Our moms were best friends. There wasn't much more to it than that. Every holiday, vacation and weekend, I was forced to spend time with Jax and his family. When I was four years old and he drenched my favorite blouse in ketchup, Jax and I became arch enemies...and then - somehow - we became best friends. But like I said, there wasn't much more to it than that. Mostly. Okay, so of course I liked him a little. How could I not? Even though Jax was annoying at times, he was also funny, athletic, popular, and downright hot, and I was his nerdy little best friend. He was my protector, the one who rescued me countless times from countless threats. We shared more than just friendship... Until the death of Jax's mother. The grief drove a wedge between us, and only so much more grief would follow. But pain has a way of tearing people apart, only to force them back together again. That's what happened to us. And, unfortunately, the only way around pain is through it. Trigger Warning: This book contains references to physical abuse and sexual trauma. Please read cautiously, and remember to take care of yourself.

Nash Reed is a hot commodity, both on and off the ice. When his childhood friend Kennedy moves to town, the torch he's been carrying for her really heats up. ***** Kennedy Miller has finally scored her dream job. After years of putting her career first, proving to everyone that she can run an ad department like nobody's business, she's arrived in New York City. Which just so happens to be the home of her former best friend and childhood crush, Nash Reed, the hottest pro hockey player around. When they meet again on Kennedy's first night in town, sparks fly and their love quickly turns into a true barnburner. But can shy Kennedy, who's not used to the spotlight, face off against her insecurities and give their relationship a real shot? [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover design by Ren T Previously titled My Childhood Friend, The Hockey Star

He was her best friend's brother. She was his little sister's best friend. He was a player. She had a crush on him. --------------------------- Ariel has always liked her best friend's brother. She knew that he only thought about her as nothing more but his little sister's friend. They had a great friendship regardless, and Ariel didn't want to ruin that by admitting her feelings to Adam, especially when she thought it would be pointless. Every week a new girl and every week, a broken heart. Ariel decided she wanted a change and her best friend Libby was there to help her. From that day, all eyes were on her. What will Adam do and what will happen between them? Will Ariel get over her crush for Adam or will she fall harder? -------------- Such a good book! ~Chloebetts0506 I LOVE THIS SO MUCH THAT I AM READING THIS AGAIN! 😂❤ ~VanessaElizaldeUrzua This brought me to tears and I felt that, I really did ~jjstyle05 Whoa plot twist I'm loving this ~ShipingGoddess I LOVE YOU ATHOUR, YOU'RE SO FUNNY!!! ~ilove_unicorn 101 This is so amazing. Sweetest scene ever. Ariel is so kind ~_goldgirl ----------- *Beware that the comments in this story is way funnier than the story itself*

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana