Nerdy Dakota Evans makes the biggest mistake of her life by falling in love with her best friend, Aaron Ford. Despite coming from entirely different cliques in school, will their relationship have a chance? *** In a high school where everyone belongs to cliques, nerdy and boyish Dakota Evans' friendship with basketball jock, Aaron Ford, becomes a big issue. Aaron's highly protective of Dakota and doesn't realize that she's in love with him. With their friendship eventually going on the rocks, will Aaron finally realize his true feelings for Dakota before it's too late? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]]

Reilly Jones works at Ruby's Inn. A prominent diner in Red Oak. She's young, naive and last but certainly not least, one of the only black waitresses working there. She tries to keep a low profile and to herself but little does she know she's on the radar of every guy in a five-mile radius of the Ruby's. However, she thinks herself an average girl, like any other. Only her mother died when she was little and her father spent most of his time at the local bar nursing more than one beer, and she has the mental scars that tell differently. That and she longs to be important ... a least to someone. Gerard Grant always gets the girl. He's a strikingly gorgeous cowboy, not afraid to speak his mind and as typical rich guys go ... he's arrogant. He takes pride in overseeing his family's ranch but when he's not working the ranch, he likes to have fun. Being oh so sure of himself, he gets in on a seemingly harmless bet with a few of his cowhands. The Bet: to get the most unbelievably beautiful and unattainable girl in town, Reilly Jones, to go out with them. Being who he is, he doesn't expect her to toss Iced Tea in his face or worse, reject him and it stings. However, little does the beauty know the games are only just beginning because as everyone knows in Red Oak, this Grant always gets what he wants. All Rights Reserved!!! Highest Rank: #2 in General Fiction BOOK 2 - COMPLETED BEWARE My Cowboy Now available on Radish Username: StellevsCioccolatini BOOK 3 - ONGOING BEWARE HER COWBOY Now available on Radish Username: StellevsCioccolatini

A different take on my book, The Preacher's son. The old version will be put up on the website. I hope you enjoy both versions! This can be read as a standalone book. Ruth Hastings just found out her dad and little brother passed away in a car accident. At 22 years old, she feels that life has proven to her that she's nothing but a curse to those around her. Moving back briefly to the smalltown she'd spent her senior year of high school in, she's reunited with old friends, an annoying Christian community, and the constant nagging reminder that everything is too good to be true. Especially things with her ex-boyfriend David Herman. The Handsome, Talented, Christian man. The most annoyingly incredible guy Ruth had ever met. Their attraction was instantaneous, the gossip scandalous. They left for college with bittersweet memories, 4 years passed. Now here they are. One grieving, the other unraveling. Both yearning. And a town with a whole lot to say

Silas Hale, the youngest billionaire and CEO of Hale Inc., has transformed his bleak childhood memories into a global empire of innovative, welcoming hotels. Known for his ruthless perfectionism, Silas's life changes when he hires Vivienne Onaïs as his executive assistant. Matching his work ethic and dedication, Vivienne becomes the breath of fresh air he never knew he needed. After working closely for five years, Vivienne Onaïs understands the intricacies of Silas' business and the personal hurdles he faces. When Silas reluctantly agrees to star in a bachelor show to repair his public image, Vivienne discovers her own feelings evolving beyond their professional relationship. Amidst the glittering backdrop of the show, Vivienne grapples with the realization that her heart may lie not only in the hospitality empire they've built together, but also with Silas himself. As they navigate the pressures of fame and unexpected emotions, Vivienne and Silas must confront their true feelings before external forces tear them apart. In a world where perceptions clash with personal truths, they must decide where their hearts truly belong.

Emery James has spent most of her life loving Wesley Hayes quietly. Best friends since childhood, they've shared late-night pizza, prom slow dances, and one unforgettable night they never talk about. Now twenty-four, Emery's a Brooklyn-based columnist with a carefully curated life and a heart full of unfinished feelings. When a new love interest enters the picture-someone who sees her fully and actually shows up-Emery is forced to confront what she's spent years avoiding: the truth about Wesley, the weight of what they almost were, and what she really wants now. Caught between a boy who's never claimed her, a man who might actually mean it, and the complicated threads of friendship, family, and self-worth, Emery must decide: hold onto the comfort of almost, or risk it all for something real.

Breeze, a nursing student, moves in with her brother and his best friend, Eugene. She never meant to fall for Eugene, but some things just happen and some feelings are impossible to ignore. Still, Breeze carries a past she's not ready to reveal, a secret that could be the very thing standing between her and something real. After everything that happened over the summer, all Breeze wants is a quiet semester to focus on school and rebuild her life. But Eugene isn't just her new roommate or her brother's best friend-he's the one person her brother seems desperate to keep her away from, and the one person she might not be able to resist.

Blair van der Bilt has always been a bit uptight, silently observing the world from the shadows and focusing at the task at hand. But there's one person who breaks through her carefully built facade. Luca Accardi. Charming, confident, and devastatingly handsome, he's the kind of guy who doesn't even know she exists... or so she thinks. Blair is content admiring him from afar, until a school project pairs them together, pulling her into his orbit for the first time. Luca Accardi has secrets of his own. He's been watching Blair too-captivated by her quiet grace and the fire in her eyes she thinks no one notices. But Luca isn't used to wanting something he can't have, and he's never been one to follow the rules. As they navigate late-night study sessions and unexpected adventures, the line between project partners and something more begins to blur. Walls come down, and emotions rise. But love isn't as simple as it seems, and both Blair and Luca will have to confront their own fears and insecurities to figure out if they're brave enough to let each other in. Light-hearted, daring, and filled with moments of irresistible tension, The Assiduity of Blair Vanderbilt is a story of young love, self-discovery, and the kind of connection that can't be ignored-no matter how hard you try.

They weren't supposed to see each other again. One night. One reckless, unforgettable night between Aaliyah Lane and Drew Hart - Hollywood's next leading man. She thought that was all it'd ever be. She didn't expect the Instagram follow, the DMs, the constant thinking about a man she was never meant to touch twice. And yet, he keeps showing up. Drew's world is fame, red carpets, and camera flashes. Aaliyah's is late-night diner shifts, takeout Chinese, and quiet days spent dreaming of more. But from the moment they crossed paths, something clicked - something neither of them can shake. While the city watches Drew's every move, the only thing he wants is the girl who feels like his best-kept secret. But how long can a secret like that stay hidden? And what happens when the world starts paying attention?