Sometimes love finds you in the places you least expect-right when you need it most. Tilen has learned to live behind walls-strong, silent, and untouchable. After surviving a trauma that shattered his sense of control, trust doesn't come easy. But when he meets Adjrena, everything begins to shift. She sees through his guarded edges, offering him comfort without asking for anything in return. What he doesn't know is-she's healing too. Adjrena carries her own scars, hidden behind the calm exterior and quiet strength she offers everyone else. Love hasn't been kind to her. And opening up again? That's a risk she swore she wouldn't take. But in Tilen, she finds someone who doesn't expect her to be perfect-just real. During a sun-drenched vacation with close friends in Turks and Caicos, the spark between them flares into something undeniable. Between golden beaches, shared secrets, and stolen moments in the dark, two guarded souls slowly begin to trust again-not just each other, but themselves. But healing isn't a straight line. And love isn't always easy. Heartfelt, deeply sensual, and emotionally raw-this is a story about letting go of past pain, embracing vulnerability, and discovering the kind of love that transforms everything it touches. Can two broken souls truly heal in each other's arms? Or will the damage they've endured be too much to overcome?

Ashley's life had never been her own. Forced to endure years of abuse from her parents, she worked herself to the bone just to keep them afloat. When she finally escaped and earned a place at a prestigious architecture school, it seemed like a fresh start. She cut ties with her toxic family, graduated, and even married, only to discover her husband was nothing but a selfish, cheating liar. Years later, fate dragged her back to the family she'd left behind. After enduring their scorn one last time, Ashley acted on instinct pushing her mother out of the way of danger. But in a cruel twist, that moment ended in tragedy. When Ashley opened her eyes again, she was no longer in the world she knew. Instead, she awoke in a strange, primal realm filled with beastmen, rival tribes, and a single rare prize everyone sought... her. This time, she's determined to survive, take control of her destiny, and maybe even steal the very mates of the girl everyone believes is destined to rule.

I opened my mouth maybe to say it was okay, maybe to ask something but the words died when he suddenly leaned across the console, cupping my face between his large, calloused hands. "I missed you," he murmured, almost like he hated admitting it. Then his mouth crashed onto mine. I gasped, his lips fierce and claiming, his body crowding into mine as if he needed to consume me. His kiss wasn't soft it was hungry, demanding everything I had to give. . . . Issa Andrews is beyond excited to start her first semester at Redwood University. Naïve, bright-eyed, and full of hope, that's how most would describe her. She has dreams of her own, goals she's determined to chase. But when a certain boxer crosses her path, will everything she's worked for come crashing down?

He's a boxer. Non-verbal. Silent but powerful. She's a woman of distrust. Introverted. Weary and nervous. Terrible circumstances brought them together. That same miserable occurrence joined them together for eternity. In holy matrimony of course. This is an ORIGINAL NUNU novel. A/N: SLOW BURN ROMANCE T/W: Mentions terms like MUTE, and MUTISM.

Aaliyah never planned on catching the eye of Leo Ramirez. A quiet, brooding basketball player who looks at her like she's trouble & like he'd burn the whole world for her.

Ace is a ruthless killer, he shoot first and ask questions later. His childhood was nothing but rough, protecting and providing for his twin brother was all he did. When he runs into Hendrix she turns his world upside down and bring out something in him he didn't even know was there. No matter how much he pushes her away, she's like the goddamn plague.

Shayla Miller is a power house plus size diva, she takes no shit from no one. Not even one of the most dangerous man in Arizona. His Blue and Brown eyes is what caught her attention, first it was just her being her than...her stomach started turning when he called. Her heart burst when he smiled at her. Spade "Spazz." Castle is in his words, "That Nigga." that nigga to everyone except Shayla Miller, he couldn't deny the attraction he has for her. First it was just her beauty, but the more he talked to her he was attracted to her mind. Will they ever come to terms on how they feel? Read and find out.

Milena Miller is a single mother, her main priority is her daughter Cherish. Being a single mom had it's disadvantages but Milena always powered through. Often not thinking about herself until she meet King Castle.

Killing people was easy for Kingston Knight, selling drugs was easy...but falling in love was something he knew nothing about. He watches the way his little sister has fallen in love and wonder if he can ever treat a woman like that? Can he put his guard down to let someone other than family in? Promise Marshall is a little rough around the edges, being raised in a orphanage and running away at the age 16 she had no choice but to dance. With her troubled past that makes her the woman she is now...can she also let her guard down? Can she be that soft girl?

Imani is starting her first week at Hillview Willow, a private elementary school. Only the most richest parents send their children there and for the most part, the school has very professional, prim and proper teachers working there. Key word; "most part". Imani isn't the best role model for kids, matter a fact, she barley likes kids but she takes this temporary job anyway for the pay. After her first day of teaching, one of her students parents comes late to pick them up and she's introduced to Matteo Wallace. Matteo's a rich lawyer who is always moving around, taking care of his son Mikey, and barely has time in his life for woman, until he runs across Imani in a semi heated confrontation. ___ Ps. This story is a bit fast paced and does a lot of time jumps