"Do you always have to be such an asshole?" I say, crossing my arms as I glare at him. "Do you always have to be such a bitch?" he retorts back. ✶ ✶ ✶ Stacey Callahan had recently moved schools after being expelled for something she didn't even do. Her parents had split when she was only eight, and her mom had won full custody of her just last year, when she turned sixteen. Stacey hated it because living with her mom meant living with Satan incarnate-Mike Callahan, her one and only stepdad. She would've preferred to live with her real dad, Luthier Hawthorne, but he was fighting a legal battle with the lawyers trying to take full custody of his little girl, all because of a boxing incident. Rhys Blackwell was a notorious 17-year-old with a terrible reputation at school. With multiple suspensions on his record, it was surprising he hadn't been expelled yet. Cold and the definition of an asshole, he barely spoke to anyone except his small group of friends-Asher Lockwood and Malakai Prescott. The three of them were always getting into shit: skipping classes to get high, getting into fights... They considered each other brothers. ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ -Slowburn -Mature themes This book contains sex scenes, physical abuse, rape, sexual assault, drug use, thoughts of suicide, inappropriate language, drinking, and smoking which can be triggering for some readers! Please read at your own risk as there possibly won't be any triggers designated at said chapters.

Theodore Bennett was the typical most wanted guy in college - being a nepo baby and captain of the football team, Theo had the face, the body, the charm and of course, his fair share of girls drooling over every little thing he did daily. However when it came to grades, he slacked. The last thing Theodore wanted was ending up forced to be in a presentation group led by the girl whose guts he hated. Maria Michaels - Nigerian, but born and raised in Ireland moved to the US for college, was who you could call the 'perfect student'. She continuously scored high in assignments, had several friends, was elevating in cheer and was positively known by as much people possible within a month of her arrival. Of course, she also, had the face, the body, the charm, the attention, and the grades Theo lacked. The last thing Maria wanted was ending up forced to lead a presentation group including the guy whose guts she hated. "Fucks sake", they say, the exact same time. Rank: #1 Forced Proximity - 29th July, 2025 #1 Sports Romance - 4th September, 2025 #1 College - 15th November, 2025 #2 Interracial - 2nd August, 2025 #2 College Romance - 3rd August, 2025 #2 University - 11th August, 2025 #3 Possessive - 5th August, 2025 #3 Melanin - 29th August, 2025 #8 WMBW - 29th July, 2025

brothers best friend... [mentions of mature content and language] 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐞 is a 19 year old girl who comes from Belize city,but soon moved to Charlotte in North Carolina for family matters.. but after moving she is met with a surprise. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐨 is a 20 year old who is soon to be 21. Mariano is also the surprise daphne bowie is met with. Mariano is a cold blooded man who happens to be a childhood friend of her brother. Daphne and Mariano might have it coming for them.. will they ever get along? ‧₊˚🐾 ₊˚ 𐙚 ˚:₊ Her laughter echoed through his mind her enchanting eyes caught his gaze and her freckles danced across her nose Face glowing with pure happiness....Mariano knew he was surely done for.

She's the princess of old money New York elegant, untouchable, and hiding scars beneath designer lace. He's the king of Moscow's underworld cold, ruthless, and forged in blood and betrayal. When 𝑺𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒂 𝑹𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍 is forced into an arranged marriage to pay her late father's debts, she collides with 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐯, the enigmatic heir to the most dangerous Bratva empire in Russia. He doesn't believe in love. She's sworn it off forever. But in a world of lies, luxury, and lethal secrets, hate is just foreplay... and some wounds only heal when someone else bleeds with you. A dark, addictive slow-burn filled with angst, spice, possessiveness, and two broken souls who might destroy each other or finally learn how to live.

BOOK ONE : Desires Series In public I'm his queen,his dearest wife;in bed I'm his most obedient slut;the one he pleasures every night and in the morning before he goes to work. ... Marco Marino the heir to the Marino empire is known for being ruthless and is feared by many. Laura Capone the daughter of the late Alessia Capone is a sweet and caring person who wants nothing but happiness in her life. What happens when Marco and Laura get into an arranged marriage to merge the two empires. What truths will unfold what secrets won't be kept in the dark for too long and how will their love and lust story unfold. ... Disclaimer: this book contains explicit and violent content. If you are not comfortable with that you may feel free to not read the book. Please vote kisses 🤍

Rayna Lewis is new to the city of Chicago; She has no family, she only has one party animal roommate who forces her to go to a club. Little does she know that her trip to the club would change her life forever when she meets the second most fearing man in the underworld and he goes by the name of Zade Missu. Zade Missu is a man feared by many, but when his father reveals a secret ultimatum regarding his new position in the mafia he's stranded to find a wife. He vows never to fall in love with who ever he marries because the marriage will be business based. Those feelings change the moment he Rayna becomes his.

Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."

ANGELICA ARACELI hasn't had an easy life. Taken from her family young and raised by an abusive grandmother, she carries scars no one can see. Now back with the brothers who once let her slip away, home feels more like a prison than a refuge. Resentful and unwilling to play the role of sister, Angelica keeps her distance. NIKOLAI BELIKOV is the black sheep of his family. Defiance runs in his veins, and refusing to bend to his parents' will has only left him branded as a disappointment. Unlike his brother, the golden boy, Nikolai carries the kind of trauma no one should endure. His heart is a locked vault, his anger the only thing that keeps him steady. What happens when two broken souls collide, using their growing hate to their advantage, only to discover those feelings run deeper than they ever intended?

"Hey... B." His voice was quiet, careful, like he was afraid I'd flinch. "You've gotta tell me what I think happened." His hand cupped my cheek, warm against my cold skin. I couldn't look at him. Couldn't look at anything. I just sat slumped on the edge of the bathtub, still in my party clothes, mascara smudged, knees pulled in like I was trying to disappear into myself. Hayes knelt on the floor in front of me, eyes searching mine with this terrified softness he didn't let anyone else see. "Can you do that for me?" he asked, brushing my hair back behind my ears with these steady, patient fingers. "I'm not going anywhere. I just need to hear you say the words." Beau Sinclair, heiress to a dynasty of old money, has always had everything, wealth, fame, beauty, and a fiercely loyal circle of friends. But beneath the glamour, something essential is missing. When Hayes Hearst, the boy she grew up with, equally privileged and devastatingly charming, returns to their lavish Boston boarding school after a long absence, Beau is pulled into a seductive, dangerous romance. As their connection deepens, it begins to unravel the truths she's spent years hiding, exposing her vulnerabilities, addictions, and the darkness she's tried so hard to outrun.

Being the daughter of Elle Sinclair and Luke O'Connor means expectations. Aurora Sinclair was born into wealth, raised with love, and given the perfect life-including the perfect boyfriend, Preston Harrington III. Their relationship is polished, effortless, exactly what her family wants. But then there's Joshuan Carvalho-her brother's best friend. He's nothing like Preston. Rough around the edges, maddeningly stubborn, and completely off-limits. Yet, every stolen glance and lingering touch makes Aurora question everything. She knows the rules. She knows what's at stake. But some lines? Are meant to be crossed.