A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine

Cole Anderson, the rich loner kid, hates everyone and everything. There seems to be at least one thing about each person that pisses him off beyond reason. That is, until he meets Amara Fadel, the sweet, shy girl in his AP Lit. class... Cole is immediately intrigued: why doesn't he hate her guts? What's so different about her? Why, for the first time, do someone's eyes bring him serenity instead of rage? Follow along to see what happens when the two are assigned to the same group for an english project... Will it turn into something more than an interest? Read along to find out... THIS STORY IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES - please, make sure that you read the introduction and trigger warnings before continuing. And yes, there is some smut ;)

{CURRENTLY UNPUBLISHED} 10/2/25 Edit: this book has been removed from Wattpad, but the characters live on in a published series titled The Wildflower Series, which can be found on Amazon and in bookstores. Alive at Night, Awake at Dawn, Attached at Heart are available now. Already at Risk, which follows Collins' brother Cameron, is coming on October 16th. Thank you so much! When a college freshman with a learning disability and a reputation collides with a straight-A, straight-laced girl in the dorm kitchen one night, he sees the darkest parts of himself reflected in her. But the two of them resist acknowledging their hidden truths, and their forbidden connection, until ignoring it all becomes too perilous. *** Bren meets Madie during his first week at college, and he's certain he should have nothing to do with her. First of all, Madie has a boyfriend. And second of all, Madie's boyfriend radiates a toxicity that Bren only just escaped from growing up. But knowing what he should do doesn't help him at all. Madie might be completely entwined with her abusive boyfriend, but Bren quickly becomes determined to unravel her. But can Bren open Madie's eyes to the truth before it's too late? *** "Don't go back to being treated like you're not real." Madie's lips parted, and I couldn't read the expression on her face. But we were so close now. "You're real, Madie. Feel it." "I feel it," came her breathy reply. When it came to her, I was weak. My legs couldn't hold me anymore, and I slid down. Landing on my knees, I kneeled back against the bottom of the cold door, letting it cool my hot skin. "Good girl." The words were more of a pant; I could barely catch a breath with the way my heart was racing. But I had to tell her, talk to her. "Now, never forget it. Never forget the way you feel right now, Madie." **MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY** This story contains sensitive topics such as abuse, violence, and explicit sexual content.

She was smart. 𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺 smart. she was devious. she was cunning. And so much more then what people thought of her. Claire Van Doren was outstandingly smart out of all of Thameswood Academy. With a high GP and top student of her criminology and law studies, she was assigned to solve a case that couldn't be solved. A case that nobody, not even the police, could solve. She had secrets. 𝘏𝘦 could solve them. He had darker secrets. 𝘚𝘩𝘦'𝘥 solve them like a riddle. She hated him. 𝘏𝘦 despised her. But maybe, just maybe, she was all he could think about.

"Who the hell did this to you?" Kabir demanded, holding Tara firmly as she bled from his hand. "Who the hell has the guts to touch my girl?" He growled, concern etched on his face as she fainted. Without a moment's hesitation, he scooped her up, rushing her to the infirmary in bridal style. _____________________________________ Kabir Mehta: the school topper, cold and arrogant, doesn't bother talking to anyone. He's the popular guy every girl wants as her boyfriend, but he couldn't care less. However, his life takes a turn when Tara transfers to his school and snatches his top rank. This sparks Kabir's intense hatred towards Tara. Tara Malhotra: cute, beautiful, introverted. She avoids talking to others, dedicating her days and nights to studying. Despite her love for dance, she's unable to pursue it due to family pressure to become a doctor. Tara doesn't want to study, but she's compelled to fulfill her parents' dream. What unfolds when school adversaries blossom into romance? #HighSchoolRivals #EnemiesToLovers #SchoolRomance #TeenageLove #AdversariesTurnedAmore #OpposingHearts #ColdHeartedTopper #ArrogantGenius #HighSchoolProdigy #DetachedScholar #DancePassion #ForcedToExcel #AcademicPressure #LoveForDance

Book 1 of The Rivals Series Whoever said academic rivals are a "vibe" deserves a punch in their face. For Park Mellon and Rainer Barcross, rivalry is religion. Since seventh grade, they've been locked in a war of grades, grit, and grudges. Now, with only one scholarship standing between them and their dream film school, their feud is about to turn cinematic. But beneath the sharp comebacks and staged indifference, there's something neither of them will admit: a tension too dangerous to name, and a history too raw to forget. Because when two people burn this bright, it's never just rivalry. It's survival. And at the end of every story like theirs, someone always gets scorched. Good boy x bad girl is adorable; bad boy x good girl is a loved cliche. But what about when they're both bad? Welcome to Pencils & Polaroids. It's a land of no heroes. Only villains.

*BOOK ONE IN THE DAVENPORT ACADEMY SERIES* Quinn Taylor and Jordan Campbell have always come head to head when it comes to their academic life. Now it's their senior year and they are fighting for their spot as valedictorian. When a new girl, old enemies and feelings are thrown into the mix, how will Quinn and Jordans relationship change? Can you trust someone if you aren't sure they have your best interest at heart? *Not edited* ~Highest Rankings~ #2 in Academic Rivals #6 in Jordan #4 in Quinn

"You look so kissable, Amore" "Yeah?" "Yeah" _____________________ Azora Kai Russo & Ares Evolet Reid have been competing against each other for as long as they can remember. With their parents being best-friends, they were automatically supposed to be 'Friends' but the two decided to choose a path no one dared to. What if the pair reunite after years? Compete again? Will their urge for academic validation ruin them for the best? Or will bottled up feelings come in the way? Read to know on... {NEEDS EDITING}

Crest view academy. This was no ordinary high school; it was known for its academic excellence and fierce rivalries. Amongst the students, two individuals stood out from the crowd - Zhera Thompson and Aiden Miller. Zhera Thompson was a diligent and ambitious student, always striving for perfection in her studies. She had an undeniable charm that drew people towards her. She was known for her intelligence and dedication, earning her the title of valedictorian in her junior year. On the other hand, Aiden Miller was a charismatic and popular student who excelled in both academics and sports. With his tousled black hair and mischievous grin, he had a way of making everyone around him feel at ease. Except for Zhera of course. Come here to see a story of hate, love, sadness and more!

Ever so slowly, I lowered my mouth to the lime. As I did so, I felt the brush of her lips on mine. Just a touch. Just a breath, and it ignited fire in my veins. And at that moment, I forgot a lot. My heart stopped, my breathing quit, my thoughts ceased. But I knew one thing, and it was screaming in the hollows of my brain. 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳. - an academic rivals to lovers romance - Emilia Laurent, top of her class. Augustus Casen, top of his class. What happens when the school sends both to a competition in California? One month. One competition. One hotel room. Two rivals. What could go wrong? - book one in the erudite trilogy - rankings: #1 in compete (sep 12 2023) #1 in competition (oct 16 2023) #1 in academicrivalstolovers (nov 28 2023) #1 in rivalstolovers (jul 27 2024)