𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶, the arrogant cricketer who's known for his cold exterior and fiery temper. One of the most celebrated players in international cricket, his name is synonymous with unmatched intensity and headline-worthy performances. With his famous grumpiness and complete disregard for love, he's always the center of controversy. Yet, when Akshara's sarcasm challenges him in a way no one else does, he finds himself both irritated and intrigued. 𝗔𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶 is the Australian businesswoman with a sharp tongue and an even sharper mind. Owner of the renowned fashion empire 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘴, she's built a life where nothing-except her hidden past-can touch her. Behind her poised exterior, though, lies a woman who has mastered the art of sarcasm to protect her from feelings she's too scared to face. The Indian Cricket Team, always present to fuel the drama and add their witty banter, plays an unexpected role in the connection between Akshara and Virat. With their matchmaking attempts, chaotic group hangouts, and sibling-like camaraderie, they help bring Akshara and Virat closer-whether they like it or not. Their constant back-and-forth, sharp jabs, and undeniable chemistry only lead to one question: Can two people who are allergic to love ever let go of their walls and truly see each other? In a world where emotions are as complicated as their personalities, Akshara and Virat are forced to face the fine line between sarcasm and feelings. It's a battle of egos, hearts, and undeniable attraction that neither of them is prepared for. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 is a story about how love isn't always sweet-sometimes, it's a war between two people who refuse to fall... but can't stop fighting to be together. And, in the process, discovering that love, however messy, is worth the fight.

a series of collections of all the one-shots i will write over time of different cricketers (mostly m/m) - the ship names will be provided in the title!

Just come and fall in love~~ This book contains Bl (Boys Love) stories. If you dont like it then dont read it ⭐ Stories are quite long 😙 No Smut requests, please. I'm very bad at it TT ___ #4 in ships (04-12-25) #1 in abd (24-01-25) #2 in act (05-12-25) #2 in ships (23-02-26)

5 times Rahul asked Virat for something he needed, and the one time Virat asked him ❤️.

Virat Kohli. Superstar of the game. Indian Captain. One of the best batters in the world. Pat Cummins. Wunderkind slowly cementing his place back into the Australian side after a long battle with injury. They live an ocean apart, yet keep getting drawn to each other in ways they cannot seem to understand. Nothing about this makes sense. But as they say, all is fair in love and sports. --- An RPF on their journey in cricket over the last few years, intertwined with some rivals-to-lovers for the intended audience of one (me). (Updating first on AO3, also @hazlehoff)

A pair of siblings on a dangerous journey. A vicious spirit quickly drawing near. A bedtime story filled with peril and magic, loss and self discovery, set within a dark, fantastical forest. Growing up with frightening tales of the woods around them, Credence and her younger brother Josiah never imagined they would venture far from home. After a sudden tragedy reveals a dark family secret, the children are forced into the strange and deadly forest alone, with nothing but a map and a book of spells to guide them. While seeking the purple house of their aunt, who will either protect or curse them depending on her mood, the siblings must contend with a host of wild and wicked creatures, from bog women to ghostly jesters, cannibal twins and rude pumpkins. Credence and Josiah must keep their hearts strong and their wits quick, lest they fall to any one of a thousand dangers lurking within the trees, or worst of all, into the clutches of the Collector, a malevolent spirit with a connection to their parents, feared above all in the woods-who's developed an obsession with finding them. 📚 Book One of the "Bedtime Story" Series 📚 ✨WATTYS 2021 FANTASY WINNER✨ Content Warning: This story contains violence and mild language.

*Three Friends. One Fateful Night. A Secret That Changed Everything.* Sumedh, Aarushi, and Ruturaj were inseparable-bound by friendship, love, and the thrill of youth. But on one Navratri night, something shattered their perfect world. Whispers turned into rumors, memories blurred into contradictions, and the trio who once had everything... lost it all. Years later, fate pulls them back to the very place where their bond was broken. The past is waiting. The truth is restless. And this time, there's no running away. What really happened that night? And will they survive the answers?

The weddings finally happening, and the Kalanski and Kazer family is buzzing. All except two. Caleb has been living his life in Chicago as a three time Super Bowl champ and MVP. He had it all. Gorgeous penthouse overlooking the lake and the city he'd fallen in love with eight years ago. His life is seemingly perfect. He hasn't been home since he was drafted half way through his junior year of college...he's dreading going back. But how could he miss his best friends wedding? Especially after Ace named him his best man. Bailey-Belle is currently the youngest trauma surgeon, being a third year resident, to win two of the most prestigious medical awards in the nation. She's been living in California for the passed eight years. Ignoring her emotions and living with her twin, She's tried her best not to think of home when she's almost forgotten the place and the people she left behind. But how could she miss her big brothers wedding? Especially after Brett names her his best (wo)man alongside Gabe. Despite their initial reluctance, both return home. Seeing most of their friends and each other for the first time in years, five for Caleb, eight for Bailey, It's overwhelming. Both have to come to terms with feelings they've ignored since they left. Feelings towards the accident, feelings towards the place they've seemingly come to hate, and feelings towards each other. Their story was left open ended, they are nothing but awkward. One has had a dark few years, the other is engaged but are they really happy? Both have empty, broken hearts. Day by day though, they start to heal in the town they fell in love and fell apart. They pick up the pieces of each other as they come to terms with the past. Even returning to something they consider a new-old normal. Will that love between them ever return? Did it ever leave in the first place? SEQUEL TO 'NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS' READ THAT ONE FIRST OR YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE LOST!!

She's back and better than ever. Living in Chicago for the junior Law program was a fun year of her life but Bailey-Belle couldn't be happier to be home. Just in time for senior year too. She missed her six brothers, her hometown and everyone else in it. Well... almost everyone. Caleb Kazer has been best friends with her older brothers since birth. He's the ultra smart, flirty and ever charming bad boy who has teased Belle since they could talk. He is undeniably hot and he knows it. He's arrogant, cocky and constantly teasing or antagonizing Belle. But despite all of this, she can't deny the fact that she would defend him if he were ever in trouble. She says she can't stand him, but deep down she knows things would be boring without him. Bailey 'Belle' Kalanski is this intimidatingly intelligent, fun loving spitfire of a girl that Caleb can't help but be intrigued by. He always has been, ever since they were kids. She's annoyingly stubborn and always has an answer for everything. The only things they seemingly have in common is their smarts, sarcasm and love for fun and their family. Shes the ultimate pain in his ass, but he knows that he would protect her forever, even though she really didn't need. He couldn't deny the fact that things wouldn't be the same without her. Through nightly talks and their constant bickering the two suprisingly grow closer. What happens when, to both of their confusion and dismay, feelings start to bloom? What happens when both of their worlds come crashing down around them? They say a lot can change within a year, and although Belle likes to let go of most of the turmoil that's happened througout her life, this year would definitely be impossible to forget, no matter how hard she tried. 'Never in a Million Years' is the hilarious and heartbreaking tale of Bailey-Belle Kalanski's life, full of family, friends, love and laughter.