"Every step you take away from me only drives you closer to the brink of my madness. You belong to me, Winter. Any alternative reality or illusion you hope for- I will destroy them until your very existence is entwined with mine." -𝐈𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 Eighteen-year-old Winter has always been a quiet shadow, a shy spy avoiding the perils of the spotlight. But when she's tasked with stalking five powerful Heirs, her carefully crafted invisibility shatters. Her mission is clear: erase their scandals, track their every move, and never draw attention. Yet, when she crosses paths with Ivan Arcane-the ruthless heir to one of the world's most powerful empires-everything changes. At first, Ivan saw her as dull and dependent, an insignificant watcher in the crowd. A beautiful doll to be kept locked and safe somewhere- an innocence belonging nowhere near him or his world. But when she makes one fatal mistake, he uncovers the sharp, wild mind she's concealed beneath fragile masks of pink and purples. Now, Ivan is obsessed, determined to dismantle her defenses and claim her as his own. And In a world where power rules, Winter is no longer the Hunter in the game -she's Ivan's fixation, a prey to a predator and he'll stop at nothing to change the very narrative of the fairy tale so the villain gets the girl in the end. REVIEWS This book is so consuming. My heart is unsteady since i read this chapter. I read it trice and i am stil recovering -neilavni_love I am blown away. WTF just happend? -meladeeee I think i seriously need to go for a check up. Why does my heart race so fast reading every fucking chapter? -amara_sullivan IVAN FUCKING ARCANE I love you so much baby -googleydodley So hot for what? -kookieshopes •CHECK LIST OF TRIGGER WARNINGS INSIDE• •4 YEAR AGE GAP• •DUAL POV•

A childhood crush he ran away from. A second chance at forever. Jeff // Coming back to Middle-of-Nowhere, Nevada for Thanksgiving was supposed to be simple-visit family, survive the small talk, and leave before the dust settles. But then I ran into Jamie. My best friend. My first crush. The one who made me second guess everything I thought I was. The one I never really stopped thinking about after I moved away. It's been years, but the way he looks at me now... it hits somewhere deep, somewhere I thought I'd locked away. I don't know what I'm doing here anymore. Except that every time he smiles at me, I want to stay. 📖 An M. Anderson standalone romance novel. 💕 Perfect for readers who love: Small-town second chances Childhood friends-to-lovers tension Character drama and angst that leads to growth Bisexual awakening stories Character-driven romance Steamy but heartfelt spice Strong female best friends 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!

TEEN ROMANCE Bay and Archie were inseparable, bound together by a friendship that had flourished since childhood. Now, as school seniors, their laughter echoed through familiar streets, a rhythm known only to them. They shared secrets beneath the sprawling oak tree in the park, dreams whispered late into the night, and countless adventures that painted their days with joy. But everything changed the moment 'she' entered their lives. With a radiant smile and a spark that lit up every room, she was magnetic, drawing their attention and shifting the dynamics of their unbreakable bond. Suddenly, the world they had known began to twist and turn, and the comfortable familiarity of their friendship felt threatened by the intoxicating allure of something new. A JOJO ORIGINAL Ranking #1 bxb (13/10/24) #1 school (13/10/24) #1 teen (13/10/24) #30 gay (17/06/24) #1 teenfiction (14/06/24) #1 bestfriends (09/07/24) #1 comingout (09/07/24) #2 boyxboyromance (07/04/2024) #6 bl (30/07/2024) Reader comments 335booklover "this is my heartstopper" Rla2j3d4e5e6e "i loved it sm, legit got butterflies on many oCcasions...i couldn't stop reading this once i started...love you author" Manifestingforyou "This is one of my favourite stories, I love the different perspectives and how each character has more to them. also like the full plotline but it's not like 11 hours long" ShaggyzezGutz "This needs a movie, we need a movie!" areo_dust *THIS SO GOOD ima reread this once again" QueenMimi540 "genuinely enjoyed reading this book and watching them start to figure out who they are and what they wanted, 10/10 would recommend" "I loved every bit of this book. I was so hooked. Really was looking for something like this and can happily say this book didn't disappoint me one bit. Thank you so much for writing this book" sexybrainnamu "actually, one of my new favorites, everything about it is amazing if possible i'd love to see a continuation on mark's character!!" MakoSwamp

Hailey just wants to finish her fall semester of classes. She wants to be able to go home and spend the holidays with her family. She doesn't want to have to worry about classes for a whole month. Hailey wants to be left alone. However, fate has different plans. When Hailey least expects it, Ethan comes crashing into her life. The two have an unlikely bond that keeps pulling them back to one another. Hailey just wants to be happy, while Ethan wants to know about this girl who keeps appearing in his life. Together, they make a wild end of the year. Cover created by hiraaeth

Jolene Parker had a troubling childhood to say the least. She didn't have much growing up but she had him. Jackson Walker. Jolene and Jackson were inseparable. As they grew older, life started play its course and one day their friendship suddenly ended. Their friendship ended in a brutal and blunt way. After that day, they never spoke again. Jolene ended up moving to a different state not long after. It had been years since Jackson and Jolene had seen each other. They both assumed they would never see each other again. What happens when both of them end up going to the same college? Did the universe want to give them a second chance? ⚠️TW⚠️ THIS STORY CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. These themes include abuse, mental health challenges, eating disorders, SA, and mature language.

After having his heart broken by Hailey Tucker, the player, Alex Parker transfers to a new school as far away as possible from her. Two years later, because of one horrible incident, Hailey has to move in with the Walkers. What she didn't expect was to see Alex at her new school, in her class. But this time, the tabled have turned. Hailey is the quiet girl while Alex is the player. Whoever said that senior year is an unforgettable year was definitely right.

This story takes place in the timeline of high school for Anya and her friends. She is already an imperial scholar, but let's assume that Loid and Yor became her parents for real and not just as a mission during this story. but it has NOT HAPPENED in the actual anime or manga yet.