Dearest Gentle Reader, It is the opinion of this author that while the ton delights in watching its diamonds sparkle beneath chandeliers, it is often the quietest figures-those who move unseen through grand halls-that carry the most dangerous secrets of all. Mr. Benedict Bridgerton has long been content to observe rather than participate-an artist hiding behind charm, a man more comfortable behind a mask than beneath the weight of expectation. But when the invisible becomes visible, and duty collides with desire, even the most careful spectator may find himself unwillingly drawn into the center of the stage. What follows is not merely a tale of misplaced glances and whispered conversations, but a question that society has long refused to answer: What becomes of a woman who was never meant to be seen-and the man who finally sees her? Yours truly, Lady Whistledown | a bridgerton fanfiction • benedict bridgerton-18+ book two

Andrea "Andi" Jacobs made a huge mistake. She didn't want to admit it to herself that her older sister might have been correct about Andi's future husband and the church they were raised in. So Andi got married and then, on her honeymoon, she found out her sister was right. Now she is overseas trying to reach out to the only person who might help her contact her sister, Oscar Piastri. She hasn't seen him for almost a decade and can only hope he remembers her and her sister will forgive her. Oliver "Ollie" Bearman is a F1 driver in his first full season and a friend of Oscar Piastri. Ollie just wants to offer Andi his friendship, help her escape her past and adjust to the world around her. which is so different from the one she grew up in. But what happens when the lines of friendship are crossed. Author's Note: This story follows on from my first book Forbidden containing Lando and Emma's story. While this can be read as a stand alone you may wish to read Forbidden first as a back story. I was a member of a religious group that many people, especially those of us who have gotten out, may call a cult. The majority of things that happened to my original characters are drawn from what I went through or saw friends go through. After writing Emma's story I found I could not leave her sister Andi alone without help.

He was fire. She was everything he couldn't touch. Until he did-over and over again. Kimi Antonelli is one of the hottest rising stars in Formula 1-fast, focused, and fiercely private. But everything changes when Lily, the sport's most stunning and sharp-tongued interviewer, steps into the paddock. Known as the girl all the drivers want but none can catch, Lily doesn't fall for charm. Especially not the quiet, brooding kind with eyes that see too much. Their story starts with a glance-Kimi, caught staring on live TV, unable to look away. From that moment, their lives spiral into something neither of them can control. What begins as tension builds into something deeper: secret nights, stolen touches, and a love that crashes as hard as it ignites. But fame, jealousy, and one heartbreaking betrayal rip them apart. Months of silence. Bruised wrists. Screaming matches. Panic attacks in locked bathrooms. Regret, guilt, and a love that refuses to die. Now, a year later, Lily's back-and Kimi's not ready. Not ready to see her again. Not ready to pretend. And definitely not ready to let her go twice. This is a story about pain, forgiveness, and two people who were never supposed to fall in love-until they did. It's messy. It's raw. It's real. And in the end, it's always been them.

Araya Sharma never planned on getting tangled in Barcelona's football chaos. The shy, insecure physiotherapy student from India only wanted to surprise her best friend Juno Ortega - not stumble into the locker room and catch Hector Fort, the team's golden boy, mid-change. Hector's known everywhere: cocky grin, model-worthy looks, the fan favorite of the squad. But behind all the noise, he's guarded - sick of being seen as nothing but a pretty face. Araya, who refuses to swoon over him like the rest, becomes the one girl who disarms him completely. What starts as awkward banter and teasing quickly grows into something deeper: a friendship balanced between Araya's quiet protectiveness and Hector's hidden vulnerability. But with insecurities, fan rumors, and Juno's sharp eyes watching, both will have to figure out if they're brave enough to play the game off the pitch. #1 in hectorfort

When a custody battle needs a miracle, she marries one. Aileen Whitmore has spent her whole life surviving men like her father-controlling, cruel, and rich enough to get away with it. By twenty-five, she's a brilliant tech founder, a full-time parent to her thirteen-year-old sister Ingrid, and very done with the idea of ever needing anyone. Then their grandfather decides he wants custody. Her lawyer has one awful, perfect solution: a two-parent household, stable and respectable in the public eye. Translation: get married. Fast. Fortunately, Aileen's friend Tessa - PR guru for Red Bull Racing - has the best possible candidate for a marriage of convenience. Unfortunately... it's Max Verstappen - four-time Formula 1 World Champion, media nightmare, and the last person who wants more PR in his life. But he despises bullies more... and he's not blind to the fear in Aileen's eyes or the way Ingrid clings to her. The deal is simple: a love story convincing enough to keep their family together. No feelings. No mess. Just safety. That plan is perfect. Right up until the point they get punched in the face by reality. Start: Nov 23, 2025 Finish: Jan 11, 2026

The world knew Lewis Hamilton as the 7x world champion in Formula One , but not as a husband, a dad, or the reluctant roommate of a jealous cat. For ten years he and brilliant attorney-accountant Kiana Hamilton-Miller kept their marriage, two spirited children and a small zoo of beloved pets hidden from the cameras. One accidental livestream changes everything, pushing their secret life into the global spotlight. Suddenly fans can't get enough of Lily's chaotic charm, Leone's quiet genius, a bulldog with a heart of gold, a regal cat who hisses at a seven-time world champion, a fluffy kitten princess, and a golden retriever pup who helps heal a family's grief. Ps. Pictures from the book cover and pictures from this book are not mine and they are found on Pinterest.

Adriana Verstappen. Untouchable. Off limits. Except for him You see, Max Verstappen has a soft spot for Oscar Piastri, who has shot up into the spotlight this season. And Oscar, the emotionless racer, has a soft spot for Adriana. One thing only she knows about Oscar, is that he's not emotionless. In fact, completely the opposite. He's constantly tortured by his intense emotions. Oscar may be calm, but he is nowhere near emotionless, especially for her. ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☀︎ ⋆⁺₊⋆ " 𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝐼 𝒹𝑜𝓃'𝓉 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝑒𝑒 𝓂𝑒. '𝒞𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝐼 𝒹𝑜𝓃'𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝓀 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓎'𝒹 𝓊𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓃𝒹" "𝒲𝒽𝑒𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒'𝓈 𝓂𝒶𝒹𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈, 𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒′𝓈 𝓅𝑜𝒾𝓈𝑜𝓃 𝒾𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝒹 𝒲𝒽𝑒𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝒶𝒹𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒷𝓇𝑜𝓀𝑒𝓃 𝒾𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝒹 𝐼 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒹𝑒𝓅𝓉𝒽𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓅𝒶𝒾𝓇" ➤ Oscar Piastri x fem OC ➤ Angsty ➤ Slow burn ➤ Best friends to lovers ➤ 2025 F1 season ➤ NSFW

When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...