Abuse. Whether it comes from a parent or a significant other is an issue that has brought many into being manipulated, ruined, or even shattered into a hundred different pieces. Alaiya Storm can check off all those things, even though she doesn't realize it. When one day Roman Blackwood; the quarterback of the college football team who has no desire to ever date and is used to just the one-time hookup with no strings attached thing, sees the way Alaiya is being treated, will he put his hatred aside that he feels for her after a not-so-great interaction? They both find each other irritating. With Roman's sarcastic comments and Alaiya's constant need to stay in this abusive relationship, an annoyance, but also an inability to resist each other grows in a way they didn't expect, nor wanted. ~~~~~~ "I hate you more and more everyday," I say as I turn my head towards her. "Keep going," she encourages me before her mouth begins to suck harder on the crook of my neck. I grip onto the back of the wood tighter while her hand goes to the inside of my hair and pushes my neck closer for her mouth's reach. The minute I feel her tongue begin to glide again, I lose all control instantly. "I don't give a fuck." I throw my stick to the ground and pull her by the back of her throat in under a second as our lips finally connect. ~~~~~~ 1k reads April 30, 2021 10k reads on May 7, 2021 100k reads on May 16, 2021 **** Top Ranks: #1 in College #1 in Football #1 in love story #1 in friends #1 in Series #2 in Happy Ending #3 in bwwm #3 in Humor #3 in Enemies to lovers #4 in Collegeromance

Briar has to move to a new place with her mother after she has found a new job. One that can benefit both of them. She now has to go to a new school which she is not looking forward to and meets a boy with who she wants to try new things. But with her mother's past experience with her father, is she able to leave the past in the past? -------- "I'm going to shower," I say and get up. I hear him shuffle on the floor before his voice comes from right behind me. "I'm coming too." He says. I turn around and look at him. "What? No, you shower after me." I say and enter the bathroom. He's right behind me so I playfully push him away. Which did nothing considering his muscles. "Or....we could shower together." He suggests and shoves us both inside, locking the door behind us. -------- Alec Hart is the quiet type. He doesn't talk to anyone who he thinks isn't worth talking to besides his best friend. He's never really had an intimate relationship and is not looking for one, that is until she came. He's taken an interest in her and is willing to wait for an eternity to ensure her happiness.

Aurora has been neighbours with Arlo since she was just eight years old, yet the two of them could not be further apart. The one thing that brings the two together is the treehouse at the bottom of their yards, a place where their heaviest secrets lie, a place that is never spoken of yet is the most evident thing in their lives. She thought that he despised her, that he ignored her in school because her existence infuriated him. But what she didn't know, was that Arlo had been madly in love with her from the very moment he laid eyes on her. What will happen when Aurora is forced to move in with his family? How will they be able to keep their hidden love hidden? And how long will it take her to realise that it was not at all hidden in the first place? - Aurora Taylor had sought for the comfort of Arlo Scott's embrace ever since her eight-year-old self found herself living next door to him. Their love for one another was buried beneath the heaviness of their lives, the events which led them to one another seemingly never-ending. - Join Aurora in her journey of discovering Arlo's secret love for her, a love that had been kept hidden for nine years. #BOOK 01 of the Scott Family series (can be read as a standalone)

"If you want to try again, I've learned a few things since then and now I'm sure... I would make it so, so good for you..." Luke pulls back, a troublemakers grin on his lips. "You wouldn't be able to forget it." *** Dylan Anderson never expected to be back in the small beach town where her family used to spend their summers. Especially not after that one July night that changed everything. But after a recent fall, her grandmother needs a caregiver and as Dylan recently dropped out of college, she's the perfect girl for the job. So now, after years of deliberately staying far away, Dylan is back and determined to interact with the town, its people, and the tragedy that took place there as little as possible. But when her stubborn Grams and super good looking ex-boyfriend turned nemesis, Luke Henson, team up to destroy her plan, she's in for quite the challenge. What's supposed to be a quiet summer reflecting on her new life plans turns into a whirlwind of love, pain, lust and forgiveness as Dylan finally learns the truth about that summer. All rights reserved ® kjobrien ™ TW: without giving away the plot, this story has moments which are very dark/upsetting, alluding to trauma/tragic death, and struggles with mental health. please read with care and remember to take care of your mental well-being❤️ (Started 11/30/2020) #1 in Steamy #1 in ExLovers #1 in Beach Romance #1 in Player #1 in Sad Romance #2 in Women's Fiction #2 in Mature #2 in Grieving #3 in Romance #3 in Coping #4 in Healing #4 in Moving Forward #4 in Summer Vacation #5 in Flirty #6 in Young Adult #6 in Enemies to Lovers #7 in New Adult #7 in Summer Love #7 in Drama Romance

Book five in the Westbridge U Series She's chaos in heels. He's control on ice. Childhood rivals turned lovers-if they don't burn it all down first. Ava Sinclair has never been the girl who plays it safe. Bold, sharp-tongued, and fiercely independent, she's the kind of storm you see coming-and still can't resist. She doesn't believe in fairy tales, especially not the kind that start with a cocky hockey player and end with happily ever after. Brooks Lawson has been driving her crazy since they were kids. The golden boy of the Dallas Stars is all swagger, tattoos, and trouble, hiding his scars behind a smirk and skating like he's got something to prove. Their rivalry was legendary growing up-but when fate throws them back together, the tension between them takes a very different turn. Their connection is fire. Their past is complicated. And their future? It's waiting... if they're brave enough to fight for it. Through heartbreak, healing, and the chaos of life, Ava and Brooks learn that love isn't about perfection-it's about choosing each other again and again. Even when it's messy. Especially when it's real. A sizzling, emotional, slow-burn romance about childhood enemies, second chances, found family, and a love that refuses to quit.

Despite her struggles to make ends meet, Emilia is determined to honor her dad's last wish and graduate from UNI majoring in art. She has one year left. And she needs to make it count. The perfect opportunity appears in the form of an internship at a museum. It would open all the doors for her and might even lead to a future career. All she has to do is win it. After surviving for years as an unwanted foster child, Hudson, goalie for the UNI Lions, now has stability. But how do you get rid of the fear of constantly getting kicked out? Life is fragile and there is no safe place. Hudson refuses to let himself relax. And then he sees the sunshine that is Emilia. She's happy and confident and her smile lights up the room. And when she smiles at him, it makes his heart full. Emilia doesn't understand the solemn goalie. He never smiles and pushes her away as often as he answers her questions. Even so, she thought that since their friends are having a baby together, they should try to get along. Until she finds out that he's also going for the internship. The one he definitely doesn't need, but she does. He's a hockey player who dabbles in art for fun. Art is her life. And it all gets way more complicated when they end up sleeping together... Will Hudson finally let someone into his life? And can Emilia be honest about what she needs? Updates four times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoy the story!

Arden James is not looking for anything serious. She wants something fun and flirty without all the strings attached. Owen Nash, the charming, hockey-playing best friend of her best friend, fits all those criteria's and is willing to play. But when things get a little too serious for her liking, she breaks it off and swears she's once again never going back to hockey players. That's easier said than done when Owen's always around.. Owen Nash has a plan: finish senior year, get the ladies out of his system, and head to Nashville to become the hockey star he's always wanted to be. But then Arden James bursts into his life like a firecracker, and suddenly his heart has a mind of its own. He should stay away, but there's something about the loud, outgoing girl that tells him that she's hiding a deeper, much darker, story - one he's dying to unravel. Together they make a chaotic match, that probably would've been better off without existing. But they do say that the heart wants what it wants.. // This is an interconnected stand-alone, but there will be things talked about and referenced that happens in the first book. If you would like to see more of those moments you should go read "Between You and Me" the first book in the OMUH-series ♡ //

He made my life a nightmare. He called me names. Made me feel invisible. And then, one night changed everything. Now, I carry a part of him. A secret no one can know. He's the boy who broke me... And soon, he'll find out he's going to be a father. But what happens when the one who hurt you... becomes the only one willing to protect you?. ⚠️ Content Warnings: This story contains sensitive topics including: • Physical and emotional abuse • Bullying and harassment • Teenage pregnancy • Family struggles and financial. hardship • Difficult relationships and personal trauma •. Smut 2025 ( copyright) 💌 A little heads-up: This story deals with deep emotions, real struggles, and dark moments - but also growth, strength, and maybe... love where you'd least expect it. If you enjoy drama, secrets, enemies-to-lovers, and strong characters who fight their way through pain, then you're in the right place. 🖤 🫶 I write from the heart, and your support means everything. So grab a blanket, some snacks, and get ready to dive into a story full of tension, twists, and unexpected feelings. Let's go on this journey together. - Joy 💫

"Never call a girl a bitch," I glared into his eyes as he opened them, piercing into me, the bright blue drink I had just poured over him still dripping from his dark hair. "Or she just might act like one." I gave him one last sarcastic smile before pushing by him and walking away, practically strutting. Well, this year will be fun... • • • • Crystal Summers; a self-proclaimed expert in all things sarcastic and the human embodiment of destructive decisions. Trying to get away from her troubled past, she moves with her mom to California to start a new life, and potentially not screw this one up. There, she quickly meets Scarlett and Savanah, her new-found partners in crime, and her life finally begins to feel normal again for the first time in years. But she just so happens to also collide with the school's sexy, notorious jackass, Ashton Monroe.. and his pack of asswipes. She loathes him, and the feeling is mutual. But as the poets say, the line separating love and hate is a very thin one. And often times, when two people hate each other, it can grow into much more. Hopeless devotion, if you will... • • • • !!!TRIGGER WARNING!!! • slight mention(s) of suicidal concepts • substance abuse, addiction, anxiety, PTSD • sexual assault, domestic abuse • strong language and mature scenes • • • •

"𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮." 𝐈 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐬, "𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰" 𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨 she's known as a threat to many people, people either envy or lust her. She's the person you call when you're in trouble. However she has been through hell and back. She can't seem to catch a break, and with Brooke Evan's constantly on her tail. She begins to grow tired and angry. She can't seem to get memories of her past to disappear. That is, until one boy takes all those wandering thoughts away. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 the boy who likes when Gianna teases him, the boy who likes when he's able to get Gianna so annoyed she looks as though she's about to implode. The boy who's home life isn't what you would expect, he enjoys fighting his anger out instead of speaking. Grayson 'hates' Gianna and Gianna 'hates' Grayson. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫? 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭...