Avery's senior year is turned upside down when a kiss with her older brothers' best friend ignites a forbidden relationship tangled in danger, heartbreak, and family secrets that could destroy everything. *** "Aiden..." I shake my head, eyes fixed anywhere but the gorgeous man next to me. His hand grips my chin tightly, just enough to make me avert my eyes to his. "You know you want this as much as I fucking do. I want you to be mine. I want to be the one to hold you and kiss you the one you go to whenever you're happy or fucking sad. But let it be me, let me fucking show you that it should be me." He glares, jaw tensing. ...... ©hessaherophinelove

When Raven agrees to help sheltered Cassian complete his list of firsts in exchange for cash, it's strictly business-until their deal ignites an undeniable chemistry neither of them saw coming. *** After making a deal to finish her last year at Briarwood Academy in exchange for a shot at her dream job, 18 year old Raven Castillo has one mission: graduate and get out. No fights. No distractions. No complications. Cassian Hawthorne has spent his life buried in books, sheltered by his overprotective parents. But with college looming, he's ready to change that. He has a list of firsts to complete, and the unbothered new girl seems like the perfect person to help him. *** She needs the cash. He needs the experience. It's just business... until addictive kisses, lingering touches, and stolen glances make it anything but. What happens when their deal turns into something neither of them can control? Will they allow these sparks to fly, or will their personalities be far too different to carry on? ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐱 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲 [CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE] #1 in goodboy #1 in badgirl #1 in badgirlgoodboy #1 in plottwist #1 in forbiddenlove #1 in bucketlist #2 in steamy #2 in lovestory #3 in teenromance

The Costantino Sequel - Featuring Costa, Millie, the twins, and all the Accardi madness readers know and love, ROCCO is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers descent into obsession, loyalty, and fire. The Accardi family is back. And this time, it's Rocco's turn. At 30 years old, Rocco Accardi is known for a lot of things-his temper, his recklessness, his complete disregard for consequences. As the future underboss of Sicily's most feared family, he was never meant to feel anything. Until her. Alessia Russo, 26, Palermo's top real estate agent, has spent the past three years keeping things strictly professional. Which is hard to do when your most dangerous client spends every meeting flirting like it's a sport-and you've had a crush on him since day one. He's chaos. She's control. Their relationship was never meant to cross the line. But one wrong step-and everything spirals. Rocco doesn't know how to love. But he knows how to destroy. And once he decides she's his, he'll burn the city before he lets her go. Something is coming. And nothing will be the same after it hits.

Grayson Summers has loved Talia Chase since kindergarten-but while she barely remembers him, he's never stopped watching from afar. When fate brings them closer after a championship night, long-buried feelings begin to surface. *** Sometimes, the guy falls in love first. Deeply. In kindergarten, she gave him a flower. She forgot her kindness, but he would always remember. No matter how many girls Grayson Summers dates or hooks up with, he can never forget Talia Chase. Accidentally labeled as the high school's womanizer, he continuously collects more and more problems. Too scared of rejection, Grayson has never asked Talia to be his, and only spends his time hopelessly dreaming. Talia is confused. Her friends have told her Grayson Summers is not a guy who smiles or is kind, but Talia swears she has seen him act both of those ways before. The universe has plans. After the night of the basketball state championship, Talia finds herself questioning Grayson's true reasons behind his actions as the two grow closer together. *** Warning: this story contains strong language, alcohol and drug use, and sexual content

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."

After an unexpected ceiling collapse sends her apartment into chaos, Madelaine Grayson ends up living with her brother - and dangerously close to his tattooed, way-too-charming roommate. He's off-limits... but resisting him might be impossible. *** When Madelaine Grayson's bathroom ceiling caves in, it's not just drywall that crumbles. It's her entire world. Forced to move in with her brother, she finds herself swept up in the chaos of his new protective attitude - especially when it comes to his tattooed roommate, Noah Laurier. Noah is the epitome of perfection: sweet, hot, and embedded into every thought Madelaine has. But he's forbidden, and the closer she gets, the harder he is to resist. Well... what her brother doesn't know can't hurt him, right? *** "Matt's sister, I presume?" He walks towards the couch and my eyes widen. He's tall. I thought I was tall but this man could tower me, and when he reaches a hand towards me, there's an intricate clock tattooed on the back of his hand and his fingers have bones tattooed over them. This man is not human. He's tall and angular and dripping with sex appeal. This man is hot. Capital H, capital O, capital T. I don't think I've ever seen a human being so attractive. All I can think about as I force myself to keep my eyes on the screen is the feel of his jaw beneath my hand, and it takes everything in me not to look back at him.

Esperanza Ortega knows her father was murdered and who's to blame. Now she'll stop at nothing to make them pay. The Hemlock family has everything: looks, status, wealth, and power. But Esperanza and her sister, Luz, are sure they're hiding something. Wherever the Hemlocks go, people turn up missing or worse dead, and no one can say why. Trained in the art of revenge, the Ortega sisters have a plan. With Esperanza engaged to a Hemlock son and Luz hired on as a personal assistant, they're in the perfect position to infiltrate the family and uncover all their dirty secrets-even the most monstrous. FEATURED ON: Wattpad's Dark Fantasy reading list 'Dark Laboratory'. Wattpad's Antiheroes Galore reading list 'Monstrously Fantastic'. Wattpad's Low Fantasy reading list 'Dark Days'. Wattpad's Friends and Family reading list 'You Are My World.' Wattpad's Speculative Fiction reading list 'From The Crypt'. Wattpad's Urban Fantasy reading list 'Dark as Death'.

Tawnie, a gifted wolf who hasn't discovered her talent yet, has been on the run from her Alpha mate for five years. But he hasn't stopped looking for her, and it's only a matter of time before he finds her again. Standalone in the Marked Mate **** Gifted wolves are plagued with a mark from a mutation that gave them powers. They were on the run from the Enclave Clan, an influential group of wolves who hunted them for years. But now, the clan leader is dead, and gifted wolves are free. However, the stereotype among them remains. They're different. Strange. And frightening. Tawnie has been on the run from her Alpha mate for five years. The reason why? She's gifted. Plagued by the mark of a gifted wolf, Tawnie fears getting attached to someone after a painful upbringing. Not only is she a gifted wolf, but she can't harness her powers, which adds more shame to the mix. It isn't long before her past catches up with her, though, and she's thrown into the path of her soulmate she's spent so long trying to avoid. Now that he's found her again, everything she thought she knew about love and acceptance is about to be turned on its head. But is it for the better or for the worse?

Lily Mathews wants nothing more than to make it as a real reporter at a magazine. Her boss ends up giving her a high profile interview with the one and only, James Morris. He is a rising star in Hollywood, and with his good looks and charming personality everyone loves him. The day before the interview Lily goes to grab a coffee only to run into someone. Little does she know she's run into James Morris. What happens when Lily finds out her one night stand is a famous actor?? *18+. Mature Themes.

After being forced to replace her sister as the bride of a mafia don, twenty-two-year-old Sofia must deal with the ruthlessness of the mafia world while battling her feelings for her new fiancé. Season 1 of Possession *** The daughter of a crime lord, Sofia just wants to be left alone to mourn the death of her first love. But when her older sister begs Sofia to take her place as the bride of the city's most powerful mafia don, Sofia must sacrifice herself to save her family. Gabriel De Luca was prepared for a businesslike marriage with a refined woman trained to be the perfect mafia queen, not the rebellious Sofia. Sinfully handsome and infuriatingly stubborn, Gabriel is far more alluring to Sofia than she's willing to admit and she's determined not to be seduced by him. Gabriel and Sofia clash over the details of their arrangement and the simmering tension between them. But as violence and betrayal erupt amongst the dons, a true partnership might be the only thing that can save them both... Content warning: This story contains depictions of violence and sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.