Ethancross Stories

When aspiring artist Lila Hart agrees to fake-date her brother's best friend, Ethan Cross, to save him from a scandal, she thinks it's just another favor for the guy who's been her nemesis since childhood. But as the lines between pretend and reality blur, Lila discovers Ethan's guarded heart hides a painful secret-one that could destroy everything they're building. With a ticking clock and a past that won't stay buried, can two people who've spent years pushing each other away finally let down their walls? Or will the lies they keep tear them apart forever?

I will destroy you, Ethan," she declared, her voice laced with icy determination. He leaned back, his lips curling into a smirk, eyes cold as ever. "You can try, sweetheart. But I'd love to hear how you scream when you fail." "And when I succeed," she shot back, her gaze burning with unspoken fury, "I'll savor the sound of your downfall." Riley Harper had made a vow to bring Ethan Cross to ruin. His empire, his power, everything he held dear-she would tear it apart, piece by piece. But what she didn't see coming was the undercurrent of something else that tied them together-a spark, a fire that neither of them could explain. Ethan Cross had never known tenderness. He took what he wanted, when he wanted, but love? It was something he left for fools. He'd lived his life as a king of the cold, unfeeling world he'd built. But after a scandal involving Riley, revenge became his obsession. He would make her regret crossing him, make her feel the sting of her actions until the very end. But what he hadn't counted on was the magnetic pull she had over him. Despite his hatred, his mind kept drifting back to her-the way she challenged him, the way she made him feel things he never allowed himself to. As they face off, each driven by their own desire for vengeance, neither of them realizes the danger of the chemistry between them. The fine line between hatred and passion has never been so thin, and soon they will have to decide: Is it just a game, or is something far darker, far deeper pulling them together?

Sophia Reed never thought her life would intersect with an NHL player. A dedicated sports journalist with a passion for uncovering untold stories, she's more accustomed to chasing after scoops than chasing after love. But when she's assigned to cover a feature on Ethan Cross, the enigmatic captain of the Chicago Hawks, sparks fly in a way she never anticipated. Their first meeting is anything but ordinary. It happens after a tense game where Ethan, frustrated by a brutal loss, accidentally bumps into Sophia backstage at the arena. Her initial instinct is to hold her ground, challenging him with sharp questions about his performance. Ethan, taken aback by her boldness and beauty, can't help but admire her confidence, while she's equally intrigued by the quiet vulnerability behind his tough exterior. As their professional interviews turn into spontaneous late-night dinners and shared walks through the city after games, their connection grows. Sophia begins to see Ethan not just as a star player but as a man grappling with the pressure of his career and his past. Ethan, in turn, is drawn to Sophia's intelligence and strength, realizing she's the first person to see him as more than just a hockey player. But their relationship isn't without challenges. The glare of public scrutiny, the pull of their demanding careers, and the secrets Ethan has yet to share stand between them. As Sophia digs deeper into Ethan's past for her story, she must decide whether she's willing to risk her career-and her heart-to be with the man who has slowly captured both.