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Campus King | 18+ by BrookeBennett_
Campus King | 18+
BrookeBennett_
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[18+] ENEMIES TO LOVERS SPORTS ROMANCE. *REWRITTEN* °•°•°•° Hannah Walker doesn't trust anyone, especially men. They're manipulative and toxic - her lousy ex taught her that lesson well. Enter Tristan Beckett, the embodiment of everything she despises. He's arrogant, a playboy, and worshipped by everyone who meets him - except her. But he's also relentless, charming, and unfairly gorgeous. Their first meeting? Instant mutual hatred. Their second? Just as bad. Their third? Um... you see where I'm going with this. It's clear to everyone around them that they're not each other's biggest fans. But fate, or maybe some cosmic prank, keeps bringing them together - forcing them to learn more about each other. But like Hannah, Tristan has a dark past - he's just better at hiding it. Faced with an uncertain future, threats from an unknown assailant, and still trying to heal past wounds, both of them will have to learn to rely on each other. °•°•°•° Because I know you guys, there's smut in Chapters 29, 31, 34, Bonus #1, 37, 39, 49 and chapter 65, Bonus #3. °•°•°•° Enemies to Lovers College Football Romance. Book 1 in the Campus Kings Series Mature +18 LOTS of character development. Still reading this?
His & Hers [Book #3] by jj31030
His & Hers [Book #3]
jj31030
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Book #3 of "His & Hers" book trilogy Warning: Mature (18+) Content! #24 in Sexual 2023 #72 in Controlling 2023 #16 in Breedingkink 2023 #10 in Crazy 2023 #37 in Mafiaromance 2023 #7 in Married 2023 #14 in Kids 2023 #13 in Violence 2023 #42 in Explicit 2024 **** 28 year old Sienna Lucci is tired of the enemy that continues to threaten her family. Fed up, she takes up a couple of new hobbies. Now having to juggle Motherhood to two and soon-to-be three children, she does all she can to keep them safe and out of the loop so they can continue to live normal lives. 30 year old Tristan Lucci is excited to be a father again. Never having grown up with a great example of what a father should be, he continues to protect his pride while running the biggest Mafia in New Jersey alongside old and new allies. **** Despite displaying progress, Tristan's controlling and possessive ways yet again shine a light on his marriage. Find out what happens when Tristan and Sienna take on the German Mafia in this third and final book of the "His & Hers" Trilogy!
The Secrets of Sacrifice - work in progress  by Brittany_Hull22
The Secrets of Sacrifice - work in progress
Brittany_Hull22
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Ashton Thayer Illinois transplant, self-proclaimed social hermit, lover of books and all things black. Uprooting my life and moving to Laramie granted me an opportunity to heal in peace and fly under the radar. That is, until Kade took special interest in making me his girl. But he's hiding something, and parts of his past haunt him. My natural curiosity turns his secrets into a puzzle I want desperately to piece together. The last piece to complete it may prove to be too much to handle. Kade Garrison Not your typical brooding asshole. I don't go out of my way to hurt others. Unless you get too close to learning my past. Or you're a 5'4" sassy little shit like Ashton, who seems to enjoy my version of torture. My normal style is fuck 'em and chuck 'em, but something about those silver eyes and 'fuck you' attitude makes me want to keep her around. But the closer I hold her, the closer she gets to finding out what I'm hiding. With my estranged mother threatening to turn me in, I fear I'll be forced to confess my secret to Ashton. And when I do, I know she won't stay.
How to Love ✔️ by alexlightstories
How to Love ✔️
alexlightstories
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| published! under the new title MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE | Eden knows she can't love Truman, the boy with the angelic smile and devilish eyes. Why? He's her best friend Katie's older brother, who she strictly promised she'd stay away from. But when a tragic accident strikes, Truman and Eden find their way back to one another. With the promise she made her friend stuck on her mind, Eden tries her hardest to push Truman away, even when life seems stuck on keeping them together. Alex Light © All Rights Reserved. 2018. Highest rank: #2 in Teen Fiction, #1 in YA
Worth Fighting For | Book #1 by liliarrose
Worth Fighting For | Book #1
liliarrose
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Savannah James had slipped through her first three years of high school, unnoticed and under the radar, alongside her three childhood friends - Valentina, April and Henry. But with one regretful decision in the cafeteria, Savannah is faced with one of the scariest people she has ever come across - Joshua Parker. However, like Savannah, Josh comes with complications that would build a wall between the two of them that they both are in need of breaking down. Leaving them both to find out if they are worth fighting for.
Meant for Me | ✔️ by tayxwriter
Meant for Me | ✔️
tayxwriter
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Addie May knows loss like no one else and when she has nothing left for her in Beverly Hills, she flees to Texas where she meets Zac Ryan, the one man who might change it all. But Texas holds more than just the potential for romance. It holds part of her past, a new beginning and perhaps, it might just be meant for her. "Can I offer you something to wear to bed?" His tone was low and quiet. "A t-shirt?" "That would be great actually," I said, steadying my uneven breath. His eyes dropped to my shoulder where the strap of my dress had fallen again. I felt his fingertips on my skin as he lifted it and slid it back into place. "No problem," he murmured, his lips barely parting to let the words out. "Wouldn't want to wrinkle this beautiful dress." ©️
APARTMENT 143 by natashahills
APARTMENT 143
natashahills
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Moving to the big city alone is hard enough for Violet. But being neighbors with her new boss? Way harder. --- Violet has always lived a life that everyone dreamed of, a big house, fancy cars and so much money you never needed to worry. However, even though Violet had all those things growing up, growing up without her mom made her realize at a young age money doesn't buy happiness. After living with her father, step mother and half sister, Violet finally decided enough was enough and left home for good. After secretly plotting with her aunt to run away, Violet soon finds herself moving to the big city and living a somewhat ordinary life. But of course things take a turn when she gets off on the wrong foot with her neighbor, Riven Danton. A handsome, condescending, pretty boy, who thinks the world obeys him but lives a life full of secrets and doubt. As different as these two first appear to be, the closer they get the more they have in common. Slowly beginning to trust someone after putting up walls and putting their love into each other's hands, will they be able to have their happily ever after or lead down another path to disappointment? ________________________________________________________ Most Impressive Ranking/Top 100! - March 25, 2022: #2 in nextdoorneighbour Current Impressive Ranking - July 18, 2021: #9 in #employee ________________________________________________________ *** This story was originally published by myself on Episode Interactive. However, I have brought it here to give it the fresh start it deserves, I hope you enjoy! Natasha Hills © All Rights Reserved 2020
More Than Friends (New Beginnings - Book 1) by CelesteABrook
More Than Friends (New Beginnings - Book 1)
CelesteABrook
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[neighbors/ single dad] After having her heart broken, the last thing Alexia expects is to befriend single dad Lucas, the hot neighbor carrying lots of baggage. He says they should be friends since they want different things from life. But as they spend more and more time together, will they be able to ignore their sizzling attraction? ***** Alexia Grey used to believe in soul mates and fairy tales, until her own prince charming broke her heart and self-confidence along with all the plans they had for their future. Deciding to move to another city to start over and build a new life, she's ready to focus on herself and her new job. What she's not ready for is to meet her new neighbor Lucas Hart, the single dad of the most adorable little boy. The nice guy with warm eyes, easy smiles, and a hot body that makes her mind go blank. They want different things from life. He's warned her he's full of baggage. However, neither of them can keep their distance. They say they should be friends, that friendship is simple. But how can two people be friends when they are clearly so attracted to each other? **NOTE: This is book one in the 'New Beginning Series' and can be read as a standalone.**
Breaking the Friendzone by authorMayLynn
Breaking the Friendzone
authorMayLynn
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Lacey is just looking for some fun in the Hamptons, but when Lucas Drake, her best friend turned enemy, shows up smoking hot, fun may be an understatement. "Spectacularly crafted with sizzling heat and irresistible drama, this is a romance that will keep you reeling for more." - Carmen Ho @ HQ ***** Breaking the Friendzone is now published as a Paperback, and E-book with W by Wattpad Books! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Wattpad Original Edition and Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase.Thank you so much for your support! ***** Lacey Mason spent her happiest childhood summers in the Hamptons with her family. That was where she met Lucas Drake - days of playing on the beach brought Lacey and Luke to become the best of friends, until a dramatic last encounter ended their friendship. Before Lacey's mom passed away, she warned her that the Drake family was nothing but trouble. Lacey took her warning to heart, but now, at the age of twenty-two, a night of partying in the Hamptons lands her in the bed of her old friend Lucas, and he has no clue who she is. Content and trigger warning: This story contains mature sexual content. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro
Breakaway by averykwrites
Breakaway
averykwrites
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Ryan wasn't expecting to end up with the captain of the hockey team as a roommate, and she certainly didn't expect the initial sexual tension between them to blossom into love. ***** In desperate need of a place to stay, Ryan Winters doesn't see an issue with rooming with the captain of the hockey team, Ethan Russell. After all, she's focused on her studies, getting over an ex, and honestly, not that into athletes. Though the more time she spends getting to know her new roommate, the more it becomes apparent that Ethan is the exact type of guy she could fall for. When lines begin to blur and drama from the past threatens to tear them apart, can the two of them find a way to keep both their friendship-and their relationship-from crumbling to pieces? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque