"You're my husband it's time for you to start acting like it." "Fake husband, we're just friends Isaac." That last sliver of space was gone as his hand wove through my hair pulling me into him, his lips pressing harshly against mine. "Call me your friend one more time." He dared his lips brushing against mine with each word. "You're my bestest friend." - Isaac Cross had heard the same thing his whole life. He had a temper and he never listened to anyone. He'd been marked as trouble since he was a kid. Everyone had believed that, well everyone but his best friend Caleb Anderson. After months of being apart Isaac and Caleb were ready for their reunion. But plans quickly change when Isaac gets dragged back home to visit his parents. Not wanting to face his past alone, Isaac enlists Caleb as his partner in crime, except this time it's as his fake boyfriend. CW- abuse, religious trauma, homophobia, nonconsensual drug use, kidnapping

[Book 3 of the Taste Series] Six chefs join a high stakes culinary competition under an alias to prove their worth against titans of the industry-six Michelin-star veterans. Among the three judges critiquing their creations is a curious, but reluctant, snowflake. Because standing in the first row looking him straight in the eye, is the spark of a flame.

Gio and Rava promised to ride or die. Now they're learning how to raise a family, a new home, and each other. They thought the hard part was over. But raising two tiny humans might just be their wildest ride yet. They survived the streets. The house won't kill them. Probably. ______ Snapshots from the life they never thought they'd get to have! ( + Noah & Marco scenes ✨ )

Nathan is a pop star trying to finish his album. Elijah is a reporter gathering insider info. When they start fake dating, their worlds turn upside down... ***** When Nathan Lowe and Elijah Scott agree to stage a relationship for publicity reasons, both of them are striving for their own goals. Finding love is certainly not one of them, and yet it is only a matter of time until the lines between pretense and passion start to blur and what started as a PR stunt soon turns out to be more than they bargained for. Before they know it, they find themselves caught in a web of lies and intrigues, mind games and manipulation, until the only thing they can know for sure is this: Nothing in Hollywood is ever quite the way it seems. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of sexual activity and drug use, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

Growing up on the streets of Zianna made Finn very good at a lot of things - pick pocketing, gambling, and generally sneaking around. He didn't mean to befriend Tannix, one of the richest young lords in the Kingdom. He certainly didn't mean to discover a plot to kill the King. Luckily his unique skill set, if not very law-abiding, might be exactly what is needed. Unfortunately, Tannix isn't entirely thrilled with his methods, and for some reason Finn actually cares about his opinion. Is there more to their friendship than he realizes? Greatest Thief Series book 1 Available for purchase at friesenpress.com

Morgan is the epitome of rainbows and sunshine. His favourite part of the day is knowing he can spread his positivity to his loved ones. Beyond his crazy stories and fluorescent wardrobe, he's a guy of warmth and comfort. Brooks is going through the toughest time of his life. Whilst running a multi-million pound company and finalising a divorce after finding his husband in bed with someone else, he struggles to keep an optimistic mind for the future. He swears off falling in love again and vows to spend the rest of his life alone. When Brooks desperately needs an assistant to help with his chaotic workload, Morgan comes bounding into his life like a bowling ball wrapped up in Christmas lights. Brooks has never met anyone like Morgan before and has his patience tested wildly on a daily basis. But when Brooks looks into Morgan's vibrant and colourful life, he wonders how different everything would be if he allowed himself to be happy. Especially when his life started becoming a lot brighter since Morgan walked into it. What to expect: - CEO x assistant - grumpy x sunshine - millionaire - mental health rep - cheating ex and trust issues - forced proximity - jealousy/angst (lots of it) - spicy scenes - dual POV

(Sequel to Above Water) A summer fling turned into the worst possible case of ghosting Thomas had ever seen. When he first met Dallas two years prior, Thomas never imagined letting him far enough into his heart to get hurt. It was just one summer, after all. They met, had fun, then called it quits, promising to keep in touch in the event that they may reunite again one day. Thomas just didn't expect the ache of grieving a relationship that never existed when Dallas, without explanation, cut contact. Two years later, the holidays brought the pair back together . . . with some unfortunate circumstances. It turns into a matter of following love or reason this time. And maybe, just maybe, two lost souls will bind together once more.

Derek owns a small pub on the border between the nice neighbourhood and the Orcus in the city Pareo. One day his friend shows up, and the mafia right after. Warning: This is a manXman story, so if that isn't your cup 'o tea then this is not the story for you. Also any 'intimate' scenes will be posted for themselves. New cover made by Elfie (@WriteDrunk_EditSober), thanks a lot! Previous cover made by meisgabrielle (thank you~) @meisgabrielle

[ boyxboy ] When a big family wedding brings eighteen-year-old Jordan Maxwell to the city of the east coast of Spain he never expects to fall in love with more than the lush Mediterranean weather and the juiciest, sweetest oranges in the world. The Silva twins are majestic, mysterious, and shameless but they represent everything that Jordan despises - they are rich, spoiled and Instagram famous. Their beauty is blinding as the Valencian sun, and he will desperately try to shield himself from their overwhelming presence and the secrets they hide. But one of them will not only burn his skin but also warm his heart. And there's no chance of escaping Valencia when that happens. Started: March 2022 Completed: October 2022 🥇 in Romance category - Starlight Awards Featured on Ambassador's @TeenFiction reading list February 2023.

"When I first saw you, I thought I'd have to kill you." "Uh, excuse me?" "But now I'll kill anyone that even thinks of laying a finger on you," he said, a dry laugh escaping his lips. "How times change, huh?" ~~~ Atlas, a young chef, was simply trying to survive in the big city. When a mysterious intruder, Emil, breaks into his apartment, Atlas is thrust into a life completely different from his. As Emil takes a liking to Atlas, will the chef run away? Or will the crime boss give him a reason to stay? ~~~ [mxm]