Dresden and Calvin are lucky enough to have had not one, but two, beginnings. They're beginning again, or maybe they're picking up where they left off five years ago. Either way, this is their "Take II" and absolutely nothing will get in the way of that. Except maybe a global pandemic.

Dresden Gibson never left. But that's not the story he's telling. [sequel to The Art of Moving On] It's five years later, and though time has a way of making all pain feel less prominent, the pain that sits right under Dres's ribcage, the one tied to the buried words, and regret like a cold sweat on his palms, hasn't changed at all. Hasn't subsided or dulled throughout the years. Dresden regrets a lot of things. He'll never regret anything more than the way he ended his relationship with Cas those years ago. That's a pain, he thinks, he'll carry with him always. So he keeps the letters, and the memories; he lets them plague him on the long nights because it's what he deserves. When the opportunity arises to make things right, Dres takes it. He owes Cas that much. Even if the boy who's heart he broke years ago doesn't want a single thing to do with him. (And he doesn't)

Calvin Sumner is just trying to find a job, pass his classes, get into college, and maybe kiss a few boys if he can manage it. He never thought he'd find himself working in a cupcake cafe, or falling in love with his brooding, ex-military boss who has more tattoos than he has words to give. But Cas isn't going to complain. Not when he's finally making some money, doing well in his courses, has a pretty good sports scholarship in his future, and gets to kiss Dresden Gibson as much as he wants (and he wants to, a lot). ( © saeglopur )

❝I know you love God or whatever, but I want to do the most unholy things to you.❞ Small towns harbor two types of people: those that live and die within the confines of it, and those that get the hell out while they can. Hudson is one of the lucky few with the means to pack his bags and run as fast as he can once he graduates high school. Although he can't quite cut ties with his family and leave his past in the past, he can take advantage of a fresh start in the city that never sleeps: New York City. College is a chance for Hudson to find out who he really is--and who he wants to be. He's a good boy with a religious knack and a girlfriend back home who doesn't mind that he's saving himself for marriage. His deepest secret that he likes men is neither new nor surprising, more so downright despicable. Damnable, even. When he meets Zane, an eccentric friend of his roommate, his entire earth is turned on its axis and the life he thought he wanted vanishes. Zane opens his eyes to a world of freedom full of lust and sin. And for the love of all things holy, he likes it.

‎‎"I'm like a fungus," Damian said cheerfully. "You'll get used to me." ‎ ‎"I'd rather contract an actual fungus." ‎ ‎"That's a little dramatic." ‎ ‎"I'm literally a science major," Lukas said, sipping his drink calmly. "I know how bad fungi can get." ‎ ‎Damian leaned forward, like Lukas had just issued a challenge. "Okay. Serious question. What would it take for you to willingly hang out with me?" ‎ ‎"An act of God." ‎ ‎"I'm serious." ‎ ‎"I'm not."

(mxm) Survival tip #1: Don't strangle your snowed-in roommate. Easier said than done for Miles Thompson, a college senior who just wants to cruise through his final semester with as few complications as possible. But when a freak blizzard traps him in Logan Arver's apartment, simple is officially off the table. Logan is smug, infuriatingly calm, and way too good at getting under Miles's skin. Miles is short-tempered, sleep-deprived, and certainly not interested in making new friends. But with the snow piling up, the power on the verge of cutting out, and nowhere else to go, they're forced to navigate more than just the storm together---long after it ends.

"So yeah, that was all". "Don't do that" I give her a look. "Do what?" "Let me in a little and then shut me out". "First off, I've never done that" she chuckles, "second, I just told you what was wrong with me- what else do you need Claire Mason?" "I don't know- tell me anything- something more" then I grin as I add, "Sophie Wood". She rolls her eyes at my mockery, it's the prettiest type of eye roll. If anyone else kept repeating my full name, it would probably be annoying- but that's just the way Sophie Wood makes things: not annoying, pretty, perfect. It's the way she is without even trying. . . . Claire Mason is scary. At least, that's what her peers have deemed her to be. The shortest person in her junior class, the grumpiest person in her friend group-AND sandwiched between three siblings who all have their own unique things going for them-Claire never stood a chance. Sophie Wood is stuck-up. At least, that's what her peers have deemed her to be. Sophie is the girliest girl she's ever known, the most popular junior in her school-and the next best co-captain since Claire's super popular, super pretty (and super smart) twin sister. In hindsight, it wouldn't make sense at all if either of these misunderstood girls worlds collide. However, that's just what happens when avoiding neighbors, useless job offers, and curiosity fall into the mix. The bottom line is, pretty soon-feelings are BOUND to get involved during all of their bookstore bonding.

When a confident straight guy meets an even more confident bisexual one... it can make the feeling falter and be replaced with many more. Confusion, anger, doubt, acceptance... maybe even a little love. And just maybe that feeling becomes the most prominent one. If you recognize the book... I'm the original author!! You can check my insta heather_go_books

For Reed Turner, senior year is all about redemption. As captain of the Westview High soccer team, he's determined to lead his team to the national championships, something they've never achieved. But standing in his way is more than just the pressure of the game. There's Grayson Pierce, captain of the football team and the school's golden boy. With three national titles already under his belt and the entire school wrapped around his finger, Grayson has made it his mission to remind Reed of his "inferior" status. His teasing isn't just playful-it's personal, and Reed's hatred for him burns like wildfire. But everything changes after one fateful night at a party. A shared moment flips Reed's world on its axis, unraveling everything he thought he knew about Grayson-and himself. As rivalry gives way to something more complicated, Reed must decide if he's willing to risk his heart while chasing his dreams. A story of fierce competition, unexpected vulnerability, and the thin line between love and hate, Opposing Goals will have you rooting for Reed and Grayson every step of the way.

Lucas Sawyer has gotten used to being forgotten. His twin brother Mark, captain and star quarterback, everyone's favorite, gets the spotlight. Lucas doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't go to parties. His life is safe and logical, and that's exactly how he likes it. But when his brother's football rival and worst enemy, Damien Castillo, starts work at the same small bakery, everything changes. Damien is Lucas' worst nightmare: an arrogant heartbreaker with a bad reputation, who threatens to ruin all his careful plans. Lucas hates him. Right? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This story was inspired by @hipstateasee's "Knight", and I have her permission. All credit to her for the great premise!