[ Vol 02 Southeastern series] *CANNOT be read as a standalone* Natosha Jackson and Matteo Wittstock are struggling to make amends in their developing relationship. With so many changes in their personal lives dealing with the weight of their families, school and college life, their relationship with one another is put to the test. Neither of them really want to call it quits, but they aren't ready for the rocky bumps ahead of them. Four isn't the same man Natosha once met at the beginning of the semester. He's focused on the one person that makes him feel most whole, her. He wants to be with her, regardless of it all. Between the mayhem of new challenges, their relationship may potentially cause more damage to their lives than good. But like his coach always says, "no matter how hard the game gets, he's destined to play." COMPLETED 05/30/2023

Naomi and Lucas used to be closer than most people could ever dream of being. They were best friends but that all changed when, the summer between their Freshman and Sophomore year of high school, Naomi confessed to being in love with him. Lucas turned her down and soon after, there was nothing left of their friendship but bits and pieces. Their senior year, though, Lucas may realize just what he gave up when he broke her heart that summer. **Cover by the awesome Wattpad user hepburned!

Madison Rosales is not your typical 22- year-old. While everyone her age is out graduating college? She's only getting started. While everyone is out partying? She's out working. While everyone is out dating? She's out taking care of her family. After her father left them, she had no other choice than to become the second parent. Being responsible is the only thing she knows and her family comes before anyone else. Including herself. Until her best friend, Vanessa, suggests she focus on herself for once. To go out and party, meet a man, and fall in love. Except Madison is jaded. Another painful scar she has thanks to her father. Growing up surrounded by toxic relationships has her believing that there is no good man. That is, until one trip to New York has her coming face to face with Maxon Blake. Will he be the one to change her mind? To change the course of her life? Or will he get tired and leave like everyone usually does? **** Maxon Blake is a 24-year-old hotshot Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots who has his own issues with women. After being cheated on, Maxon believes there are no good women in the world. Sleeping around is something he's done for the past three years. That is, until his eyes land on Madison. The moment he sees her, he's a goner. No other woman has grabbed his attention in so long that it scares him. There is just something about Madison that draws him to her that he can't seem to pinpoint. So Maxon sets out on a mission to get closer to Madison and explore their chemistry. Except Madison doesn't seem to care. About him. About anything. Or anyone. But Maxon is relentless. He didn't get to where he was by giving up easily, so he decides to be patient. Give her time and she'll come around. Only, Madison will be staying with him for a week. Will that be enough time to convince her that there is something between them? Will she even believe him? Or will she leave? Forgetting about him like everyone else.

🥇 The Amby Awards 2023, Romance 🥇 The Hot & Bothered Awards 2024, Dark Romance 🥇 The GrandLibrary Awards, 2022, Romance 🥇 The Writer's Recognition Awards, 2021, Romance 🥇 The BooksAndBeyond 2021 Awards, Romance To the world he is everything you could want in a man. Tall, dark, and handsome. A sharp business profile, respected, and with a prestigious family name. He has everything; looks, money, and a dangerous sexual attraction. In the underground, he is known as The Dragon. Leader of one of the largest factions of the Russian mafia with claims all over Europe. Ruthless, cold, and rules his territories with an iron fist. When he wants something, he goes for it and he does not know how to fail. She is what he wants. But how will he win her back after having ghosted her and been gone for four years without explanation? Will she even give him a chance? And what if the reason he ghosted her is the one reason she would not want him at all? What if her secrets are the ones he will have to battle and not his own? Fighting a ghost of an enemy under the veil of a past he has no knowledge of, he is trying to keep his men safe, win the woman he loves, and protect the heritage of his family name. The sins of the past, wrapped in secrets to never be revealed, will haunt him without him even knowing what happened long before he was born, long before he became the leader and had to take responsibility for it. It is his job to take up the gauntlet and fight, in the name of honor and family. Will he succeed in his endeavors and solve the feud? Maybe find happiness and redemption? Or will he fail for the first time in his life...? 18+ Topics in the book include but are not limited to: Mafia affiliation. Murder. Torture. BDSM. Non-consensual sex/Rape. Violence. Abuse. Psychological terror. Most described in graphic detail.

Hoping for no distractions during her senior year of college, Ryan finds herself in a whirlwind romance following a one-night stand with the last person she expected: the star wide receiver of the football team. ***** Ryan Collins only has two goals: to get into medical school and avoid football players, thanks to her ex-boyfriend and their nasty breakup. But after a one-night stand, she's torn between a notorious wide receiver and the dream she's starting to question more each day. With the NFL draft quickly approaching, Carsen Blake has a lot more to worry about than just football. Managing an alcoholic mother, a stubborn coach, and his grief after his father's passing, Carsen has to convince the one girl he's liked for years that he's worth more than a one-night stand while also proving to himself that he is more than everyone's expectations. Book One of the UNC Series Content warning: This story contains an instance of mild self-harm, themes of addiction and mentions of emotional partner abuse

COMPLETE [22/3/21] "That dancing was pretty impressive. Some may even say kinda hot," he lowly whispered into my ear. My breath caught in my throat; my eyes widened at his choice of words. I didn't know he was here let alone watching me. "Who's to say the show wasn't especially for you?" I breathed back into his ear. Ivy Smith, a twenty year old sarcastic, strong minded, confident and independent woman, who's world is turned upside down when she finds her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on their one-year anniversary. Jace Black, a twenty-one year old with a caring nature, beautiful blue eyes, and a past. His extremely good-looking exterior and confident demeanour leads you to think of him as your typical bad boy with a motorbike, but there is much more to him than just that. Ivy finds herself intrigued by Jace and his crystal blue eyes and gentle but cocky personality. Jace likes her outspoken and fiery ways. But one thing they have in common is their pasts never fail to torment them to this day. What will happen when their two worlds collide? Will they conquer the haunting troubles of their pasts or will they allow their pasts to control and dictate the future? A story about love, trust and the past. 🥇- Teen Fiction in Cherry Blossom Awards 2021 🥇- Romance in Hall of Fame Awards 2021 🥇- Best blurb in The Glow Awards 2021 Best: #1 in confidence #1 in comedy #2 in slow burn #2 in funny #2 in rising #2 in chick lit #3 in british #4 in newadult #8 friendship #11 in grief

Olivia Windsor is a famed fashion model and socialite living in New York City. With her radiant looks and slender frame, the twenty-two-year-old is the face of highly coveted editorials. Olivia effortlessly follows the stringent requirements of the model industry, until one serendipitous night when her entire life changed. Parker Baylor, the new team captain for the New York Blaze, is at the all time high of his career. As one of the best professional hockey players in the NHL and the most eligible bachelor in the city, he's living the high life of a twenty-five-year-old. That all comes to an end with one run-in with an enticing brunette. Who would have expected their single encounter to result in a lifelong bind? ** undergoing major editing **

Southern Gulf University series: Book 1 Lexi Olson does not hook up, let alone date anybody. She has good grades, great roommates, and a bright career ahead of her, but when she lets her guard down with the top MLB prospect, everything changes. Can she overcome her sexual baggage with him or is she too far gone to be saved? Two things have always come easy to Mason Young: baseball and girls. He never wanted a relationship until he meets a fiery brunette one night who will change his life forever. But when he makes a mistake the first night can he recover from it or will he strike out trying? **Excerpt** I stare at him. How could I possibly damage his ego? He could have any girl he wants, I'm pretty sure his ego is perfectly intact. "I want to help you." he says. "Help me?" "Yeah. In the bedroom." "You seemed to like what I did just fine last night. Excuse me." I say through clenched teeth.

❝You've broken me, Caleb. You've destroyed me.❞ She said quietly, her teeth clenched as she gazed up at me. ❝D-don't say that. Please I-❞ ❝Just let go of me!❞ Aria cried out. My eyes darkened as she started to struggle out of my grip but I pressed her further against the wall and stepped even closer to her. I let go of one of her wrists and grabbed her jaw as she pressed her now free hand against my chest to push me away. ❝Never.❞ I whispered. ❝I will never let you leave me, Aria. I am going to get you back one way or another. You're mine and only mine. Remember that.❞ And then I let her go. But this would be the only ever time. The only ever time. *Most of this book is in Aria's P.O.V. Caleb has very few. Warning: contains mature themes and some sexual content.

❝ You make this messed-up world look so much more beautiful. ❞ Gathering me in his arms, he pulled me close -- his lips seeking mine hungrily. ──────────────── The only thing Summer Hale has ever wanted was to live peacefully away from her secrets, away from the lies. When she pursues to study at Brickfields University after an unfortunate twist of fate, she believes she could live the life she has always dreamt of while finding the answers to a box of letters her mother left behind. Even if it's only for a short while. But after meeting mysterious and charming Gray Stanford, her life takes a thrilling and dangerous turn as dark pasts, disturbing secrets, and demons buried long ago resurface. Sometimes, it's the people who are closest to us that we should be careful of. What's college without a little crazy? ──────────────── 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗘 • Book 01 in the Ruthless Kingdom Series [[150,000 - 200,000]] ──────────────── Featured on Wattpad's Dangerous Love, General Fiction, Psychological Novel, and Romance profiles.