She was never meant to stand out. He was never meant to look her way. Nova lives in the background-quiet, sharp, and armed with enough sarcasm to keep the world at a safe distance. After a past she refuses to revisit and a body that doesn't always cooperate, staying invisible is easier. Colton lives in the spotlight-college quarterback, sarcastic, infuriating, and everything she's learned to avoid. They clash. Constantly. Banter turns into arguments, arguments into tension, and tension into something neither of them is ready to name. Because for Nova, football players don't get second chances. And for Colton, Nova was never supposed to matter this much. But when lines blur, walls crack, and secrets surface. What happens when the one person you can't stand becomes the only one you can't lose? This book is a part of a series but can be read as a standalone Tropes Contemporary romance Rivals to Lovers (Personality Clash) Quaterback x nerd Equal Energy Couple Chronic illness Banter-Heavy Romance Mutual Annoyance → Mutual Obsession Verbal Sparring as Foreplay Hidden Vulnerability Push-Pull Dynamic

Nia Hart is used to living quietly, slipping in and out of rooms without being noticed, keeping her world small, controlled and safe. Aidan Collins is the opposite, loud laughter, bright energy, the kind of man who fills every space he walks into. She's an introvert with a laser‑focused career. He's an extrovert with a reputation that follows him everywhere. In private, they're soft. In public, they're a headline. He has golden‑boy charm and easy laughter. She has quiet ambition and careful boundaries. He pulls people in. She keeps them at arm's length. And when the world discovers them, the contrast becomes impossible to ignore: he shines in the spotlight, she hides from it. To stay together, they'll have to learn how to meet in the middle, and build a love that survives both the noise and the silence. Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the images used both on the cover and throughout the story.

ECHO OF US [COMPLETED] Some love don't fade... they echo. At Pinecrest University, where privilege rules and secrets fester behind designer sunglasses, Vivienne Everhart is trying to piece her life back together _ after Alex, her first and only love, died in a fire that shattered her world. But then came Luca Salvatore-the new Italian transfer student who drives a Bugatti, shuts down every room with a single stare, and speaks only when necessary... usually to insult someone. He's everything Alex wasn't: cold, unreadable, emotionally unavailable. And yet... Somehow, terrifyingly familiar. He knows how she takes her coffee. He says her secret nickname like he's always known it. He makes her heart race in a rhythm she swore she buried with Alex. One drunken party. One brutal dare. Three months of fake dating. Vivienne is suddenly living in Luca's absurdly luxurious penthouse dorm, forced to play girlfriend to a guy who may or may not be someone she's already loved-and lost. As tension sparks and emotions boil, Vivienne is torn between heartbreak and something terrifyingly close to hope.... she starts to question everything. Because Luca isn't just anyone. He's too much like someone she used to know. But Vivienne isn't the only one drowning in emotional chaos. Her best friend Cassie James-the confident, sassy girl who swore off love__is being tormented daily by Damon Blackwell: Pinecrest most infuriatingly hot playboy. He teases, pranks, and gets under her skin like no one else. But what Cassie doesn't know? Her mysterious online admirer__the one who calls her beautiful at 2 a.m and understands her heart better than anyone __ has been Damon all along. And the day she finds out might just break his heart... and hers. Two love stories. One Stolen heartbeat. A hundred unanswered questions. What if the one person who could heal you... is the one who shouldn't exist?

Bella Moore has spent her life running away from hockey. Growing up in a family obsessed with the sport, she watched her father, coach of the Boston Bruins, devote himself entirely to her brother Antony's career, while she disappeared into the background. Now 26, she is a therapist who helps teenagers overcome addiction. All she wants is a quie and simple life far away from hockey. Lucas Moreau is everything Bella is not. He is the NHL's most famous bad boy, a French Canadian enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens. Charismatic, arrogant, and unapologetically aggressive, Lucas loves to dominate, attract attention, and break hearts. When their worlds collide, the rivalry between Boston and Montreal isn't the only source of tension.

✨ Quote featured in WATTPAD chicklit's THE CORNER BOOTH - April' 26 community newsletter ✨ UNDER EDITING!!!!!! 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐃𝐏 (after major editings ofc 😜) "Lie on the bed, Isla Maria Carter. That's my fifth payment" Falling for her brother's rival? Of course not. She'd rather eat dirt. For Isla, it was supposed to be a simple university project: observe, analyze, and leave. But you can't observe a predator like Noah Blackwood without becoming the prey. He's the new captain of the Blackthorns. The golden boy. The trustees' son and the visionary future of the University. But to Isla Maria Carter... he's nothing more than a SON OF A BISCUIT. He's her brother's greatest rival. Her biggest headache. And now? Her mandatory partner. Noah doesn't like being a subject; he likes being the one in control. And he has decided the only subject he's interested in... is her. HE WANTS HER TO FALL FOR HIM. SHE WANTS HIM TO FALL IN A PIT. HE WANTS TO KISS HER. SHE WANTS TO PUNCH HIM. FOR HIM, SHE'S THE CHALLENGE HE NEVER SAW COMING. FOR HER, HE'S THE PROBLEM SHE CAN'T ESCAPE. HE WANTS HER. SHE WANTS HIM-MURDERED. This season's game has officially moved off the field. But the question remains the same, "Who is going to win this match?" •=======• Cover by @elaradaven Well yes there are many kiss scenes in between (for absolute no reason acc to me) because, come on! It's my book and I love these things lol. Okay I know you guys. So, here's the spice level:- 4/5 🌶️ [UNDER EDITING]

(Joined the Watty's 2026) COMPLETED ✔️✔️ "You're meant to hate me." I say, but it comes out more like a question. "I'm gonna fuck you as hard as I hate you." He says and the next second his mouth crashes onto mine. ••• They don't like each other. Like at all. Alex Black and Nadia Thorpe aren't friends in the slightest. They're what you'd call 'enemies'... or rivals. They despise the others' presence. They avoid each other at all cost, and neither will back down in a fight. Fast forward three years after they met, and they barely tolerate each other. And seeing each other at the off-campus yearly Halloween party makes things ten times worse, especially when they realise they've accidentally matched costumes... Oh and have I mentioned that they're part of the same friend group? _____________________________ Best rankings: #1 in collegeromance #1 in halloween #1 in forcedproximity #1 in costume #1 in party #1 in icehockey #1 in rivalstolovers #1 in friendgroup #1 in frenemies #1 in lovestory #1 in insomnia #2 in slowburn #2 in fire #3 in slowburn #3 in halloween Picture on the cover isn't mine Started 21/8/2024 Ended 19/8/2025 no

Cali's life turned upside down when her new next door neighbour Kyle Knight came crashing in to her life. He was possessive, easily jealous and misunderstood. He was sensitive, loving and kind and everything Cali needed in her hectic life. Even when things went rough around the edges, Cali knew she had someone to soften them up; her leather jacket wearing "bad boy" who might not seem that bad after all. •THIS STORY WAS WRITTEN WHEN I WAS AROUND 13/14 SO DON'T HATE. ONE DAY I WILL REWRITE IT. I STILL HOPE YOU ENJOY. :) •

Daniela O'Brien. Dani is the girl you would say has absolutely no luck going for her at all. Two dead parents, an estranged sister and an abusive, controlling boyfriend who's keeping one hell of a secret from her. At 21 years old she unknowingly finds herself thrown into the darkest life of them all - The Mob. Carson Agnello. The guy you would say, on the surface, has all the luck going for him. At 25 years old, he's the leader of the most powerful Italian mafia in America. He's busy fighting off the Irish Mob who are neighbouring him in New York. They're on opposite sides of the battle, he knows of her but she has no clue who he is, until one event intertwines their two lives together. They suddenly rely just on each other, they need each other. They're all each other has. ✨ "I felt sorry for you, when I saw you. I wanted to help you because you were being attacked by these men. But now, I'm starting to think that maybe you deserve it. Maybe...maybe you're just as bad as they are." He held my stare as I spoke and when I finished, he let out a humourless laugh, also standing up to his feet. I watched him carefully as he crossed the room coming towards me, giving me the same cold glare as before. He stopped right in front of me, close enough for me to smell the strong scent of his aftershave, before he leaned down a little bringing his face closer to mine. His next words came out barely above a whisper but were still powerful enough to cause my breath to catch in my throat. "Maybe I am just bad as them...or maybe I'm worse baby girl." ⚠️ Warning - this book contains explicit mentions and descriptions of abuse, rape, mental health issues and suicide. Read with caution please. ⚠️ Completed - 26.05.21

~ 2021 WATTY'S SHORTLIST ~ "I-well, I..." I hesitated with my response. I wanted to let go. To not worry about what would happen in the future. I'd always loved staring into fires. It hypnotized me with its beauty and danger. It was so tantalizing to look at, but one little touch could destroy. I knew the heat between Tyler and I was similar. It started off small but it had only grown in the weeks he'd been here. We'd fed it unintentionally, and it had gone from an ember to a crackling flame. Every nerve in my body wanted to reach out and touch it, even though I knew I'd get burned. *************************************************** Pia Callahan always lived a carefree life with no worries. Her only responsibilities were to attend her college classes (sometimes) and keep herself fed (on ramen). When tragedy strikes, Pia is all of the sudden thrown into a whirlwind of change. She has to grow up and take on more responsibility than she could ever imagine: the custody of her best friend's son. Pia may not believe she is the best person for the job, but she is determined to do it. She'll trade in frat parties for PTA meetings and beer-bongs for apple juice. But what happens when the ruggedly hot motocross athlete Tyler Westwood shows up in her small town? Tyler lives on the fast track, never caring too much about consequences. You can't when your job is to do backflips through the air. Sometimes, you just have to send it and hope for the best. From the second Tyler meets Pia, he knows he wants her. But she is determined to ignore their bubbling chemistry. She has priorities now and a summer fling isn't one of them. Will Pia be able to stay away from Tyler? Or will she decide to hit the throttle? ***************************************************

|HIGHEST RANKING| #1 in freeyourbody on 06/15/19 #9 in love on 09/02/19 #1 in bodypositivity on 11/09/19 #1 in betrayal on 01/11/20 "How much Tyler?" I whispered almost timidly. His head shot up and his tearful eyes met mine "How much what?" he whispered back. I shrugged and held my arms around my body, almost to comfort myself "How much was the bet for?" His eyes widened and he let out an exasperated sigh "W-W-hat?" "Well I want to know how much I'm worth." It pained me to ask this question but I wanted to be strong. He shook his head and hesitated a few times before finally speaking "It doesn't matter Emma, your priceless to me. You mean everything -" I held up my hand to cut him off "So you were willing to risk something that meant everything to you for something that means absolutely nothing? Please tell me what you risked me for?!" He sighed and looked at the floor, clearly in shame. "A thousand dollars and the pink slips to Brads car..." * * * Tyler Davis made a bet and it changed his life forever. Before he knew it he was too deep in and this beautifully over protected girl was making him regret ever having any part in some stupid high school bet. He didn't want to loose her. He couldn't, he did everything in his power to make her stay, but was it enough? Emma Hendrix opened herself to the popular playboy and their schools sexiest quarterback despite everything in her body telling her not to. She trusted him and where did that trust get her? ⚠️ MATURE AUDIENCES 16 YEARS & UP!⚠️ Start Date: November 2018 Finish Date: July 8th, 2019