One minute you're at the top of your game, and the next, you receive a hit that knocks your skates out from underneath you. Still reeling after an unexpected loss, Ryan Nyberg not only finds himself back in his beachside hometown of Neptune Bay, but a guardian to his 6-year-old nephew. As he slowly begins to learn the ins and outs of what it means to be a parent, he begins to reconnect with Sloane Montgomery, a local woman from his past. Both dealing with grief and their new familial responsibilities, the pair quickly find comfort in one another; there's only one problem - Ryan isn't sticking around once the summer ends. The brewing chemistry between them, however, didn't seem to get the memo.

A fierce cowboy, a guarded schoolteacher, and the unexpected bond that changes everything. Josie Anderson has spent years in survival mode. After being cast out by her own family as a teenager, her entire world has revolved around two things: protecting her son, Brett, and keeping her head above water as a small-town schoolteacher. She doesn't have room for risks, and she certainly doesn't have room for love. Then came Sawyer Dalton. As a rugged, unyielding rancher, Sawyer is used to handling things with a firm hand and a quiet resolve. But from the moment Josie steps into his orbit, his fierce, protective instincts take over. He sees the heavy weight she's been carrying alone, and he's determined to be the anchor she didn't know she needed. When a brewing crisis threatens the fragile peace Josie has fought so hard to build for her son, Sawyer steps directly into the line of fire. Forced to confront the ghosts of her past, Josie must decide if she can finally let down her guard and trust the stubborn cowboy who promises her a future. Spanning four years of healing, growth, and the beautiful, hard-won moments of building a blended family, Out of the Dark is a deeply emotional, passionate small-town romance about breaking old cycles, finding a father in the most unexpected place, and discovering that the fiercest love is the one worth fighting for.

Olivia is an aspiring photographer. She has spent her life dedicated to capturing moments. In her final year at uni she has managed to get a once in a life time job working as the official photographer for the city's ice hockey team. Things are finally looking up for Liv and her career is at the tips of her fingers. That is until he comes into her world and she is forced to face her past demons. James is a skilled detective for the city's police department and head coach for the ice hockey team. His life is moving just fine, until she comes into his world and consumes him in every way. If Olivia is to face this new chapter in her life, she must first address the previous chapters which haunt her. Will he be the one that heals her broken heart? Or will he be the one to shatter it into a million more pieces? #1 Anxietyattacks 01/04/2022 #1 Broken Family 23/01/2022 #1 Student 22/02/2022 #1 Love 28/02/2022 #1 Coach 22/04/2022 #1 Loveatfirstsight 18/06/2022 #1 Photography 11/09/2022 #1 Icehockey 11/09/2022 #1 University 02/04/2023 #3 Contemporary 04/08/2022 #4 Youngadult 22/05/2022 #5 Lovestory 04/03/2022 #7 Fallinginlove 03/03/2022 18+ Story! ~Please check Authors Notes for TW~ ~This is all based on fictional characters and the story is made up~ ~No negative energy please, I have never written stories or even done creative writing before so please just enjoy and if you don't then find that little 'x' and be on your way~ Much love xoxo

{completed} They were forced to be to be friends when their best friends starting dating and now with a wedding come up they would spend even more time together. They couldn't help but flirt and bicker between each other but when something other than a wedding brings the two together, they are forced to work and trust each other. Penny Valentine was known for having her hands with dry paint and spit facts out about any fine art piece in Virginia. Alexander Phillips was known for kicking down doors and holding a gun, he loved his job as an FBI agent in Virginia.

Sophie Reed is hollow. After her long-term boyfriend traded her in for a newer model, she's done with "forever." She wants one night of reckless, messy, unscripted fun. No names, no feelings, no heartbreak. Eli Davis wasn't part of the plan. He's the guy with the dangerous smirk and the reputation that should have sent her running. Instead, she finds herself in his bed, discovering that behind the player persona is a man who knows exactly how to put her back together. But Sophie is terrified of being the girl who gets dumped twice. To protect what's left of her heart, she lays down the Rebound Rules: • It's temporary. • It's casual. • And most importantly-it's a secret. Eli agrees. He plays the part. He lets her ignore him in the hallways. He watches her walk past him at parties like they're strangers. But while Sophie is busy trying to stay detached, Eli is busy falling. He's done being her secret. And he's about to show her that some rules were made to be broken.

Two twenty-somethings find themselves at a 24-hour cafe after midnight. The two bond over day-old coffee and late-night inspiration, finding ways to give the forgotten things in life a little more attention. --- Scarlett Lee is a 21-year-old college senior scrambling to find her footing in the adult world. With her days consumed by school and work, her nights are when she can do what gives her true joy. Her creativity takes hold when the sun sets, leaving her responsibilities lost with the daylight. Zayn Miller is 25 and finally establishing himself in the legal world. He's put together in his everyday life, but his traumatic past keeps him up at night, leading him to the only 24-hour cafe in a 10-mile-radius, where he meets her. ⚠️ WARNING: mature content ahead- mature language, strong themes, sexual content. Best Rankings: #2 in Humor #7 in Love #7 in Teen Fiction #11 in Young Adult #16 in Romance

This is book 2, following After the Fire. Beau, a lonely grump of a man. He owns the local pub, runs a farm. Always moving. He spent so much time having up his walls, no one dared to pass them. Only talked when they needed something from him. No one cared enough to cross his path. But it all shrivels up, when Hallie comes like a sun on his stormy day. The young nurse is a hard worker, smart mouth. She doesn't back down from a challenge, and doesn't shy away from grumps. When their paths cross and worlds intertwine, loneliness isn't much of a factor anymore.

After getting in trouble for the millionth time, Landon's mother makes the decision to ship him off to Montana to stay with his father for the summer. The thought of spending those long, sweltering days in the middle of nowhere, far from the comforts of city life-complete with relentless heat, annoying bugs, and the occasional wild animal-was far from what Landon had envisioned for his summer break. But as fate would have it, he wasn't prepared for what lay ahead, especially not for meeting Clementine. As Landon steps out of the dinner, he notices a group of boys. And one of them hops off the truck's hood, his mischievous smile lighting up a face. "Looky here, we got us a city boy," he mocks, sizing Landon up with a scrutinizing gaze. Landon feels the defiance sparking within him. "A city boy that can whoop your ass," he retorts, his voice stead. He squares his shoulders. "Guys, leave him alone," a voice cuts through the tension as a dark-skinned beauty jumps out of the truck, her presence commanding the group's attention. Landon's gaze drifts toward her, and he can't help but take her in fully from her slicked-back curly hair to her dusty boots that tell stories of their own. There's a fierce spark in her eyes, as if she can see right through him-confronting any lingering uncertainty he has about being here. He watches her engage with the boys, still keeping an eye on the one that spoke. Suddenly, the summer landscape doesn't feel so indifferent, and the oppressive heat seems a little less daunting. Maybe this summer won't be so bad after all.

"Be a good boy, Ares, and just follow my lead." His chest rose up rapidly, taking his hands into mine and placing them on my waist. Feeling him begin to grow hard and the pool of wetness between my legs ached my soul. I needed him now. A piece of his hair fell on his forehead, his thumbs moved in circular motion as I rocked my hips back and forth, holding onto his shoulders for support. I unbuttoned his shirt, revealing more of his toned chest; I was practically salivating at this sight. It was obvious that he was going to the gym, even just by looking at his arms you could tell. This man was pure perfection, and I was pure seduction. "W-we shouldn't be doing this," his voice was breathless and ragged. My back arched because of the growing sensation I was feeling; he dipped his head between my neck, placing light kisses. I fist his hair as my jaw drops; my panties are drenched. "We should, we had a deal." _____ Violet Gray was a sophomore in college and failing her classes. With her growing popularity due to her looks and partying every night, Violet had completely forgotten the true reason for being in school. She had two options: get kicked out of college or find a tutor. Violet didn't want either; she was embarrassed to be kicked out. Ares Meadows was the epitome of smart and talented; his grades were all straight A's. He didn't have time to party nor focus solely on his looks and popularity. Ares was a nerd with even more nerdy friends, but the way he looked distracted everyone from the fact that he was a nerd. But nobody wants an inexperienced man.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Haze De Luca is the scariest, heartless, most popular boy in the school. Every-time he sees her, he is annoyed. She is an eyesore to him and he can't comprehend this feeling he has towards her. Evelyn Parker is far from what he is. She is shy and has a heart of gold. He is her bully. She thinks he's a monster and is terrified of him. She doesn't know what she did it deserve any of this. ... From since freshman year, he has made it his personal mission to bully her. She has grown to hate him over the years for this but what will happen when they decide to become enemies with benefits? Will they finally address their growing feelings towards one another, or will she remain his secret? ・‥...━━━━━━━☆☆━━━━━━━...‥・ *This book contains sex scenes, drug use, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter.* THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS!!! #1 in enemies #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in teenromance #1 in teenfiction #1 in badboy #1 in bully #1 in highschoolcrush #1 in forbidden #1 in characterdevelopment #2 in loveromance #2 in highschoolcrush #3 in highschoolsweethearts #3 in highschool #4 in drama #7 in loveromance