An up-and-coming violinist entangles with a renowned ballerina, and their lives will never be the same. ⋆☆⋆ Leah Dellman needs a stellar grade in her performance seminar to earn a spot in Juilliard's prestigious postgraduate Music program. For her final project, Leah seeks a collaboration with Nashwa Fakhoury: the disciplined, captivating, and renowned New York City Ballet soloist who once kissed her at a New Year's Eve party. Leah and Nashwa share their art, aspirations and emotions, both finding a rare connection in the other. But the deeper they fall, the more is under threat: reputation, identity, and family. They both think they love their art above all - but they might have found something they love more. ⋆☆⋆ [ ONC 2025 Long List.] [ Standalone. Completed. Word Count: 35K - 40K ]

"Why are you staring at me like that?" "Like what?" "Like you want to tear off my clothes." "And what if I do?" ~~~ Kingsley didn't believe in love. All he wanted was a single night with his incredibly hot boss, Lorenzo, that he had spent a year lusting over. When Lorenzo starts reciprocating Kingsley's advances, the man believes his fantasy will finally come true. But the corporate world isn't forgiving, and there are many roadblocks on the way. Read how their lives get complicated as things start getting steamy. ~~~ [mxm] [marked mature for sexual content]

Ethan's standing on Highland Bridge at midnight, ready to end it all, when a girl appears out of nowhere with ice cream and zero intention of leaving him alone. Riley's either an angel or completely crazy - he hasn't decided which. But her offer is simple: give her until her birthday, just two months away, to prove life is worth something. After that, whatever he decides is up to him. He expects nothing. Instead, he gets midnight drives and way too many milkshakes. Gets random star quotes she's memorized just to make him roll his eyes. Gets stupid jokes that somehow make him laugh when he swore he'd forgotten how. But the closer they get, the more he sees through her smile to the shadows underneath. And as her birthday approaches, Ethan realizes keeping Riley alive might be the only thing worth living for.

It started with a lemon sorbet. Then a cold, dead body smiled. ✘ ✘ ✘ In a chance of a lifetime, Wendy Cain's innocent little crush on an infamous pariah, Leon Song, is swept up in a game of cat, mouse and murder as a dead body is found in his home... and the natural suspect being the amorously charming man. Can a simple crush acquit you murder? Or will you fall riddles to the hands of charm? Cover designed by Holly Thurston.

Love is not a theory-it's a wild experiment. Parallel Hearts follows a brilliant single mom professor and the arrogant billionaire who infiltrates her academic world under the guise of a grad student. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Luna Carter thrives on structure. As a 29-year-old professor of physics and a single mother, she's built a life defined by precision and responsibility. Love, with all its messy chaos, is a variable she refuses to consider-until Ares Wilder steps into her world. At 39, Ares is everything Luna doesn't want: wealthy, powerful, and dangerously persistent. A billionaire businessman with a mind as brilliant as it is obsessive, he's spent years haunted by a chance encounter with Luna. Determined to claim the one woman who consumes his thoughts, Ares enrolls in her graduate program-a calculated move to get closer to her. What begins as a tense dynamic between professor and student soon spirals into something neither of them can control. Ares's relentless pursuit forces Luna to confront feelings she's long buried, and his magnetic charm threatens to dismantle the carefully constructed life she's fought to maintain. Will Luna surrender to the intensity of Ares's love, or will she fight to keep the life she's built intact?

"You're in my territory now, princess, and you'll abide by my rules. Is that clear?" he whispered in my ear as he backed me against the wall, his hand slithering around my waist and pulling me closer to him. __________ Leading the largest, most feared werewolf pack in America wasn't easy. As the Alpha, Haden Pierce carried the strength of his pack on his shoulders since his father was attacked by rogues. At the age of 17, he was forced to build bonds, strengthen relationships, and create a pack aura that no one would dare challenge. He led by fear, but he also led by loyalty and a determination to protect his family at all costs. After the years passed, he had given up on finding his mate and planned out his future so his pack would remain strong from the rogues that threatened to bring them down. His hatred of rogues and what they stood for ran deep. That was until Zara Ferrari, his mate, crossed his lands. The very thing he despised - a rogue - was now his mate. And as much as he tried to fight, as much as he tried to resist, the fire between them was undeniable. Would he give in or will they both get burned? __________ IGNITE is a slow-burn but you'll enjoy passionate mates, possessive exes, reunited families, unexpected betrayals and so much more! If you love the heat and don't mind some suspense that will have you at the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter, click 'Start Reading' and enjoy ;) HIGHEST RANKINGS #2 in Werewolf of 200K stories #1 in Warriors of 47k stories #1 in Fire of 43.2k stories #47 in Enemies to Lovers of 85.2k stories #8 in Mates of 41.5 stories #1 in Black Writers of 373 stories #2 in Moon Goddess of 3.9k stories #27 in Rogue of 8k stories #3 in Rewrite of 5.3k stories #4 in Cliffhanger of 10.2 stories _____________________________________________________ Copyright © 2024 Ashleigh Reeds. All rights reserved. *** Rewritten version of the original book, Unwillingly, Unprotected Heart ***

I was sent to capture the CIA's most wanted fugitive. But things took a tragic turn, My entire team was murdered before my eyes, and I was kidnapped by said fugitive. It seemed like my government had forgotten me and I became a puppet for the fugitive. His name is Andreas Hidalgo, and his cold eyes hold no sense of life whatsoever. On a very special day, he contacts my government, but in exchange for one of his most dangerous shippings, He wants to marry me. My country agrees. It dawned on me. I was sold by the very country I pledged to serve for the rest of my life. I am now married to a fugitive, a sociopath and a master of control. But I aim to spite him, to make him lose control. But falling in love with this criminal was never part of the plan. My name is Laura Hill, I am a CIA agent and now the wife of a fugitive. BOOK 1 of the DEVIL'S BRIDE SERIES

Paige de Haan believes in a lot of things, but ghosts aren't one of them. Keane Mahoney, her former best friend, would just like her to believe in herself. ***** After a devastating summer, Paige De Haan is determined to cut ties with her old life--no more parties, no more attention, and definitely no more old friends. Her plan seems to be working until an unexpected run-in with her former best friend, Keane Mahoney, throws a wrench in her plans. The universe pushes them together, forcing them to partner up for their senior project: a ghost-hunting web series where skeptic meets believer. The sudden closeness stirs up unresolved feelings and urges them to confront the past they've been avoiding. Now, Paige and Keane must decide if their relationship is destined to stay buried . . . or be brought back to life. ***** BENNINGTON COLLEGE #2 © 2024 caterina george // all rights reserved

Estelle is a struggling chef trying to make ends meet to pay off debt that's shouldn't even be her own. She's a soft spoken people pleaser who just can't seem to properly stand up for herself, which is exactly why she's caught in a lie of dating her supposed boss, Calvin. Calvin has it all, the money, the looks, the charm ... or almost has it all. He has had no luck of finding someone he's willing to settle down with. His dad has been hounding him about it too, so when he's stuck between a rock and a hard place and has no other choice but to pull an innocent bystander into his chaos, why did that person have to be the beautiful private chef he's hired for the summer? Chef or Bae? - NOT EDITED. STILL ONGOING. Black Love: BOTH MCs are black. Started: 24/7/2024 Published: 6/10/2024