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Worth the Chase by fleurnjardin
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Hoping for no distractions during her senior year of college, Ryan finds herself in a whirlwind romance following a one-night stand with the last person she expected: the star wide receiver of the football team. ***** Ryan Collins only has two goals: to get into medical school and avoid football players, thanks to her ex-boyfriend and their nasty breakup. But after a one-night stand, she's torn between a notorious wide receiver and the dream she's starting to question more each day. With the NFL draft quickly approaching, Carsen Blake has a lot more to worry about than just football. Managing an alcoholic mother, a stubborn coach, and his grief after his father's passing, Carsen has to convince the one girl he's liked for years that he's worth more than a one-night stand while also proving to himself that he is more than everyone's expectations. Book One of the UNC Series Content warning: This story contains an instance of mild self-harm, themes of addiction and mentions of emotional partner abuse
𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 || JJK ✔️ by bubbletaeu
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"Keep walking away from me," he challenges, voice a low rumble. "And I'll have you bent over right here." ~~~~~ Jeon Jungkook 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎'𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐀𝐔. Royal. Witty. Dark Romance. Enemies to enemies to enemies, then finally, after a few light years--to lovers. started: december 2024 finished: july 2025 © bubbletaeu 2025
The War General by B0T0XX
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WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT!! A story in which a woman is married off to a war general who leaves for a five year war. When he comes back he is nothing like the man she met all those years ago. Unedited
The Soul's Calling (A Fantasy Romance) by hazelbrown18
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Harriet Summers has always believed in soulmates-the kind that ignite fireworks, and make the world sharper, brighter, and full of meaning. But reality? It's nothing like the stories she's clung to. Fresh out of high school and stuck in a life that feels like an old, faded photograph, she longs for something more. Then, Morgana Ravenspell Academy calls. A world where vampires rule the night, cat shifters prowl, and mermaids whisper secrets beneath moonlit waters. Magic crackles in the air, but Harriet's focus doesn't waver-her soulmate is out there, the missing piece that can steady her unraveling powers. But fate has other plans. Because the one person who challenges her, infuriates her, and sets her world ablaze isn't the soulmate she expected. And when an ancient darkness rises, threatening to tear everything apart, Harriet must make an impossible choice: her best friend or her destined love? ************************************* Nicholas Sinclairley is a force of nature, sharp, untouchable, and dangerously in control. Power bends at his will, and emotions? They're nothing more than a liability. He's spent his life mastering the art of distance. Then she crashes into his world. Harriet Summers. Reckless. Stubborn. A walking contradiction wrapped in magic and chaos. She's hunting for her soulmate, convinced it's someone else. But Nicholas knows better. The pull between them isn't ordinary-it's wildfire, and every moment with her threatens to burn through the ice he's carefully built around himself. As the shadow of a 1000-year-old enemy looms closer, Nicholas is forced to make a choice of his own: fight for Harriet's heart or let her go before love destroys them both. Because for the first time in his life, power isn't enough. And losing her might mean losing himself.
Maybe Happily Ever After✔️ by SashaBastien
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I chuckled slightly and shook my head. "Does that usually work for you? The cute little remarks and that nice smile." I teased. He gave me a sheepish look of surprise. "Most girls would be flattered at my attempt to flirt with them." I scoffed and shook my head. "Well, as a member of the "most girls" community, I can say that I am not." "Wow. That's a bit harsh." He gave me a smug look and crossed his arms. "Sorry," I shrugged. "I'm immune to boy charms. In fact, I think I'm allergic." "Well, don't think so highly of yourself. Just because you have cute dimples and a pretty face, doesn't mean I find you attractive." ------------------------------ Maya Cameron is a senior at Ohio State University and this is the year where you need to get your life together before you get pushed out into the real world. Writing is the only thing that keeps her sane after all of the trauma she's been though. With her mom and dad's unfortunate death, she's been left under the care of her evil step-aunt and forced to stay with her annoying step-cousin. As if college isn't stressful enough. And then there's this other guy in her life. They met online by accident and have been talking for months but she's not brave enough to make it something real. Will Ashby is the all-around superstar on campus. He's practically royalty because he's the running back on the Ohio State Football team: one of the best college football teams in America. Will is the person guys want to be and guy girls want to be with. But in actuality, he'd rather blend in with the background noise. His only focus has been football and finishing his degree. That was until he met this girl. He doesn't even know her name or what she looks like, but she's the girl he'd want to be real with. Because of circumstances, Will needs an English tutor or he won't be able to play. And much to her dismay, Maya is the perfect person for the job. Started: January 2021 Completed: October 2021
𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐢  by fictionflare_
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He never believed in love, but she captured his heart the moment he saw her. She didn't understand love, but he gained her trust instantly. He is consumed by a desire for revenge. She is as serene as water. He's the mafia king of all Asia, hardened by the world's cruelty from a young age. She spent her entire life in captivity, completely oblivious to the outside world. This is the story of Rudraksha Malhotra and Ruhanika Rajpurohit, two people who couldn't be more different, bound together by the ties of marriage. Can they conquer their inner demons and find peace together? Will Rudraksha allow Ruhanika to rule his heart? Will Ruhanika let Rudraksha love her? Let's find out together. Tropes: Age gap Mafia king × Caged princess Forced marriage Cunning × Innocent Two broken Souls
Before dawn | Dark romance by dutchgirlM
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The first book of the Dawn series. In the heart of Palermo, where ancient secrets lie hidden beneath cobblestone streets, two worlds collide that never should have met. Madeleine Wood, a shy, timid girl from London, finds her life turned upside down when she encounters the mysterious and devilishly handsome Luca Castellano. A man whose charming smile masks his true identity. Warning ⚠️: Will contain graphic sexuality/sexual references, strong language, and violence.
Puck Me Right  (PMR #1) by BlayreBelamour
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Luken Hunt is a virgin. A 23 year-old, NHL-playing, star-forward virgin. He's spent years dodging the post-game parties, the groupies, the endless opportunities that come with being a pro athlete. He's too focused on hockey, too awkward, too... completely out of his depth when it comes to women. Then Brooklyn Launder walks into his life. Sharp, stunning, and absolutely off-limits, she's the sports reporter who's seen it all-cocky athletes, bad pickup lines, and men who think they can charm their way into her life. But Luken? He's different. And when a flustered interview of his goes viral, turning the league's most unapproachable player into everyone's favorite bashful hockey heartthrob, Brooklyn finds herself just as intrigued as the rest of the internet. So when he confesses he's never even been kissed properly, Brooklyn makes a proposition-a few lessons. Just to help him out. A kiss here, a little guidance there. Nothing serious. Until the first lesson turns into two. Then three. And suddenly, Luken is learning fast-not just how to kiss, but how to touch, tease, and drive Brooklyn absolutely insane. But with the media watching, a locker room full of relentless teammates, and a career that demands all of him, Luken has to decide if he's ready to risk it all-for the one thing he's never had. A slow-burn, forbidden, scorching-hot hockey romance where the shy, virgin hockey star gets the ultimate education-and the woman he never saw coming. 𓅷 [SMUT Warning] [18+ Mature Audiences] Don't copy my work I will find you 🔪 4/14/25 1 in #sports 1 in friendswithbenefits 1 in hockey 1 in badgirlgoodboy 1 in nhlhockey 1 in nhlfanficton
Connecting Souls by ixmmyxx
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BOOK ONE They were from different worlds. One being a world of imagination the other being very much physical. Maya was an aspiring artist, moving across the country to escape her past and explore the world of music. She finally seems to have got her life together when everything comes tumbling down when she runs head on into her past. Hayden was the campus it boy. Aspiring to reach NFL level, he eats sleeps and breaths football, but everything changed when he saw her. How alive she felt on stage, only encouraged him to know more. He needed to know more. Their paths crossed, in a time when neither of them are ready. However when they are brought together by fate, will they struggle to deny or finally accept their feelings?