Alex Baker, a guarded photography student determined to keep her distance from athletes, has to play a dangerous game of casual passion with the campus's biggest hockey playboy in order to get him out of her system without falling for his charm. ------- Alex Baker is in a catastrophic dry spell, and frankly, she's over it. She knows exactly what she likes, but no guy on campus seems capable of delivering-until she crosses paths with Jaxon Cross. ​Jaxon is Northridge University's hockey golden boy, though his real reputation has absolutely nothing to do with the ice. The rumors about his bedroom skills spread faster than campus gossip, painting him as the ultimate, unforgettable sin. But behind the cocky smirk and the heavy praise is a guy secretly suffocating under the shallow image everyone forces on him. ​Alex detests him on principle. Jaxon is addicted to the fiery, sharp way she looks at him-like he's the worst mistake she could ever make. ​But when Jaxon overhears her brutally venting about her lackluster sex life, he offers her a deal that makes her blood run hot: a strict, no-strings-attached hookup pact. No emotions. No expectations. Just pure, unadulterated pleasure. ​Curiosity wins. But the second Jaxon touches her, the boundaries blur. ​Because Jaxon doesn't just satisfy her body-he wrecks her mind. Between tangled sheets and breathless midnight confessions, he shows her a sweet, protective side no one else gets to see. Suddenly, the player who was only supposed to be a temporary fix is becoming an addiction she can't quit. ​Alex swore this was just a game. Jaxon is ready to change the rules. And now, she has to decide if she's brave enough to risk her heart on the one guy she promised herself she'd never love. This is the second book in the Northridge Series.

Everly Coleman starts freshman year with three very simple goals: Pass psychology. Make friends. Don't lose her mind sharing a dorm with a random guy. Then Jackson Bennett walks in. Jackson's annoyingly good at football, fully aware of it too, and somehow treats getting on Everly's nerves like it's a competitive sport. He steals her snacks, teases her constantly, and keeps acting like barging into her life is completely normal. Which would already be bad enough on its own. Unfortunately, Everly's older brother Logan absolutely hates him. Now Everly's dealing with football practices, dorm room arguments over popcorn, late-night conversations that are becoming a little too personal, and an entire football team way too invested in her love life. It's fine. Probably.

Logan Romano didn't just enter the NHL. He tore through it. Dark. Brooding. Untouchable. With brutal talent and a reputation as cold as the New York winter, Logan dominates both the ice and every room he walks into. He doesn't lose. He doesn't bend. And he certainly doesn't fall in love. Not after the last time. Not until November Levine crashes into his life like a beam of sunlight he never asked for. She's warmth where he's storm clouds. She's soft where he's jagged edges. A walking contradiction to everything Logan swore he needed. When a deal forces the polar opposites under one roof, tensions ignite fast. Teasing turns to feuds. Feuds turn into something dangerously close to desire. And Logan is forced to confront the one promise he's never broken. Because once you step into the light- it's impossible to return. ✩ Grumpy x sunshine • forced proximity • slow burn Will the hockey captain cross that line? ✩ "Nova." I whisper, my voice low and hoarse against her neck. "Stop it." "Stop what." She whimpers back innocently as her thighs tighten around my hips. My teeth nip at the skin on her jaw in warning. "Either stop teasing, or put me out of my fucking misery." November pulls her head back from mine, resting it against the wall, and bats her lashes up at me. "Say please."

𝙃𝙚'𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙨 - 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙧𝙪𝙥𝙩. ⋆⭒˚🍒｡⭒⋆ 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙡 has always been too much. Too bold, too sharp, too dangerous in a miniskirt. And she's never apologized for any of it. 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣, on the other hand, was the town's golden boy. Southern manners, a clean record, and a last name that opened doors - especially since his father was the sheriff. He was everything Cherry couldn't stand: polished, privileged, and infuriatingly polite. But what she never knew? He spent half his youth watching her, wishing he was brave enough to touch chaos with both hands. Years later, Cherry's still stuck in the same dead-end town, now haunted by grief and bitterness after the mysterious death of her brother. She spends her nights under the hood of broken-down cars and behind the counter of the Quik Mart, holding herself together with stubborn pride and Diet Coke. Then one night, Memphis shows up on her doorstep - bloodied, staggering, and barely conscious. And suddenly, he's not the golden boy anymore. He's unraveling. And he's asking for her. --- #3 in #southerngothic 8.15.25 #6 in #corruption 8.2.25 #7 in #enemieswithbenefits 7.28.25 #5 in #temptation 10.14.25

His hands itch for another game of cards, just one more round is his life motto. If he isn't losing money from the round table, he's losing it to his unstable mother. He's in a constant cycle of addiction until he sees her, with streaks of pink and blue in her hair. He's immediately intrigued, especially when she opens her mouth. She's always itching for another anxiety pill but she tells herself she's more than just her anxiety, it doesn't help that her father being in and out of jail helps. She lives her life a hundred miles an hour to match her constant heart beating until she sees him, a cigarette hanging between his lips and cards in his hands. This is Jaiden and Imogen's story. These characters are from my book called Locked Eyes, I recommend you read that first. Book 1- Locked Eyes Book 2- Gambling Love {All Rights Reserve}

{completed} They say opposites attract, the good girl + the bad boy. The grumpy + sunshine. She's intrigued by his eyes, maybe it's because they share the same colour of eyes or it's because the way their eyes lock and they can't seem to look away. She's an aspiring nurse with a dark past that she can't seem to forget or run away from. He's annoyed with her, every inch of her but her eyes draw him in like a wimp wanting more, he shouldn't want her. She's too bubbly and loud and rambles a shit ton but he can't stop looking. He's an aspiring engineer but is setup for a different path which includes his messed up family. Book 1- Locked Eyes Book 2- Gambling Love {All Rights Reserve} *ignore my poor writing/editing skills, I get it don't remind me lol*

𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 is smart, quiet, shy and beautiful. She joined crystal high sophomore year and soon won the hearts of all teachers with her intelligence. Lost in studies, she doesn't have a care in the world and has made no friends even at the end of the school year. She studies alone and is satisfied with her grades. No one gets under her skin neither does she let someone except that one guy who has made his personal mission to get on her nerves. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲 is confident, charming, talented and kind. While being the best player on his basketball team, he also scores the best grades in his classes. Everyone in Crystal High knows and adores him and his caring gestures. When he sees the girl fighting to get good grades, something in him changes, he becomes obsessed with getting under her skin and makes it his mission to unravel her and find what she hides behind her competitive spirit. Since their Senior Year at Crystal High is coming to end, they have challenges to face. While the common challenges stresses them- such as college applications and hopes of getting chosen by their dream college- they come face another problem which brings them closer to work together and help each other out. As the bond between them grows and they come to unravel a part of each other, they end up finding comfort. But the past continues to haunt memories and they find themselves stuck with their thoughts. (I do not own the pictures, the credit goes to the real owner.) Started - July 19th, 2023 Finished - January 15th, 2024

[18+] ENEMIES TO LOVERS SPORTS ROMANCE She can't stand the school's golden boy, but when fate keeps throwing them together, their rivalry starts to look a lot like chemistry-and suddenly they're not playing the game they thought they were. °•°•°•° Hannah Walker doesn't trust anyone, especially men. They're manipulative and toxic-her lousy ex taught her that lesson well. Enter Tristan Beckett, the embodiment of everything she despises. He's arrogant, a playboy, and worshipped by everyone who meets him-except her. But he's also relentless, charming, and unfairly gorgeous. Their first meeting? Instant mutual hatred. Their second? Just as bad. Their third? Um... you see where I'm going with this. It's clear to everyone around them that they're not each other's biggest fans. But fate, or maybe some cosmic prank, keeps bringing them together-forcing them to learn more about each other. But like Hannah, Tristan has a dark past - he's just better at hiding it. Faced with an uncertain future, threats from an unknown assailant, and still trying to heal past wounds, both of them will have to learn to rely on each other. °•°•°•° Because I know you guys, there's smut in Chapters 29, 31, 34, Bonus #1, 37, 39, 49, 65, Bonus #3, and Bonus #5. °•°•°•° Enemies to Lovers College Football Romance Book 1 in the Campus Kings Series (Can be read as a Standalone) Mature +18 LOTS of character development.

"Don't," He almost growls. "Push me away." I put my chin up in the air, our noses almost brushing because of how close we are standing. "Then get out of my way." I bit out. "You're lying to me." He states. "No, Arlo, I am not." What I am, is growing frustrated with this boy. He needs to let me go and mind his own damn business. He think he can make demands? This is the first time he has ever talked to me. He doesn't even know me. ~~~~ Odelle has never had it easy. As a toddler, she was pulled out of school due to severe bullying. She used her older brother's schoolbooks to educate herself further. Her dad had always been picking on her. He thinks of her as weak and a disgrace to the family. At 14 years old, Odelle's world flips uspide down. She finds herself in a car accident where she loses her brother and so much more. Her home life becomes so much worse. Both her parents lose themselves to addicting substances. She fights to protect herself and her little brother, Louis, who was conceived right after the accident. When she finnaly does go back to school, she finds cruel notes in her locker. The bullying starts all over again. And there is this one boy, Arlo, who doesn't seem to like her at all yet she cannot stop thinking about him. When it all becomse to much, all Odelle can do is fall deeper and deeper. What if she gives up? What if anyone finds out? How can she burn the bridges to her past? ~~~~ Read odelle's story now! Be patient with me, this is my first book. Make sure to check out the trigger warnings before you start reading. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for giving my book a chance! All my love, Liz !Warning: This story contains mature themes! follow my tiktok: lizzlovesyall for updates!

𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 ─────୨ৎ───── 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎 feels invisible. As the daughter of the Royal Academy's football coach, everyone assumes they know her, but no one truly does. Beneath her fake exterior lies a girl drowning in secrets, desperate for someone to see past the facade. Then 𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍 '𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐄' 𝐎'𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐑 the academy's new star footballer, steps into her life and starts to notice the cracks in her armour. Connie has his own struggles. With a father who's relentlessly pushing him to become a football star, he's constantly fighting to meet expectations he isn't sure he can fulfill. The last thing he expects and needs is to find himself distracted and drawn to a certain curly haired blonde. ─────୨ৎ───── When I park in front of her house, I speak up before she can say goodbye. "I know you're going through something." The words come out rougher than I intend. "You try to hide it, but I see right through you, Carmen Castro." "Aaron..." Her eyes drop to her hands, her fingers twisting together. "You don't have to tell me anything. But I need you to know that I'm here for you. Whenever you need me. Okay? You can text me, call me, whatever. I'll drop everything." Her eyes flicker up to meet mine. She looks... scared. Not of me. But of something else. "Please?" I add, my voice breaking. I was never one to beg but ever since meeting Carmen, I've been a fucking beggar. She swallows hard and nods her head slowly. "Okay." Then, gives me a weak smile before slipping out of the car. [ 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 ] #1 mental health #1 addiction #1 awareness #1 academy #1 teen love #1 drugs #1 football #1 sad #1 rehab #2 healing #3 sportsromance