Zoie Cruz is a recovering heroin addict fresh out of the New York City foster care system. After being arrested for possession and the failure to report her brother's overdose resulting in his death, Zoie is court-ordered to complete nine months of rehab and then sent to live with her previously estranged aunt and her aunt's wife in Northern Michigan. At seventeen years old Zoie's new cozy little town seems like the perfect place for her to find a new normal, stay clean, and recover from the fatal mistake she made. But when Zoie discovers unexpected information about her brother's overdose, she is convinced that it is entirely her fault. All of the hard work she's put into her sobriety doesn't feel like it matters anymore. She doesn't want to start over at a new school, she doesn't want to care about the number of days she's been clean or getting to know her aunts. Zoie doesn't want anything at all, except for maybe the comfort of her addiction. And as it turns out this town isn't as safe as it appears to be. Zoie is faced with temptation at every corner, from the guy at school who has access to the pharmacy his father runs to the guy in her narcotics anonymous meetings that has no real interest in committing to sobriety to a jealous classmate that would do anything to see her fail. But Dean, the star football player and golden boy of her new school, is determined to help Zoie keep her head above water, even if all she does is push him away. And Zoie's aunts aren't showing signs of giving up on her anytime soon. Teetering on the line between addiction and recovery Zoie must decide her life is worth filling with family and friendship or risk meeting the same fate as her brother. MATURE THEMES OF DRUG USE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

"Oh come on, you're like a genius and you've been studying so much I was starting to miss you." "Only starting?" I teased. "I don't do well without you Jet Plane." He smiled at me. "Trust me I know." - Nicholas Jetson knew who he was. At least he did until he met Connor O'Brian. Becoming friends with Connor changed everything, the guy was loud and probably an alcoholic but he was also funny and looked at Jetson in a way no one had ever looked at him before. But it didn't really matter how Connor looked at him because they were just friends and nothing more. Well besides that one drunken hookup that Jetson couldn't get out of his head. ⚠️content warnings: rape, grooming, mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts, addiction, depression, drunk driving {book two in Crossing Lines series}

Remember Ivy from End Game? Well, she's back with her own story. But don't worry if you haven't read End Game, this can be read as a standalone. We follow Ivy as she returns to London having been offered a job at Risk, the Kink Club owned by Zack Coles. Ivy does't do love or long-term relationships. She's Sexy. Smart and Sassy. Doesn't like labels and refuses to conform and working at Risk has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. But still with all that sex on tap, she's missing something, but can't quite put her finger on what...until she meets her best friends new employees, Josh and Alex. Josh Taylor and Alex Danes have been best friends since...well, since they could talk. Josh is a self declared introvert and geek. He's comfortable with his bisexuality but honestly lacks experience with either sex. And Alex, well even Alex isn't sure what Alex is and is ashamed to admit even to his best friend what really turns him on. And neither are prepared when Ivy lands in their laps...literally. And decides what they both need is a little of her kind of sex education. Which will lead both men questioning what they think about themselves and each other. But will Ivy's world bring chaos to their calm if not boring lives, or something else... that all three weren't prepared for? 👀 👉🏼Note: This book will contain MF & MMF & MM & FF sexual scenes and revolving around a kink club then we're gonna see some BDSM action. So if you're a sensitive soul - it won't be your thing! Oh and if you hate sharing/poly fun, then its definitely not for you! Start Date: July 22 Updates, Wednesdays Cover by the amazingly talented writer, Lael @candlesandwhips

"Then, will you let me be selfish? Will you be mine?" ★ ★ ★ Even as children, everyone around them knew they would end up together. But of course, life doesn't always go as planned. Alana never thought she would ever go back to the place that held so many bad memories. She wanted to keep running, because that was what made her feel safe. But it was hard when she still had feelings for him. Asher never thought he would ever see her again. He knew that it wasn't going to be easy, but he wasn't going to let her run from him ever again. He wasn't going to give up the chase until she was his. Join Alana and Asher as they learn to love and forgive, seal up past wounds and reconcile their friendship. ★ Extended description inside ★ #8 in childhoodsweethearts 04-10-2021 #4 in sweet 12-29-2020

Why wasn't I moving anymore? I'd gone still, muddled as what I should do. My eyes swept up off my body and on to the boy, catching a breath in my throat when he smirked in my direction, flicking two fingers two in the air. "Hi," I read his lips. Helplessly, I become entangled in his soft spoken greeting, taking the first leap to the captivating boy in the corner. I decided he was beautiful enough to become my distraction. My own little addiction until I left the safety of the pretend world we were all playing make-believe in. --------- Right when Silvia Ellington is about to start her senior year, her mother decides to have her move in with her aloof father and his "perfect" family in California. She promises to be on her best behavior, and for the most part, she's able to keep her snappy attitude in check...until she ends up going to a party one chilly night. In the adolescent madness, she finds a tattooed boy named Dakota. He's ungodly tall and has crystal blue eyes that can sway any good girl to do bad things. When they first meet, he makes it his job to show that he doesn't like Silvia. And he's got reasons. All she has to do is disarm this bad boy and unlock the secrets he's keeping deep inside. Before they know it, Silvia and Dakota embark on an emotional roller-coaster of a relationship that is bound to ruin a few lives. But when Silvia's own secrets come knocking on her door, will it tear them apart or will love prevail? HIGHEST RANKING: #1 in Action #2 in Humor #2 in Teen Fiction #1 in Drama #8 in Romance

Lucy Lahey trusted the man she was dating, and it turned out to be her biggest mistake. Reeling in the aftermath of a rape that stole not only her virginity, but her confidence, her love for MMA, her clarity and more, Lucy now finds herself in Jersey City, living with her absent father. Noah hasn't been the worst father, he hasn't been the best either, but he's doing it full time now and he's determined to do his best. Follow Lucy as she meets new friends, including her father's assistant, Niles Taylor, and tries to rediscover herself after being stripped of her self identity and self worth. Cover and all chapter graphics designed by @ashley_mariex I have eyes everywhere on this app. Don't steal my work, I will find out and I will bring the heat.

Sam hasn't seen Cooper Blackwood in five years. Not since the "incident". And now that he's back, Sam wants answers and he doesn't plan to let him get away this time. However, the truth could land him in the middle of a blood feud. Welcome to Somewhere! A quiet small town in the middle of nowhere. It's also home to a strong werewolf community, but this perfect town is threatened by hordes of wolves coming to claim their place as Alpha over Somewhere. And one of them is responsible for the bodies piling up in the streets.

Wrote this at 15, First novel, don't judge. [Warning: this book contains explicit content, crude language, drug use & abusive scenarios.] He tried everything to forget her. But no matter how hard he fought, the memories wouldn't fade. She wasn't some dream girl, she was the one who taunted him on the playground. The blonde shattered his heart like glass on concrete. But picking up the pieces? That's the part he never saw coming. Ace Valentino doesn't do what people expect-he's the guy who walks on the wild side. A brooding bad boy with a dark side fueled by brokenness, addiction, and bad decisions. His heart is still held hostage by his cold, adrenaline-obsessed ex. Moving on? That's a joke. So, he drowns the pain with alcohol and anything that numbs him. But Ace has secrets, ones he vowed to bury forever. Then, his new neighbor moves in and suddenly, something inside him stirs-something he's not ready for, and everything he's terrified of. Willow Andrews, sweet yet scarred, knows nothing but loneliness. Her guardian's abuse has built walls around her heart. Love is a stranger to her, and she's afraid of what she doesn't understand. But something about Ace, the tortured soul next door, draws her in-despite the fear. In a world where love is something they can't quite reach, Ace and Willow collide. It's not about romance, but healing. Can they save each other, or will their pasts break them before they have a chance? The line between magic and misery is thinner than they think-and the change they both desperately need might just be the thing that destroys them, or sets them free.

Jake Gallagher has always lead a particularly average life outside of the antics of his unconventional family. Average grades, average friends, and the average teenager's aversion to familial embarrassment, until his life takes a turn for the unexpected. Because sitting three rows and catercorner from Jake in his astronomy class is Skylar Glass. The insightful, attractive, interesting, starry-eyed juvenile delinquent, whose existence exceeds average in Jake's opinion. Skylar introduces Jake to the other side of life, gives him a new reason to look at the sky, and leaves a trail of stardust that prevents Jake's existence from ever being average again. Featured; teen fiction #7 (Feb 29, '16) NOTES: This story is gay-friendly. Reader discretion is advised. TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains the use of drugs and alcohol, as well as themes of abuse, prostitution, and an allusion to non-consensual acts of sex. PLEASE GO CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING FAN ART ♡♡♡ https://www.deviantart.com/katesart2004/art/Stardust-765863986?ga_submit_new=10%3A1538124313&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1&ga_recent=1