My spin of nicolandria's love storyyy!!! friends to lovers trope

In the tantalizing aftermath of "Love Island," Nic and Olandria departed not as crowned victors, but as the unforgettable runners-up whose electric connection captivated hearts. Their bond, forged in the hothouse environment of reality TV, now faces its ultimate trial in the raw, unfiltered reality beyond the villa's manicured lawns. Away from the cameras, their relationship deepens, revealing unexpected layers of vulnerability, ambition, and raw passion. Navigating a labyrinth of newfound fame, intrusive media scrutiny, and deeply personal expectations, Nic and Olandria find refuge only in each other's arms. Whispered secrets unveil long-held fears, and quiet moments become precious sanctuaries. Yet, the ghosts of past relationships and unrealized dreams threaten to shatter the delicate bond they've painstakingly built. Was choosing each other a defiant act of self-discovery, or a path destined for heartbreak? Immerse yourself in a world where desire battles doubt, and where the question of whether love can truly triumph hangs precariously in the balance. Will Nic and Olandria's relationship endure the relentless pressures, or will the weight of their pasts crush their hopes for a future together? 18+ !!!!! THIS STORY WILL CONTAIN MATURE LANGUAGE, HEAVY TOPICS, AND SMUT.

Olandria has built a successful career in tech sales, but deep down, she knows something is missing. When she crosses paths with Nic - a confident model already established in the fashion world - their connection sparks in ways neither expects. What begins as playful banter at a mutual friend's party quickly draws Olandria into a world she never imagined for herself. -NOT a LOVEISLAND plot. -SB💕

"she's one of the most attractive women i've ever seen in my lifetime." "it's a part of you." smut, fluff, angst (maybe), some aus possibly

From the creator of Kiss & Tell -- After a devastating crash, pro racer Nicolas Vansteenbergh is forced to return home to Miami, bruised, benched, and bitter. He does not expect to get dragged back into the city's underground racing circuit--the very place that made him a legend. And he definitely doesn't expect to see *her* again. -- Also available on ao3 TW: This is an angst-driven story. It explores violence, underground crime, racing injuries, betrayal, emotional manipulation, and toxic relationships shaped by trauma. My characters are incredibly flawed and make harmful choices. THIS IS A FANFICTION--I do not know the real cast members or claim to know their lives, please do not grow invasive and try to pin this to the real people. Please read with care :)

Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Peter Katz hires a hitman to take him out. But when a cure is discovered, Peter's got to outrun the assassin to stay alive! ***** When douchebag lawyer Peter Katz gets diagnosed with terminal cancer, he wants to die painlessly. Still, death seems to elude his every attempt, so he hires an assassin to kill him at a random time and place within the month. Unfortunately for Peter, right after he orders the hit, a treatment is discovered that would add decades to his life. Now Peter Katz has to start running, until the month-long deadline ends. Desperate to survive, he has to deal with tall-dwarves, unionized suicide workers, art terrorism and all the insanity that being alive has to offer. Will he make it to the end of the month? Or will Peter Katz live a life's worth of craziness in however many days he has left? For what is Comedy, but Tragedy + Time? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Rosie is meant to hate famous rockstar Will O'Connor, who killed her father in a car crash, but she finds herself falling in love instead. ***** Rock sensation, Will O'Connor is in the prime of his career when he unintentionally kills a man in a car accident. Full of remorse, he must come to terms with his non-guilty verdict. People-pleasing Rosie Montgomery dedicates her life to making others happy. Following her father's death in Will's crash, she becomes desperate to keep her family intact. But when Will and Rosie accidentally meet at her father's grave, there's an undeniable bond. Can they ignore the rest of the world and go after what their hearts most desire? And most importantly - can either of them handle the consequences? [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

Rebecca Finch hates telling stories. And in her family, they treasure story telling like second nature. But this year she is forced to go to the family reunion to tell a story that might make a little kid cry. When she takes a bus to Chicago, but accidentally falls asleep, she finds out that she... Missed her stop. Kicked out by the bus driver, she has nothing but the clothes on her back, a dead phone and twenty bucks. But that's when Jay, the optimistic hitchhiker that carries a bottomless backpack, stumbles into her path to join her on the adventure. Against her will, of course. With only two weeks until the reunion, the two travel across the country. Armed with only a frying pan, they join the circus, befriend a mob boss, get harassed by a perverted zebra, run away from the Men in Black, and steal a motorcycle only to get caught by the police for a whole different crime. After all the endless bickering, random trivia facts, and off-key singing, how will the two survive each other?

"It's not love or anything, but I think I like you, too." ― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club Damien is a loner. Olivia is a bookworm. Damien drives a mustang. Olivia rides the bus. One thing they have in common: Insomnia Getting to know each other through pillow talk, they learn about love and life. Gorgeous cover by @sweetangelx