Haphephobia: the fear of being touched. Blake, a second-year Psychology student, hadn't ever heard of such a phobia, until the day he was hired as a guide for Dean, the heir of a rich family. Even though Dean had the appearance and behaviour of a gentleman, he harboured an extremely dark and painful past that left him traumatized. After a rainy night on an empty road, a string of coincidences brings the two together. Blake makes it his goal to help Dean free himself from his past and bring back the happiness he deserves while Dean can't help but be won over by the charismatic guy, who is the only one not to see him as damaged or pitiful. However, when memories are revealed, and the feeling of friendship starts turning into something else, things complicate. Is it possible to let go of your past, to fight for an unlikely future?

[COMPLETED] Dominic Stone has a reputation as a respectable, hardworking business owner and he'd like to keep it that way. He considers himself to be a rather private individual, thus he brushes off questions and gossip about his love life, particularly about when he's going to settle down and find a wife. Dominic however, can't bring himself to tell the town that it's not a wife he wants. When vibrant and aspiring artist, Cielo, comes to town to see the Northern Lights, everything changes. As the time for the Northern Lights approaches, both men will have to face not only their growing feelings for one another but the consequences of choosing love. cover created by: @meha-k

Everyone loves Nicholas Dawson. He is the golden boy, the one with perf*ct grades, a gorgeous girlfriend and a bunch of popular friends. Nathan Dawson is his identical twin and Nathan is nothing like him. It isn't easy to be compared with the perf*ct brother, the perf*ct son and the perf*ct student in a world that demands for perf*ction. But it's all about to change when Nathan stumbles upon a guy to whom perf*ct is a swear word. °°°° "Perf*ction is an illusion, it doesn't exist. Think about your brother. Can you tell me something that isn't perf*ct about him?" "Well.. He can be a bit selfish sometimes." "Good. What else?" "He lets his friends laugh at me even though he knows it hurts me. And.. He hangs toilet paper the wrong way." "See? He's not perf*ct. He just seems that way, because no one is looking close enough." "But everyone likes him more than me." "Not everyone. I like you a lot more than I like him. You're not perf*ct and you don't try to make people think you are. You're real and I love that about you." °°° 2021-2022

The terms were simple- or maybe just simple in theory. They each get three lifelines. A hookup whenever they needed no questions asked. Ender Lockwood-King did not expect his newest fuck buddy to be UCLA's golden boy. Ender could not stand golden boys. In fact, he despised them. They represented everything he was meant to be, but wasn't. Saint Daniels was so deep in the closet that he was drowning in clothes. He never expected anyone to figure out his secret, but Ender sees through him within seconds of meeting him. They arrive at an agreement to be friends with benefits, but it becomes more complicated as their relationship reveals truths about themselves. Ender must confront his inability to form emotional connections, while Saint must decide if this relationship is worth leaving the closet for. [Sequel to The Crimes of An Alpha but it can be read as a standalone] [Includes mature content- only read if 18+]

"What I was going to say was selfish..." He mumbled. I edge closer to him until my hand slowly cradled his cheek. Tilting his head up to look at me. "Please let me know what it was." I beg him pathetically. He begins to chew his lip and that's when I knew he was nervous. Nervous about what? I'm not exactly sure. "With everything I said...I was going to say at the same time...never...leave me." He confessed painfully almost. That's when I lost all sense of control and pressed my lips onto his. Kissing him with all my strength and all the built up desire that's accumulated. I continued to kiss him until at some point my tongue made it's way into his mouth. Tasting a sweet flavor that I've never encountered. As I got deeper in the kissing I feel myself fly back into a tree. Slammed against it that I felt myself lose my breath. Trying to catch it, I look up at Achille. His eyes were now a crimson red that intrigued me. He shook his head and suddenly he was gone in a blur. Confused, I stood as I had to pop my back from the hard hit into the tree. Looking in the direction Achille ran off, I knew I couldn't see him because it'd be a blur. Always thought it was fascinating how when he runs you can't see it. Being a vampire must be...fascinating. Yet he makes it out to be hell. I can't understand that kind of complicity of being a vampire and the issues. I get it, they drink blood. Though there's multiple things beside humans that offer blood! He acts like it's so horrific. I would love to know what it felt like for a day. Just one day...

**SEQUEL TO BREAKING THE ICE** Liam Astor is home. Home where his family is. Home where is skating partner stayed. Home where he trains every day to make his Olympic dreams come true. Home, where he had to throw himself into his career, so he doesn't lose himself in memories of a near-love who fell apart before it fully took form. Eli Blake left. He left to a new country, a new city, a new life. He left to follow his plan. He left to become the person he promised himself he would be, doing what he does best. He left to live his pro hockey dream, away from all the reminders of a life being his true, unashamed self, which he knew he could never have. Liam thinks about Eli every day. And Eli can't forget, no matter how hard he tries. Maybe there's a reason neither of them can let go. And maybe there's still hope.

Ethan Calaway has spent his entire life hopelessly in love with his best friend, Noah Anderson. Due to unfortunate complications, his love for Noah's ocean eyes has been locked away from the world- especially from Kurtis Anderson. Fast forward to many years later when Ethan receives an invitation to Mr. Anderson's memorial. Old memories, past love, and most definitely pain resurfaces when Ethan returns to his hometown.

Name: Xavier Froye Easton Age: 21 Status: Alive As an ex-spy relying on seduction and intelligence, Xavier was no stranger to life threatening situations. However, social relationships was something he had struggled with since forever. Utter chaos happens when both of these collide. Living-in with Grayson was the dream he never thought he'd achieve, so of course, it all had to spiral away. Reznick hasn't forgiven Xavier for destroying his business. Hot on his trail, he is determined to end him and everything that he holds dear. He struggles in his new relationship, still unable to come to terms with the newfound normalcy of his life. He faces lethal situations at every turn. An inkling tells him that everything is not as it seems at his university. To further complicate matters, an irresistible blonde version of him threatens to jeopardize his heart. His haunting past returns to him, threatening to strangle him. The entire world crashes on him, pushing him to the breaking point. He is close to caving in. The unseen dangers lurk in the corner. But then, there's a reason why they call him the best in the business. Book II (Sugar Baby) Cover by @anticlimactic Genre Champion, Thriller: The Imperial Scribe Awards 1st Romance, The Library Awards 2nd in Thriller: The Aurora Awards 2nd in Romance, The Paper Awards © 2020 @booklored All Rights Reserved.

James (30) is a native to Anavrin, Texas. He's just an ordinary guy, living a relatively ordinary life. But everything changes for him when Kurt (20) moves in next door. The foreigner has a charm that lures James in, but when a darkness from Kurt's past arrives with malicious intent, their longing for a happily ever after will be put to the ultimate test. ** Trigger Warning ** -- This books contains graphic details regarding sexual assault/r*pe, and may be considered triggering for readers. please read the tags and keep this warning in mind!

*COMPLETED* Charlie is an 11th grader who is trying to find his place in the world, all the while trying to navigate the ferocity and complexity of high school. He hasn't been doing such a great job so far, and has found himself in a group called The Gang; some boys who like to cause too much havoc. In particular they like to pick on Flynn. Flynn is a very sweet, very feminine, out going boy who has somehow grasped the attention of Charlie. Will they be able to hold their relationship through all the obstacles thrown their way? Or will they crumble? This sweet love story will tug and pull at your heart, making you smile, laugh, and cry all the way through till the last chapter.