She came to escape. He was never supposed to notice her. But the second Amara locked eyes with Jaxon Maddox, the town's golden boy with a sinful smile and a girlfriend on his arm-everything changed. He's arrogant, off-limits, and hiding more than just the fire in his gaze. She's everything he was raised to stay away from... and everything he can't resist. In a town where everyone's watching, their chemistry is undeniable. And the more they fight it, the hotter it burns.

Born in the idyllic coastal town of Portofino, Italy, Jayda Jones always stood out-not just for her melanin-rich skin in a sea of sameness, but for the bond she shared with the enigmatic Potenza brothers, sons of a powerful Mafia patriarch. Giuseppe, her birthday twin and childhood best friend, gave her a sense of belonging. Mednoso, the older brother, kept his distance-but never stopped watching over her. Everything changed on their shared 16th birthday when the Potenzas abruptly moved to New York City, shattering the closeness she had with Giuseppe. Two years later, Jayda's family followed, chasing her brother's soccer dreams-but the silence between the two families remained unbroken. Now 22, Jayda's path crosses with the past she thought she left behind. But after years of distance, buried tension, and unspoken truths-can they rediscover what was lost, or is some history too tangled to rewrite?

Alexa Carter has her life planned out. Get through college, ace her psych classes, and avoid unnecessary distractions-especially the charming, overconfident kind. But when Diego Álvarez, a ridiculously handsome pre-med student with a Spanish accent and a talent for getting under her skin, claims the seat across from her in the library, her world is thrown off balance. What starts as innocent study sessions quickly turns into late-night debates, stolen glances, and a chemistry too strong to ignore. Alexa insists they're just study buddies-nothing more. Diego, however, isn't one to back down from a challenge. As their connection deepens, so do the risks. Alexa's fear of getting too close battles Diego's determination to prove they're meant for more. But love is messy, unpredictable, and far from the logical world Alexa clings to. And when hearts are on the line, denying feelings might not be enough to stop them from falling.

When Jackson Welch trotted onto court three at the Corrigan Country Club, Charlotte Yates looked on with distaste. He was short, lanky and had a weak backhand. When Jack first caught sight of Charlotte he was smitten and did everything in his power to be closer to the dark-skinned girl with wild, curly hair and a serve almost as good as his. Twenty years later, the two are as close as ever, but what happens when Jack starts to realize his want for something more than friendship? Well, the ball is in his court. Read to find out if he takes the shot! -- completed start | 11.20.18 - 4.2.19 | end peak #1 interracial #2 poc #8 bwwm

Nori Michaels has heard horror stories about the south from every family member possible. They were even more appalled when they were informed that Nori managed to get a very well paying job in Texas for a very influential white family. They saw it as a death sentence. Nori saw it as an opportunity. She was too ambitious for her own good. Nori thought she could handle anything thrown at her until the house owners brute of a son comes to stay for while. Oh Nori was not prepared for him...

"Won't you join the bath with me?" I tilt my head feigning innocence. He raises a brow coming closer leaning into me. "And why should I?" "Because..." I drift off moving closer exposing my foamy chest. "Your fiancé is requesting to share a bath with you." I place my hands on his chest tracing his tattoos before drifting past his stomach keeping eye contact with him the entire time. "I promise I don't bite." I smile coyly. He grabs my chin firmly tilting it closer to his face. "No but I do." He flashes his canines. ★ Syere after committing suicide finds herself being married off to a god who just so happens to be the king of the underworld. Three months. Only three months to make her fall in love with him...or else. ★ cover done by me ★

Lucinda has always been a meek, submissive young woman, and she's in for a loop when she is thrusted into the pack Alpha's home. She hadn't anticipated being considered let alone selected as his bride, yet her fate ensures that she's mated to one of the meanest, cruelest Alphas known to their species. He's unhappy with her, but left without much choice, as his time to expand his bloodline is running out - and at this point anyone will do. Lucy is the only eligible woman who doesn't cower or argue when he tells her what to do. But perhaps the reserved, foreign woman has much more to her than he initially thought. Braxton may be in for far more than he anticipated when he took Lucinda's hand in marriage. Please leave comments! I read every one and they help my writing improve! This story features mature themes, including some graphic sexual content, which will be indicated with a ~, for future reference! TRIGGER WARNINGS: (parts of the text will be marked to indicate sensitive material): This story features mentions of trauma, grief, PTSD, different forms of abuse, mass murder, etc. If this bothers you or may be too overwhelming, this may not be the book for you. Thank you! Please enjoy! ☺️💜

[ COMPLETED ] Devotion | ✓ Book One Of The Sinners & Saints Series I AM HOPELESSLY AND ENDLESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU. COPYRIGHT © MIDNXGHTSUN

He loosens his grip from my waist and I begin to slip under. My faces scrunches up in discomfort, and he grabs a hold of me. He pulls me closer to him, our faces inches apart. "So you can't swim." He says, grinning. "No. I can't." I say. My eyes wander down towards his chest. I just now notice that he isn't wearing a shirt. I refocus my eyes back to his face, my cheeks getting hot. "We live in California. How do you not know how to swim? There are beaches everywhere." ___________________________________________ It was the last summer before college. For Rae, this meant making memories with her best friends and vacationing till she forgot the last four miserable years of high school. After taking school too seriously and planning all the right steps for college, Rae takes advantage of the time off. For Grayson, this last summer meant deciding if he really wants to spend the next four years being a star-athlete swimmer in college to please his overbearing father, or pursue his true passion of wildlife and spend the next year traveling the world. He takes a vacation with his friends to get away from it all, hoping he will get lay back and relax. When a boat ride and a crazy storm leave the two stranded on a deserted island, everything takes a turn for the worst. Rae and Grayson must adapt to the island around them and depend on each other for survival. Rae and Grayson always knew of each other, being friends of each other's friends, but never about each other. With Rae's panic and paranoia and Grayson's laid back outlook they might seem like an unlikely pairing, but the blazing sun and time away from the outside world just may bring them closer together. Started: May 30th, 2019 Completed: June 18th, 2020