In 1990s Manhattan, a sharp-tongued journalist and a legacy-bound political heir find themselves drawn together after a single interview - but in a world built on reputation and power, love may be the most dangerous headline of all.

Alaina Micheals has never been a very vocal girl, she always found writing to be much easier than speaking. For most of her High school experience she's spent her days curled up with a book somewhere in the west wing library , but since joining the Raven High News paper committee she's had to become an "active member of the school". So, She begins attending the football games every Friday to capture the school spirit in her writing column but, instead she's captured the eye of him. Lucas Miller has not one shy bone in his body, and he has never been a stranger to the limelight. Being the star athlete at one of the most prestigious academies in the small town of Oakwood, Michigan makes him a practical celebrity. Football has been his dream for as long as he can remember and now it's all coming true. He has everything he's always wanted and now the only thing that's missing is her. Ever since he locked eyes with the quiet girl in the stands he hasn't been able to shake the feeling of electricity running through his veins whenever he thinks of her. Their chemistry is undeniable and grows eagerly by the minute , like a flame, but they're from opposite worlds. Will their differences lead to their doom? Will Alaina be able to adjust to his lifestyle? Will love prevail? Find out by reading Friday Night Lights.

Junior year was supposed to be normal. For Zane Carter, that meant sitting in the back of class, keeping his head down, and getting through the year unnoticed - just like always. He's quiet, observant, and smarter than most people realize. He doesn't expect attention. He doesn't look for it either. Then Ireila Perry walks in on the first day of school. New girl. Confident without trying. The kind of presence that makes conversations pause and heads turn. Within minutes, everyone knows her name - even if she hasn't said much. Zane notices her too. But there's no way someone like her would ever notice someone like him. Until their English teacher pairs them together for a major junior-year project. Now the most talked-about girl in school is sitting beside the boy who's spent years being invisible. At first, it's just schoolwork. Short conversations. Careful glances. Accidental hand touches when reaching for the same paper. But somewhere between shared notes and quiet after-school study sessions, something changes. Because sometimes the loudest feelings start off lowkey. And sometimes the person you least expect... is the one who sees you the most.

Nia Hart is used to living quietly, slipping in and out of rooms without being noticed, keeping her world small, controlled and safe. Aidan Collins is the opposite, loud laughter, bright energy, the kind of man who fills every space he walks into. She's an introvert with a laser‑focused career. He's an extrovert with a reputation that follows him everywhere. In private, they're soft. In public, they're a headline. He has golden‑boy charm and easy laughter. She has quiet ambition and careful boundaries. He pulls people in. She keeps them at arm's length. And when the world discovers them, the contrast becomes impossible to ignore: he shines in the spotlight, she hides from it. To stay together, they'll have to learn how to meet in the middle, and build a love that survives both the noise and the silence. Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the images used both on the cover and throughout the story.

Malika Danai is pressure. Friendly, social, and loved by all, Malika thrives in college and is often seen as a mirage - seemingly real and attainable but disappears when approached. She's a party girl to the core. Loves to drink, flirt, and explore with her best friends, Ayana and Isabella. Her beauty is undeniable. With curly black hair cascading over her shoulders and golden-brown skin that glows no matter where she's at, Malika's presence is impossible to ignore. Her dark brown eyes often sparks with mischief, and her full two-toned lips often curves into teasing grins that hints at secrets she rarely shares. Malika excels at a lot of things but she was never the study type. She prayed the night before exams and hoped that her grades would at least give her a passing score and somehow, that always worked. Until now... Her grades are barely holding on- good enough to pass, but not good enough for a sorority like the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA). She wants to join. No she needs to. It's the only way she can prove to her mother that she's worth it. And she'll do whatever it takes. Even if it means casting her pride aside to get help from the boy who loathes her existence. Meanwhile... Theo Sinclair is a weapon. An academic weapon that nobody can beat. Coming from an old money family where the expectations and bars are set high, Theo surpasses them all and is often pushed towards greatness by his family. Yet he has a big flaw: boredom. Because of his uncaring attitude towards everything and everyone around him, Theo is often alone. Deliberately avoiding attention and validation from peers; he thrives in the silence and rhythm of his own scheduled routines. He has only one rule; 'Never let myself feel things I can't control.' To him, parties are ratchet and vile. An enigma vastly contrasting his reverence for solitude, silence, and carefully ordered thoughts. So when he's pushed into an unwanted arrangement, he resents the intrusion because slowly, his rule...

C O M P L E T E D : 24/02/22 Sienna Callum was popular - scratch that - she was the queen of high school. She had tons of gorgeous friends wishing to be her, smoking hot flings, and an unbelievably trendy fashion sense. But, she needed one more thing. Decent grades to graduate. Roman Lawrence was a nerd - scratch that - THE nerd of high school. Yet, his exceptional intelligence made him stand out among those seeking to learn. He had one problem though, the girl he'd been crushing on since kindergarten didn't like him back. One of the reasons? His lack of experience.... sexually. This isn't boy meets girl. This is mouse meets vixen. This is what happens when these two opposites strike a deal and things get hot. "So, here's my offer: you tutor me in school, and I tutor you in sex." _____ W A R N I N G T H I S S T O R Y C O N T A I N S : ❤︎ sexual/mature content ❤︎ explicit language ❤︎ alcohol consumption ❤︎ mild violence _____ H I G H E S T R A N K I N G S : 1 #virginboy 1 #goodboybadgirl 1 #nerdboy 1 #scandalous 1 #populargirl 1 #tutor 1 #badgirlgoodboy 2 #forbidden 2 #eroticromance 3 #sexy _____ S T A R T E D - 05/03/2021 C O M P L E T E D - 24/02/2022 (word count: 200,000 - 250,000)

❝You can go fuck yourself, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭.❞ The young man scoffs, a bitter laugh trailing from his lips as he lazily eyes her barely clothed figure, his cold eyes only showing an ounce of interest, a miniscule speck of desire. ❝Now why would I do that when I have 𝐲𝐨𝐮 here?❞ ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ What happens when the hot, rich, and very complicated All-Star football player cross paths with a dancer who makes him question it all? 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝟎𝟒/𝟏𝟓/𝟐𝟓

Pierce Travis is used to getting whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Football, girls, grades, everything comes easy for him. But when he transfers high schools for his sport and is tossed into a traditional 'game' the seniors play each year, he may be in over his head. What happens when to win the game, he needs to sleep with the one girl in the school who doesn't bat at eye at him- Isabella Castra. She's quiet, reserved, and on track to be the valedictorian of Greenbrook High. With social skills stunted by her traumatic childhood, she's used to being alone with her school work. Until the new boy takes an interest in her, and she's thrown into the world of mean girls and popular guys she's never known even existed. 🔥 SLOW BURN 🔥

❝ crossing an invisible line is never as simple as stepping back.❞ [original story] [book one of the kingsley U series] [18+]

Two worlds collide. One is built on perfection, the other on chaos. He's an actor on the rise. She's a superstar with everything to lose. When their paths cross, desire ignites but the world won't let them fall for each other.