To everyone else, Matilda is just another Holland-a name that carries the weight of her father's and brother's mistakes. The Hollands are trouble, everyone knows that. A family built on recklessness, lies, and a reputation that stains everything it touches. People assume she's the same, another product of a name better avoided. But Johnny sees past all of it. He sees the way her shoulders tense when people whisper, the way she fights to carve out a life that isn't dictated by the men who came before her. She's not her father's temper or her brother's recklessness. She's softer, sharper, ten times more than the reputation that follows her. And with him, for once, she feels like someone worth seeing.

Romeo O'Brien has always known who he is. On the pitch, he's one of Tommen College's star rugby players-fierce, fast, and impossible to miss. Off the field, he's surrounded by a family that shows love like it's second nature. But even in that world of safety and strength, there's one truth he hasn't dared to speak aloud. Not yet. McKenzie Donahue is used to silence. Quiet by nature and more comfortable on the sidelines than in the spotlight, he plays hurling at BCS not because he loves it, but because it's expected of him. In his house, appearances matter, and anything outside the norm-especially who you love-isn't just unwelcome. It's dangerous. They meet by accident, thanks to a cousin who drags McKenzie to a Tommen rugby game. Romeo's energy is electric, his confidence magnetic-and for reasons McKenzie can't explain, he can't stop looking. And Romeo? He notices the quiet boy who doesn't quite fit in but sees everything. What begins as a few stolen conversations quickly deepens into something neither of them planned for. Friendship becomes a lifeline. And then... something more. But in a world where secrets are necessary for survival, falling in love isn't just risky-it could cost them everything. Torn between the safety of silence and the freedom of truth, Romeo and McKenzie must navigate growing feelings, complicated families, rival schools, and the harsh glare of expectation. One is ready to fight for love. The other isn't sure he's allowed to want it.

Penelope Black has never had the luxury of stability. Bouncing between foster homes, the only constant in her life has been her older brother, Charlie, and her little sister. For years, she's learned to rely on herself, keeping people at arm's length to avoid the pain of losing them. But when an incident forces her to transfer schools, she finds herself in unfamiliar territory-new faces, new expectations, and one person she absolutely should not be noticing. John Kavanagh has everything Penelope never had-a loving home, parents who support him, and a future mapped out in front of him. As the school's star rugby player, he's used to the attention, but he's never given much thought to Charlie Black's younger sister. Until now. When Penelope steps into his world, she's a storm he never saw coming. She's guarded, sharp-tongued, and determined to keep her distance, but there's something about her that draws him in. The more he tries to understand her, the more she pushes back, hiding behind walls built to protect herself from the very thing John wants to give-safety, trust, and maybe something more. But Penelope knows better than to believe in fairy tales. Happy endings don't exist for girls like her. And with secrets she can't share and a past that refuses to let her go, falling for her brother's best friend might just be the most reckless mistake she's ever made. ----- john kavanaghx fem!oc ©liawrit3ss

Vivienne Monroe may live in a beautiful house now, but she knows what it's like to feel unwanted. Adopted at nine after surviving a childhood of neglect, she's learned to keep her past buried beneath perfect smiles and quiet grace. No one at her elite school knows where she really came from - and Vivienne plans to keep it that way. Joey Lynch never had the chance to hide his scars. With an abusive father and a mother too scared to leave, Joey carries the weight of his five siblings on his shoulders. His escape? Drugs, alcohol, and fleeting hookups - anything to feel something other than anger. When Vivienne and Joey's worlds collide, their connection is undeniable. She sees the pain behind his sharp edges, and he finds comfort in her soft presence. But Joey doesn't know the truth - that Vivienne isn't the rich girl he thinks she is. And Vivienne is terrified that if he finds out, he'll see her the way she's spent years trying to forget. Two broken hearts. One chance at love. But some secrets are too heavy to stay hidden forever. ----- joey lynch x fem!oc ©liawrit3ss

Blair O'Connor was the life of every party-popular, fearless, and always the center of attention. But behind the perfect image was an abusive boyfriend who slowly stripped away the girl she used to be. After finally breaking free, Blair transfers schools, desperate for a fresh start. That's where she meets Patrick Feely-the quiet boy she only ever noticed in fleeting glances at parties. When circumstances throw them together, they strike an unlikely deal: fake date. For Blair, it's to keep her ex away. For Patrick, it's to turn someone else's head. But as the lines between real and fake start to blur, they both realize that sometimes the best things come from the most unexpected arrangements. _________ patrick feely x fem!oc ©liawrit3ss

Aurora Lockheart was once the sunshine girl-bright, kind, and full of life. But one night changed everything, leaving her a shadow of who she used to be. A year later, just as she's beginning to think she'll never find her way back, her ex-best friend, Gerard Gibson, steps in to save her once again. Sometimes, the path to healing begins with the person you thought you'd lost forever. ------ gerard gibson x fem!oc ©liawrit3ss

Bridget Campbell has always had it all-top grades, effortless charm, and a reputation as the golden girl of her school. Smart, funny, and universally liked, she's the kind of person everyone wants to be or be around. But when life takes an unexpected turn, it's her best friend, Johnny Kavanagh-the one person who's always been in her corner-who forces her to face a future she never planned for. Sometimes, the biggest surprises come from the choices you never thought you'd have to make. ----- johnny kavanagh x fem!oc ©liawrit3ss -I'm more than likely gonna edit/redo this whole book at some point because I'm not a massive fan of it HAHA - no the titles not spelt wrong 'loosing' is about loosening or releasing something.