Accused of an assault he doesn't remember, Ricky's senior year is made doubly complicated when he falls for the victim's best friend, Olivia - his only alibi. *** Growing up among New York's high society seems glamorous from the outside, but looks can be deceiving. 17-year-old Ricky, who's cultivated a long list of rumors because of his bad boy behavior, knows this first-hand. But when he's wrongly accused of sexually assaulting a classmate, things take a turn. Especially when discovering the victim's best friend, Olivia, is his only alibi. With feelings quickly growing stronger between them, Ricky can't help falling for Olivia's kind nature, yet complications lurk around every corner, made worse still by the dark secret Ricky's been hiding for years, and his biggest fear is someone uncovering the truth behind the bad rumors. What will happen to Olivia and Ricky when the secret finally comes out? It's a long way down from high society to rock bottom. Content Warning: This story is a depiction of real life. It, therefore, contains mature content in the form of sexual assault, explicit language, violence (involving minors), sex, drinking, and drug use. Just like real life does. By continuing, you understand you'll be reading themes of a more mature nature, and that some might be triggering. (16+) Readers say: "I love this book with all my heart! - Absolutely worth its price." "I haven't been able to put it down!" "Olivia and Ricky are really melting my heart." "I'm loving how the story is progressing. Perfectly paced." "I think it's one of the most realistic stories I have read on here!" "Great details and descriptions throughout the story." "I love the unexpected twists, turns, and non-cliché characters." "I hope a lot of people will take that chance to read your story, it is really worth it." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All 5-STAR ratings on GoodReads. [[word count: 300,000-350,000 words]]

When Franny learns why former popular boy Tyler fell from grace, she gets thrown head-first into his dangerous world but also closer to his timid heart. ***** Eighteen-year-old Tyler Madden used to have everything. He was captain of the football team, popular, high achiever, and was set to have a successful career. But when a secret too hard to handle comes to light, he turns to underground fighting to deal with the pain. Now, he's in too deep. And when Francesca Howard befriends him at school in the hopes of figuring out what went wrong, she unknowingly gets pulled into the criminal world he's now stuck in. As the two find comfort in each other, they find themselves faced with their impending future and trying to get Tyler out alive. Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains scenes pertaining to drug use, substance abuse, and violence. [#1 in teen fiction, romance and action]

⚠️ Published version Available in Paperback & E-Book through Amazon! Hardcover and Paperback available online at Barnes & Noble! This WattPad version is a well-loved rough draft, enjoy it! But be warned it's the unedited, raw version of the book. ** Readers Choice Awards Winner 2020! "I'm going to prove why he doesn't matter, why no man matters but me." He says in a deep voice as his strong hands grab my waist. "I don't know why no one ever fucked you, but I'm glad they didn't. I get all of this to myself, do you know how happy that makes me? How fucking turned on I am by your innocence?" He says between quick breaths. I involuntarily let out a moan as his mouth trails my neckline. "Just say the words and I'll fuck you, Em." He says and I quickly nod. "No, say it. I need to know you want me, I need to know how much you need me inside of you." He says, his emerald eyes piercing straight through me. "I want you, Aiden," I say through ragged breaths, I want him so bad. --------------------- Emilia Banks is a good girl. She is full of excitement as she just ended the first half of her freshman year at college. Ready to spend time with her boyfriend and enjoy the summer. But when the unexpected happens and her life is flipped upside down her best friends brother, Aiden, who is visiting during the break is there to pick up the pieces. Which is not something he does for anyone, ever. **Mature Romance** **Mature Audience 18+** **Strong Language** **Sexual Content** © 2019 H.L. Swan

Maddison Clark recently transferred to a college closer to her mom. She's new to the San Francisco area. When the social elite, Sebastian E. Lockhart, resurfaces after seven years and ends up at her job, she's mostly lost on who he is or who the Lockhart family is. Out of nowhere, he disappeared off the face of the earth without much reason. Despite their differences, Maddison is having a hard time shaking him off. She has too much pride to admit to her feelings though. But time after time again, Sebastian appears back in her life, making it harder to fight off her attraction. And one thing that's more intriguing than his looks is the fact he's got more secrets up his sleeve than most guys. In a city where secrets seldom stay secrets for long, Maddison might just uncover the truth on something bigger than the both of them, hidden from everyone's eyes.

Mature Content (Ages 17+) *BDSM/HUMOUR* Fate decides that two people, with completely different values and lives, shall be thrown into the same workplace. Wren's life seems to be filled with awkward stuttering, an overthinking brain and an anxious tremble to her hands. Theo already has what everyone is searching for at his age; the gift of the gab, a fantastic reputation, wealth and a fiancé. With what can only be an accident of destiny, throwing these two together... will the unthinkable occur?

Having a big fat crush on two of the best looking guys in school, at different times of course, no issues. After passing out no contact with them, no issues. Going on a family trip through a plane and guess who do you meet on the way? Well yeah that's what happened with Elyse Sanders. She's a girl with a bubbly personality, fun-loving, always smiling, tries to make everyone happy. But who knows what's behind that pretty smile? And yeah she's not exactly your 'Good girl type.' Who's going to end up with her? How many hearts would break in the time span of this vacation? How many secrets would be revealed? Read to find out.......

What sucks more than being overweight? Falling for someone you don't have a shot in hell with. Ella Carson has always felt like the odd girl out. Bullied for being overweight all throughout high school, she decided to make a fresh start for herself and spend her last summer before college with her grandparents in Myrtle Beach. She expected to write on the beach in her journal to try and overcome the insecurities she's been unable to shake for years, maybe even make a friend or two, but what she didn't expect to happen was have a hot-shot athlete fall head over heels in love with her. Meet Patrick Connelly: a pretentious jock who has a lot more to him than just a knack for basketball. The two of them together are polar opposites, but as their summer unravels they begin to realize just how much they have to learn from one another.

When Aria Monroe lands her dream job as the new photographer for Los Angeles's professional hockey team, the last thing she expects is to work with the cocky, arrogant center Connor Holden who rocked her world five years ago during a one-night stand. She left him without a name, and now that Connor's mystery woman has finally reappeared, he'll do anything to make her his. Even if it means dealing with a complicated past he's unprepared for and keeping secrets from those he looks up to. Because if there's one thing Connor Holden is known for? It's winning, and he doesn't plan on stopping now.

✨ The Masked Billionaire's Bride > They sold her for a debt. To a man who never shows his face. She was seventeen. Innocent. Brilliant. Beautiful - though she didn't know it. After years of abuse, her reflection meant nothing to her. He was a myth. A ghost. A billionaire whose face was hidden behind a mask that sent shivers down every spine. But what no one knew was that behind that mask lived not a monster... but a man whose beauty could ruin lives. A man richer than empires. A man who didn't need to buy her. He chose to. For her, he'd risk everything. For him, she'd learn her worth. Let the world tremble. The girl no one wanted is now the bride of the most dangerous man alive.

Indigo Gallagher was born with osteochondroma, a condition that leaves her physically fragile. Between shifts at her granʼs flower shop and her tumultuous relationship, all she wants is to get through her second year of pre-med unscathed. Although irresistibly charming, Jem Valentine has a hardened exterior and a stormy disposition. With little faith in most things, heʼs seen far too much of the world to remain tender or soft. But for her, he will be.