L A N I Generous. Kind. Ray of sunshine. Lani always got what she wanted. Ethically, of course. Yet, the one man she craves refuses to turn his head towards her. Unkempt feelings for him grow day by day, and his being her brother's best friend is the roadblock she isn't strong enough to lift. But if he sees her with another man, will things spiral in the direction she wants? C A L L U M Blunt. Observant. Grumpy. Callum's only goal really is to become captain of the Chicago Eagles hockey team. The concept of love is foreign to him, and yet he feels compelled to accept the deal Lani imposes, seeing that his reputation will skyrocket once the relationship leaves their inner circle. But is this truly what he wants? Of course it is; love is trivial and has no space for someone like him. Ever. After an accident forces girl group singer Lani Warren on a year-long hiatus, she finds it the perfect time to admit to her childhood friend how she feels before her group's comeback. The idea seems great in theory, but what she doesn't foresee is the imposing appearance of the man her brother hates, Callum Livernois. They don't know each other and don't want to get to know each other. But striking a mutually beneficial deal requiring them to fake date doesn't sound all that bad after brief deliberation. Nothing will happen, and they won't ever be each other's catalyst in romance. Right? ©girlwounds

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Jaylin seems to have it all - a thriving career as a celebrity hairstylist in sunny Orlando, a beautiful home, and most of all, her three-year-old daughter Seoni, the light of her life. To the world, she's living her dream. But beneath the surface, love remains the one chapter she's too afraid to reopen. Since becoming a mother, Jaylin has guarded her heart - not out of bitterness, but out of protection. She refuses to bring just any man into her life, especially not around her daughter. Her standards are high, and her fears even higher. Will a man ever truly accept her and her child? Then there's Justin - Seoni's father. Though they never had a stable relationship, he's remained present, loving, and supportive. As he slowly begins to reappear in Jaylin's life, old feelings start to resurface. Could the one who once walked away... be the one she was meant to love all along? Torn between her past and future, her fears and desires, Jaylin must decide: Is she ready to open her heart again? And if so, will it be for someone new - or for the one who's been there all along?

𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦

She's trying to find herself. He's forgotten how to take care of himself. She came to the city chasing opportunity. He never expected to open his home-or his heart. Hera Okorie wasn't running away-she was reaching for more. Tired of small-town limits and a life that never quite fit, she moves to the city with nothing but ambition, a half-packed suitcase, and the hope that something better is waiting. When a chance encounter lands her a job as a live-in nanny for one of the city's most elusive billionaires, it feels like fate-just not the kind she expected. Kai Roosevelt built an empire from the ground up, but behind the glass walls of his luxury penthouse is a man worn thin. A devoted single dad, he's spent years taking care of everyone but himself-his sons, his company, his reputation. Opening his home to a stranger wasn't the plan, but something about Hera's honesty and warmth chips away at the walls he's spent a lifetime building. As Hera navigates the challenges of city life and slowly rediscovers what she truly wants, she begins to see through Kai's carefully curated distance. And in the quiet moments between bedtime stories and boardroom calls, a fragile, unexpected connection begins to grow. But trust isn't easy-for either of them. And when past scars resurface and boundaries blur, Hera and Kai will have to decide if what they've found is just a temporary comfort... or the beginning of something real.

Paige Monroe is your typical girl, she loves luxury and the finer things in life. Travis Prescott, on the other hand, is her polar opposite-a rugged country man who values simplicity and hard work. When their worlds collide, sparks fly in more ways than one.

Book One : USC series 18+ Ayanna Heart Reeling from betrayal of her ex, Captain of the basketball team for UCLA and longtime boyfriend. She decides to go to a party to release some much needed steam. What she didn't expect was to make a deal with Carson Addams, Captain of the USC basketball team. Carson Addams Carson has a reputation to uphold , Captain of the basketball team and USC's most eligible playboy. His number one goal is to make it to the NBA. What happens when he sleeps with the captain of the rival teams ex ? Beating the Buzzer ----------- "Does your boyfriend know that you are here ?" he asks raising the bottle to his plump lips. My eyes followed the bob of his tattooed throat as he swallowed, " Ex- boyfriend." I corrected. "And what I do now is none of his business." "Good to know ." he says before walking off into the crowded living room. Before I could process what just happened Sade came into the kitchen ," Come on Ayanna. It's time to play dirty Jenga." Oh great - the game that is a USC tradition. The game that has brought people together and torn them apart. Ranks: #1 USC #1 Sports Romance #1 College Student #1 Friends #1 College Romance #1 Cheating IF YOU COPY MY BOOK I WILL REPORT YOU

In the opulent yet dangerous world of Giovanni Valerius, where power is absolute and loyalty is paid in blood, Rose is an unwilling pawn. Abducted and forced into marriage with the enigmatic and ruthless man known only as "The Ghost," she is thrust into a life she never imagined, confined to a gilded cage. Just as Rose begins to navigate the treacherous currents of her new reality and the unsettling allure of her husband, a chilling reminder of her past resurfaces. An old enemy, Falcone, a ghost from Rose's high school years and a man with a dark, obsessive history with her, returns from the dead. He doesn't just seek revenge against Giovanni; he seeks to reclaim Rose, seeing her as his ultimate prize and Giovanni's greatest weakness. The war becomes brutally personal when Falcone sends a grotesque message, forcing Giovanni to take drastic measures to protect Rose, even if it means confining her in a secure room. But Rose is no longer a mere victim. From within her gilded cage, she hatches a daring plan: to use herself as bait at a high-stakes charity ball, drawing Falcone into the open. What begins as a calculated gamble erupts into a violent, chaotic confrontation, pushing Rose to her limits and revealing a darkness within her she never knew existed. Amidst the gunfire and betrayal, a secret hope blossoms-a life growing within Rose, known only to her and Giovanni. This shared secret binds them in an unbreakable vow of protection and vengeance. As Falcone makes his final, personal move, Rose must choose whether to remain a pawn or embrace the formidable strength she has discovered, forever altering her destiny and the fate of the Valerius empire. The Ghost's Consort is a gripping tale of power, obsession, unexpected love, and the brutal lengths one woman will go to protect her future in a world ruled by shadows.

"Somehow in my lucid state I found my way to you. I don't know why I felt the need to come here when I did, but I did it anyway," Dick lifted his hand and gently brushed his knuckles across my cheek. I leaned into his touch and glanced at his muscled body. "Tina, you of all people know that I'm the most open with my feelings. You know that if I feel strongly about something I'll say it one way or another," He whispers as he lowers his head and brushes his lips against mine. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF DC'S CHARACTERS. THE ONLY CHARACTERS I OWN ARE MY ORIGINAL CHARACTERS.

Eliana Brown has spent four years building a life from the ruins of heartbreak - raising her niece, working three jobs, and keeping hope alive with nothing but stubbornness and love. Theodore Armani has spent his life running - from responsibility, from expectations, from anything that feels too real. When a marriage of convenience offers them both a chance at salvation, neither expects the messy, beautiful chaos that follows. When a marriage of convenience offers them both a chance at salvation, neither expects the messy, beautiful chaos that follows. From the beginning, they clash - Eliana's bright chatter grates against Theodore's icy silence, and their lives seem too different to ever fit together. But the more time they spend under the same roof, the harder it becomes to ignore the cracks in Theodore's walls... and the pull between both their hearts. Raising Aria together means more than sharing a roof. It means facing fears, healing old wounds, and discovering that the family you choose is sometimes the one you need most. Two strangers. One fragile child. And feelings that they never saw coming.