[COMPLETED] High-flyer Ria Aslan thought she had her entire life planned out perfectly. Except her plans didn't quite foresee the still unsolved hit-and-run that prematurely claimed her father's life. The unfortunate tragedy only amplifies Ria's need for total control over her life. And her plans seem to be on track until a drunken night lands her in the bed of her irresponsible brother's best friend, Blaine Huerta. Blaine is everything Ria once thought she hated - he's careless, unpredictable and lacks ambition, but Ria learns that her life may lack the spontaneity that Blaine brings. As their unexpected relationship unfolds, Ria discovers that behind Blaine's beautiful face lay an array of carefully curated lies and secrets. Some of which extend to her own life. Will Ria be able to decipher the lies from the truth? And, will love be enough to keep the two together despite the many obstacles in their way? TW: Strong language, sexual content, controversial topics, inc. drug use, pregnancy, mental health, suicide, + murder. Started: 27.07.22. Completed: 14.01.23.

[COMPLETED] Elijah and Jess had been unbreakable since high school, so it comes as no surprise to anyone when the young couple decides to tie-the-knot. But when Jess's feisty and voluptuous best friend, Kylie, returns to the hometown for the wedding after five long years, the couples' relationship rapidly deteriorates. All it takes is one drunken night of vulnerability and passion between Kylie and Elijah to highlight the many problems in his relationship with Jess. The two begin a sordid affair at the expense of all those around them, and as all three of their lives begin to spiral out of control, it seems that it's not only Kylie and Elijah who are keeping secrets. Nobody will be left unscathed when the truth comes out... *NOTE: This is the completely unedited first draft* TW: Mild sexual content, strong language, infidelity, mental health, volatile characters and, childhood trauma.

Part 1 of the "Treat You Better" series "I can treat you way better than him." "Him? You mean your little brother?" © @Jadey6688 on Wattpad.

One summer in Drift Cove. One chaotic share house. One guy she absolutely should not want. Lena came for cheap rent and a fresh start, not late-night swims, bar shifts, beer pong, stolen hoodies, and Jesse Hayes. He's easy-going, impossible to ignore, and very much claimed by Zara. Or at least, that's what she keeps saying. But in a house where everyone knows everything, stolen moments don't stay secret for long. Crossing Lines is a hot, messy summer romance about found family, bad decisions, and falling for the one person who was supposed to be off-limits.

Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.

When a ruthless former colleague returns to Emerson Publishing House, junior editor Natalie finds her career - and her secret feelings for her boss - put at risk, especially when he breaks their own no-dating rule with five devastating words: 'You complicate everything for me.' BOOK ONE IN EMERSON PUBLISHING HOUSE SERIES *** Natalie has worked too hard to lose her dream job now, not after fighting her way into one of the most respected publishing houses in the world. But when Danika, the colleague who once tried to sabotage her, returns unexpectedly, Natalie feels the ground fall from beneath her feet. To make things worse, Julian - her impossibly controlled, unreadable boss, and the man she's been secretly in love with for months - seems to welcome Danika back in with open arms. And when he takes their newest high-profile manuscript away from Natalie and hands it to Danika instead, it feels like a punch. Then one quiet moment outside the office changes everything. Julian steps too close, and confesses something he shouldn't. Now Natalie has to keep her job, protect her heart, and pretend she didn't hear the one thing that could ruin them both.

Noah Rollins, your typical all American good looking man and my long time best friend. He had it all the hockey career, the perfect girlfriend and all the female attention one man can handle. I, however was the wallflower, the girl that just blended into the background. The one who never took the risks, in fear of failing. The best friend to someone I so desperatly had loved since I was 13, but didn't say anything. So here I am in a jewelry store helping said best friend pick out a ring for his forever person. My heart told me not to go as I know it would break the moment he found that ring, but my best friend needed me on this important day. Sometimes thought it just takes one little incident to let that wallflower shine bright in that other person's eyes. This is the story of how that happened for Noah and I. Noah Rollins, 26 and the starting centreman for the Detroit Red Wings. He has the life he haf always dreamed of. NHL superstar, smoking hot girlfriend and a best friend he knew would always be there for him. When Noah makes the decision to propose to Anslee, his best friend Tiffany is there to help him pick out the perfect ring. Too bad the proposal doesn't go as planned. Tiffany, 26 and a rising Corporate star in the Red Wings organization. She has always loved Noah, but never said anything to him. Always self concious about her looks and comparing herself to the model like women Noah is always dating. She guards her heart alot while around Noah, but after he comes to her when his proposal doesn't go as planned, maybe there is hope for them yet. Thank you once again to @still_just_me for the amazing cover and banner designs

Evan Donaldson is the son of Jeff Donaldson and Merideth Donaldson. Jeff is a former member of the Boston Bruins and best friend of Ryan Anderson. Evan followed in his dad's foot steps and at 23 is in the prime of his career. He is one of the NHL's top Defencemen and as been playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs for the last 3 seasons. Hayley Maddison is a smart, sassy and determined young woman. At 23, she is one of the hardest working and rising stars at her law firm. She is determined to make Junior partner by 25 and senior partner by 30 and is well on her way to doing so. Living in the city can get lonely sometimes, but luckly she lives with her best friend whom she grew up with in Boston, Evan Donaldson. They both ended up in Toronto and decided to live together in Evan's huge condo. It's the perfect arrangement, Evan is rarely home during the season and when he is they hang out, when he is not with his "flavor of the month" as Hayley calls them. There has always been an attraction on Hayley's part to Evan, but she knows he sees her only as a friend. She is hardly his type. His type you ask, blonde, thin, big breasts. You know the thropy girls. Hayley on the other hand had brown hair and curvy. She thinks that there is no chance with her best friend, but that all changes one night when she is out with Evan and his friends and she runs into her ex with his new girlfriend. Her ex sees her and flaunts his new girlfriend in her face. Evan sees this and wants to help her out and make him just as jealous. Once that happens he starts to see Hayley in a whole different way, but is it too late to claim what was right in front of him all along? Cover by: still_just_me Banner by: still_just_me

You all know Max as the little fighter who beat the odds and survived being born at just 2lbs to parents Amelia and Briggs Maddison. Growing up Max had struggled with school and a learning disability. He also learned at a young age that he had a twin brother who died at birth, but one thing always came easy to him and that was hockey. It was his passion since his dad put on his first pair of skates and taught him all he knew. Max's biggest supporter was Archer, the cute shy girl in his first grade class who he became fast friends with. They were insperable all through out school and Max fell for her. Archer though never thought she was good enough for Max. So when the time came for college she disapeared and broke poor Max's heart. Fast forward 5 years and Max's career is at an all time high and Archer fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher. One day when Archer's first grad class wins a local contest to have some of the members of the Tampa Bay Lightning visit their class, Max and Archer's paths cross again. Will that spark still be there? Will Max be able to win over Archer this time? Or will 5 years apart be too much to over come?

Briggs Maddison, the NHL's most infamous play boy and bad boy. A different scandal every day and with his team, the Florida Panthers getting fed up with behavior and headlines, how is he going to turn his career around? Enter in Amelia Anderson, the one you want to go to when you career is royally screwed and needs fixing. She is smart, sassy and takes the tough love approach with all her clients. There hasn't been a client who she can't turn around. These two are like water and oil, they don't mix well together. With her no nonsense approach to fixing his career and his constant rebelling against her rules and ways. There comes a point when tempers will flare and combust into something hot or it will burn to the ground. Will these two be able to put aside their difference and come together to save Brigg's career and to keep Amelia's perfect record of being able to redeem her clients? Or are they both Royally Pucked?