In the thrilling world of professional hockey, where fierce competition and icy battles on the rink mirror the complexities of love, "Icebound Hearts" introduces readers to the sizzling romance between two unlikely souls. Meet Madison Lane, a passionate sports journalist with a heart as resilient as the toughest hockey puck. When she's assigned to cover the upcoming championship series, Madison never expected that her professional life would collide with the rugged world of the Coldridge Icebreakers. The team's charismatic captain, Alexander "Alex" Stone, known for his ruthless skills on the ice, becomes the unexpected centerpiece of Madison's coverage. With a stormy history and a heart that's been bruised too many times, Alex Stone is a brooding enigma, guarding himself against love as fiercely as he defends his team's goal. But when a fake dating scheme orchestrated by the team's public relations team throws Madison and Alex into a whirlwind of media attention, their worlds collide in a way neither could have predicted. As the sparks fly both on and off the ice, Madison and Alex find themselves skating on thin ice, navigating the treacherous waters of professional sports, personal insecurities, and the undeniable chemistry that refuses to be ignored. In a world where goals are scored on the rink and in matters of the heart, Madison and Alex must confront their pasts, face their fears, and learn to trust each other before the final buzzer sounds. "Icebound Hearts" is a pulse-pounding romance novel that explores the intensity of passion, the thrill of the game, and the power of love to melt even the coldest hearts. Get ready for a fast-paced, heartwarming tale that will leave you cheering for love, both on and off the ice.

Adrienne Lace's life was a mess. A big mess. A 22 year old college student who was not only financially struggling, she was emotionally struggling too, a girl with no friends other than her novels and thoughts which unfortunately did not make for good company. She had so much to pay for, always had so much to do, helping her mother, her grandmother and herself all at once. She was drowning, sinking so damn low, and she wasn't sure if she wanted to swim back up anymore. That is until she's paired up with her antithesis, Karsen Krist, for an assignment that will cost them most of their grade in their final year of college. Unlike Adrienne, Karsen was rich, happy, the college's star football player who as she spends more time with realizes is not as horrible as she thought he'd be, and actually, is just as human as she is. Except that he is much too talkative, too flirty, too smart, too sweet and unfortunately, a little too... desirable. But when you've been in a box so long, it becomes your new home, whether it's comfortable or not. Will he be able to get her out of that box? Or will all their potential end up going in vain? *** #1 in books #1 in art #1 in reversegrumpyxsunshine #1 in collegeromance #1 in player #1 in forcedproximity #1 in flirty #1 in grumpygirl #1 in project #1 in opposites #1 in growth

When Kate returns home to boarding school, she must fend off her ex-boyfriend who is now dating her sister and her childhood bully desperate to learn her newfound secrets. *** An Enemies to Lovers Romance: When Kate is forced to move back home to boarding school only to be confronted by the school's infamous bad boy and her childhood bully, she is quickly reminded of the reasons she wanted to leave so desperately in the first place- her cheating ex boyfriend being one of those reasons. However, Kate finds herself put in multiple precarious positions with Lachlan and faces questions about their quick changing relationship. Tortured with past family secrets and the question of her parentage and the danger that accompanies that knowledge, Kate is in more peril than ever, and this blooming romance between her and a boy who used to make her life a living hell isn't helping with her confusion and fear. Can she push past the reservations she holds against Lachlan and truly let him into her heart to face the danger together, or will they be forever stained by the afterglow of the traumatic past and damage that she refused to share with anyone besides herself?

From Wattpad to your book shelf! My Brother's Best Friend is now published as Playmaker. Available to Order now. Falling in love never scared Maddie Davis until she fell for the one boy she swore to stay away from forever. Season 1 of My Brother's Best Friend ********* Maddie Davis has been in love with her brother's best friend, Cameron Holden, since she was in the sixth grade. They used to be best friends, too, until he got into high school and became a version of himself she didn't even recognize. Everyone said he was a shoo-in for the NFL, and he let it get to his head. Right before high school started, he worked out until he was built like a sculpture, he got rid of his braces, and suddenly the girls fell at his feet. But that was fine because her middle school crush faded. And besides, even if she did think he was hot, Cameron wasn't someone she could go for even if she wanted to. Unless, of course, she found herself wound up with him in a closet during a game of blind seven minutes -- a closet so tiny and secretive that she would finally be able to act on the feelings she's tried so desperately to hide. But what were the odds of that happening? Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of bullying, sexual assault, violence, and explicit language. Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

I've been in love with Maya Garcia since I saw her for the first time in seventh grade. I know it's cliche, and I know it sounds unrealistic, but I swear it's the truth. She was everything I wanted in a girl and more, and It didn't take more than three hours for me to figure that out. Maya was feisty, outspoken, confident, and she didn't change herself for anyone. She was undoubtedly herself, and it was intoxicating. She was perfect. But there was just one tiny thing getting in the way of having her all to myself: Maya Garcia just so happened to be my sister's best friend, which made her completely, one hundred percent off limits. What are the fucking odds, right? _____ Part of the Hidden Attraction series! You do NOT need to read the other books beforehand, however, I recommend it to avoid spoilers in the comments :) 1. My Brother's Best Friend 2. In Five Years 3. The Perfect Timing

Eighteen years is a long time. But for Oli and Luna that time passes in the blink of an eye. Since the moment they met, nothing could have separated the two of them. At 8 and 13, they were an unusual pair of best friends. But they didn't care for anyone else's opinions. Oli was content to listen to Luna's endless ramblings while Luna was content to look up to Oli, following him everywhere he went. But eighteen years passes quickly when distance separates the pair. First college, then work - life gets in the way. But eventually Oli and Luna find their way back to each other, the two of them moving back to their hometown eighteen years after they first met. Things are different this time around. Oli's professional basketball career has been and gone, while Luna's a young, up and coming lawyer. He's not the young teen he used to be and she's not the little girl he once knew. These two are thrown back together time and time again by fate. Perhaps this time, the timing is right for something more than just friends. Maybe they were meant to be All Along.

WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST | Book 1 of the Silver Series -- Milo's lips graze my neck, slow and unhurried, like he has all the time in the world. My breath catches, my fingers curling into his bare back, but I don't pull away. I should. Ryan would kill us both. Ryan, my brother. Ryan, his best friend. He presses closer and drags his tongue, his voice low and teasing against my skin. "Tell me to stop, Lil." I don't. copyright © 2025. all rights reserved.

"You're here," she murmured, voice steady. "Tell me two things you can see." His throat worked. "The tub," he managed, voice rough. "You." "Good," she said. "Now, two things you can hear." "The shower," he exhaled. "Your voice." "Two things you can feel." "The water." His grip tightened on her hand. "You." "That's good," she whispered, a small smile tugging at her lips. Sawyer Jones lives in a world of chaos-underground fights, illegal races, and the constant war inside his own head. His autism makes the world too loud, too bright, too much. Violence is the only thing that quiets the noise. Until Lia. Soft-spoken but relentless, she meets him in the tub in a party and refuses to leave. She steadies him when the rage takes over, pulls him back when he's drowning. But Sawyer knows better than to believe in peace. In his world, nothing good lasts. And the deeper Lia gets, the more he realizes-he might be her greatest danger yet. PLS GIVE IT A TRY 🌸🌸

Emilia I was so sure I'd never see him again. Not that I didn't want to. But not that I did. After all, he was the one that bailed on me. The one who threw away all those years we had for his own future. I shouldn't have been the one left feeling hurt. Yet somehow, I was. Seeing my best friend now, five years later, at my sister's wedding was the last thing I expected. But I never imagined I'd relive the heartache he left in his wake. And I never imagined falling for Adam Blackwell. Adam I wasn't supposed to see her again. Not that I didn't want to. A part of me did. A part of me always will. Emilia Feye was my best friend. Until I left her in my past and threw our friendship away. It was a mistake that haunts me every single day. It was between my best friend and my career. But I'm not the only one guilty. She did the same thing as me. Seeing her now, five years later, at my brother's wedding was unexpected. I never thought I'd have to suffer the consequences for the mess I made and the friendship I shattered. But I never imagined falling in love with her this time. I never imagined falling in love with Emilia Feye. ... Emilia and Adam meet again, five years after parting and going separate ways for college. They're not eighteen anymore. They're not so selfish anymore. And they're not best friends anymore. They caused each other heartache and now it's time to right their wrongs and make up for those mistakes. Now, in Marbella, Spain. Now, at her sister and his brother's wedding, the two meet again. Except this time, things are different. This time there's anger, frustration, pain, and regret. This time, they're not friends, they're a complicated mess. They call it friendship. We all call it love. . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

UNEDITED! "I can't act like I'm not in love with you!" he says at last. Every single drop of confidence fades away from my body. "What did you say?" I ask, the words sounding like a whisper. He looks down on me with a warm look in his eyes. He puts a hand on my cheek and whispers, "I'm in love with you, Sierra." ** Kaydon Murphy and Sierra Laurken were ultimate best friends and each other's crushes when they were seven. Until Kaydon and his best friends move away for ten years, far away from their original home in Tampa. The two ended on bad terms and now, he's back. The guys are back. Taller, arrogant, star football player meets stubborn, fierce, star libero once again. Can the two get their friendship back? It's only a matter of time. Let the volleyball season begin. ------ BOOK #1 ------ ITS YOU TRILOGY High school seniors, Sierra Laurken, Cameron Davis, and Parker Sanchez play volleyball on their school's team in Tampa, Florida within their home town. The girls were like a family together. The three girls' last high school year comes with their last season together. Three months to play and scream with their hearts. High school seniors, Kaydon Murphy, Blake Davis, and Ty Shruder play football on their school's team in Tampa, Florida. The three guys moved away from their home neighborhood to live somewhere else far away from the small neighborhoods and ended up living with Blake's dad. The guys and girls split being on bad terms. It was no visiting, no texts, no calls, nothing. It was a rule to not even mention their names anymore. Until the girls' first game of the season is at the boys' high school. It was all going great but a little surprise afterwards was a shocker for them all and the boys moving back giving everyone a wave of emotions. Will the group ever become close like how they used to be? Will relationships begin? It all comes down to this year. Let the games begin. ** Copyright