He's controlling, she's independent. He's intense, she's gentle. He's darkness, she's light. He's possessive, she's free-spirited. He's a force of nature, she's a quiet storm. He's a master of his world, she's a rebel in hers. He's a protector, she's a survivor. He's a dominant, she's a wildflower. He's a king, she's a queen, ruling her own kingdom. ----- Alexander Sterling: is a powerful and controlling man who will do anything to protect his daughter Sophia. Elena Thompson: Sophia's nanny, is a kind and gentle soul who brings warmth and light into their lives. As Alexander and Elena grow closer, they must navigate their complicated feelings for each other and confront their own demons. Alexander's need for control clashes with Elena's desire for independence, but they can't deny the strong attraction between them.

Daisy Williams has never had her "firsts". Not her first kiss, not her first date, not even a real male friend. Most of the time she tells herself it does not matter, that she is just moving at her own pace. But some days, it feels more like she is watching life happen for everyone else while she stands still. So she writes things down. Not because she thinks it will change anything, but because it makes it easier to admit what she is missing. A list of small of ordinary experiences she has somehow never had that she wants to accomplish before graduation, kept private in a notebook she does not expect anyone to ever read. Then Connor Reed finds it. He is not someone she would normally end up talking to, like ever. He's popular in a way that makes him feel out of reach, always surrounded by people, always moving through life like it is simple. Daisy assumes that will be the end of it when he hands the notebook back after class. Its not. Instead, he starts showing up in her life in a way she does not quite know how to deal with. Not loud and overwhelming like she would expect him to be, just consistent. What follows is something Daisy does not have a name for at first. Awkward conversations, an unexpected friendship, and small moments that feel far more significant than they should. And slowly, without her really noticing when it happens, she starts to question whether she has been looking at her life all wrong. Tropes: Slow burn romance, friends to lovers, opposites attract, college romance, sports romance, hockey romance, he falls first, coming of age, self discovery

Lilya Makarov He was my best friend, the person I trusted the most in this cruel world. As a child, I naively believed that he wouldn't become one of the very people who were polluting it. But I was wrong. The kind, shy, and quiet boy I once knew was now a man. Roman Constance- a man who hurts and destroys everything he touches, reducing fire to ashes. I tried getting him out of the darkness years ago, but it seemed like he had taken permanent residence there. The boy I was raised with was gone. And every time I try to leave him, something stands in my way. This time, it's my life. He's the only person who could save me, and he wants to do so through marriage. To stay alive, I would have to become Mrs. Constance. I would have to wed the man who is now a stranger to me. And with our long, tangled history, this marriage could be our ultimate undoing. Or maybe it could be our do-over.

With an opportunity of a lifetime to make her entrepreneurial dreams come true, Thea finds it getting increasingly harder to hide her attraction to her boss, Aiden Steele - not knowing that the man under all the cold layers has a secret worth millions of dollars to hide. *** It doesn't matter if she's sitting on an idea that could earn her millions, Theodora is struggling to make ends meet. That is until she meets Aiden Steele, CEO and asshole extraordinaire. An entanglement of enormous proportions creates a problem that won't be easily fixed, and her time to shine finally arrives. Right there in her tiny apartment, Aiden offers her the deal of a lifetime. Half a million dollars is not an easy sum to say no to and Thea is thrust into a life of meetings, luxuries, and office politics. Working in close confines with the magnetic genius isn't as easy as it sounds, and Thea soon realizes that trying not to fall for him is even harder. The more time they spend together, the stronger her affection for Aiden grows. Right when she allows herself to let go of what has been holding her back, a treacherous secret threatens to blow up everything - be it their blooming romance or their business arrangement. Never make deals with the devil, they say, but what if the devil has a charming smile and deep brown eyes? ** FEATURED IN @NA "HOLD MY WINE - CHICKLIT" READING LIST [05.10.2021] HIGHEST RANK #12 IN CHICKLIT

Anyone could tell you that they're complete opposites. The handsome as hell reserved boy who you would never catch doing trivial things. The gorgeous party girl with a flirty smile and a burning dislike for anything monogamous. Anyone and everyone on campus are shocked to see two complete opposites enter each other's lives and become friends. It's no secret how different they are... but as Iris Blanchette and Aaron Hendrix become closer they can't help their stares that linger, their burning desire to touch each other, and they find themselves craving one another. Maybe, even falling for one another. But this was never part of the plan for each of them, it was strictly 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭. *a stranger-to-friends-to-lovers, millionaire (soon to be billionaire), bad girl x good boy, college romance with a hint of spice 🌶 *

"I thought you left," Ivy said softly. "I was waiting," Ryan replied. "You're getting soaked." "I don't care." "Why are you still here?" "Because if I leave now... I'll regret it." "...Ryan." "Ivy." Silence. "Can I?" he asked quietly. She nodded slightly. His hand touched her cheek. "You're shaking." "I'm not." "You are." "I'm not cold." "I didn't say you were." A pause. "I think I'm falling for you," he said. "...You think?" "No," Ryan whispered. "I know." "You shouldn't say that." "But I do." "...This is a bad idea." "...We should stop." "I know." Neither of them moved. "Then what are we doing?" she whispered." Ryan looked at her. "I don't want to stop." ── ⋆⋅𖤓⋅⋆ ── Some girls get noticed. Some girls chase attention. Ivy Caldwell is neither. She came to North Ridge University to start over, to be invisible, and to focus on her studies. A new city, a new school, a fresh start-no distractions, no drama, no mistakes. Then she meets Ryan Carter. He's everything she's not: confident, reckless, the star forward of the hockey team, and the kind of guy every girl wants-but who never wants anyone in return. He's the bad boy of campus, the player everyone whispers about, the guy who thinks he's untouchable. But Ryan notices her. Not because she's loud or flashy, but because she's quiet. She doesn't swoon or fawn. She doesn't even know who he is. And suddenly, the guy who never chases anyone wants her more than he's ever wanted anyone. This is a story about first impressions, stolen glances, and a game of hearts where the stakes are high. Because sometimes, the coldest hearts can melt... when they're pushed Heart on Ice.

Bella Moore has spent her life running away from hockey. Growing up in a family obsessed with the sport, she watched her father, coach of the Boston Bruins, devote himself entirely to her brother Antony's career, while she disappeared into the background. Now 26, she is a therapist who helps teenagers overcome addiction. All she wants is a quie and simple life far away from hockey. Lucas Moreau is everything Bella is not. He is the NHL's most famous bad boy, a French Canadian enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens. Charismatic, arrogant, and unapologetically aggressive, Lucas loves to dominate, attract attention, and break hearts. When their worlds collide, the rivalry between Boston and Montreal isn't the only source of tension.

"Lie to me again. Tell me white lies, tell me big lies. Hell, tell me the sky is green and upside down, just lie to me and show me that you care." Vera Rosenthal, known hot-head, track and field champion and debate warrior has never been the better person in any fight. She fights hard and she fights dirty, always has. When Koda Leschi shows up out of nowhere and embarrasses her in front of her whole debate class, with barely anything but a charming smile to show for it, Vera sees red. Suddenly Koda manages to show up everywhere: at her favorite café, on her friend's birthday, casually leaning against the wall at the frat house and worst of all next to her name on the list of assigned partners for the upcoming debate rounds. Before long she finds herself spending precious summer afternoons with her sworn enemy who seems too keen on breaking down her walls and revealing all the secrets bubbling under the surface of her blazing eyes. What happens when lines blur and facades crumble? Will Vera be able to keep her head above water as past traumas come crushing in waves? Enemies to friends to lovers Enemies to lovers, but she is the only one who hates him Academic rivals Sloooow burn. And by slow I mean really slow. Forced proximity Yearning Female friendship

Every surfer knows to avoid dangerous waves, and every set of best friends know to avoid falling in love. But you can only stay away from the water's tempting edge for so long before you drown. Leilani Alcantar is a smart girl, destined to save the environment and get a new piercing while doing it, but a lot of her sense gets washed away when she's around her best friend. Her parents approve of her science internships and college applications, not the blonde street racer from a bad home. Leilani doesn't believe she could ever fall in love, especially with a boy who fights to protect her and looks at her like she's the world. Rowan Reyes is the definition of dangerous. City's biggest troublemaker, he loves driving girls crazy almost as much as he loves driving his motorcycle. Coming from abuse and chaos, Rowan survives on a steady stream of illegal money and exciting adventures. Rowan loves Leilani, and not because of the challenge or adrenaline of a chase. But he's having trouble convincing her of that. If falling in love is a dangerous wave, these two friends are a tsunami. Hearts On The Horizon Series a collection of three books that take place simultaneously but can be read as standalones.

At twenty-six, Clara Whitmore has built a life she can control. Her days are precise, her work as a dentist meticulous, and her heart... carefully protected. After everything she's faced, she's learned to rely only on herself. Luke Matthews, also twenty-six, is everything the world admires: talented, charming, and seemingly untouchable. A professional ice hockey star with a smile that could light up a city, he carries a weight that no one sees-a vulnerability behind the fame and the effortless confidence. Two years ago, their lives intersected for a fleeting, unforgettable night-one filled with laughter, warmth, and a spark neither of them could explain. But life pulled them apart, leaving memories that linger like shadows. Now, fate brings them together again. A chance meeting in Clara's clinic sets off a slow, teasing, and irresistible pull. Friendships are tested, walls are challenged, and hearts are pushed toward a possibility neither thought they could risk. Fracture Line is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance about love that sneaks up when you least expect it, the fragility of trust, and the invisible cracks in our lives that sometimes lead us to the people who can make us whole.