darkness, jealousy and forces determined to tear us apart. A love that feels invincible now stands on the edge of destruction. Then there's a nightmare that never seems to end. - - - - WARNING - - - - ADULT READ!!! 🔞 The following story is rated MATURE and strictly intended for readers 18+. It's definitely not for sensitive readers due to the content including and not limited to explicit sex scenes, profanity, abuse, violence, mention of alcohol abuse, etc.

THE CONSUMED Series: BOOK 2 Danté Being the youngest son of Luciano Matteo DeLuca-the infamous Sicilian Mafia kingpin-meant my fate was sealed from birth. My father ensured my brother and I were groomed to uphold his empire, leaving no detail unchecked, no lesson unlearned. But what he never saw coming? My defiance and hunger for a different life. A future that included her. Mia Ferilli-my childhood friend and greatest temptation. The one thing I could never claim. The pull between us was magnetic, but friendship was all we ever allowed ourselves. Even though I craved more. Then, in a single catastrophic moment, everything shattered. Forced to flee Italy, I leave behind Mia. The only person who ever truly saw me. A decade later, the ghosts of my past refuse to rest. Especially the thoughts of the girl I abandoned and the what-ifs. Then betrayals come to light, fueling vengeance I can't ignore. Mia I despise everything the mafia stands for. The violence, power struggles and bloodstained legacy. Yet, I made the mistake of falling for the one man I could never have. Danté DeLuca. I'm drawn in by those stormy grey eyes and the rare moments of tenderness he reserves only for me. He's my greatest weakness and my impossible dream. But one glaring truth... I'm nothing. Just the head housekeeper's daughter with no title, no power. And certainly no place in a world ruled by men like him.