Is there a line that I could just go cross? / ORIGINAL cover inspired by oldreligions

While seventeen year old Caroline Sebas' parents are working out their divorce, she travels from North Carolina to Boca Raton, Florida for the summer, where she stays with her Aunt Kara. Caroline plans on holing up on the shore all summer with a good book, sure she'll be unable to make any friends because of the fact that she is practically a social repellent. This is until Caroline meets the girl next door, Paige Hawthorne, who has a gorgeous older brother, Dean. When Dean and Caroline adjust to each other, they get a little too comfortable and make one little slip up that jeopardizes the entire summer, causing them each to keep a secret from Paige and their other friends.

"I'll pay to have you visit every US show on the tour." "Fine, but then we'll need to set some ground rules."

A tale of two captains and their merciless battle for a letter of recommendation. **** Bailey Moretti is a determined perfectionist, both on and off the soccer field. So when her letter of recommendation falls through and she has to turn to the one professor who doesn't seem to like her, she'll stop at nothing to get what she wants. Cameron Bennett would rather not be reminded of Bailey Moretti's existence. Being his best friend's sister is bad enough without her also stepping into the way of getting the one letter of recommendation that would guarantee a chance at his dream internship. Their competitive natures start the war-a war that's been brewing ever since the Moretti's came into Cam's life-but after a party from hell and a drunken confession, Cam finds himself in possession of the one thing that might put off Bailey's focus: dating advice. (Book 2 of the Westwood Campus series (can be read as a stand alone))

Completed • First Draft - not edited. || "You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." || The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

Opal Mailo has a plan: climb the corporate ladder, perfect her appearance, and finally belong in the elite world of high finance. Fixing her teeth is next on her list. Dr. Apollo Merrill is the orthodontist she's paying to make it happen. He's a sunbeam in a white coat--kind, maddeningly unreadable, and far too observant. He notices the things no one else does, sees past her careful polish, and looks at her in a way that feels a little too personal. As Opal's teeth straighten, the rest of her life begins to unravel. The burnout is blinding. The pull towards Apollo is inconvenient. The "perfect" version of herself is starting to look like a stranger. Caught between who she's becoming and who she's always been, Opal begins to wonder if perfection is worth the cost--and if maybe she doesn't need to be flawless to be worthy of love.

Stubbornly agreeing to play goaltender for his rival team, Morgan is forced to be puck buddies with his irritating new captain, the player who left him with an injury. He doesn't expect to fall for the one person he'd rather keep hating. 🏒🏒🏒 Morgan Raleigh could have been a legendary golden boy goalie, but returning from an extended career hiatus leaves him so desperate to prove himself in hockey again that he agrees to play for his former rivals, where Scott Brooks, the infuriatingly cocky player who injured him, is his captain. After a messy breakup, Scott has no choice but to share a room with Morgan, who he blames for the bad press that ruined his relationship. As petty as it may be, the only way he can possibly spend a year pretending to play nice with his rival is through passionate arguments, competitions behind the scenes... and casual hookups where Morgan pretends his goal is the pain relief, and Scott tells himself he only needs the release. But the longer they spend as teammates, the more Morgan's fun side opens up Scott's emotional walls, and the more Morgan questions his sexuality. With the past heavy between them, Morgan must reconcile his desire to return to his old team with his confusing feelings for the person who destroyed him the most.

Harper is hopeless. Her boyfriend of four years dumped her just a month before the wedding of their mutual friend, and now he's posting lovey-dovey photos with his new girlfriend all over social media. She needs a new date for the wedding. She needs revenge. Levi is frustrated. He has a successful career and great standing in his grandfather's company, but said grandfather isn't satisfied. Now that Levi is on the brink of taking over, he gives him an ultimatum: get married and settle down before he turns thirty. And the clock is ticking. It just so happens that Harper's sister is getting married to Levi's brother, and a spilled cup of coffee gets them to share their predicaments with each other. They make a deal: they'll help each other out, get married in a couple of months, and divorce after a year or so. Sounds simple enough, except for the fact that they'll have to convince their families that they've been secretly dating for a while. But when unexpected feelings get in the way, selling their fake relationship will be the least of their worries.

Riley is a small-town girl looking for a new start in the city after a public scandal leaves her reeling and fending for herself for the first time in her life. Newly single and on her own, Riley fights for her place in a brand-new world. Instead, she finds herself peering through fences, engaging in a feud with her hot neighbor over chickens and eggs, and falling in love in a secret backyard garden. Main prompt - 39 (altered). After being cheated on, you go from being the most popular socialite to becoming a nobody. Side prompt - 28. Self-love often starts small, like planting a single seed. With time, patience, and a bit of light, it will blossom.