"Hi, Grey," I breathed out, without even thinking. The owner of the grey eyes smiled back, his lips quirking up in a devastatingly handsome smile. "Hi, Freckles." ~~ Crestwood High Trilogy #3 ● MAYA BLAKE I'm finally chasing my dreams of theatre and drama at Crestwood College's arts school. But nothing could've prepared me for the Russian exchange student who's been assigned as my dorm mate. Liam Ivanov , is a mysterious and dark guy. His stormy grey gaze sends shivers down my spine, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for the secrets he's hiding. ●LIAM IVANOV She's a ray of sunshine in a world of darkness. Maya Blake, and chaos follows her everywhere. I should stay away, but I'm drawn to her like a moth to flame. I am Liam Ivanov, son of Viktor Ivanov, the Pakhan. I am the beast they all fear. But with her, I feel...different. She's off limits, not just because of my family's business, but because she's got a boyfriend back home. And she thinks we're just friends? But I've been obsessing over her since Highschool, and now that I'm this close, I won't let her go without a fight. ~ What happens when darkness meets light ? ~

For five years, Sienna Cole and Adrian Blake have been enemies. As one of New York City's most sought-after wedding planners, Sienna spends her days creating happily-ever-afters. As a successful divorce attorney, Adrian spends his days watching them fall apart. Their offices are directly across from each other. Their arguments are legendary. And their hatred is very public. When a video of one of their explosive fights goes viral, a reality dating show offers them an opportunity neither can afford to refuse: pretend to be a couple for three months and compete for a $500,000 cash prize. The rules are simple. Live together. Go on dates. Convince America they're in love. Win the money. Easy. Except somewhere between the fake kisses, forced proximity, family dinners, and one-bed hotel rooms, the lines begin to blur. Because pretending to be in love was never the problem. The problem is that it might not be pretend anymore. And when the contract ends, they'll have to decide if what they built was all for the cameras... or if they've accidentally found the one thing neither of them was looking for.

The worst thing about falling for your enemy isn't the rivalry. It's realizing he may have never been your enemy at all. Everyone in Dawston University knows two things. Evangeline Winslow Abberweitch is untouchable. Dawston's golden girl in a lab coat, a future scientist with a sharp tongue, and the kind of girl everyone wants to befriend-except for the one ice-cold hockey captain who seems determined to stay in her orbit. Keeve Malachi Kavanagh doesn't touch anyone. Ruthless, blue-eyed captain of Dawston's hockey team, as cold as the ice he rules, and Angie's sworn enemy. They've hated each other for years. He calls her Princess just to watch her snap. She calls him an arse because it's easier than wondering why he never leaves her alone. But one desperate phone call changes everything. When no one else answers, he's the one who picks up. Suddenly, the line between love and hate begins to blur. The sparks between ice and fire threaten to burn down more than either of them is prepared for. Maybe the greatest rivalry at Dawston was never a rivalry at all.

He leads on ice. She tells stories through movement. Falling was never part of the routine. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Avery Woods has spent her entire life chasing perfection through movement. As one of the top dancers in her university's elite competitive dance program, every routine, every performance, and every competition determines her future. Being cast for a solo means pressure, expectations, and standing alone under stage lights with nothing but music and emotion to carry her story. She wouldn't have it any other way. Noah Carter lives his life on ice. As captain of the university hockey team, he's used to leading under pressure, carrying his teammates through wins, losses, and everything in between. His world runs on discipline, strategy, and trust in rhythm - until he meets a dancer who understands performance in a way that feels dangerously familiar. They weren't supposed to collide. But between rink rehearsals, competition nights, late-night messages, and two friend groups determined to push them together, Avery and Noah find themselves balancing ambition, vulnerability, and the terrifying possibility of letting someone truly see them. Because sometimes the strongest performances happen when you're not standing alone. And sometimes love begins on thin ice... and tiptoes.

For years Georgia only spoke to her father through postcards and a very seldom video chat. That was until her mother passed away when she was about to go into her last year of her nursing program. She was forced to move across the country and live with her father Michael "Robby" Robinavitch. It was financially her best option, and after she graduated her father handed her a shot at being a nurse in the best ED in the country at PTMC. Robby kept Georgia a secret until she had her first day at PTMC and met her night shift attending Dr. Jack Abbot. Georgia was mesmerized by his charm and his looks, but unfortunately for her, he was her father's best friend...

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 - a quiet, thoughtful girl who struggles to express her emotions and find trust in others. Shy by nature and cautious from past experiences, she longs for the kind of love she's only seen in movies-a deep, real connection that makes her feel safe and seen. Despite her reserved exterior, Talia has a childlike soul and a heart full of longing, hoping to one day find someone who understands her fully. As she faces the complexities of life and love, Talia must learn to trust both herself and others, realizing that true love might not be the fairytale she imagined-but something even more meaningful. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 - the tough and cold hockey captain, hides behind a tough exterior, keeping his emotions locked away. On the ice, he's fearless, but off it, he struggles with trust and vulnerability. While most see him as the "bad boy," Grayson longs for something real-someone to love him for who he truly is, not for his reputation. As he faces new challenges, he begins to question what it means to be loved and must decide whether he's willing to risk opening up to the people who could truly care for him.

SOME MATURE THEMES I HAVE PUT A CHAPTER WITH ANYTHING THAT MAY UPSET SOME READERS AT THE START OF THE BOOK, BUT OTHERWISE ENJOYY!!!! Averly Hammond: a lover of smutty books, black coffee, netball player and is as English as they come. She's fiercely independent but has one soft spot-Nate McIntyre, her boy best friend. Nate McIntyre: tea drinker, football player, and twin brother to Zane. He's the dependable guy who's always by Averly's side. But can best friends stay just that, or is there something unspoken lingering beneath the pages? Zane McIntyre: the bookish goalkeeper destined for Premier League greatness who never seems to wear his glasses but always sees what truly matters. He loves his motorbike, lattes, and giving book bouquets. Family means everything to him, but there's one person who's starting to mean even more. When Zane's feelings for Averly ignite, the triangle of love, friendship, and loyalty is tested. Will their love lead to a happily ever after, or will their choices end up killing three birds with one stone? Sometimes, the risk is worth the reward-but at what cost?

Malena De La Rosa - only girl in a mafia family, the one imperfection for the De La Rosas. Romeo Santis - most feared mafia man, the perfect example of how a leader should be. She wants revenge on her family. H He wants to see them suffer. The solution? Simple. A marriage that her parent's believe will make her suffer but in reality traps them exactly in their clutches. He's obsessed with her. She's madness personified. Their story is somewhere in between.

Vince Hunter. The rich, famous, and world-known hockey player and my asshole of a boss. People see his charming smiles and game moves on the ice. I see his tantrums and irresponsibility. What I never imagined happening between us was a drunken one-night stand. And even worse? Getting fired because of it. But now, six miserable months later, he's back to ruin my life and he's at it again except this time he needs me to play the picture-perfect girlfriend. As it turns out, our scandal left his reputation more damaged than mine and if he can't redeem it, he can kiss his spot on the team goodbye. The worst part of it all? I'm stuck with him, bound by contract, until... forever? . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of parental abuse

**completed** HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 IN FICTION #1 IN SLOWBURN #1 IN COLLEGE Penn State University. Home to the craziest sorority girls, most obnoxious football players, and a girl that's trying to dig her way out of her parent's mess. Naomi Black wants nothing more than to focus on her studies this semester- nothing else. She doesn't have room to mess up, she doesn't have time to party- she wants a life she couldn't have before. Matti Williams is your average college guy. Booze, boobs, and blondes. What makes him not so average is the fact that he is suspected to be the number one pick in the NFL Draft. Being the Quarterback at Penn State has its perks, but what happens when the Quarterback title doesn't work on the one girl he wants the most? Read to find out. BOOK NUMBER ONE IN THE PSU SERIES.