Et si la vérité était plus dangereuse que le mensonge ? Vanille Andriana cherche à percer le mystère de la mort de son père lorsqu'une invitation l'entraîne au sein d'une institution secrète en Angleterre. Là, une compétition implacable oppose des voleurs issus des quatre coins du monde pour décrocher le prestigieux titre de Missionnaire. Dès son arrivée, Vanille se heurte aux épreuves et aux moqueries, mais elle refuse d'abandonner. Pour survivre, elle s'allie à un soutien inattendu - Haakon Black, le fils du Fondateur. Entre méfiance et attirance, leurs missions les rapprochent inexorablement. Dans un palais où chacun protège ses ombres, pourront-ils vraiment se faire confiance ?

I was drowning in her kiss. The intensity of it filled me with sensations I'd never felt before. I taste her and I realize I've been starving. I have loved before, but never quite like this. I have kissed before, but never did it consume me like this. It lasts for a second, maybe a minute or maybe even an hour, I'm not sure. I'm drowning and drowning and sinking to the bottom of the ocean in her kiss, in her soft embrace. I never thought I could feel wanted like this before and it's intoxicating and it's swallowing me whole. It started off passionate, but we got desperate. The kiss got deeper as we got hungrier, it feels like even my hands can't bring her close enough to me. - LEIGHTON VALAK .. and in which, emotionally unavailable Alea John gets paired up with the rich golden boy on campus, Leighton Valak for a tutoring opportunity- what could go wrong? Or, in simpler words.. An unloveable boy and a girl who cannot love. highest rankings #1 - sadromance #1 - bwwm #1 - banter #1 - badboygoodgirl #2 - bwwm #2 - drama #2 - maybesmut #3 - maybesmut #6 - opposites #10 - enemiestolovers #23 - banter

And in that moment, I realized something that I've always known deep down in my heart. I finally understand why my eyes would always cling to him in a room, why my mood would always lighten up whenever he was around, why my world brightened up when I met him- why the sun shined brighter, trees and grass were greener, flowers smelled better. Why he makes my world more beautiful simply by existing in it. It's because I'm in love with him. The type of love that you never knew existed until you finally experience it yourself, the type of love that's hard to put into words because it's a love you've never had for anyone else. And never will. - JAMISON MACK ... And in which, Jamison Mack drunkly kisses his very much in love bestfriend, Hayden Zhang. Shouldn't be much of a problem, they both agree to forget about it. It was a drunken mistake. Nothing more, nothing less. One problem, neither of them can stop thinking about it. What could go wrong? Or in simpler words, a chaotic bisexual pro basketball player who's in love with his playboy footballer bestfriend. highest rankings #1 - interracialbxb #1 - maybesmut #1 - collegebasketball #2 - collegefootball #2 - interracialbxb #3 - lgbtq #3 - interracialbxb #7 - gayromance #13 - interracialbxb

Secret: The most fatal weapon of the mankind. But careful, for it depends on whether you're capable of wielding it. Taranya Chauhan never was. She wasn't ready for the world awaiting her, neither for the secrets it held. But when she was shoved headfirst in it, she knew she had to swim up to not drown. Now it's a matter of time before she finds out who's pulling her underwater and who's helping her on the surface. *Content and Trigger warning: This book contains past references to abuse and child molestation.

*WAS DELETED AT 600K READS* Adriana Mancini I was raised to bite, not bow. So when they told me I was to marry Nikolas Volkov-heir to the Bratva, enemy to my blood-I didn't cry, I laughed. They thought they could tame me with diamonds and alliances. And for the first time in my life, I realized I didn't have a choice. As for him.. It's the eyes that speak to me. Blank but compulsive with secrets, empty yet dominating with control. Like stone. I wonder, is his heart made of it too? Nikolas Volkov After a bloody feud with the Cosa Nostra, I'm forced into an arranged marriage-to the one woman I can't control. Adriana Mancini. A hurricane in stilettos with venom in her smile. She tests my patience, taunts my power, and tempts my darkness. She thinks I won't ruin her just because she wears my ring. But this marriage was never meant to be peaceful. It was built for war.

18+ only #1 in Marriage of Convenience [July 2024] "The fewer people that know the truth the better. And if this all goes smoothly, you two will be able to get divorced before the hockey season ends." "I have the places where you both will sign," His eyes lifted and scanned both of us. "But only of course, if you both agree to this." "I'll do it," I said honestly. Minnow sighed outwardly and bit her bottom lip. "If you need more time-" "No," she swallowed, staring at the thick packet in front of us. "I feel like this goes without saying but...no sex. Of any kind. It only complicates things." My cheeks flushed with heat, probably turning pink and Minnow choked. "We won't..." I shook my head, clenching my jaw. Shivers crossed my back. "You don't have to worry about that," Minnow said obviously. "Trust me." ***************************************** Minnow Noel is known for two things: being a hot head and an amazing figure skater. Running from a dark relationship and a past version of herself, she ends up where her skating career all started. Norwegian native Søren Skejeggstad's only focus in life is hockey. With no time for women or a personal life, his only goal is to become the top NHL all-star. But when a major problem arises, he's at risk of losing his dreams if he doesn't figure something out. They were once friends in a past life but now things are cold as ice between them. Just the thought of Søren alone makes Minnow's blood run cold and he'd rather avoid her at all costs. But now an opportunity presents itself and wait...can they get along for a little while or will they end up killing each other before their agreement is through? Started: September 2023 Completed: June 2024

Dans les salons où le champagne coule à flot, les Poserat règnent en maître sur la ville. Mais derrière les ors et les sourires mondains, leur empire se construit sur le sang, les cartes truquées et des deals qu'on ne retrouve jamais dans les journaux. Isadora Poserat a grandi au cœur de cette cage dorée. Elle a appris à mentir avant de sourire, à manipuler avant d'aimer. Rien ne doit la distraire de son rôle ou elle doit protéger sa famille, préserver leur pouvoir et étouffer les scandales. Mais lorsque Konrad Ruskay, l'ami d'enfance de son frère, devenu l'arme la plus dangereuse revient hanter son quotidien, tout vacille. Silencieux, imprévisible, rongé par ses propres démons, il est le seul capable de fissurer ses défenses. Entre eux, ce n'est pas une romance, c'est une partie de poker où chaque regard mise gros, et où le moindre faux pas peut coûter la vie. Dans ce monde de trahisons et de jeux interdits, il n'y a pas de place pour l'amour. Seulement pour survivre.

L A N I Generous. Kind. Ray of sunshine. Lani always got what she wanted. Ethically, of course. Yet, the one man she craves refuses to turn his head towards her. Unkempt feelings for him grow day by day, and his being her brother's best friend is the roadblock she isn't strong enough to lift. But if he sees her with another man, will things spiral in the direction she wants? C A L L U M Blunt. Observant. Grumpy. Callum's only goal really is to become captain of the Chicago Eagles hockey team. The concept of love is foreign to him, and yet he feels compelled to accept the deal Lani imposes, seeing that his reputation will skyrocket once the relationship leaves their inner circle. But is this truly what he wants? Of course it is; love is trivial and has no space for someone like him. Ever. After an accident forces girl group singer Lani Warren on a year-long hiatus, she finds it the perfect time to admit to her childhood friend how she feels before her group's comeback. The idea seems great in theory, but what she doesn't foresee is the imposing appearance of the man her brother hates, Callum Livernois. They don't know each other and don't want to get to know each other. But striking a mutually beneficial deal requiring them to fake date doesn't sound all that bad after brief deliberation. Nothing will happen, and they won't ever be each other's catalyst in romance. Right? ©girlwounds

𝗕é𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝗾𝘂𝗶 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝘂 𝗹𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶è𝗿𝗲. Au début, tout était calme. Gabriel vivait dans l'alignement parfait des choses simples : une foi sans faille, des journées rythmées par les psaumes et le silence, une vie paisible sous la lumière du Très-Haut. Prêtre. Fils obéissant. Homme de principes. Il croyait avoir trouvé sa voie, un chemin droit, protégé des secousses du monde. Mais un jour, le monde est entré dans l'église. Avec des yeux de feu, un sourire dangereux, et un prénom qu'il n'aurait jamais dû retenir : 𝐒𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥. Ce jeune homme n'avait rien d'un ange. Ou peut-être était-il justement celui qui avait chuté. D'abord, Gabriel s'est dit que c'était passager. De la curiosité. Mais le doute a glissé sous sa peau comme du venin doux. Et à chaque regard, chaque rencontre fortuite, quelque chose s'est rallumé dans l'obscurité. Il ne savait pas encore que le feu ne vient pas toujours de l'enfer, que le désir peut ressembler à une prière, que même les saints finissent par tomber. Et que parfois, l'amour devient sacrilège.

Mariage arrangé, proximité forcée, fake dating... mais en version gay ! Ashton Cavendish, homme d'affaires anglais à la tête d'une prestigieuse entreprise familiale, voit son avenir compromis par une clause aussi absurde qu'autoritaire, inventée par sa très chère grand-mère : pour hériter, il doit se marier. Et pas avec n'importe qui - avec l'homme qu'elle a choisi. Entre alors Valerio : docteur charmant, italien, drôle... et pas du tout désintéressé. Il accepte l'arrangement contre une coquette somme mensuelle. Un mariage de convenance, chacun ses raisons, chacun ses règles. Ashton déteste cette situation - et Valerio adore l'agacer. Entre regards volés, baisers "obligatoires", surnoms ridicules (qu'Ashton exècre) rival ambitieux, investisseurs sceptiques et membres influents du gratin londonien à convaincre... le rôle du couple parfait va vite devenir un jeu dangereux. Ils ont signé pour jouer les époux modèles. Mais entre tensions, faux-semblants et attirance incontrôlable... qui tombera le masque en premier ?