I had been second best all my life. But this time, when it comes to her, I'm not willing to accept defeat. I'll do whatever it takes to get her to choose me. *** Having a best friend that was wildly popular, and one of the best hockey players in the United American Hockey League, was both a curse and a blessing. On the plus side, I got to play hockey with my best friend, and there was never a shortage of beautiful girls. At least there wasn't until Nash decided to man up and tell his childhood friend that he'd always loved her. The bad part was that I usually ended up being second best. In my late teens and early twenties I hadn't cared that I wasn't picked in the first round of the draft, or that sponsors chose Nash ahead of me, or even if I ended up with a girl who didn't really want me for me. I made a nice living playing hockey. I had a few good friends and a nice place to live in the middle of Manhattan. Despite not being the best, I'd made most of my dreams come true and it was a far stretch from the lonely kid I'd been growing up in the rural Midwest. I was happy. I was content. Until her.... It's not like I didn't want what Nash had. I did. I do. Who doesn't want a happily ever after? It's just that I've never taken the risk and allowed a woman to see past my defenses before, to see the real me, with my baggage and all my insecurities... until now. As scary as that is in itself, what makes it complicated is that my new roommate, Jackson - who I offered my spare bedroom to a while back when he needed a place to stay - and Bryce - one of my friends and teammates- also seem to have an interest in her... the woman who has me questioning all my decisions. The thing is... I'm pretty sure I'm not willing to be a second choice this time around...

"I couldn't give two f**ks about you. You're no one to me, and that's how it's going to stay. Enjoy my luxury while your here "love" Khans words are laced in so much hatred. In his eyes, I can see my reflection as clear as I would in still water as they burn like a raging fire glaring straight at me holding a soulless being inside and infuriating my own soul that almost mirrors his own. "I feel the same way as you, but I'm here and you're just going to deal with it because until this is over, I'm going nowhere." Khan Kaius is damaged and Dangerous. An ice-cold heart with an even colder soul. Zandrea is given an impossible Job with her own dark past. Will she be able to calm his demands? Will he accept and take on hers? THIS STORY CONTAINS *CUSSING *SMUT *VIOLENCE *TORTURE 17+ 🚧 PROCESSED WITH CAUTION 🚧

Blitz Stone isn't your average girl. Her outspoken and expressive personality sets her aside along with her unmatched love for the male species. It's her take no shit attitude and confidence in her sex appeal that draws men in. Blaze Ryder is quiet and the complete opposite of every guy he's ever met and any guy he's ever known. His shy demeanor is what draws one in, but it's catching his attention that's unlikely. People always want what they can't have, but it's the chanse for the unattainable that fuels need. *𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭/𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This story contains mature themes and scenes that may be triggering to some readers. Read at your own discretion.* 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨

"How the hell are you still single, Smitten?" Zenith smirks as he winks at the girl that almost melts on the spot at just gaining a little of his attention. Looking to me, he bites his lip that captures my attention and has me gulp down my saliva as it fills my mouth, wanting to taste the sweet smoothie that we had this morning, and that is probably still lingering on his silver tongue. "why Cotton ball? Want to be the girl who snatches up my heart hmm.? Not that I need much persuasion by you. Say the words, and I'm all you're." theirs one thing I know for sure about Zenith Xander, he is the complete definition of the phrase Tease. Pearl Sparks is new in town, which involuntary befriends her Neighbor that has a habit of inviting himself everywhere with her. Clingy and needy, Zenith Xander is who every girl wants, full of confidence, Zenith has a way with words. How a straightforward Ride to the gym transformed and painted a path for two souls who never knew they needed each other. 17+ *THIS STORY CONTAINS *CUSSING *SMUT *CUTE AND FUNNY *ABSOLUTE INNOCENCE.

Broke, brokenhearted, and damn near homeless, Jennica Frost can't seem to catch a break. But when she moves back into her childhood home and takes a job at her Mother's antique store, life begins to get really bizarre. Can a ragtag group of mystical misfits help her find her own magic, or will fate and a few good friends help her find her happily ever after?