Lex has always kept her priorities straight; focus on nursing school, avoid unnecessary distractions, and keep her guard up. As Will's best friend, she's spent plenty of time around hockey players, but none of them have ever made her second-guess herself. Then there's Macklin Celebrini, easygoing, patient, and nothing like she expected. What starts as harmless banter soon turns into something deeper, forcing Lex to confront feelings she isn't sure she's ready for. As the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur, she's faced with a choice: keep her walls up or take a chance on the one person who just might prove that some risks are worth taking. Started: March 21, 2025 Completed: April 13, 2025 Total word count: 104,937 words ~ Behind the Glass Series, book #1 ~ Disclaimer: it is not needed to read the books in order but recommended for the best experience!

Bella has been through a lot in her years on Earth. More than any 16-year-old should. Her life used to be filled with days surfing with the pogues, working on cars with her dad, and laughing just to laugh. But things change. People change. Relationships can be broken. People can be lost. But they can also be found again. Especially when there's 400 million dollars on the line. And that's only just the beginning. JJ Maybank x OC OBX s1 through s5 [Note: heavy changes were made for s5 given the nature of who this fic is about]

You are Sarah's best friend, and you've shared everything with her for as long as you can remember. But when you secretly start dating her older brother, Rafe, the one she warned you to stay away from, things get complicated. Navigating a passionate yet forbidden romance, you find yourself torn between loyalty to your best friend and the undeniable connection you have with Rafe. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, you must confront the consequences of love that defies all warnings.