♥ VOL 2: Book II in the FORBIDDEN series♥ ♡♥ The hardest things Karissa White had ever had to tackle were picking out the right outfits every day, choosing what country she and her best friend should visit whenever they needed a vacation, and her parents. It was a secret to most who'd never spent a day in Karissa's shoes, or house, that her parents' views and prejudices were things the 18-year-old struggled with since she was a child. It was the same reason why her older brother had run off and eloped with a beautiful Indian woman and rarely ever came home during holidays. But as summer peaked its head of endless beach days and sunshine, and college loomed in the distant but near future--at the end of August to be exact--Karissa found that she had even more reason to be worried about her parents. Because she liked a guy. A kind, beautiful, driven guy. And as they got closer, she worried more about taking him home to meet her parents rather than what they would think of him. She already knew what they thought of him despite not knowing he existed. It would be the same thing they thought of her sister-in-law, only worse. Because for some reason, one of the worst things you could ever be in Mr. and Mrs. White's eyes, is black. And Karissa feared that she'd be just like her brother by the end of summer--running from her parents and toward the person of her affection. Love was a messed up emotion. But so was lust and infatuation. And they worked a lot faster when it seemed like life was sprinting by you, and time was running out. But she's willing to risk it all anyway. ♡♥♡ ⚠️: This book is NOT a story about Ariana and Chris. ♥ Can be read as a standalone

Wake up. Eat. Read. Get beaten. Cry. Sleep. Felicity's life always went that way since the day her mother locked her up in the dingy basement of their home, for reasons unbeknownst to her. Every day she'd awake with the hopes that her mother will release her; that was her only desire in life until she met Timothy -- a dashing English artist who charmed his way into her heart. Now she has to decide -- to run away with a man whom she just met, to a life of freedom, or to stay with her abuser who she's known all her life with the hope that some day will love her again.

Arabella She's just three and doesn't remember anything about the outside world. Her world is confined to the little cell where she lives with her mother. After the mother dies, anything but a kind man saves her and takes her in. She's new to the feelings of being cared for and she's scared about the new family she's about to live with. Read about the Ferrari family and the little princess they saved. Sneak Peak - I smile at her and get up from the bed, still holding her. "Good morning, baby. How did you sleep?" I ask while kissing her forehead. "Good." She says and her face comes up and kisses me on my forehead, her tiny hands holding my face. She's copying me.

[WATTYS SPECIAL PRIZE WINNER 2024] Getting over your first crush seems impossible - especially when he's the star of the world's biggest movie franchise. *** Jess Wheeler is happily single and perfectly content with her simple life in Hemlock Landing, South Carolina, where all she knows is helping her mother run a charming Bed & Breakfast and picking on her superhero-obsessed kid sister. But Hemlock Landing isn't just Jess's hometown: it's also the birthplace of Bay Connor, the world's hottest movie star and Jess's first, most devastating crush. Meanwhile, Bay Connor's dreams just keep on coming true. As the youngest person ever casted in the leading role of an Origin Studios film, he is on track to become one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. But fame isn't always easy to navigate, and returning to Hemlock Landing for Homecoming Week seems like the perfect excuse for a much-needed reprieve. That is, until he keeps running into the girl that he thought he no longer had feelings for, and his life gets a whole lot more complicated. 🩷 Hollywood glamour meets small town charm in this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romance 🩷 ~WATTYS 2024 WINNER • CATCHIEST HOOK~

Evangeline enjoys working as a maid in the castle of Prince Marak Xoraneth, the fourth prince to the Sharith Empire. Especially when he treats her with a kindness that he doesn't show others. Then chaos befalls the palace, and she's forced to flee the capital. For the next four years, she manages to live in peace out in the countryside, content to live as far away from the capital as possible. Unfortunately, the past has a way of catching up. Soon she finds herself back inside the imperial palace with Marak, now emperor of Sharith. And she's even more shocked when he tells her that he only brought her back for one purpose - to make her his wife. And he won't allow her to run away from him again. XXXX Content Warning: This book contains depictions of SA, graphic violence, other non-con elements, mentions of child abuse, mentions of suicide, sexually explicit content, mild BSDM elements, and kidnapping that may trigger certain audiences.

Ivy Donovan has spent years making a name for herself on the basketball court, ruling Silver Ridge High with talent, skill and pure determination. But when their rival school, Westwood, is forced to merge with hers, everything she's worked for is suddenly at risk. Because now, she's not the only star athlete on campus. Liam Carter, Westwood's golden quarterback, walks into Silver Ridge like he owns it. He's got the charm, the talent, and the girls. He has everything to ensure his place at the top of the social chain. And if the school's new administration is looking for one student to crown as MVP, there's no way Ivy is letting it be him. With the entire school watching, their rivalry turns into a cutthroat competition of skill, strategy, and willpower. But as tensions between them rise, Ivy starts to wonder if Liam's biggest game isn't the one he plays on the field, but the one he's playing with her.

***I RECOMMEND YOU READ IRIKURI FIRST BUT YOU CAN READ THIS ON ITS OWN*** ---------------------------------------------------------- Nki and Ade have survived more trauma in the past two months than most people will experience in their entire lives. After trying desperately to let go of her feelings for Ade and failing, Nki is ready to finally just be happy with the love of her life. If only it were that easy. Their marriage was formed out of necessity, and now feelings are making everything a lot more complicated as they return to the real world. On top of dealing with their married situationship, PTSD, paranormal visits, and all the destruction left in Ximenes' wake, a new threat with a thirst for vengeance vows to end it all for them both. At this point, I know we're all wondering if these two ever catch a break. You'll have to read Titi Iku to find out.

Kat has made up her mind. Her v-card has to go. But who should be the one to take it? With an overbearing brother, she has to find a moment when he's not there to stop her. So while visiting another city, she decides it's time to give it a shot. She finds the perfect man and they soon head to his hotel room. But her inexperience gives her away, and he refuses to go through with it. Embarrassed and still a virgin, she expects never to see him again... Brick has a rule. He only sleeps with experienced women. Women who can tell him what they want and, most importantly, what they don't want. Because of previous relationships, he is self conscious about expressing what he wants in bed. But he knows a virgin will not be able to handle him. Just a Pucking Grumpy Goalie is a New Adult, College Sports Romance with a forbidden relationship and starcrossed lovers. (❤️18+ recommended❤️)

MATURE CONTENT 18+ "Relax, sweetheart. I'll take it slow for your first time." He's a one-night-stand gone wrong, and the one man she never wants to see again. She's the one who got away, and he'll do anything to get her back. "Noah Zhang is an infamous playboy, merciless businessman, and Mob Boss. As the heir to the most powerful Triad in the United States, he has the world at his fingertips. Everything he could ever want. Everything, that is, except Charlotte: the dazzling socialite who wants nothing to do with him. ~ Charlotte Ramirez has three rules for dating: never get attached, never open up, and never, ever, fall in love. She crossed paths with Noah once before, and broke two of those rules in the process. It won't happen again. Not even if he begs. Not even if he offers her the world." The Hookup Protocol is a new adult romance story featuring Second Chance Romance and Forbidden Love ♡ It is Book 2 of the Modern Men series, but it can be read as a standalone too :) Duel POV, guaranteed HEA, and lots of spice! BOOK ONE: THE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT - Maya x Henry - #FriendsWithBenefits and #FakeDating BOOK TWO: THE HOOKUP PROTOCOL - Charlotte x Noah - #SecondChanceRomance and #ForbiddenLove BOOK THREE: THE SPARE ENGAGEMENT - Sofia x Malik - #EnemiesToLovers and #ArrangedMarriage BOOK FOUR: THE ENEMY PACT - Gertrude x Aleksander - #AgeGap and #OppositesAttract Link in bio to get updated when my next book drops ♡ - Kate

"Where am I?" "That's none of your concern." "If my location isn't my concern, then whose is it?" "Mine, and I know, so you're fine." He finally was able to yank me on top of him. I elbowed his face trying to get up once again. "Look, I told you already. I don't know what the fuck you think this is, but I am not the fucking one. Don't test me. Get your hands off of me or I swear to god I'll choke you." "I'd enjoy it." the minute the words left his mouth I punched him in the throat then pressed my forearm into his neck as he sputtered. "I told you not to test me. You may think you're crazy, but I promise you I'm crazier." He smirked up at me and my stomach dropped. Maybe I was wrong. _________________________________________________ Nani figures that her kidnapping is the worst thing that can happen to her. But when she uncovers something much bigger than her is at stake, she is thrown into a world of lies, fake love, seduction, betrayal, espionage, and danger. Time is running out for her to save millions of people, all while she deals with a lunatic who has decided he must have her at any cost. If she wasn't crazy before, this would be her breaking point. ATTENTION: If you think this will be that book where the female is okay with being beaten, raped, and treated like property, I am warning you. Nani is not the one. She will not play those games.