Xander Romano has always been the quieter twin, impulsive, moody, a little dramatic. But behind the eye-rolls and sharp comebacks is a boy who feels everything too deeply and doesn't know how to talk about it. And now, he's carrying a secret far too heavy for someone his age. With five overprotective older brothers, you'd think he'd be safe. You'd think someone would notice. But Xander's been hiding more than just skipped meals and forced smirks. He's been hiding the truth. He can't tell them. Not about him. Never. But secrets don't stay buried forever.

Luca Allard, a ten-year-old boy, has spent his life in the shadows of abuse, abandoned by those who should have cared for him. When a brutal incident lands him in the hospital with a broken arm, his world shifts in ways he never expected. In the sterile hospital room, Luca discovers a truth that seems too surreal to believe: he has six older brothers, each with their own dangerous world, but all united by one thing-a fierce, unwavering love for him. As Luca navigates the overwhelming shift from pain to the promise of safety, he must learn to trust the family he's always dreamed of, but never thought he deserved.

Emmet and Clay did not meet on the best of terms, but that doesn't stop them from becoming fast friends. As their bond grows stronger, they will do whatever it takes to maintain this new friendship. Even though that may not be all that either of them wants. After years of living in a conservative southern town, Emmett has developed a hard shell that is not easily pierced. It's gotten even more difficult since breaking up with his first serious boyfriend left him feeling devastated and betrayed. Then a new friend comes along to peel back all the layers of protection, making Emmett feel happy again, and perhaps making him feel something more. The loss of his father at a young age left Clay with severe anxiety. His girlfriend says he's emotionally distant - because he is. Clay never gave much thought to his sexuality. He started dating because all his friends were, and although his relationships never seem to work out, he continues to try, because that's what's expected. The steady track he's been traveling is suddenly upended when he becomes enamored with a boy he just met. Now Clay has to figure out what he wants and how far he's willing to go to get it.

Luis and his family recently moved to a new state. His favorite thing to do is play soccer. Everything soccer. There's struggles at home and struggles at school. Luis does whatever he can to make his family happy even if it's impossible. School is the same way full of racist and homophobic pricks. Still Luis blames himself. With one friend from the start and a crush on both team captains Luis doesn't know what to do next. He's scared and just wants to play soccer. "Why am I being punished for being born?" READ TAGS There is Spanish in this book. I am not proficient in Spanish nor am I a professional. If you think something is wrong comment nicely and I will fix it thank you

Bailey Summers, a new student at a problematic school. Between the struggles of trying to fit in whilst beind a desperate people pleaser, he finds himself betrayed and caught in between making the right choices. He finds himself curious about a mysterious boy, Chicago Beckette, who doesn't want anything to do with him, but is persistant. As he travels down the wrong path, the boy that he had grown so desperate to know is there to help him in ways he had never expierenced before. The rumors that litter Chicago Beckette's name keep Bailey cautious. But what are these rumors? Where do they come from? Will Bailey remain by Chicago's side? Will Chicago do the same? How 'dangerous' is he?

Boys don't have eating disorders. Those are only for vain, teenage girls. Not for Alex. Alex Rivera doesn't know why he started counting calories or why he's addicted to stepping on the scale. He just knows it's what he needs to do. His parents don't understand, and neither does his twin brother - the hotshot player of the school. His little sister doesn't get it. His fucking pet lizard doesn't get it. None of them understand how, a family so happy and so healthy, could've festered this disorder. A disorder that's taken everything from Alex. As the heartbreaking secrets unfold and Alex's disorder is brought under the microscope, the Riveras must find a way to get by, even through the impossibility of Alex's eating disorder, a molestation charge, and the realization that pain isn't always clear-cut and obvious. Told through multiple point of views, The Way We Get By shines a light on the often ignored side of mental health and eating disorders, and it shows that with a little love, humor, and sacrifice, absolutely anything is possible. - - Highest Ranks: |#1| - ednos |#1| - disorder |#1| - mentalillness |#2| - eating |#3| - recovery

[BOOK TWO] Hugo never thought a sexuality crisis would be on the cards for him. Seriously, him being anything not straight was never even really something he'd even thought about. That was, until he kissed his best friend and it should have meant nothing but well... did this type of thing come with an instruction manual? Alex just wants to keep his best friend. Does he have feelings? Maybe. So far he's managed to ignore them. Conceal don't fucking feel as the Disney obsessed dickhead would say. But hell, he had feelings for Hugo of all people? Seriously? What the fuck universe? After winning nationals, Hugo starts acting weirder and weirder, Alex has no idea what to think. Usually, weird is normal for Hugo. They both struggle to reconcile their rapidly fading friendship. Then, well... Shit happens, and Hugo and Alex are forced closer than ever. It's a whole thing. Seriously. IMPORTANT NOTE: this is a continuation of head over heels, it picks up where the story left off, only from Hugo + Alex's povs :) I would HIGHLY recommend reading head over heels first.

Cole Reeves, God he's a mess. You might be wondering how. Well... let's just say this book starts off with the sentence; 'Ookay, so the shed is collapsing and it's not my fault' But besides his awful bad luck, his shitty attitude about anything other than Nacho's, his extreme loathe for sports and bugs... what's so special about him? Well he manages to catch Nathaniel Green's eye. And Nathaniel just happens to be the celebrity of the school. Unfortunately, he also happens to be Cole's worst enemy. ~~~~~~~~~~~ "Jeezus Christ that guy's a mess" "Yeah... he is a mess." a big ass sigh, "But he's my mess." ~~~ #1 lgbt - September 30, 2021

Will Parker has been in and out of foster homes since he was 14 months old. Failed placement after failed placement has left him abused, scarred, and closed off. Then, he finds himself staying in a small beach town in Long Island, New York, where he meets Noah Smith. Noah has it good. He's smart, popular, and a talented actor. Will is bitter and jealous of the life Noah has, and the two don't get along. But soon, things start to change. Is Noah the one who can break down Will's barriers and teach him to trust again? *this book contains some mature language, drug use, and themes of abuse/trauma. please use discretion*

Gosh, was Zander Hayes hot or what? Everybody thought so. As did Asher Tyson. You could call him a nobody. He wasn't bullied. He wasn't a nerd. He was just Asher. Some knew him, some didn't, but he was and felt invisible most of the time. But not to Zander Hayes and he saw everyone as invisible, but that was only until he met Asher. And now, to the both of them, it seems like their lives are finally changing for the better. - story inspiration playlists in bio ♡ - best rankings: #1 in bxb #1 in pride #2 in romance #3 in boyxboy #3 in gay #5 in teenfiction - Started: April 14th, 2020 Finished: August 1st, 2020 ♡