"You're scared of me," he accused. Maybe it was the sleep deprivation kicking in, but I shook my head. "No, I'm scared your blood will stain my couch." He blinked a few times and then a shadow of a smile broke out on his face. "I'll buy you a new one." ... A wife who died a mysterious death and a "my way or the highway" attitude, Manolo Raymond was not to be trusted. Anyone with ties to the underworld knew that, which was why Wesley did what he could to stay out of the mafia prince's path. He had one goal: to finish paying off his debt to Manolo's older brother and then never see their faces again. However, his plans were thrown out the window when he returned home one night to find his house broken into and an injured Manolo Raymond bleeding on his couch, demanding refuge.

Luca Chessman has been longing for love his entire life. The only problem is-he can't seem to find a guy that likes him the same way. With his family cafe, Chessman's, struggling to keep afloat and no help from the bank, he's slowly accepting the demise of their business which he holds so dearly to his heart. Declan Nash is a regular at Chessman's who wears an expensive suit everyday and sits at the back on his laptop mysteriously-whilst being stupidly good looking. It's safe to say he's caught Luca's eye but with no confidence to speak to him, all Luca can do is smile, take his order and admire from afar. After a robbery at the cafe, leaving Luca with minor wounds and an empty till, Declan soon realises the future of the cafe. He decides to step in and help them get their business back on its feet with a cash loan from himself. But as they grow closer, Luca calls Declan his miracle but does he know his true intentions? - This book is the second book in the Silver Linings Series. You can read this as a stand-alone or read Signs From The Universe before to meet these characters. Tropes: - age-gap (10 years) - bxb - millionaire/wealthy man - forced proximity - found family - spicy scenes

"When I first saw you, I thought I'd have to kill you." "Uh, excuse me?" "But now I'll kill anyone that even thinks of laying a finger on you," he said, a dry laugh escaping his lips. "How times change, huh?" ~~~ Atlas, a young chef, was simply trying to survive in the big city. When a mysterious intruder, Emil, breaks into his apartment, Atlas is thrust into a life completely different from his. As Emil takes a liking to Atlas, will the chef run away? Or will the crime boss give him a reason to stay? ~~~ [mxm]

MXM. 18 AND UP. MATURE CONTENT. ______________________________________________ Adrien Ledger met Deacon Ashford at football camp the summer before ninth grade. One fight turned into many, and by the end of the summer, Adrien thought Deacon was a total prick. When freshman year started, Adrien thought he'd left him behind-until Deacon transferred to his school. Adrien's luck hit an all-time low when Deacon joined his football team. For four years, they fought and attempted to keep their distance. But then Adrien's mom falls for someone new... who just so happens to be Deacon's dad. Now Adrien isn't just stuck with Deacon at school-he's stuck with him at home. Being stuck under the same roof forces them to face something neither of them ever expected. ____________________________________________ This is NOT incest. I don't support that here. (They aren't related by blood and do not have a brotherly dynamic, thank you)

In the strange little town of Greenhaven, popular golden boy Alijah Moreau has two priorities: keeping his magic hidden and his image spotless. But when Oakley James-a sarcastic stoner with a reputation for skipping class gets attacked in the woods and cursed with something not quite human, their worlds collide. Now, one's glowing with secrets, the other's growling through them, and something dark is stirring beneath the surface of Greenhaven. With people vanishing, symbols appearing in the trees, and a centuries-old evil awakening, Alijah and Oakley might be the only ones who can stop it-if they don't hex or kill each other first. [EXTENDED SYNOPSIS INSIDE]

Two boys drawn from different worlds: the sweet and gentle aristocratic Vampire, Evander Aetos, and the determined young Dragon lord, Abel Drake, find themselves thrown together through fate and chance in order to play the game of the Gods' and fight the age old supremacy of the Vampires, Evander's own species. Romantic sparks fly between the two boys, but by nature they should despise each other. Unlikely supernatural species intermingle and forbidden romances transpire, as for the first time in a thousand years, the rule of Vampires is challenged by rebellion and an unexpectedconspiracy of supernatural romance.

A young 21 year old boy is about to go to college when he bumps into the wrong crowd, but little did he know they took an interest in him. But when he didn't show any feelings back they got pissed at him and started to be toxic to him. Warnings ¦ ⚠️Swear words⚠️ ⚠️Smut⚠️ ⚠️Toxic⚠️ ⚠️Harsh punishments⚠️ ⚠️And much more⚠️

Ethan Hales always knew that he liked boys, but he soon discovered that he couldn't do anything about it. So he accepted that his life was destined to be lonely and miserable. He pushed himself deeper and deeper into himself, until he couldn't find any more joy within him. He never imagined that someone could change his outlook on life. Until he found a boy in the middle of the football field. His violet eyes, black hair and beautiful smile were enough to make his heart turn. Kaden Prince. Apparently perfect, but something seems to haunt him. Kaden may make Ethan find himself, but will Kaden be found as well?