Her breathing was rapid and her hands were trembling with fear, covered in dirt, with the thought that she would die here, alone. The blood slowly trickled down her leg, messy crimson contrasting with her pale skin. She was completely helpless, and if the blood loss didn't kill her, surely the biting cold would. It wasn't soon until she fell unconscious. When Lily's family was killed eight years ago, she'd frantically run out to the woods, where her memories became blurred by the presence of a wolf, a comfort she still wasn't sure was real. The only thing the memory had left her with was a silver streak in her hair. Something she hadn't seen in any other living human being (not one that was natural, anyway). Until Hunter showed up.

"Wait... You thought I was really into you?" He chuckles, his cigarette at the corner of his mouth *How pathetic* he shakes his head, taking the cigarette from between his gritted teeth with his two fingers, he grinned devilously making the feeling of nausea overtake my entire stomach, I was confused, why is he acting this way? "Foolish girl..." he kneels down to where I was sitting on the floor, cupping my cheeks, squeezing them ever so slightly, my eyes starting to sting. "I only want to make your father hurt the way I hurt and that's why I need you" he smirks, letting go of my cheeks //Riley Carter, an innocent 19-year-old from California and aspiring dancer is unexpectedly burdened with the troubles from her unknown past. There is a long history of bad blood between the Italian mafia and the Cosa Nostra. However, the most significant error they will ever make will be the vicious murder of the Don of the Cosa Nostra. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO @goldenkoox

Meet Sean Clifford, the enigmatic billionaire being rude obnoxious and cold. Satan himself seems to accompany Sean wherever he goes and love is the last thing on his mind. Yet he's the most eligible bachelor in town, with a lifestyle that everyone covets but is it all just a facade. Enter Scarlett Mathew a stunning beauty with a mix of pain and sunshine in her eyes. She's a hopeless romantic with a deep outlook on life always looking for the beauty in the world but don't be fooled she's also a force to be reckoned with, and testing her patience will unleash her wrath. Join us on a journey as Scarlett breaks through Sean's stone-cold walls and ignites a romance that will steam up the pages. Will she be the one to thaw his frozen heart, or will he crush her optimism ? Dive into their story and find out.

When visiting Canada for a wedding, a commitment-averse dive instructor must pretend to date her Australian seatmate to avoid conflict with her ex and judgmental mother. *** Audrey Clarke rarely felt like other women her age. Not as a teen who'd never gushed about gorgeous celebrities, nor at almost thirty, with no desire to marry, have kids, or settle down. She would much rather explore reefs in Southeast Asia and adventure around exciting places. Even when she meets travellers with similar dreams, none are the right romantic match. Until Caleb. When flying home to Canada for her friend's wedding, Audrey dreads confronting the pain she caused her ex and facing her judgemental mother. It drives her to connect with her seatmate, Australian environmental scientist, Caleb, who also craves a distraction. Despite his charm, he is enigmatic about the cause of his stress. They agree to fake a relationship to make their lives easier. The more time they spend together, the more real their act feels. Will Audrey be brave enough to share her true feelings before the trip is over? *** Featured on - Ambassador's recommendations "Aces! Bows and Aros" chapter (Nov 2024) - Chicklit's "Rom-Com" reading list (August 2024) - Romance's "Slow Burn" and "Fake and Arranged Relations" reading lists (June 2024) Winner - Grand Winner Aro/Ace Awards by the TripleACommunity and FreetheLGBT communities (Dec 2024) - First Place Harvest Festival Astania Awards Wild Card category (Nov 2024) by the Asatnia Community - Honourable Mention, Romance Awards, Romance category by the Romance profile (Oct 2024)

We all know the story. A superhero bravely saves a large city from evil. The city loves them in return. One day the hero needs help and recruits a trusty sidekick to help them, even though the hero is evidently more powerful. It almost seems like the sidekick was meant to be forgotten.

"'WHAT THE HELL!' I yelled fuming with anger. I had a tense and rigid posture as my fists and jaw were clenched up ready to beat the living hell out of both of them, but I restrained myself which was the hardest effing thing I had to do in a while. I walked toward them my mouth twisted into a scowl. 'You are both dead to me.' I said walking away holding in the tears that were gonna burst out any minute now." Jacob effing Adams was the high school hottie all the girls drooled over including Fatima. All Fatima AKA "9/11 girl" wanted to do was touch Jacob's soft, pretty lips and his strong, muscular muscles. Fatima never knew that she would get her hands on him. He was all she could've dreamed of... or so she thought.

...𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯... During a peaceful era in Araluen, a message arrived from Skandia suggesting that the famous treaty was now becoming unstable. Realizing that this may require more than just Ranger skill, Halt and Will asked Lady Pauline and Alyss, as well as one young knight, to come along for this special mission. Upon their arrival, they face the uncertainties of war, and the treacherous ways of traitors. Faced with these challenges, will old alliances and friends hold true, or will it throw the world into disarray? Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, locations, from Ranger's Apprentice, that belongs to John Flanagan and John Flanagan alone. I only own my original character(s) and plots.

Set in a world where vows and promises have to be fulfilled, Frederick is forced to vow to his father to avenge his death. While on a quest to hunt down the culprit, he uncovers a generational curse. Can Frederick follow through with his vow and if not, what price will he have to pay? Renae has always been Frederick's best friend and bodyguard, but when she finds out the truth about her mother's death, she is given a choice: avenge her mother and break the curse, or forgive the wrongs of the past and be with Frederick. Will she be able to make the right choice?

Lila Evergreen's bloodline is being destroyed by the cloaked people. They call them that because no ones actually ever seen their faces, just the big baggy cloak. Rumour has it that they're chasing Lila, her younger sister Fern, and their grandparents because that's all thats left of the Evergreens bloodline. "Why?" you ask. Because they're the last people in our dystopian world that know of the other world....and how to get there. Oh and one last thing, some say the other world is supernatural :] So can Lila protect the rest of her bloodline before all of it is destroyed or will supernatural things get in her way... Join her to find out! PS: This book shares three different perspectives.