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After agreeing to be the focus of a college article, 
senior Charlie Murtaugh gets more than he bargains for when he's assigned a clueless sophomore who knows nothing about the sport. 

                                                       ****

A year after staying under the radar due to an injury that almost cost him his career, Charlie Murtaugh has only got one more chance to get the NBA's attention or his dreams of ever going pro get shattered. So he scores an article on the College Paper with hopes of gaining more publicity. 


   Journalism student Lorraine Perabo's first piece as an intern is way out of her comfort zone. Being an antisocial journalist is difficult enough without adding interviewing hot college basketball players to the list, especially when she knows nothing about the game. But what's more daunting is who the focus of her article is- Charlie. The drop-dead gorgeous point guard everyone seems to want to know about. 

    Although these two's relationship starts on a rocky road, they find themselves relying on each other more than expected. In between late interviews and saving each other's asses, they soon realise that lines are easy to cross and that there are no rules regarding matters of the heart. 
Charlie & Lorraine 
Book 1 of the UCLA series
copyrighted ©2020


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Loving You by coffeeshopsoundtrax

Carter Miller, is a freshman at UNC. Attempting to run away from her small town in New Hampshire with her best friend Tori by her side isn't as easy as she suspected. With family troubles and her own, she has enough trouble already. That is until she just can't seem to get away from the suspected number one NBA draft pick. Asher Fletcher is a junior. He's well known, hot, cocky, and the best basketball player at UNC. He knows exactly what he's doing when he brings girls to his room, one and done. As for the girls that he brings back, well they should know the deal but they never really learn. All while holding back family drama and an NBA draft pick awaiting. Carter and Asher form a weird friendship all while dragging their friend groups with them. So, what happens when one drunk hook up turns into three that turns into something like a relationship but isn't?Will they keep things purely platonic or will it heat up into something more? *You & Basketball Series: BOOK 1*

My Brother's Best Friend by Believeeexoxo

From Wattpad to your book shelf! My Brother's Best Friend is now published as Playmaker. Available to Order now. Falling in love never scared Maddie Davis until she fell for the one boy she swore to stay away from forever. Season 1 of My Brother's Best Friend ********* Maddie Davis has been in love with her brother's best friend, Cameron Holden, since she was in the sixth grade. They used to be best friends, too, until he got into high school and became a version of himself she didn't even recognize. Everyone said he was a shoo-in for the NFL, and he let it get to his head. Right before high school started, he worked out until he was built like a sculpture, he got rid of his braces, and suddenly the girls fell at his feet. But that was fine because her middle school crush faded. And besides, even if she did think he was hot, Cameron wasn't someone she could go for even if she wanted to. Unless, of course, she found herself wound up with him in a closet during a game of blind seven minutes -- a closet so tiny and secretive that she would finally be able to act on the feelings she's tried so desperately to hide. But what were the odds of that happening? This is book ONE of three: My Brother's Best Friend In Five Years The Perfect Timing Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of bullying, sexual assault, violence, and explicit language. Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

His whole world by y0ur_m0mm1

Family used to be Leilani's everything until her mom passed away when she was 14. Her dad was in the military so he was never home and her older brother Carlos just didn't care to be home. She knew they loved her they were both just hurting. But her newest move to Maysville, Kentucky leads her to find a new group of friends. One of the boys in the group is tall, beautiful, and athletic. Just her type. The only thing is he never showed emotion. So do they get together? Do they just stay friends? Do they get together than break up? I don't know find out for yourself! ----------------------------- I have taken a long break from writing this book BUT I am going to get back into and finish this book!! Please be patient with me while I write. Also if you are still reading my book thank you so so much!

Starboy by Bethxanyy

When college a student's charming, but toxic best friend asks her to move in with him, she has to decide if making a move on her longtime crush is worth risking their friendship. How will moving in together create chaos and drama - that if all goes awry - can't be undone? **This story contains scenes of sexual content and the use and abuse of alcohol. Highest Rankings: #1 in Steamy #1 in BestFriends #1 in Sexy #2 in Teen and TeenRomance #3 in Witty #3 in Fiction

Connections | ✔️ by CxTannir

[COMPLETE] Sorry this may be cringe, it was written very long ago A seemingly ordinary, working college girl meets a cool, undeniably sexy boy with millions of followers at his feet. How will their completely different lives allow, or prevent them from getting what they want? Expect some drama, flirty lines, steamy scenes, funny best friends, and perhaps, an overall epic love connection. ~ Carter came around the corner as his eyes darkened with a predatory gaze. Oh no. He took a step forward, minimalizing the distance with every dominating stride, as I froze in my spot. My breath hitched as his arms finally encircled my waist and his eyes locked with mine. In one swift motion, he flipped my body so my back was pressed against his chest and hands gripped the curve of my hips. "What game are you trying to play at Valerie?" he spoke in a husky voice. Goosebumps danced along my skin as his hot breath fanned against the shell of my ear and his fingertips lit a trail of blazing heat along the length of my arm. Mentally shaking myself from the trance of that which is Carter Bryson, I tilted my head towards him and whispered; "One where you'll lose." Quickly escaping his hold on me before the tension became unbearable, I spun on my heel to face him and slowly backed away towards the exit. "Good luck though." I added mischievously. With a smirk and a devilish glint in his eyes that could even give hell a run for its money, he replied; "I'm not a player though, baby. I'm the gamemaker." ~ ❗️Mature content. Reader discretion advised. Started 29/09/18. Finished 16/12/18. This book is not to be copied or reproduced in any way.

Trying Not To Love (COMPLETED) by Books_and_nerds

I stepped forward and asked, "Where do you want me?" It took me a second to realize what I just said. Shit! I placed a hand on my crimson face and muttered, "Get your head out of the gutter! You know what I meant." He laughed, his voice sounded hoarse and deep even when he's laughing. I peeked at him from the gap I made between my fingers. He was close. So close. He grabbed my hand and took me to the bed. Damn! It did sound sexy. His shirt was loose. Too large for me, and it hung on me like a cloth hung on a hanger. He sat on the bed, criss crossed and pulled me to him. ♡♡♡♡♡ The thing about love is... its unpredictable. Even when you don't want love, it just happens. Cassandra is your typical anti-social tomboy where Easton is your black leather jacket high school bad boy. Cassandra and her siblings arrive at Brinkley mansion hoping the year to get by quickly so they can be back with their dad. But then they meet Easton who has a different plan for them. The to-be sole heir of Brinkley Inc., rude, party lover, filled with nothing but rage for the invaders in his house, becomes determined to bring the truth out to world about his father by making the lives of Cassandra and her siblings living hell. Cassandra is not supposed to fall in love with someone like Easton who not only doesn't want her here but also isn't even available. Join these two teens in their journey to find what's right kind of love, or is there even a righteousness to love? ☆ Copyright 2020 @Books_and_nerds (DestinyK.) ADDED TO THE "LOVE, ACTUALLY" READING LIST BY YOUNG ADULT ON WATTPAD! _________ ☆ I DO NOT OWN THE BOOK IMAGE OR ANY OF THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK. -THANK YOU ☆ I DID MAKE THE BOOK COVER MYSELF (THANKS TO CANVA) ☆ DO NOT copy my hard work. The rules just became more strict and WATTPAD polices are very clear about it.

Rebound by kristentaylor16

*FREE WITH PAID BONUS CHAPTER*After being dumped by her boyfriend, Elodie Shepherd resigns herself to loving her older brother's best friend from afar, just like she always has, even though he only sees her as his best friend's immature kid sister. But what happens when the dynamics between them shift once he learns of her feelings for him? Will her toxic family's return spell trouble for her hopes of a romantic future with her first love? Or will the meddling of a certain deadbeat father and overprotective older brother shatter her heart far more than loving Matthew from afar ever could? 🚨🚨🚨Mature🚨🚨🚨 ***This is a FREE story with one paid BONUS chapter at the end*** Completed *Sequel to Swish, can be read as standalone*

Together We Fall by ElleBlane

Emma's life takes an exciting turn when she moves back to her hometown. Certain circumstances cause her to run into the schools most notorious football player, Trace Henderson. Their first meet is wild but that doesn't mean their friendship will be just as crazy, right? After all, they are polar opposites. What could go wrong with that? Emma is back in town and on the first day collides with a jock that saves her life. Things take surprising turns when she realizes they share the same school. All she wanted was to stay under the radar but now she's faced with the most popular boy in school. Trace is set on figuring out the life of Emma as he helps and protects her. Feelings develop but are they mutual? Will they fall together or will Emma have to catch herself on the way down? __________________________________________ "Trace is stubborn, relentless, annoying, hilarious, he makes me yell, and he drives me out of my mind. But he's everything I want. I'm falling for him faster than I realized and my only hope is that he'll be there to catch me." #7 in football out of 16.9K stories - June 2020 #1 in romance out of 1.2M stories- June 2020 #1 in highschoolromance- June 2020 #2 in teenfiction out of 191K stories- June 2020 #3 in love out of 2M stories- June 2020 **COMPLETED** Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes or sexual content. [Word Count: 190,000-200,000]

Knowing You by dani_alyse

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Every Saint Needs a Sinner by _merrittking_

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Loving You

Carter Miller, is a freshman at UNC. Attempting to run away from her small town in New Hampshire with her best friend Tori by her side isn't as easy as she suspected. With family troubles and her own, she has enough trouble already. That is until she just can't seem to get away from the suspected number one NBA draft pick. Asher Fletcher is a junior. He's well known, hot, cocky, and the best basketball player at UNC. He knows exactly what he's doing when he brings girls to his room, one and done. As for the girls that he brings back, well they should know the deal but they never really learn. All while holding back family drama and an NBA draft pick awaiting. Carter and Asher form a weird friendship all while dragging their friend groups with them. So, what happens when one drunk hook up turns into three that turns into something like a relationship but isn't?Will they keep things purely platonic or will it heat up into something more? You & Basketball Series: BOOK 1