Bella is known as the popular 'ice queen' with a horrible temper in school. She crashes into a British transfer who she doesn't get along with, especially when finding out she has to live with him. Just when they both finally figured out their puzzled feelings, Carter's powerful grandma comes back to get what she wants. Carter and Bella are then separated for four years, but will they ever find each other again? #3 in accent #9 in sexyman #45 in touch #210 in readtogether #181 in cheesyromance

Maya applied pressure to my wound. I hissed from the pain. "Stop fucking around." She rolled her eyes at me. Maya finished tending my wound, wrapping it with a bandage. As she got up to put the first aid away, I stopped her. My thumb rubbed against the cool skin of her hand. I pulled her to sit on my lap. My fingers ran through her hair. "You're doing it again." I ignored her, sinking my chin into her shoulder. "I have no idea what you're talking about." I placed small pecks on neck. Her breathing turning heavy. "Stop. Someone could walk in." "And? You think they want to watch? Shit, I would." _____________________________________ ~Maya Castillo~ Escaping her traumatic past, Maya and her brother, Santiago, run to New York. In hopes to run her family business one day along side with her brother, she takes a college program at NYU. But when a anonymous person threatens her, Santiago turns to a past trusted friend. His price for protection? Her. ~Noah Slade~ In Manhattan, Noah is feared around the entire city. New York bows to his feet. He works in multiple businesses and is known in the mafia world as well. When a old friend from high school comes to him for protection, he comes face to face with his friend's sister once again, knowing exactly what he wants in exchange. ~ H I G H E S T R A N K S ~ #6- badass 8/24/2022 #8- ongoing 10/31/2022 #6- maya 5/3/2025 #1- maya 5/4/2025 #5- enemiestolovers 5/8/2025 #5- interesting 5/14/2025

Aaron Crawford, devilishly handsome, charming and a mysterious donny. He believes his charm and smart words are enough to pull any girl. What happens when he meets a mysterious and feisty Anessha Bailey

"Why should I trust you?" I ask him. "Because you need me," he says hoarsely, "And I need you; more than you know." ~~ Special Agent Willow Hart's life fell apart after a terrible loss. Slowly building her way up, she is finally happy until she meets Tatum Black. Spending one evening with him made her feel more alive than she has ever felt, and she never wants that feeling to go away again. Her life is finally getting back on track when a new case throws her off yet again. As she unsolves the mystery of a case that seems to be connected to her in more ways she can imagine, she also slowly uncovers the mystery that is Tatum Black. They need each other more than they want to admit, which puts everything at stake for Willow. Will she take the risk and help him or quite possibly lose the chance to finally find what she has been looking for?