Hockey player Aiden Peters used to torment Alyssa Davis all throughout middle school because he hated her, right? It's Alyssa's first year of college, a place she told herself she would have a fresh start. But what happens when she bumps into a hockey player that she swears she knows and hates... Aiden is the no shit taking team captain that everyone happens to love. The last thing he needs is to fall in love again especially with Alyssa Davis. She hates him, he is deeply in love with her, and both of them pretend they don't know each other when they are the one things they can't get out of their minds. Tw's// descriptions of ED, depression, anxiety and panic attacks

Follow my Instagram for any updates and if you have any questions: @nikki_k123 Alex has been living the same life, with the same routine, repeating it every day. Every day is the same. The one thing she does look forward to is going to cafe de l'amour every morning on her way to school, where she sits and writes, all while seeing Carter Reed. The most popular boy at school who, surprisingly, prefers the solitary life. They go to the same cafe every day, sit at the same tables every day, and notice each other every day, yet are strangers who have never uttered a word to one another. And strangers they shall remain. Perfect strangers. But that's about to change. . . . . . I watched as he kept his eyes trained on the notebook in front of him where he aimlessly drew spirals and coils that surrounded each other, trapped each other, and suffocated each other. My eyes traced the movement of his pen, following each line he drew onto the paper. "Your tea." I snapped out of my trance and looked up, thanking Katy before she went back to the counter. I turned back and caught him looking at me. I expected him to look away and continue acting like I don't exist. Like he's always done and so have I. What I didn't expect was for him to walk right over and sit with me. "Hi, I'm Carter." PSA: This story is inspired by the Wattpad novel 'Caffeine' by @meddlingkids ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

When a finance student steps into the spotlight as an understudy for the hottest stage show in town, she discovers that the greatest drama isn't just on stage-it's falling for her leading man and risking everything for a life she never dared to dream. Liv, a pragmatic finance student, never imagined herself on stage-until a chance encounter lands her the understudy role for Queen Astrielle in a secretive, high-profile stage adaptation of the global romatasy phenomenon Nights of Flame and Frost. For Liv, it's the perfect summer gig: paid, exciting, and a chance to watch real actors at work. Her mother would be furious if she found out, but Liv is determined to seize this rare opportunity for herself. Thrown into a close-knit cast, Liv quickly bonds with Tiffany, the dazzling leading lady, and finds herself mentored by theatre veterans. But when Tiffany can't perform, Liv is thrust into the spotlight-and into the arms of Ryan Reeves, the brooding, fiercely talented leading man. Their on-stage chemistry is electric, but off-stage, Ryan is guarded and aloof. As rehearsals intensify, Liv and Ryan's connection deepens, blurring the line between performance and reality. Liv must navigate backstage drama, her own insecurities, and the growing tension with Ryan, all while hiding her new life from her controlling mother. With the show's opening night looming, Liv faces a choice: return to her safe, predictable path in finance, or risk everything for a future she never dared to dream of. Stage Kiss is a romance with heat, heart, and plenty of drama, exploring themes of self-discovery, belonging, and the courage to step into the spotlight.

Penny Campbell has been Dr. Samuel Evers's housekeeper for over two years and he is still a mystery to her. She realizes that she has probably done the very thing that she shouldn't have and fallen in love with the polite and standoffish heart surgeon. Sam noticed Penny the moment she was hired by his sister to work in his house, but having been burned once, romance and relationships were not in his future. After a misunderstanding between the two leads to the possibility that Penny might have to leave, will they both realize just how much they depend on each other, and how much they stand to lose?

Sophie is flying back home after being gone for four years. She's the maid of honor in her childhood friend's wedding. When she imagined being the maid of honor, she never imagined the groom would be the man that she was in love with. Hoping that having a front row seat to their union will finally give her closure, she catches a flight to the last place she ever wanted to return. Andrew can't believe that his best friend is getting married. He has always thought that letting Sophie go was his friend's biggest mistake. She was the perfect woman and he hasn't stopped thinking about her since she disappeared four years ago. If she wasn't his best friend's ex, he would have tracked her down and fought hard for a chance to have her for himself. When the week of the wedding finally arrives, Sophie and Andrew take their positions as the maid of honor and best man. Will Sophie's history with her ex - the groom, make this an event she'd like to forget or will the best man make this a celebration she'd like to remember forever?

They live on the same floor. They attend the same luxurious school. They have the same friends. They couldn't stand each other. And just when she thought she could get away from him, they end up being on the same band. Could life get any more worse? Oh, that's right. He, the coldest arrogant jerk, is also the most handsome guy she had ever set eyes on. That's definitely saying something, living on the Upper East Side. Now, she faces her biggest problem of all. Differentiating LOVE from HATE. __________ Realize is copyrighted. **I guess you could say this is Gossip Girl in rainbow land, without all the drama and scandal. Only humorous and fun.**

What if fate's playing a cruel joke on you because your soulmate annoys the heck out of you, despite sharing an undeniable chemistry? Ethan Tyler is your typical arrogant jerk of a bad boy. He likes sports, girls, and booze - and he got no problem getting it all. While in the world of luxury, Daniella Howard couldn't ask for more. All she wanted was someone to see her and rescue her from all the superficiality. Daniella grew up in prestige. Ethan lived a normal life. They didn't get along when they met, having lived in completely different worlds and having different beliefs. Five days is all they have. Five days to bicker and to get to know each other. All it takes is FIVE days to change their lives forever. Are they soulmates or fate's mistake? ___________ This is a stand-alone book. Mismatched Compatibility features the characters from "A and D" and "Realize", but you don't have to read the mentioned books in order to enjoy this one. :) All rights reserved. (True story, bro.)

When Evelyn and her long-term enemy, star hockey captain Atlas, are forced to work together on a university media project, sparks fly as resisting their attraction becomes a far bigger challenge than their opposing opinions. Standalone in the Wellsfield University Series ***** Evelyn Hayes has hated Atlas Griffin, the golden boy of their university hockey team, since their very first conversation three years ago. To Evelyn, he's the womanizing, arrogant epitome of rich privilege and everything she despises. So when a university-funded media project for the hockey team throws her into Atlas' orbit, she fully expects them to be at each other's throats. What she doesn't expect is for the snarky comments and daring glares to turn into sparks of undeniable attraction. With Atlas' sights set on the NHL and Evelyn desperate to keep the media lead position she's worked so hard for, neither is interested in anything complicated. Soon, a heated one-night stand leads to an enemies-with-benefits hookup pact. But is either ready to face the consequences when the lines blur and strings start to get attached?

HOOKING NASH is coming to print on September 22, 2026. You can pre-order a copy now: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/833841/hooking-nash-by-annica-dahl/ Nash Reed is a hot commodity, both on and off the ice. When his childhood friend Kennedy moves to town, the torch he's been carrying for her really heats up. ***** Kennedy Miller has finally scored her dream job. After years of putting her career first, proving to everyone that she can run an ad department like nobody's business, she's arrived in New York City. Which just so happens to be the home of her former best friend and childhood crush, Nash Reed, the hottest pro hockey player around. When they meet again on Kennedy's first night in town, sparks fly and their love quickly turns into a true barnburner. But can shy Kennedy, who's not used to the spotlight, face off against her insecurities and give their relationship a real shot? [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Previously titled My Childhood Friend, The Hockey Star

After a one night stand on New Year's Eve, Lia and Derrick don't expect to see one another again. After all, she's a Harvard PhD student and he's a professional hockey player for the Boston Knights - there's no way their paths should cross again. Except when they do, it's immediately obvious the chemistry between them hasn't dimmed one bit. Too busy for the real thing, neither of them sees the harm in continuing to see each other in a casual sense. Though when Derrick gets traded to a team in California and things begin to go sideways with Lia's research team, the pair can't seem to shake the fact they've grown to rely on one another, even now that they're thousands of miles apart.