Sephine Montgomery. She moved to get away. Away from her past where she was someone else. But now she's different. Now she's nice. But that was before someone she never thought she would see again appears. And the one person that seems to hate Tessa more than she does is Hayes. Hayes Benson. He used to be nice. But that was before Tessa. After Tessa? He breaks girls' hearts to avoid breaking his own again. And now she's back. And the one person that seems to hate Tessa more than he does is Sephine. Book one in the What A Lie Looks Like series! This is a two part book! Part one focuses on the characters in high school and part two is them as adults seven years later! T/W: drugs and assault

Alessia has carved out a life in the shadows, helping other forgotten kids like herself. But when a failed theft lands her in the sights of a boy who looks exactly like her, everything changes. Torn between the harsh life she knows and a violent world of wealth, secrets, and control, Alessia must decide who she really is - and how far she'll go to protect the only family that ever truly mattered.

Sixteen-year-old Summer Willows is used to being invisible. Sheltered, homeschooled, and struggling with her own body image, she keeps to herself-until Alexey Mikhailov, her brother's reckless best friend, starts showing up more often. Alexey is everything Summer isn't: popular, bold, and unafraid to fight back. Summer knows she should keep her distance, but Alexey sees through her guarded walls, pulling her into a world of danger, desire, and heartbreak. As their worlds collide, Summer discovers that sometimes, the people who seem the most put together are the ones hiding the deepest scars. tw - bulimia, body dysmorphia, harmful comments

Everyone sees Carmen as a strong girl with a bold personality, but sometimes it's those that laugh the hardest who have the biggest secrets and choose to suffer in silence. Carmen unexpectedly finds herself a babysitting job for a little girl named Grace Miller, she's mute and shy unlike her brother Carter who just so happens to be high schools man whore. What happens when he comes across Carmen and is the first to discover what shes been hiding. Started: 11 March 2022 Finished: 2 May 2022 Book 1/2

Juliette has always lived behind carefully constructed walls, hiding her struggles from the world. But when she joins the team as their medic, she finds herself drawn into a world of camaraderie, high-stakes games, and a boy who sees past her defenses. Garette is more than just the team captain - he's perceptive, protective, and slowly becomes the anchor in a life that's been anything but stable. As the season progresses, the field isn't the only place they learn about resilience, trust, and connection. With every tackle, every victory, and every quiet moment together, Juliette discovers what it truly means to be seen. Under the bright lights of the stadium and the glow of late-night conversations, she must navigate the challenges of trust, friendship, and love - and decide if letting someone in is worth the risk of being vulnerable.

"No-please-don't do this!" Seraphina sobbed, her voice cracking as she clung to her eldest brother's wrist. "I-I'll be good. I'll do whatever you say, just don't-" A sharp crack echoed through the room as his palm struck her cheek, sending her crashing to the marble floor. Pain exploded across her skin, but it was nothing compared to the terror clawing at her chest. From above, his voice was cold. Unmoved. "You will marry him." She shook her head wildly, crawling backward until her spine hit the wall. "He's a monster," she whispered, her breath shuddering. "He's not human. Please, don't make me do this. I'll die." Her second brother crouched in front of her, grabbing her chin roughly, forcing her to look at him. His lips curled, eyes void of warmth. "Then die." Her breath hitched. "But you will die as his wife." The door behind them creaked open. Heavy footsteps. Her father stepped inside, his expression unreadable. "Lock her in this room," he ordered. "She will not step out until her wedding day." Sera thrashed as hands seized her, dragging her toward the massive iron doors. "No! Please-Father, please!" But he didn't even look at her. The last thing she saw before the door slammed shut was her brothers standing side by side, indifferent as she was thrown into a fate worse than death. Then darkness. And the only thing left was the suffocating truth. She was a sacrifice. A bride to the Sinister, a devil himself. #A STANDALONE BOOK

𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐋 𝐃𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐒 also known as crampton's finest bodyguard. she's cold and collected, living a life full of drunken hookups and fights. she's built walls around her heart, yet he, somehow, managed to break them. Now, meet 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐄, son of famous mafia boss, alejandro cortese, and rebel's new assignment. he doesn't want part in the family business and would rather go to college then run his own empire. 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 they will face many challenges. along with new feelings, all while living with two crazy dogs and a bounty for his head. will damien be able to get rebel to fall for him? will rebel let him take ownership of her heart? let's find out. _________________ started: 27/12/2021 finished: 19/03/2022 !! NOT EDITED !! book I of [ the opposite series ] can be read as a stand-alone !!

She was smart. 𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺 smart. she was devious. she was cunning. And so much more then what people thought of her. Claire Van Doren was outstandingly smart out of all of Thameswood Academy. With a high GP and top student of her criminology and law studies, she was assigned to solve a case that couldn't be solved. A case that nobody, not even the police, could solve. She had secrets. 𝘏𝘦 could solve them. He had darker secrets. 𝘚𝘩𝘦'𝘥 solve them like a riddle. She hated him. 𝘏𝘦 despised her. But maybe, just maybe, she was all he could think about.

❝There you go again...❞ he murmured against my neck, his breath igniting every nerve in my body. ❝Playing the innocent mouse, when really, you're a cunning little fox begging for release. ❞ Sophie Cruz, a compassionate and skilled physical therapist living in the sunshine of Miami, is known for a delicate touch and dedication to her patients. Yet all the darkness that lies beneath her structured life is slowly unveiled when she's assigned to care for a mysterious patient recovering from complications of a severe injury. Unbeknownst to her, the patient is Aiden Accardi, the calculating and ruthless leader of the Accardi Crime Family, big players with decades of influence in the city. When Aiden invites Sophie to leave her public practice to work with him privately, she is suddenly entrenched into the viscious nature of the crime underworld. Her delicate touch becomes her very own weapon against the cold mafia leader, igniting a dangerous game. A game that has her in the hands of an insatiable man. © All Rights Reserved (victoriapinkglitter) ⚠mature content #1 in #enemiestolovers - 01/12/2025 #4 in #romance - 10/03/2025 #17 in #darkromance - 03/26/2025

A man claimed by the devil. A woman claimed by no one. Until him. 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐎 is a monster. His family relies on him to torture and kill. It's his birthright, curse, and the most delicious punishment for a gluttonous sinner. He's no stranger to violence and depravity. Soldier of the Romano crime family, he might be stranger to everything else. 𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐄 is an outcast, the hidden gem of the Genovese crime family, shunned by her father and forgotten by the world. She's utterly alone, until she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Kidnapped by the man with dark eyes, tattoos, and a soul to match. And he isn't planning on letting her go. The deviant killer with the angelic name, her intended torturer, the devil of the underground. Santo is quickly becoming something to Nina that seems impossible, something that neither of them are ready for. She threatens to uproot everything he's always known and been, and when secrets are revealed, when demons come out to play, it's not only a matter of how willing Santo and Nina are to salvage something that seems to be the only beautiful corner of both their worlds. It's a matter of whether any kind of beauty can survive in a world so dark. ✚ Dark Saint is a slow burn, enemies to lovers, dark mafia romance with mature content and dark themes. Read at your own discretion. [ Book 1 in the Romano Brotherhood Series | COMPLETED ✔ ] Featured on @Romance Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered