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The Sound of Ice by MAndALaptop
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Hockey player extraordinaire Cameron Beckett not only has to deal with the pressures of making it into the NHL and graduating high school, but also figuring out his feelings for the boy next door. ***** Cameron Beckett is the ace and co-captain of his hockey team, but he's failing his math class so badly that his coach threatens to bench him if he doesn't improve his grades. He turns to Sam, his neighbor, only to start developing feelings for him that he's not ready to confront. Cameron pulls away, afraid that his sexuality will cost him any chance of being drafted into the NHL. But when Sam needs him the most, Cameron can't be there for him, making him question whether his fear of coming out is actually holding him back.
with the sun by bubbbers
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Elias Miller is a chronic insomniac who prefers to stay invisible, while Vinnie Madden is a notorious party animal, with more energy than the sun hopped up on caffeine. At a party, Elias and Vinnie strike up an unlikely friendship, after which, one thing leads to another, and lets just say, mistakes were made. Or was it a mistake? Elias sure thinks so. Then, as the situation rapidly devolves, Elias and Vinnie get paired together for an english project, and Elias's entire life becomes a whole series of highly stressful events with Vinnie staunchly wedged right at the center of absolutely fucking everything. After all, Vinnie Madden is a god damned sun, and his presence is so all consuming that eventually, all Elias can do is sit back, bask in the glow and try not to get fucking sunburnt. [NOW COMPLETE]
(can we be friends?) by bubbbers
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[BOOK TWO] Hugo never thought a sexuality crisis would be on the cards for him. Seriously, him being anything not straight was never even really something he'd even thought about. That was, until he kissed his best friend and it should have meant nothing but well... did this type of thing come with an instruction manual? Alex just wants to keep his best friend. Does he have feelings? Maybe. So far he's managed to ignore them. Conceal don't fucking feel as the Disney obsessed dickhead would say. But hell, he had feelings for Hugo of all people? Seriously? What the fuck universe? After winning nationals, Hugo starts acting weirder and weirder, Alex has no idea what to think. Usually, weird is normal for Hugo. They both struggle to reconcile their rapidly fading friendship. Then, well... Shit happens, and Hugo and Alex are forced closer than ever. It's a whole thing. Seriously. IMPORTANT NOTE: this is a continuation of head over heels, it picks up where the story left off, only from Hugo + Alex's povs :) I would HIGHLY recommend reading head over heels first.
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head over heels by bubbbers
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Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED
Strip for the Devil by letsgohomehidee
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In a district where danger lurks around every corner, Isaac North tries to live a normal life, but quickly finds himself entangled in a perilous romance with one of the most notorious figures in the Red District. Season 1 of Strip for the Devil *** In a world filled with darkness and desperation, Isaac North fights to escape his past. He finds himself drowning in debt, fighting off loansharks, and struggling to keep his head above water. But when his best friend proposes a daring solution to his financial situation, Isaac is thrust into a seductive and dangerous world he never expected. When he enters the enticing realm of strip clubs, Isaac collides with Lucien Royce, a figure both feared and revered in The Red District. Intrigued by Isaac's tenacity and resilience, Lucien is immediately drawn to him. Isaac plans to escape Lucien's treacherous world the first chance he gets, but as their relationship deepens, Isaac realizes Lucien isn't who he thought he was. As tensions simmer and desires ignite, Isaac must decide if breaking free from Lucien's hold on him is really what he wants. But is he ready for the danger that comes with it?
Until You. by sunnylanee
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Alex is forced to go to a boarding school in London after leaving his hell-like life in the United States. He is quick to make friends, but what happens when one intrigues him much more than he should? When his life starts to go south after a very unexpected leak of footage about Alex, who will stay by his side? Will he choose to believe in love after it has betrayed him so many times before? TW'S are not included before chapters because of risk of spoilers. TW: underage substance abuse, physical abuse, sexual assult, dark themes If you cannot read heavy topics like rape or suicide, do not read this story. This is your warning, if you can't handle it then don't read it Published: 01-15-23
Falling, Fallen (bxb) by eunoiaredamancy
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Falling doesn't feel so bad when I know you've fallen this way too. Please check TWs. After Theo got outed to the whole school, he gets paired with Kit for a school project. Kit is the football captain, "nice" popular guy who has lots of options. He's seen as having a 'perfect' life, but of course that can be hidden. His family and him struggle everyday at the hands of his father, but he finds a new friendship in Theo after a long time of trying to push him away. What could go wrong? (Or right?) Enemies to Friends to Lovers :) Drama, Romance etc. Please bear with me I cannot write descriptions to save my life, the book is much better (I hope!!) TWs: Homophobia, Abuse, Violence, Religion
Every Part Of Us  by coraleigh24
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Adam Graham knew two things. One: he had no interest in dating or hooking up with anyone. Two: Reid Sanchez was very pretty. Adam had always been a certain way. He found interest in nobody and he liked that. He'd seen the effort and drama that came from relationships and he knew it wasn't worth forcing himself through that when he never found someone he wanted to do it for. When he meets Reid he starts to realize a lot of things about himself. Starting with the reason why he never felt attraction towards anyone before. ⚠️CW: emotional and physical abuse, depression, suicide, addiction, sexual assault, panic attacks {book 3 in Crossing Lines series}
Warner Park (SAMPLE) by m20anderson
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Hollywood dreams, hidden scars, and a love worth the risk. ✨ Andrew moves to LA for a fresh start, but to pay the bills, he takes a role in a TV show where he meets Vincent Vickers, a charming comedian who might not be as carefree as he seems. A slow-burn coworkers-to-lovers romance filled with drama, mystery, and healing. Can Andrew build the life he wants while falling for someone so out of reach? 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Featured: @Romance [ Slow Burn Reading List ] 📖 PART OF THE WARNER PARK COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: Warner Park (Andrew x Vince) BOOK TWO: The Bad Idea (Eli x Aubrey) 🖤 COMPLETED: If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: sexual details, physical altercations, emotional abuse/manipulation, addiction, depression, mental health, alcohol, language
The Bad Idea (SAMPLE) by m20anderson
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One impulsive friendship, one bad idea, and feelings that won't go away. ✨ Eli convinces Aubrey to spend more time together-just as a distraction from their mutual bad luck in love. But when movie nights turn into something deeper, Eli falls hard, knowing Aubrey won't feel the same. Frenemies-to-lovers, banter, hurt/comfort, and a novella full of tension and longing. 📖 PART OF THE WARNER PARK COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: Warner Park (Andrew x Vince) BOOK TWO: The Bad Idea (Eli x Aubrey) 🖤 COMPLETED: If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: sexual details, mentions of childhood parental abuse, a toxic best friend & emotional manipulation, drugs, alcohol, language