Mila Wilson is quiet, anxious and a little bit of a mess. Panic attacks have ruled her life for as long as she can remember - but starting college is her chance to take control. Love? Not something she believes she's built for. Then she meets Jace Evans. Dark, tattooed, and dangerously intriguing, he's the kind of person Mila avoids at all costs. But Jace doesn't scare easily - he sees straight through her walls and he's not about to let her hide. "If you're so worried about my scary, dangerous self, why don't you get to know me? I dare you," he says, leaning in her doorway with a smirk. Mila knows she should walk away. She also know she won't. This is a story for everyone who's ever felt different. And for anyone brave enough to be. Best rankings: #1 in #emotional #2 in #slowburn #3 in #newadult #3 in #tattoos #3 in #friendship #4 in #adultromance #6 in #secrets #6 in #badboylovestory

Luca Accardi was dragged away from his older brothers and his father when he was just 18 months old. His mother, the culprit, disappeared shortly after moving Luca in with her new man, Frank. Luca spent the next seven years keeping himself alive. When Frank is killed in a nationally televised hostage situation, Luca's brothers come knocking, much to his chagrin. They have their own problems, however, still picking up the pieces their mother left behind. The brothers now have to put aside their deep-rooted differences to care for the one who needs them the most. They say it takes a village... but will the brothers be able to heal before the village collapses?

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.

Continuing {✔️} Discontinued { } Finished { } ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liam Angelo Campbell is a 4 year old little boy who lives with his drunken mother while his father is somewhere out there, not a care about what's going on in his son's life. Natasha Eleanor Lombardi is a 20 year old women who works as a social worker and lives in a mansion with her 3 brothers that are associated with mafias and gangs. Her eldest brother, Sebastian Isaac Lombardi is a mafia boss. When Sebastian figures out that one of his buyers has not been paying him back for the drugs and substances he had been 'borrowing' from him, he goes on a search for the man in order to get his money back. What happens when he instead finds a little boy? Now the little boy is Natasha's responsibility, she has to find him a home. Will she succeed? Or will he end up with his drunken mother all again? Read to find out!

sequel to the unwanted twin. set almost immediately after book 1 Nothing is the same anymore. Emilia is broken. She needs saving but she is drowning. the pain, the fear, everything that has happened recently is killing her slowly. can she be saved? Who will be the one to save her? Can she move on and have the life she has wanted for so long...to be loved without being abused. Or will the abuse follow her?

* C U R R E N T L Y E D I T I N G & R E W R I T I N G * BOOK 1 - THE LOMBARDI SERIES L I L Y At the tender age of twelve, Lily has never seen the world beyond the tiny window of her bedroom. She's never known love, or comfort, or care. Growing up with abusive parents and an older brother who seemingly could care less if she lives or dies, she's only ever had herself to rely on in order to keep her from breaking. At least, that was the case. When her family decides to move from California to New York, Lily finds everything she's only ever dreamt of. Friends, happiness... family? What happens when Lily meets the Lombardi brothers and finds out her entire life has been a lie? - T R I G G E R W A R N I N G this story contains; abuse, self-harm, anxiety, drugs, mental illness, mature scenes (SA), forbidden romance and panic attacks. there will be trigger warnings at the top of each chapter. - BOOK ONE OF THE LOMBARDI SERIES. • Book 2 - IF I STAY - Leo (complete) • Book 3 - BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME - Jack (ongoing) - 1 in #Care 1 in #Help 1 in #Bambino 1 in #LongLostSiblings 1 in #BabySister 1 in #Reunited 1 in #Saving 1 in #Friends 1 in #Childhood 1 in #Anxiety 2 in #Secrets 2 in #LittleSister 2 in #Abused 3 in #OlderBrothers 3 in #Family 6 in #Brothers 6 in #Twins - S T A R T E D - 2O|12|2O21 C O M P L E T E D - 4|O4|2O22 - C O P Y R I G H T ALL RIGHTS RESERVED @shanlivx

What do you think would happen if you started seeing glimpses through your soulmate's eyes, knowing you're due to meet them in a week? [Book #1 of The Soulmate Series] © felicitate | 2015

Ryan Baker left New York City to care for his two-year-old nephew, but renovating homes with his brother's hunky best friend in their small Pennsylvania town wasn't part of the plan. Neither was falling in love. ***** When a devastating accident leaves his nephew parentless, 26-year-old Ryan doesn't hesitate to abandon his unsuccessful art career in New York to travel 300 miles to Windber, Pennsylvania. But once he arrives, Ryan quickly realizes he's in over his head. He doesn't know how to change a diaper, take care of a two-story house, or deal with his dead brother's face plastered on signs advertising his home renovation business all over town. The one saving grace is his brother's business partner. Unlike Ryan, Darren Reynolds is a pro at bath time and knows exactly how to soothe the baby. Ryan had always looked up to him, even as kids, the quiet jock with a gentle smile. But suddenly they're living and parenting together. All of Ryan's teenage fantasies come rushing back and Ryan must decide if he wants to renovate his life for a straight guy.

Four years ago, Livi's parents were central in a truck accident including a drunk driver. When they passed, Livi was left in the care of her 4 older brothers, with Hunter, the eldest, her legal guardian. Battling multiple unapproved romances and the joys of life with 4 older brothers, Livi experience the ups and downs and learns to live her life.