[September Editor's pick- 2021] After taking a nannying job, Grayson never expected to fall for Rosie, the lawyer who employed him. But she's not looking for love, and he's scared to love again. Can they let go of the goodbyes that have hurt them in the past in order to embrace a future together? **** Grayson had a good life. He was happily married, loved his job as a nurse and maintained great ties with his family. What he didn't expect is that three years later that life would be shattered, with nothing motivating him to wake up in the mornings. Unemployed and on the brink of homelessness, Grayson's only options are to return to his mother's home, or find a job and maintain it. Grayson opts for the latter. Rosie Bhatt had her life planned out. She worked hard, built her family and was entering her thirties, excited to see what the future had in store. But soon the struggle of being a single-parent becomes too much as she juggles the life she wants and the life she has. With limited time on her hands, she chooses to employ Grayson as a nanny for her six-year daughter Anni. What she doesn't expect is the realization that someone else understands her pain. With both Grayson and Rosie suffering from the loss of goodbyes, tensions rise, and the importance of love, life and family is thrust upon them, challenging them to seek what really matters. Though Goodbyes were their beginning, can a new After become their future? * Content warning - This story contains dark elements including discussions on alcoholism, mental health and bereavement*

Jasmine Cobain has worked her whole life to take her father's position as CEO of Cobain Law Firm so when the time comes, she jumps at the chance. Only, her father breaks the news that he'll be merging with another company beforehand. Upon waiting to meet the mysterious cofounder of the company she'll be merging with, her and her boyfriend, Joshua Dalton, of four years start to have problems in their relationship. His jealousy and controlling issues are beginning to become too much for Jasmine... so what happens when she goes out with her girlfriends one night and meets what could potentially become the man of her dreams? And what happens when this man with plenty of secrets intervenes in her relationship with Josh? Will she continue to settle or will she give in to her temptations with this mysterious man? #1 in lovestory- 2/26/20 #1 in CEO- 1/23/20 #1 in abusive- 3/05/20 #24 in Mafia- 2/15/20

Seventeen year old Madison Grace lives in a small town near Springdale. Coming home from a party early her car breaks down and she has no cell phone to call anyone. She's so desperate enough to find a way home she'd do anything. Except her rescuer isn't exactly friendly. She finds herself in deeper trouble then she was already in. She must do anything in her power to not be killed. In hopes of someone finding her, Madison fights for her life as her kidnapper does horrid things to her.

Ashton Miller was the richest, most powerful and sexiest man alive. Being a multimillionaire, he had everything he could have ever wanted; girls, cars, and so much money he didn't know what to do with. As the biggest playboy in New York, Ashton jumps from girl to girl breaking their hearts as he went along. He didn't care about anything other than his company and himself. Layla Kingston. Layla was NOT rich, actually Layla was basically broke. She worked as a waitress. She didn't have guys all over her, in fact she's only had one boyfriend and that didn't turn out well. Layla didn't have it all, in fact she's had a very hard life, and just when she thinks her life is finally starting to turn over it turns out way different than she thought. A story about two wounded polar opposites crossing paths. ****************************************************************************************************** Warning! There is some swearing and 1-2 dirty scenes so if you don't like that or are too young I'm not responsible :) Thank you @babedirectionerxx for helping me edit!! Highest Rank: # 1

Book 1 of 2 ❤️ Soriyah and Derek's story. 18+

✨ She built a brand. He built a wall. Now they're both learning how to love past the pain. ✨ Allure King is more than a face-she's a force. A world-renowned model and influencer with a multi-million dollar empire built on beauty, resilience, and control. But behind the flawless photos and fierce reputation lies a woman quietly unraveling. After years of loyalty, love, and sacrifice, she finds herself publicly betrayed by the man she gave everything to-NBA star Malik James. Enter Romelo Creed. Fresh out of prison and trying to outrun the shadows of his past, Romelo takes a job protecting Allure... only to find himself drawn to the fire in her spirit, and the sadness in her silence. He's rough around the edges, deadly when necessary, but soft when it matters most. As her bodyguard, he was supposed to protect her from the world. He never expected she'd be the one to save him. What starts as tension turns into trust. What feels like lust begins to blur into something deeper. But Malik isn't finished-his stunts grow bolder, and the past refuses to stay buried. As the media stirs the drama and secrets begin to surface, Allure and Romelo are forced to confront the one thing they've both been avoiding: How do you protect a heart that's never felt safe? Love was never in the plan. But fate doesn't care about plans.

''Open your legs,'' I order, and she looks at me like I'm insane. "Open. Them. Now."I warn, and she rolls her eyes and does as told. Did She just roll her eyes at me? "Baby, I know you're mad that I hung up on you today, but I was pissed, I'm over it now I just need to get some sleep." She says softly. I scoff, pulling out my nine inches of dick. Her eyes move from mine to it, and she looks at me and caught an attitude. ------------ Destiny and Adonyjah are both products of Atlanta. They made it out of the ghetto before it was too late and grasping at opportunities, illegal and otherwise. They've been together for years and were happy--they are crazy about each other. He was a successful lawyer and drug dealer, and she was a former pageant queen turned, pageant coach and TV host. She loved him...though his temper would sometimes get out of hand- and he loved her, even though he sometimes hurts her. They make it work. But how long can they both compromise? Something has got to change.

She's loud to survive. He's quiet on purpose. Together, they unfold slow-tension first, touch later. She wasn't looking for love. She just wanted peace. Then he bit her. Said he'd wait. Now she can't stop thinking about quiet like it's foreplay. Some stories don't shout. This one hums.

"I said... He will be TEMPTED to kill me."

"Brokeback Mountain" meets "Bull Durham" in this powerful coming-of-age sports romance about self-acceptance, identity, and the courage to live authentically. Brad Hawley has always dreamed of playing professional baseball, and his dream comes true when the New Orleans Breakers draft him in the first round. But Brad carries a secret: he is gay. In the homophobic culture of professional baseball, he hides his sexuality, speaking ambiguously of his lover, Taylor, to maintain the illusion that he's straight. Assigned to the Breakers' farm club, the Bristol Wolves, Brad's on-field skills make him an instant star. Handsome and athletic, he also catches the attention of the young women in town, especially Ashley Cosgrove. Ashley's advances help Brad keep his secret-until she answers his phone and discovers that Taylor isn't a woman. Ashley agrees to keep Brad's secret, but everything changes when Taylor shows up at the ballpark. The sports media descends on Bristol, thrusting Brad into the national spotlight and forcing him to confront the truth about his identity. As he becomes a symbol for LGBTQ+ rights in sports, Brad faces backlash from his teammates, his homophobic manager, and even his once-proud father, who distances himself from his son. When Brad's performance falters and an on-field brawl leads to a suspension, he contemplates quitting the game he loves. His only allies are MLB All-Star Steven Chase, who is finishing a steroid-related suspension, and pitching coach Derek Griffin. Together, they convince the Breakers organization to stand by Brad. During his suspension, Brad finds unexpected support in the LGBTQ+ community, who see him as a role model for self-acceptance and courage. Inspired by their stories, Brad returns to the field with a renewed sense of purpose, embracing his identity and his place as a trailblazer in the world of professional sports.