When Charlotte agrees to fake date bad boy Mason to make her best friend and secret crush, Ben, jealous, she thinks it will be a simple arrangement. The rules are clear and she's certain of her goal: make Ben fall in love with her. So why does it seem like the lines always blur when Mason is around? *** Charlotte Anderson has secretly been in love with her best friend, Ben Hathaway, since childhood, though he's never seen her as anything but the girl next door. After witnessing Ben kissing another girl at a party, a heartbroken Charlotte accidentally admits her crush to notorious bad boy Mason Reed... who also happens to be one of Ben's closest friends. But Mason isn't going to tell Charlotte's secret; instead, he suggests they fake a relationship to make Ben jealous. They create a set of strict rules for the arrangement: no kissing when Ben isn't around, no sex, and no falling in love. But as their fake relationship progresses, and Mason's walls break down, Charlotte finds herself questioning her true feelings for both boys, and wondering if some rules are meant to be broken-especially when it comes to love. [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet (This story is a standalone title in the Dependency series) [[Wattpad Editors Choice: June 2021]]

When a professional football player finds out he has a daughter with the love of his life from high school, what could go wrong? Season 3 of My Brother's Best Friend ******** Maddie and Cameron have had their fair share of heartbreak. The perfect timing doesn't seem to exist for them until Cameron has a game in their hometown and invites his best friend Ethan, who so happens to be Maddie's brother, to come and watch him play. Ethan convinces Maddie to join him, and he also persuades her to bring Isabelle, the daughter she's hidden from Cameron for over a year. No amount of blackmail his crazy ex held over his head would ever stop him from spending time with his daughter, and after he meets Izzy, his priorities change. The woman he's been in love with since high school is the mother of his child, and he's going to do whatever it takes in order to mend the relationship between Maddie and him and be a family again. -This is the THIRD book of the Hidden Attraction series- 1. My Brother's Best Friend 2. In Five Years 3. The Perfect Timing Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of bullying, sexual assault, violence, and explicit language.

Seeing an ex again after three years who you thought was going to be the love of your life is awkward enough, but when they bring their new girlfriend to your family's Christmas party? Two words: total. catastrophe. Season 2 of My Brother's Best Friend ********* Maddie thought she and Cameron had figured out the five-year plan. After they decided to end things back in high school they had made a pact: in five years, they'd try again. Being in different states for college, she didn't think she needed to try and avoid seeing him, but when she's able to get a last-minute flight back home for the holidays, she finds herself in for a rude awakening: not only was Cameron invited to her family Christmas party, but he brought his new girlfriend, too, seeming to have tossed their five-year plan directly out the window.

Melissa: She has a story in her eyes. "You. Are. Mine." He said, emphasising each word so that they carve in my brain. "No. Stop it." A tear stained my cheeks. His teeth grazed my neck, leaving angry marks. A soft whimper escaped my mouth. "I won't let you leave me. Do you hear me?" He whispered menacingly in my ears. His mouth captured my ear lobe and sucked it. The sensation was both painful and pleasurable. "I don't love you." I uttered those painful words which weren't true. "You are hurting me." I tried to push him but he was too strong. He laughed. His laughter hurt my ears. "I'm gonna fućk your brains out. You'll forget those words. Don't hurt me, Melissa. Or i'll hurt you worse." He threatened me. I let the tears fall. I have to be strong but how can i be strong when i have to fight against my strength? "I don't love you. Let me go!" He left me. Forever. (PG-16) ----------------- *Graphics designed by Author.* Read to find out! Loren

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

When Ashley Jones learns that her ex-boyfriend is dating her ex-best friend, her hopes for a fresh start in college come crashing down. The payback? Making a fake dating deal with the beloved defenseman of Wellsfield Eagles, Kris Argent, to get revenge. Standalone in the Wellsfield University Series *** Ashley Jones is eager to put the past behind and start afresh at Wellsfield University. However, when she sees her ex-boyfriend kissing her ex-best-friend at a party, her hopes are dampened. Betrayed, hurt, and cornered by the two worst people from her past life, she strikes a fake dating deal with Kris Argent, Wellsfield Eagles' beloved defenseman, to keep up appearances and get revenge. After all, Kris has his own difficult ex and prying hockey teammates he's trying to get away from. But as Kris and Ashley spend more time together, fake starts to feel a little too real and emotions run high. Soon, Ashley faces a bigger dilemma than before. Can she get her happily ever after with Kris, who has given up on love? Or will she be heartbroken all over again?

The moon was above us while I stretched my hand out of the car to feel the air slip through my fingers. Suddenly, someone grabbed it. Who was he? Where did he come from? The guy on the bike just touched my hand and sped away, leaving butterflies in my stomach. Sophia, a med school student from a perfect family, moves to a new town for her studies. She meets Leo, a mysterious biker with a dangerous secret. As Sophia falls for Leo, she gets drawn into the town's mafia underworld, discovering that Leo is deeply involved. Despite the chaos and danger, her heart can't help but love him. Together, they navigate a world of crime, betrayal, and forbidden love, where trust is scarce and survival is everything.

"The Caregiver and the Mob Boss (pt.2)" ❦ Avelina has always cared for those who can't care for themselves. With a baby on the way, and a man who can't stand her, she has to still find a way to put herself first. Adrik cares for Avelina. Avelina cares for Adrik. Caring was never enough for either of them. With unexpected twists, unwanted family reunions, and secrets that keep Avelina and Adrik far apart; it's almost impossible for them to be together. The true test is whether or not their love will be enough to keep them together. ❦ Cover by @eroticcinderella

"The Mob Boss and His Enemy's Bride" ❦ Madeline belonged to Riccardo. Through the curves of her father's signature, Madeline was signed away to be Riccardo's wife from the day she was born. It was already set in stone that he would one day become her lawfully wedded husband. When one day she is introduced to Angel, everything flips upside down. Angel Siciliano is the only heir to an entire mafia. In order to accept the job of being named capo, he must find a wife. It took years to finally find the woman he would want to spend eternity with. However, this woman was already engaged. To make matters worse, she's engaged to his enemy. Wars are declared, tears are shed, and truths are revealed. All Angel wanted was to make Madeline his, but he was not prepared for all of the buried secrets to finally come to light. - "I'm marrying Riccardo," Madeline stated, her brows furrowing. She didn't understand why a beautiful stranger was standing in front of her at the altar instead of her fiance. ​ "No," he declared, grabbed onto her hand and lifting it up to his lips with a smirk. "I'm going to make you my wife."