Maria Alessi, the fiery and unpredictable US Open defending champion, who hasn't won a single event since. Jannik Sinner, the calm, unmovable world #1, also looking to defend his trophy in Flushing Meadows. Pairing them up in doubles seems like the last thing anyone would need. Polar opposites, both on and off the court. But will they crash and burn, or turn out to be the perfect match?

Sixteen-year-old Emmett Sidney has spent his life trapped in a cycle of abuse at the hands of his father, with no one left to protect him after his mother's death. His older brother, Emilio, promised to stay-but when he turned eighteen, he left without looking back. Now, Emmett is alone, hardened by years of fists and fear. When his dad dies were does he go? Across the country, Emilio Simmons has built a life he never thought possible-a loving wife, a daughter, and a stable home. But a late-night call from the police brings his past crashing back. His father is dead, and CPS is pressuring him to take in the younger brother he abandoned. Emilio can't forget the horrors of his childhood, but facing Emmett again means confronting the guilt and trauma he buried years ago. As Emmett and Emilio's paths cross again, they must both grapple with the wounds of their past and the choices that tore them apart. Can they rebuild what was broken, or are some scars too deep to heal?

Thank you to @_munroe for the new cover! Austin is on the run after kidnapping his little sister, "Pixie", the only thing he cares about and the only person he loves. His life consists of making money any way he can, staying alive, staying hidden, and taking care of the deeply traumatized 5-year-old. In a van that serves as both transportation and home, they're biding their time on the streets of Dallas, Texas until Austin's 18th birthday, when he hopes to adopt Pixie and save her from the nightmare that was both of their lives. Then along comes Rory, an aspiring ballerina who's falling apart behind her graceful facade. She enters Austin's life by chance and gives him something new to hold onto. From completely different worlds, they complicate each other's lives, but they might just end up saving each other.

Grayson's life seems full of roses, but beneath the petals lies a tangled garden of inner battles and shadows that linger even after Charlie is gone. Each day feels as heavy as the last, yet he pushes through the pain and the trauma. Troubles arise as he faces the true damage Charlie left behind from years of abuse-everything he touches seems to fracture, from his romantic relationships to his bonds with friends and family. Haunted by flashbacks and nightmares, Grayson sinks deeper into despair, making choices that threaten to tear his world apart. Old secrets surface like thorns, ready to reopen his wounds as he confronts the chilling truths about his father and the mystery surrounding his mother's death. Even with Julian and Russell standing by him, he feels trapped in a cage meticulously crafted by Charlie's wicked hands. Will he discover the strength to break free before the shadows close in and consume him whole?

1st book- Prequel to Beyond Grey Shadows NEW CHAPTERS- rewritten !! Greya Matthews has already endured a lifetime of loss. Her grades and soccer talent could take her anywhere after graduation, but she feels tied to the only family she has left-her younger brother and her grandmother. Since her parents' deaths, Greya has carried the weight of responsibility on her shoulders, sacrificing her dreams until she's forgotten what it feels like to choose herself. That is, until she begins spending more time with Becker Reeves. Becker Reeves is the school's golden boy-or so everyone believes. He's the kind of guy every girl wants, except Greya. She sees past the charm, past the perfect image, and senses something darker. She pushes him in ways no one else dares to, and that terrifies him. Because letting her in means exposing secrets he's kept hidden for far too long. Yet, there's something about her he can't walk away from. Then comes the tragedy. One moment that changes everything-shattering who they thought they were and forcing them to confront the truth. Together, Greya and Becker must face a new reality... one that will either forge them into something stronger or break them beyond repair.

Lucas, is a quiet guy, who's just moved to the area and the school. Due to troubles in his past. He struggles a lot, with his fathers abuse and his own thoughts and mental health until he meets Olivia and his life starts to change. Olivia's parents work really hard, so she's often alone but surrounded with the company of her friends, but still feels like something is missing. A preview: "He started walking back towards me and I stood in my doorway frozen looking at him weirdly, he then held my head in his hands and pulled me in and crashed his lips onto mine. A part of me wanted to push me him off but another part wanted all of him, I knew I wanted him even more than I did before. The touch of his lips were soft and the feeling of his hands round my waist was addictive, was a feeling I wanted to feel for the rest of my life. He caressed my hair and stroked my curls as his tongue intertwined with mine, I wanted more. " Part 1 of a series but can also be read as a standalone. The series so far: A little touch of life Falling under

A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine

Perspective is a funny thing; Stirling Thomas, those two words alone were enough to have anyone running in the opposite direction and cowering in fear. The town has heard all of the rumours, they know he has just been released from prison and they know he is notoriously infamous for being in some sort of crime gang. But they don't actually know HIM. When his sweet old mama invites the girl next door to live with them for a while he has to learn how to find the balance between being a brutal crime lord or revealing something nobody ever thought he had - his heart. This isn't a gang story per say, it's more about the man BEHIND the gang. 🩶