He hates hugs. She gives the best ones. He avoids touch. She finds comfort in it. --|| When their worlds collide, one thing's clear- sometimes the heart craves exactly what it fears. And maybe, just maybe... love is worth reaching for.

In which shy Seungmin wants to be the school's prince Prom Date, and Hyunjin is giving dance lessons. And Christmas is a magical time. Tw//‼️ Homophobia ( internal and not ) - religious reasons This story focused on the "small town close minds" kind of thing, very religious community and a bit extreme to it, so if this somehow makes you uncomfortable or triggers you, read with caution! Side ships: Changlix ( a lot of it ) Minsung And a very small bit of JeongChan A work to accompany us until Santa is flying to our houses this year :)

In which Felix knows it's wrong to be in love with his band mate, so he steals his hoodies to feel him close. ~part of my short stories series Tw: Internal homophobia Self harm Side ships: Minsung JeongChan Seungjin/ Hyunmin Started: 20/04/21 Ended:25/04/21

When photography student, Willow Kennedy, gets offered an internship with her college's renowned ice hockey team, The Michigan Wolverines, she anticipates three things: 1) Her twin brother being an unbearable and over-protective nightmare. 2) Her photographs not making any real impact whatsoever. 3) The team completely shutting out the curly-haired girl pointing a camera in their faces. What Willow didn't take into account, however, was the Wolverine's team captain. Rumoured NHL first draft pick, dreamboat and total game changer- Tate Wilder. With his infectious dimpled smile, sparkling green eyes and addictive personality, Tate quickly turns Willow's internship into a life-changing and eye-opening experience- one filled with love, friendship and opportunities. Willow didn't meet the Michigan Wolverines looking for love, and funnily enough neither did Tate, but love soon found them. ********* "Pretty please?" Her lip juts out in an irresistible pout and you'd almost think she was a sweet innocent flower judging by the puppy dog eyes she's flashing me. But that image is little tarnished by the hand she has dipped into my boxers. I can feel my Adams apple bob as I reply. "O-okay. Fine, you win this time." The smile I get in response is absolutely blinding. A full, mega-watt grin with teeth, crinkled eyes and blush on the apples of her cheek. I'll let her win everything if I get that fucking smile in return.

When Isadora, a personal trainer from a wealthy family, falls for Roman, the heir to a deadly cartel, their intense connection is shattered by secrets and betrayal. As danger closes in, they must confront their pasts, fight for survival, and decide if love can exist in a world built on lies and violence. *** Los Angeles, also known as The City of the Angels. It's a fitting name for Los Ángeles del Armagedón, a cartel based in LA that runs the entire continent of South America. They're notorious, ruthless, and absolutely elusive. Well, apart from 26 year old Roman Ernesto Alvarez. Recently released from a two year stint in prison, he returns to the free world as the adopted heir to the most powerful cartel in South America. He's struggling to be back on the outside... until he meets her. Isadora Visente. She's a 23 year old personal trainer struggling with her parents' pressure to settle down and marry. Unknowingly, their slow-building but intensifying connection becomes Roman's unexpected anchor after his release. Her life working as a trainer in her gym is pretty mundane and repetitive, until she meets Roman, of course. Then it all gets a lot more interesting. *** "You sneaky little shit." Roman's eyes snapped over to me, or more accurately, towards my legs. There I stood in the middle of his room glaring at him, and he sat there with his beautiful eyes roaming over my exposed legs. He eventually dragged his gaze towards my upper half, but only for a second before it was back on my legs. "Damn." His voice was low and husky and just...perfect. Even if I was mad at him I couldn't deny that fact. "My eyes are up here, Roman." "Yeah, but your legs are down there." *** Part of the Costantino Universe

Daniela O'Brien. Dani is the girl you would say has absolutely no luck going for her at all. Two dead parents, an estranged sister and an abusive, controlling boyfriend who's keeping one hell of a secret from her. At 21 years old she unknowingly finds herself thrown into the darkest life of them all - The Mob. Carson Agnello. The guy you would say, on the surface, has all the luck going for him. At 25 years old, he's the leader of the most powerful Italian mafia in America. He's busy fighting off the Irish Mob who are neighbouring him in New York. They're on opposite sides of the battle, he knows of her but she has no clue who he is, until one event intertwines their two lives together. They suddenly rely just on each other, they need each other. They're all each other has. ✨ "I felt sorry for you, when I saw you. I wanted to help you because you were being attacked by these men. But now, I'm starting to think that maybe you deserve it. Maybe...maybe you're just as bad as they are." He held my stare as I spoke and when I finished, he let out a humourless laugh, also standing up to his feet. I watched him carefully as he crossed the room coming towards me, giving me the same cold glare as before. He stopped right in front of me, close enough for me to smell the strong scent of his aftershave, before he leaned down a little bringing his face closer to mine. His next words came out barely above a whisper but were still powerful enough to cause my breath to catch in my throat. "Maybe I am just bad as them...or maybe I'm worse baby girl." ⚠️ Warning - this book contains explicit mentions and descriptions of abuse, rape, mental health issues and suicide. Read with caution please. ⚠️ Completed - 26.05.21

Señor Jefe [trans. Mr Boss] They used to be best friends for 12 years, that was until he disappeared into thin air. 4 years later they meet again and he quickly leaves her the next morning, this time with two special gifts arriving nine months later. Madison Clarke - At 21 years old, she's just starting out her life which is thrown into chaos as soon as she reunites for one night with the man who broke her, the man who was supposed to be her best friend. Santiago Hernández - His name is synonymous with the likes of those before him, who have worked their way up through the ranks of the cartels to be the best. At 22 years old, he's the most feared, the most respected, the most ruthless cartel leader in America. But he wasn't always that way. Follow their journey through their ups and downs, their highs and lows, all while loving the two precious ones who bring them back together, igniting the flame between them. Completed - 6th September 2020

Luciana Donato once vowed to stay away from anything dangerous, anything that could lead to nothing but pain and heartbreak again. Moving at a young age from Italy to New York she grew up being known as Lucy, suppressing her Italian accent and accustoming herself to American traditions. Finally 13 years later, she's working and living on her own, beginning to stand on her own two feet after a life of hardship and pain. Alessio Giovanni Del Russo, the name people were beginning to fear more than his father's. He was ruthless, powerful and intent on proving to his father he could take over the mafia. When the pair meet, among secrets, lies and an intense attraction pulling them together, is it going to be love that prospers? Or the pain and heartbreak Luciana was so desperate to avoid? Completed - 9th December 2019

✨ Her Mafia King Sequel ✨ Your favourite ruthless family are back but this time the focus is on the second in command and younger brother to the leader - Matteo De Mancuso. Going through countless women trying to find 'the one' like his older brother Adrian has, he eventually crosses paths with 23 year old Gabriella. Just an ordinary girl from Milan working her dream job as a hairdresser. When the two meet sparks instantly fly and the chemistry between them pulls them together in a whirlwind romance, but it's never quite as simple when you're living in the mafia. As we've seen before. Follow their journey together and the next load of hurdles that the De Mancuso family must face together in 'Her Mafia Prince'. Completed - 18th June 2020

Twenty-two year old Jordan Emerson finds herself involved in things she shouldn't be, in places she's not welcome and in situations she should have avoided. Now she's caught the eye of the notorious mafia boss, along with his hand in marriage, the man who will stop at nothing to teach her to stay in line as his wife. Twenty-seven year old Adrian De Mancuso is the cold-hearted infamous head of Italian mafia, feared and respected, he is the richest and most powerful Italian since his father. Once he meets Jordan, his short temper and ruthlessness drives him to make her his and to have her be the mother of his heir. Nothing and no one will stop him. All she wants is to be loved, all he wants is power. Follow Jordan and Adrian in their journey; the ups and downs of their marriage, from the arguments and fights to the passion and possibility of love or heartbreak. Completed - 5th November 2018