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The Point Guard and the Power Hitter by paigebueckerxfem
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On the outside, Paige Bueckers has it all - a basketball phenom, a campus icon, and the face of UConn sports. But behind the highlight reels and press interviews, she's looking for something real - something untouched by the spotlight. Enter Callie Rhodes, a fiercely talented junior on the softball team with a swing that turns heads and a quiet confidence that keeps hers down. She's not chasing fame or headlines; she's just chasing her next win - until Paige walks into her orbit. When a chance encounter during a campus charity event sparks unexpected chemistry, their worlds collide - hardwood and infield, fame and privacy, legacy and self-discovery. As their connection deepens, so does the pressure. Teammates whisper. Fans speculate. And the line between personal and public life begins to blur. But Callie isn't afraid to swing for something bigger. And Paige? She's never been one to back down from a challenge - especially not the kind that makes her heart race off the court. In a world where everything is played out under bright lights, can two athletes find a love worth fighting for behind the scenes? ⸻
One Nation, Under Her by summerbyplay
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President Kamala Harris has spent a lifetime playing by the rules. Every decision is calculated, every word carefully measured. In the Oval Office, there's no room for mistakes-and certainly no room for reckless attraction. But all it takes is one night, one glance, and one dangerously captivating woman to threaten everything she's worked for. Enter Jasmine Ti'ell Monroe-Hollywood's brightest star and a three-time Oscar winner with a sharp tongue and zero tolerance for nonsense. Jasmine isn't just beautiful-she's fierce. Outspoken. Fearless. Whether she's calling out industry hypocrisy or defending those who can't defend themselves, Jasmine has never been the type to sit down or shut up. And she's certainly not about to start now. When Kamala and Jasmine cross paths at a glittering charity gala, sparks fly-immediate, undeniable, and impossible to ignore. Kamala has admired Jasmine's work for years, secretly captivated by the woman who refuses to play by anyone's rules but her own. But nothing on-screen could prepare her for the force of nature standing before her-one who isn't afraid to challenge her, tease her, or make her question everything. For Jasmine, Kamala Harris is more than just a political icon. She's the woman who shattered ceilings and redefined power-a woman Jasmine has always found intriguing. But beneath the presidential polish, she senses something deeper. A loneliness. A longing. And for the first time in years, Jasmine wants to know what's hiding behind the mask of the most powerful woman in the world. What begins as a playful flirtation soon spirals into something neither of them can control. Secret meetings. Stolen touches. Late-night phone calls that turn into something more. But in a world where appearances mean everything, their connection isn't just risky-it's explosive. Jasmine isn't the type to be quiet, and Kamala isn't the type to bend. But as the stakes grow higher and the pressure builds, they'll have to decide.
Assets and Affection  by katcoon
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Assets and Affection: A slow-burn, soft-romance about finding home in the middle of a storm. Arranged marriage between two business tycoon daughters to save the falling family heritage. In the world of high-stakes business, love is the only asset they didn't account for. The market is crashing, the numbers are in the red, and the legacies of two great families are on the brink of collapse. For Elena Ross, there is only one goal: save her father's company. She is sharp and carry herself with elegance and have a good humour. when her father, Christopher, and his oldest friend, Victor Halloway, propose a five-year marriage contract to merge their remaining investments and stabilize their firms, Elena accepts the deal with professional precision. Grace Halloway has always lived in the quiet spaces. Intelligent, soft-hearted, and quietly observant, she has watched Elena Ross from across gala ballrooms for years, charmed by the sharp wit Elena hides from the world. When the contract is signed, Grace enters the marriage with a hope to save her father's company and get Elena to notice her. Now, shared offices, shared breakfasts, and a shared last name turn a business arrangement into something far more intimate. In a world that feels like it's falling apart, Elena and Grace must discover if their union is just a temporary fix-or the only real thing they have left.
No Ones Favorite Until You | Paige Bueckers  by ellielovesuconnWBB
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Dehlilah Rivera is a 5'6" spark plug from Woodlawn, Maryland. Black and Puerto Rican. Tough as nails. Grew up learning to talk with her eyes and protect her heart with sarcasm. She transferred into UConn as an unranked junior, overlooked by scouts, unwanted by her former coach, and rejected by an ex-girlfriend whose family said she was "too hood to be taken seriously." She plays with something to prove. Paige Bueckers? She's college basketball royalty. One of the most famous players in the country. Clean reputation. Press-friendly. Rich Minnesota suburb pedigree. Golden child. All-American. Loved. On paper, they don't match. On court, they don't miss. They're assigned to guard each other at practice-Coach CD's twisted way of keeping both sharp. Dehlilah drives Paige crazy. She talks trash, plays fast, fights for everything. Paige reads the floor like a chessboard, always two plays ahead. They push each other. Challenge each other. Make each other better. And neither of them realizes that they're already falling. Because Paige is completely oblivious to how deep her feelings run. She just thinks it's normal to stare a little too long. To offer her hoodies. To hate when Dehlilah laughs too loud at another teammate's jokes. To feel something primal when someone else touches her. Azzi sees it. KK sees it. Everyone sees it-except Paige. And Dehlilah? She refuses to believe someone like Paige Bueckers could want her. She's been called a mistake before. A phase. A risk. Her emotional walls are steel-plated. But Paige's constant presence starts to chip at them. Her softness feels safe. Her patience feels dangerous. For Paige, no one ever felt like home until Dehlilah. And for Dehlilah, no one ever looked at her like she was somebody's favorite-until Paige.
Mami's Champion | Rhea Ripley by moonglittergf
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You're Raw's top star. Untouchable. Controlled. Winning is what you do. Rhea Ripley doesn't like you, and you don't like her. When you're booked against each other for Evolution, the rivalry turns ugly fast. What starts as on-screen tension spills backstage, goes viral, and forces you into each other's space whether you want it or not. But the more you clash, the more the lines blur. Injuries happen. Walls crack. And the person who sees you at your weakest becomes the one you trust the most. Enemies don't become lovers overnight. They become something worse first. ᯓ★ "I'm going to ruin you." You didn't blink. You whispered back, steady and lethal. "I am going to bury you." And just like that, the biggest women's main event in WWE history was born out of pure hate. Rhea Ripley x Reader
Written in Silence by Cakeandraisins
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New job. New city. And one woman who turns Alex's world upside down. Alex Lewis thought she was ready for anything when she started at Blue Hour Press, a bustling publishing house filled with books, deadlines, and strict rules. But nothing could have prepared her for Claire Miller, the editor-in-chief. Stunning, confident, and utterly untouchable, Claire is everything Alex both fears and desires. What begins as a professional relationship soon turns into something more complicated: a slow-burning game of attraction, tension, and secret feelings. Between manuscripts, coffee breaks, and late nights at the office, Alex and Claire discover that sometimes the most unforgettable stories aren't found on the page...
Not the Game, Just Us by paigebueckerxfem
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At the start of her senior year at UConn, Paige Bueckers thinks she knows exactly who she is. She's the leader now. The constant. The one everyone watches. On the court, she's sharp and relentless-Viper when the lights come on-built on discipline, control, and years of carrying expectations that never loosen their grip. There's no room for distraction. No space for surprises. Until Brielle Delacroix walks into the gym. Fresh from LSU, Brielle arrives with a southern drawl, unshakable confidence, and a presence that doesn't ask for permission. She plays free, fearless, and unapologetically herself-like she's never once questioned whether she belongs. Where Paige is calculated and guarded, Brielle is instinctive and bold. Where Paige feels the weight of legacy, Brielle moves like the game is still something to be enjoyed. Paige notices her immediately. The way Brielle meets her eyes without flinching. The way she talks back-smiling. The way she doesn't treat Paige like a myth, a headline, or a responsibility, but like a person. What starts as tension-practice battles, lingering looks, words that land a little too close-slowly becomes something softer and far more dangerous. Brielle doesn't push. She doesn't chase. She simply stays. And in doing so, she cracks open parts of Paige that have been locked behind schedules, stats, and survival. Falling in love was never part of the plan for Paige's final season. But neither was learning that strength can be gentle, that confidence can feel like safety, and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do-before the last buzzer ever sounds-is let someone see you without your guard up. And Brielle Delacroix? She just might be the one thing Paige Bueckers never learned how to defend against. 💜
In Her Hands by kehlaniswife_95
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Stephanie Walker is eighteen, moving across the country from Los Angeles to New York to begin her dream: law school at NYU. A new city, a new home, new friends, new everything. She's excited, but sleepless nights, old wounds, and quiet struggles follow her everywhere. She wants to live like any other college student, to blend in, to feel normal, but life hasn't been simple, and surviving on her own is harder than she expected. Every late night, every study session, every solitary drive home reminds her that life doesn't come with easy answers. Some nights, she leans on quiet habits she'd never tell anyone about, just to make it to morning. Elena Shay is thirty-two, NYU's Dean and a respected law professor. Her life is built on control, precision, and endless responsibility. At work, she's commanding, elegant, untouchable. Outside it, she's soft, warm, and human, but never careless. Elena doesn't date casually; she doesn't waste time or energy on anything that isn't worth it. She's deliberate, certain, and careful... Until Stephanie. Stephanie isn't just another student. She's sharp, captivating, and unafraid to be herself in a way that draws Elena in deeper than it should. Suddenly, the carefully maintained line between professional and personal life begins to blur. The rules, the expectations, the life Elena's worked so hard to control all scream that nothing between them can ever happen. And yet, the pull becomes impossible to ignore. As their worlds collide, Stephanie discovers a side of life she's never dared to touch: warmth, comfort, attention, and desire from someone who sees her fully, not as a girl with a "rough" childhood, but as a woman. Together, Elena and Stephanie fall into chaos, vulnerability, and longing they didn't know they were missing. Every glance, every touch, and every moment carries risk. Risk of exposure, of judgment, of everything crashing down, all shaped by the choices resting in their hands.
Keeping Her Under Control (GXG)  by Lofty_ray
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Serenth Lewis is a young woman in her final year of law school. She managed to land an internship at one of the most prestigious firms. Ambitious and confident, she does everything she can to keep her personal life from interfering with her future career as a lawyer. But beneath the strong image and confidence she projects, Serenth is caught in the grip of her father's manipulation and abuse. Liliane Larris is a cold woman who is the CEO of the law firm. She shows no emotion, neither in her face nor in her actions. She is used to keeping everything under control : her posture, her behavior, her secrets. That is, until Serenth walks into her life, shattering her carefully constructed world and awakening emotions she believed she no longer possessed. If there are spelling mistakes, Sorry. 🚬
Heart Lessons (WlW) by Shritzy
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Sometimes the best lessons aren't learned in class, they're felt in the heart. Riley Hale's life runs on caffeine, chaos, and cupcake batter. At twenty-eight, she's mastered the art of single motherhood, sarcasm, and pretending she's totally fine that her love life has been replaced by late-night cleaning montages and her eight-year-old's existential questions. Then one morning, a frosty stranger in a perfect beige coat walks into The Sweet Spot bakery and straight into Riley's list of "people I will never impress." After one spilled coffee and a mortifying apology later, Riley is convinced she'll never see the woman again. Until the next day, when she meets her daughter's new fifth-grade teacher... Miss Emerson Miller. What follows is a year of accidental flirtations, school-event disasters, and late-night bake-offs that blur the line between enemies, friends, and something sweeter. Because sometimes love doesn't show up when you plan it - it spills all over your shoes and dares you to start over. A slow-burn, small-town romantic comedy about second chances, messy mornings, and discovering that the best lessons aren't always taught in classrooms.