❝I've already made up my mind, I want you and only you. No one else... because to me, you're my kind of perfect,❞ In the ruthless world of wealth and power, Adrian Ivanov reigns as a cold-hearted man, devoid of remorse. Love holds no meaning for him, as he indulges in a life of opulence and privilege, yet remains hollow. However, his carefully constructed existence is about to be shattered when an unexpected encounter brings Valentina Russo into his life. Valentina, an Italian girl struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Adrian at his exclusive club. Little does she know, this chance meeting will unravel the fabric of her entire existence. Will Valentina possess the strength to weather the storm that threatens to consume her? As their lives intertwine, a profound question lingers: Can Valentina be the one to thaw the ice in Adrian's heart and fill the void that has haunted him for so long? Witness a tale of passion, transformation, and the tumultuous journey two souls must undertake in search of redemption and unyielding love. https://www.patreon.com/c/arihartwattpad

Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED

When River crosses paths with a man who speaks to every hidden hunger inside her, their connection spirals into an all-consuming pull neither of them can resist-but is she Grayson's salvation... or his ruin? *** Everyone in River Avelle's hometown knows about Grayson Maddox-the troubled bad boy who almost killed another student in the middle of the school hallway. Those who look into Grayson's eyes only see pure fury and hatred. They all think he's beyond redemption, even Grayson himself. But not River. As the seemingly perfect good girl, River saw something more in those alluring grey eyes. Something worth holding onto. From the first time their eyes connect, both Grayson and River feel the intense, undeniable attraction between them...but neither of them understand what's pulling them together so fiercely. The closer they get and the more vulnerable they become, River has to wonder: is she saving Grayson from his darkness? Or is she just pulling him further into hers? *** He tips my head toward his with his index finger, keeping my eyes trained on him and driving me crazy with the primal look on his face. His grey eyes look heavy, filled with dark desire, and a shock runs up through my core. Everything around us disappears and all I can sense is him and the hardness pressing between my legs. "What are you doing to me, River?" he whispers, his voice raspy and utterly captivated. His face is lowering and I'm closing my eyes, waiting for soft lips to press against mine. My whole body is on fire as I hold my breath for his touch. *** Cover by @strayin

When businessman Nao stumbles upon an injured Siren, Caboose, he takes it upon himself to heroically bring her back to health. But he didn't bank on his accidental marriage to the Siren... or dealing with a dangerous organization that's hunting her down. Season 1 of Washed Ashore *** Finding an injured Siren in the back alley wasn't on Nao Kazuki's to-do list. Feeling particularly heroic, he takes it upon himself to save her and house her in his bathtub until she's healed. If only things could've stayed that simple, right? When Nao and the Siren, Caboose, find themselves bound to each other by an accidental force, they're desperate to find a way to break the bond, even if it means taking a journey across the world to get it done. But travelling with the Siren won't be easy, especially when the organization that captured her won't rest until they find her once again. During their mission Nao finds himself growing feelings for Caboose, despite her sassy and difficult nature... and the fact she's a fish. As their chemistry grows stronger, they're forced to question just how much they're willing to risk for each other, and if their love can survive impossible circumstances. *** Weekly updates on Mondays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

When powerful CEO Cillian and a scrappy waitress Amelia wake up married after a blurry night in Vegas, they must sort out their differences and prove to their family that their accidental union is much more than just a simple mistake. Standalone in the Yours Series *** Amelia Bennet never dreamed she'd wake up in Vegas nursing a killer hangover in bed next to a billionaire-or that he'd turn out to be her brand spanking new husband. Cillian Sterling, the heir to the Sterling empire and a walking ego trip, offers her a deal of the century. Pretend to be his smitten wife long enough to fool his father. In return? He'll fund her fashion line that she's dreamed of since she was a child. The catch? They have to play happy families in public while surviving each other's company without setting fire to the lies they've built. However, soon fake kisses start to linger longer, and the line between heat and hate blurs. In a world where appearances are everything, pretending to love him might be the most difficult game Amelia's ever played. Together, they must survive sharp-tongued family, unwanted feelings, and a dangerous truth that threatens to unravel their charade. The question isn't if someone's going to crack, but rather, who will fall first? *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

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."

"They have belligerent sexual tension." "What does that even mean?" --- James and Casper have been fighting for years - they've just never gotten along, ever. And then comes along a game of Gay Chicken and a kiss that changed everything. (BoyxBoy)

Cursed to die by a vampire's bite, a burnt out student must travel across a hidden magical continent with a brooding vampire prince to find a cure before love turns into a final goodbye. *** Michael John Kudo, 21, is a burnt out education student drowning in thesis work, heartbreak, and emotional exhaustion. Hoping to recharge, he escapes to a resthouse in a quiet province. Only to find himself sharing space with Lazareon, a grumpy, nocturnal stranger who might either kiss him... or kill him. But Lazareon is no ordinary recluse, he's a vampire. And Kudo? He's cursed by a demon and fated to die from a vampire's bite. To break the curse, the two must journey across Dementrius Ashe, a hidden continent ruled by magic and war, in search of three rare ingredients: the tear of a siren, the blood of an alpha werewolf, and the feather of a phoenix. Along the way, love blossoms, but when royal duties and conspiracies threaten to tear them apart, Kudo must decide: is love worth risking his life, again and again? Book Cover made by Sagemrys God May Bless Us!

Wrenley returns to Waindale hoping for a peaceful escape, but the dark secrets lurking in the woods soon pull her into a dark mystery-one she'll be forced to confront. *** Wrenley moves to Waindale-the place where her mother grew up and where her grandmother still lives. Between the pine trees and above the wet ground, she soon realizes that Waindale is anything but the perfect place she remembers it as. Dark things stalk the woods. Dark things are pulling her in. *** "I turn on the lamp that's sitting on top of my dresser. The pink lampshade makes my room glow with a feminine warmth, and it shines through the glass of my window; a signal so he can find his way home. It's dark out there, so bone-chillingly dark that I nearly fear for him before realizing that he is the greatest danger in those woods." *** Human X Werewolf PG-13

He lit his cigarette, I lit nothing. He drank alcohol, I drank water. He smirked, I smiled. He didn't love me, I didn't love him. He and I together wouldn't last a day. And then the game started... He said he found me intriguing, unique, and interesting because I didn't swoon over him. "You and me Grey, let's play a game. We'll date and in three months time I promise you will fall for me. When you fall in love with me between that time span, I win. If in any way you were to win I'll give up all the alcohol, cigarettes, and player ways." It was a game I wasn't willing to lose, but all games had accidents and consequences. It takes a broken heart to know how to break a heart.