Sawyer Price finally escaped her childhood home. Her dad is after her, and he'll stop at nothing to get her back. So, she drives until she ends up at her brother Fletcher's house. They haven't seen each other since they were kids, and now that she's standing on his doorstep, covered in blood, he's determined to keep her safe. Even if it's from people like his best friend. Football player, Carter James, lives exactly two doors down from Sawyer. He quickly becomes fascinated with the curly-haired girl who's determined to keep herself hidden away from the real world. He knows she has secrets and a past she isn't proud of, but he does too, and he's willing to help her. Except he didn't mean to fall for her, even if the first time he saw her made the heavens collide with the earth. So, they keep their friendship a secret. The more Carter tries to understand her, the more she pushes him away. He doesn't understand her, and she isn't willing to open up about her past. She's more afraid of what he'll think of her when he finds out, and it's not something she's willing to face. But secrets can only stay hidden for so long, and Sawyer won't have much of a choice when her father shows up looking for her. Will she reach out for help, or will she run? Because Sawyer has an escape plan, and Carter isn't willing to see her go, but good things always have to come to an end. Right?

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I have never begged anyone to stay, But I said please that day. We can work this out. I have never prayed for anything so badly, but I remember begging the universe that if it could hear me somehow, all I want is a chance to make it work. 'I can't', was all you said and that was the end of it. I have never been hurt by anything more. ---- Lesli B. * Many people spend their lives pursuing Money and Power. Roman Toscono was born at the heart of both and enjoyed all the privileges they afford....but one day, one little secret reveals that he is not who everyone thought he was, including himself...his whole world is momentarily plugged into uncertainty and instability, and unknowingly bringing into his life a new love. A woman who fits into his heart like a missing puzzle piece. Now he has to learn to balance the new family dynamics while trying to fight for the love of his life. But when more secrets come to light, will keeping the peace cost him the woman he loves, again?

Hoping for no distractions during her senior year of college, Ryan finds herself in a whirlwind romance following a one-night stand with the last person she expected: the star wide receiver of the football team. ***** Ryan Collins only has two goals: to get into medical school and avoid football players, thanks to her ex-boyfriend and their nasty breakup. But after a one-night stand, she's torn between a notorious wide receiver and the dream she's starting to question more each day. With the NFL draft quickly approaching, Carsen Blake has a lot more to worry about than just football. Managing an alcoholic mother, a stubborn coach, and his grief after his father's passing, Carsen has to convince the one girl he's liked for years that he's worth more than a one-night stand while also proving to himself that he is more than everyone's expectations. Book One of the UNC Series Content warning: This story contains an instance of mild self-harm, themes of addiction and mentions of emotional partner abuse

(SAMPLE) Now available everywhere in ebook & paperback (and on Kindle Unlimited in the US & Canada). Kendall works the night shift at the campus library. It's the perfect job: she gets to spend hours reading her romance novels without interruption... until the night that Vincent, king of campus and star of the basketball team, comes to the front desk and asks her for reading recommendations. (75k words. No cheating, no love triangles, happy ending. Adult content. 18+ recommended.)

A broken hearted Viola who had just lost her mother, her home and her fiance at the same time, was offered to marry the son of her savior. Moving to a new city and marrying a stranger were not something she had imagined in her adult life. To her surprise, her prospect, who was quiet and often appeared indifferent to everything, proposed to her at their first meeting. What exactly was behind the marriage? A tale of two people who came together through a twist of fate, gain, betrayal and love.

Nicholas Adams has lived a life of abuse from his alcoholic father and sex addict mother. So growing up was tough. He makes sure everyone fears him. He refuses to get close to anyone. But, new girl Alice might be the one to change his plans. Alice navigates through the ups and downs of high school trying to hide her feelings for the cold and closed off Nicholas. Little does she know, Nick harbors the same feelings. As soon as Nicks eyes land on the fragile Alice, his heart desires her. But with so much baggage on both sides, could they really make it out of high school hand in hand? ~~ "I love the things you hate about yourself. And we're going to do this your way. If you're not ready I'm not either." My hands drop to my side at what he says and my eyes fill with tears. "Alice we don't have to..." His hand cups my cheek and I place mine over his. "I love you," I whisper and his forehead falls against mine. ~~ Highest rankings: #1 in badboy #1 in teenfiction #1 in possessive #1 in protective #1 in goodgirl #1 in insecure #4 in love #5 in romance WARNING: swearing, mature scenes, references and actions of abuse Posted: 5/17/20

Anisha Hayes stayed in a broken marriage for fourteen years, just so she could give her children the family she had always desired. It wasn't the easiest decision. It wasn't the right decision. And now, five months ago, she got a letter. A letter that promised to set her free of the pain she'd suffered her entire life.

FREE STORY WITH EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. This is *not* a Paid Story. Eighteen-year-old hockey prodigy Elliot Wexler has three goals for senior year. One: somehow graduate with a 3.5 GPA. Two: hide his bipolar disorder from his peers. And three: make it into the NHL with no scandals. Piece of cake. What he doesn't expect is to find Lucy, a homeless girl, hiding from the winter frost in his dad's shed. Elliot's busy, complicated life doesn't permit room for error, and falling in love with a girl from a totally different world sounds like the opposite of a good idea. But Elliot can't help but be drawn to Lucy and her elusive ways--even when she seems to vanish from his life non-stop, each time leaving him with a bigger hole in his heart. But Elliot is determined to break down Lucy's barriers. And when he does, he discovers that her life is more complicated--and dangerous--than he could have imagined. With drafting season approaching, and Elliot's fragile mental health deteriorating, he's forced to face a difficult question: Is first love supposed to hurt so much? *** PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS STORY TO GOODREADS.

In this sequel to Falling Helplessly, Miles and Isabella find each other again. It's as if they're meant to be. What will the future hold for them? ***** On Isabella Gallagher's twenty-second birthday, she runs into the love of her life who left her two years ago - Miles Cunningham. Both adults are now successful. Isabella is a full-time nurse and Miles is the CEO of Cunningham Tech. They promise to meet again, then part ways. Isabella dwells on this encounter because her life is on the right track, and now Miles is back throwing everything off course. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T