Ich dachte, ich hätte in Sparkville meinen Zufluchtsort gefunden, bis ich herausfand, dass es dort keine Ruhe gibt. Nur Schweigen. Und Schuld. Sie sagen, mein Nachbar sei ein Mörder. Ich sage: Er ist ein Arsch. Aber da ist eine Traurigkeit, die ihn umgibt, die mich nicht loslassen will, genauso wenig wie seine Geschichte. Sie alle haben mich gewarnt. Sie haben gesagt, ich solle mich raushalten. Aber ich bin längst gefallen, für ihn, mit ihm. Ich kann nicht mehr zurück, denn es geht um so viel mehr als die Wahrheit - es geht um sein Leben. Und am Ende vielleicht auch um meins.

Garrett Gray was the captain of Rowan University's hockey team, he was a girl magnet, he could have any girl at his feet with a flash of his smile. He was your typical cocky, humorous jock that everyone loved. Taylor Perez was a typical college student trying to pass her classes and make money to survive. She was a stubborn but also kind, beautiful, and well-grounded girl that no one could push down. Garrett and Taylor never passed paths or even looked at each other, till one particular day. The day the bet was made.

"You just have no idea." His voice was thick with restraint. "W-what," I breathed. His gaze flicked to my lips as his thumb stroked again. The calloused pad against my soft flesh sent goosebumps down my arms. His once warm eyes were dark as they lifted and bared into my soul. "What you do to... men." His husky whisper weakened my knees. I almost fell but his other hand settled on my hip, pulling me closer to him. "What you do to me," he added on a breath. The hand on my jaw shifted. His fingers left trails of tingles as he slipped them back slowly, under my earlobe and into my curls. *************************************************** As a young girl, Charlotte Avery's favourite pass time was daydreaming about her Prince Charming: Archer Johnson. She never stopped to consider that Archer was her brother's best friend.. Or that he always appeared severely creeped out by her attention. On her 16th birthday, Charlotte received a harsh reality check. Realizing just how embarrassing she had been acting, she swore to never make a fool of herself in front of Archer again. The problem? She is about to head to college and unfortunately it's the same school where Archer is currently the star quarterback. Follow Charlotte during her first year at USC as she juggles new experiences, social anxiety, family drama back home, and avoiding Archer. These are the unintended consequences of an embarrassing childhood crush. *************************************************** Top Ranks: #1 - Hot #1 - Collegeromance #1 - Brothersbestfriend #1 - Football #1 - Brooding #1 - Slowburn #1 - Quarterback #1 - Athlete #2 - Newadult #2 - Player #5 - Badboy #73 - Romance ***************************************************

When photography student, Willow Kennedy, gets offered an internship with her college's renowned ice hockey team, The Michigan Wolverines, she anticipates three things: 1) Her twin brother being an unbearable and over-protective nightmare. 2) Her photographs not making any real impact whatsoever. 3) The team completely shutting out the curly-haired girl pointing a camera in their faces. What Willow didn't take into account, however, was the Wolverine's team captain. Rumoured NHL first draft pick, dreamboat and total game changer- Tate Wilder. With his infectious dimpled smile, sparkling green eyes and addictive personality, Tate quickly turns Willow's internship into a life-changing and eye-opening experience- one filled with love, friendship and opportunities. Willow didn't meet the Michigan Wolverines looking for love, and funnily enough neither did Tate, but love soon found them. ********* "Pretty please?" Her lip juts out in an irresistible pout and you'd almost think she was a sweet innocent flower judging by the puppy dog eyes she's flashing me. But that image is little tarnished by the hand she has dipped into my boxers. I can feel my Adams apple bob as I reply. "O-okay. Fine, you win this time." The smile I get in response is absolutely blinding. A full, mega-watt grin with teeth, crinkled eyes and blush on the apples of her cheek. I'll let her win everything if I get that fucking smile in return.

When Hailey Evans, an aspirant employee of the marketing department in one of the most wealthiest companies in the states finds herself in trouble with the arrogant, cold hearted CEO Ian Kingston, she pulls a trick no one has ever done. And in return he gives her a disastrous kiss that turn her world upside down. One party. One kiss. And the next thing she knows, she's a billionaire's fiancé.

Er ist der Star auf dem Eis. Sie ist unsichtbar. Wird sie den Star-Eishockeyspieler je für sich gewinnen können? *** Asher Brigham hat alles: eine bevorstehende NHL-Eishockeykarriere, die Bewunderung seiner Fans, Puck Bunnies, die ihn anhimmeln und reihenweise Freunde. Auch Emmy Reed kann sich seinem Charme nicht entziehen und ist schon seit ihrer Highschoolzeit in ihn verliebt. Dumm nur, dass Asher sich nie für sie interessiert hat. Doch die Highschool ist vorbei und damit nimmt Emmy sich fest vor, auch diese Schwärmerei zu beenden. Dass sie zukünftig genau an das College gehen wird, an dem Asher der Star-Eishockeyspieler ist, sollte da auch kein Problem darstellen. So bitter die Wahrheit für Emmy auch ist, er hat sie nie wahrgenommen, also wird er es ganz sicher erst recht nicht unter tausenden von Studierenden tun. Doch dann kommt alles anders. Asher beschließt in die Offensive zu gehen und plötzlich nimmt er einen immer größeren Teil in ihrem Leben ein. Während die Funken auf dem Eis fliegen, muss sich Emmy schon bald die Frage stellen, wie viel Nähe zu ihm möglich ist, ohne dass sie ihr Herz vollkommen an ihn verliert. SHORTLIST WATTYS 2023 Cover Design by AnnieRosebud -Miltan-University-Reihe- Biscuit in the Basket - Emmy & Asher Coast to Coast - Isla & Kade Crashing the Net - Willow & Lucas *Teile können unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden, enthalten allerdings Spoiler* Biscuit in the Basket: Den Puck in das Tor schießen (ein Tor machen) ***Triggerwarnung*** Explizit beschriebene sexuelle Inhalte, Mobbing

Emilie Grey found her boyfriend Conner Hanglinton cheating on her after two years of dating. She's crushed but of course with the help of her crazy best friend she is going to move on. To bad, she didn't know just exactly how her best friend was going to help her until it was to late. Now she has the school's bad-ass not leaving her alone and even crazier than that are his bad boy kisses....

Sie nennen ihn den grausamsten Alpha. Xavier Blackmoon. Ein Mann ohne Gnade. Ohne Liebe. Und sie? Eine Tochter, verkauft wie eine Ware. Gefangen in einer Lüge, die Frieden verspricht und doch nur Ketten bringt. Er fordert Gehorsamkeit. Er verlangt Erben. Gefühle verbietet er sich. Doch Leidenschaft kennt keine Regeln. Zwischen ihnen brennt ein Feuer, das alles zerstören könnte. Denn in diesem Spiel aus Macht und Verlangen Wird am Ende einer von beiden zerbrechen. Und der andere niemals frei sein. ~~~ Dieses Werk ist urheberrechtlich geschützt. Jede unautorisierte Vervielfältigung, Veröffentlichung oder Übersetzung wird urheberrechtlich verfolgt. Verstöße können straf- und zivilrechtliche Konsequenzen nach sich ziehen.

Spencer wraps the blanket tighter around us causing me to melt into him further. He sweeps my wet hair over my shoulder while I stare out towards the golden sunset. He plants a kiss on my temple before nuzzling his face into my neck. "Thank you," He whispers. I run my fingers through his soft curls, "For what?" "For showing me life doesn't always have to be so serious," He sighs. "I don't know what I did before you," He mutters, almost like it wasn't for me to hear.