Newly crowned, King Julian must come to terms with his new life and obtain old justice for both himself and others. But, standing in his brother's shoes and unravelling the king that'd come before him, Julian begins to find out just exactly what kind of man King Fabian had been. With reality splitting apart and so many relying on him, the burdens heavy on his once-light shoulders, Julian isn't sure what will kill him first; his enemies or his self. [Book II of the Red King series] [NOT standalone]

[wattys 2021 winner - new adult] A heroin addict struggling with recovery finds an unusual solace in a brilliant, beautiful girl in his therapy group, who seems to have being happy and sober down to a science. [2x wattpad editor's choice pick (2021 & 2023) & 6x featured story] Copyright 2020-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]

For Reed Turner, senior year is all about redemption. As captain of the Westview High soccer team, he's determined to lead his team to the national championships, something they've never achieved. But standing in his way is more than just the pressure of the game. There's Grayson Pierce, captain of the football team and the school's golden boy. With three national titles already under his belt and the entire school wrapped around his finger, Grayson has made it his mission to remind Reed of his "inferior" status. His teasing isn't just playful-it's personal, and Reed's hatred for him burns like wildfire. But everything changes after one fateful night at a party. A shared moment flips Reed's world on its axis, unraveling everything he thought he knew about Grayson-and himself. As rivalry gives way to something more complicated, Reed must decide if he's willing to risk his heart while chasing his dreams. A story of fierce competition, unexpected vulnerability, and the thin line between love and hate, Opposing Goals will have you rooting for Reed and Grayson every step of the way.

Expelled and needing to transfer for his final year, Liam had known immediately where to go. It was the place that'd taken everything from him; that'd ruined him so absolutely it'd twisted his personality beyond recognition. The place where he'd met, the one and only, Charlie Bradley. [Currently going through a re-draft]

Elliot Winslet West, a 19-year-old B-list celebrity and nepo baby, finds himself thrust into the spotlight after joining a popular series. During an interview with his co-stars, he learns that fans have been shipping him with his on-screen counterpart, Theo Allen Hex. Dumbfounded and disgusted, Elliot doesn't know what to say-until Theo, always professional, smoothly answers the question for him. Theo, also 19, is a talented actor who's been in the industry long enough to handle his public image and damage control with ease. Unlike Elliot, who's used to privilege and being pampered, Theo's hardworking and humble. Forced to act together, their personalities clash, but as they spend more time building on-screen chemistry, they begin to feel a connection off-screen as well. As the world watches, Elliot and Theo must navigate their growing attraction amidst the pressure of their roles, their fans, and their own complicated feelings. -Smut included-

[𝐌𝐌] 𝐕𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 & 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐓𝐖𝐎 "𝑰'𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒅, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰'𝒎 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒏." ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐑 - Cocky, unserious, and above all else, crazy attractive. Under a Japanese mafia called the Vipers, the redheaded Sage Fraser works as one of the leader's right-hand men. And he's got a not-so-secret obsession with his boyfriend. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 - Quiet, reserved, and bratty. Finn Becker sees himself as the opposite of his redheaded counterpart. To him, it was a miracle that the two of them ended up together. After all, he hated Sage. But Sage isn't one to back down from a challenge. ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧ Months ago, the two of them went through hell and back in Chicago. Even acting against a psychopath that caused Finn to lose the majority of his hearing. Adjusting to his new situation poses many difficulties, leaving him to recede from his life and friends. Sage is willing to do anything that will revive the boyfriend he worked two years for from the empty shell who's been by his side. But instead of crafting their love anew, a terrible rift emerges. One that makes them split farther than they have before. And so, the hunt begins. A ruthless game of hide-and-seek. 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬: Strong Language, Violence, Gore, Explicit Mature/Sexual Content, Gun Play, Primal Play, and Stalking.

Max Corrigan doesn't consider himself lucky. He never won anything the few times he'd purchased scratch-offs. He's never gotten his coffee paid for by the person in front of him in a chain of 'paying it forward.' And he's certainly never had any luck with dating. All Zach Freeman knows is football. He lives, eats, and breaths the sport and, like all the greats, he is incredibly superstitious. Before having his heart broken, he had a plethora of rituals that had to be performed in order to win. Now the team is on a losing streak with no end in sight. When Zach realizes, through a series of undeniable coincidences, that Max very well could be the answer to his team's misfortune the whole time, he insists Max stick around until the end of the season--just until their coach comes back and they get back on the road to success. With the excitement of winning and a blossoming friendship, on comes much more than college parties and celebratory dances. Zach tends to push his luck and Max thinks it's just the luck of the draw.

☆.｡.:*In Which Will takes a summer job in a small town restaurant, and Mike is the son of the restaurants owners- oh, and also a huge asshole. In which Will is set on avoiding Mike- but Mike is set on getting him. ©itsjustbyler 2020

[BOOK THREE] Ethan Reed has always been the golden boy. The favorite son, the captain of the volleyball team. Perfect. He has to be perfect. But after everything, Ethan finds himself crippled by the pressure of it all. It builds and it builds all the way to a breaking point, so eventually, when Ethan finally cracks under the pressure, no one is surprised. What is surprising however, is the boy that arrives to pick up the pieces. When Ethan struggles to hold it together over the road to the finals, June is there, and together, with him, his friends, and a twin brother desperately trying to heal their broken family, Ethan starts to finally feel like there might be hope after all. [NOTE - this is the THIRD book in the head over heels trilogy. it isn't a stand alone, read the others first!]

[BXB] Nate Pembroke makes an offer that Denver Hughes can't refuse. ✩✩✩ Ever since tragedy struck Denver Hughes' family two years ago, nothing has been the same. As a result, already apathetic Denver decided his best move was to push his feelings aside and avoid them completely- until he decides to seek them out again. Nate Pembroke acts without thinking and has the bruises to show for it. He's impulsive; a hurricane; a whirlwind and he's Denver's golden opportunity. When he offers to help Denver embrace all of his messy and complicated feelings, Denver knows it's an offer he can't refuse. But as their friendship begins to blossom into something more, Denver is forced to face his feelings- and his grief- in a way that he never expected. [ November. 2021. - February. 2022. ]