"Why do you want me?" "You want to know why I want you?" He exhales, like he's been holding this in for weeks. "I want you because I don't date for fun. I don't do temporary. I want you because when I think about marriage, your face is the only one there. I want you because if I ever have kids, I want them to have you as their mother. I want you because you're the love of my life." A beat. "And I want you because everything in me settles when you're with me."

When Serena enters a new workplace, she has one rule; stay focused- no matter what. It soon turns out to be easier said than done when she meets her new boss. Valentino is strict, the epitome of difficult and much to her dismay; unbelievably fucking hot. She's determined to ignore the attraction she feels to him for the sake of keeping her job. But what Serena doesn't know is that Valentino can't get her out of his his head. He thinks about her everywhere. He feels captivated by her. He wants her. And he hates every moment of it.

cover by @JaelynnMoore 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 It's so much easier to spread lies about people than it is to spread the truth. That's what Gabriel knows to be true, at least. According to everyone in his town, he's a monster. He doesn't deserve to be walking among the rest of them. That's far from the truth, though. He was never good at being alone, but it became something he was used to. After everything he'd gone through, he craved solitude. Until she showed up. She wiggled her way right into his heart and now all he craved was her. 𝐀𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐚 Moving to a small lakeside town in Washington was not where Alyna saw her life taking her. She also didn't expect that she'd fall so hard for the brooding mechanic who lived there. Everyone tells her that she should stay away from him. All of the rumors say that he's dangerous, but all she ever feels with him is safe. With obstacles at every turn, will their love be enough to endure even the worst challenge they'll face? Or will they fall apart under the weight? started: 12/15/2023 published: 05/18/2024 completed: highest rankings: #21 bwwm #66 ongoing

Isabella Harrington has a plan. A long-term, carefully structured, romantically delusional plan-and his name is Elliot James. He's sweet, focused, golden retriever-coded, and completely unaware of her existence. Perfect boyfriend material, according to every Pinterest board she's never admitted to making. Enter Archer Hart: broody hockey god, professional playboy, and the guy she definitely didn't have a one-night stand with freshman year and then pretend didn't exist. Now, thanks to one very drunk party, they're in a "mutually beneficial agreement" to fake date-her, to get Elliot's attention; him, to stay academically eligible and screw with literally everyone. But somewhere between the act, the late-night study sessions, and the jealous stares Archer insists aren't, Isabella's perfect plan starts to fall apart. Because Elliot still checks every box. But Archer... sets them all on fire. But still, she is his. For now. Strategically. She's his until-he's-hers. This is: Strategically, yours

"𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞."

[ONC Prompt #132] On the heels of a bad breakup and a disappointing yet unsurprising professional rejection, literary agent Evelyn Harper takes a much-needed vacation to tropical St. Lucia to relax and recharge. It would be two weeks of sandy beaches, stiff drinks, and maybe... if she were lucky... a little vacation boo to keep her bed warm at night. Evelyn never expected to leave her shower and find acquisitions editor Kennedy Collins, the man who callously rejected her writer, lying in her bed. Drama ensues as accusations and insults are hurled, and the situation becomes even more dire when his children enter the room. After a heated conversation with a representative from LuxStay, it was determined that the new booking company that promised luxury accommodations experienced a glitch, leading to several properties being double-booked. Since Evelyn was the first to book the rental, Kennedy and his family would have to seek alternate accommodations. Guilt tugs at Evelyn's heartstrings when she sees the dejected expressions on the kids' faces upon hearing they had to leave the luxury villa. Against her better judgment, Evelyn suggests they stay, ensuring there is plenty of room for everyone. She just had one rule... leave... her... alone. But what happens when the rules start to bend, and the man Evelyn swore she wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole puts in his application to become her vacation boo? **For Mature Readers, 18+**

"Tell me you don't want that," his darkened eyes clashed with her dazed ones, "Say it, and we'll stop right now. Tell me, and I'll go." Silence hung in the air, the distant hum of passing cars and crickets fading into the night. "Cause I have every intention of making you my wife, the mother of my kids, my everything. I want that. I want you. Understand?" Her eyes welled up, and her lips trembled as she swallowed hard, then nodded quickly, "I want that too." "That's what I thought, baby." ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ Cerise Rowan liked to keep things simple. Her days were a steady loop of sleep, eat, study, repeat. She told herself she valued comfort, though in truth, change terrified her. With change came anxiety, and her mind, already a delicate balance, struggled to cope. Her favorite S-words: sleep, solitude, and snacks, were enough to keep her "mild" disorder in check. Until another one entered her life. Well... two. If you count sex. ♡ Saint Novak lived by two rules: stay comfortable and take each day as it came. With his intimidating presence and (mostly) emotionless exterior, he wasn't exactly easy to get to know. He didn't waste time on dead ends, keeping his life decisively organized. People and things included. But Saint's problems were far from "mild". For years, he believed he had nothing to lose. Now, he's learning what it means to have goals, to want more, and to keep what's important to him close. So what happens when he walks into his parlor and is greeted by a new face? A very pretty face. One that stirs desires he didn't even know he had. Well, one taste of her is more than enough to set a few more goals.

Isla Porter is a prodigy-an enigma in the world of collegiate tennis. She never questions her instincts, never gets distracted, and never ventures beyond her carefully mapped-out goals: a professional tennis career, a Wimbledon trophy, two Olympic medals. Relationships don't fit into her life between her studies and her sport. Every NHL team wants Dean Wesley. With his steady rise in talent and an unwavering drive to dominate, he's been on the radar of pro scouts since high school. Now, with college graduation looming, the pressure to over-perform and out-play is at an all-time high. Two over-ambitious athletes, their egos and competitive natures are bound to collide during the most important seasons of their careers. But as tensions flare and feelings emerge, will they risk their dreams for the one thing they never saw coming?

" cause girl your perfect, and you deserve it " ‼️STAND ALONE BOOK FROM NEEDED ME SERIES ‼️ still the same series though 🤍

Ace Noah is tired of the same type of women that he finds himself attracted to. All they want is his money and he finds himself loosing more than gaining. Love is something that he doesn't want but also doesn't need a scandal that can put a negative impact on the empire that his family and he have built. So what's better than a no strings attached relatiknship..he just needs to find the right woman. Enters in Kenya "kenny" Francis. She has been Aces Personsl assistant for five years. The longest and best he has ever had. Her life gets turned upside down after finding her boyfriend in bed with someone else in her house. But she isn't heart broken in the least and just keep it pushing. So when she is propositioned by none other than her boss she doesn't know what to do. And her life is never the same again. A bwwm plus size romance.