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Apricity [a-PRIS-i-tee]: The warmth of the sun in winter 

Briar Elizabeth Maddox 

Became a social outcast over the summer and now her used-to-be friends treat her no better than the dirt under their shoes. But no matter what she's been through, she's still our sunshine girl, always treating life with a positive attitude. 

Roman Dean Castro 

Well... he's definitely got an attitude. His main focus is basketball and he has no time for anyone else's crap. Being the new kid in town just brings him unwanted attention. With his social skills hanging by a thread, it's a wonder how he's quickly considered one of the school's biggest heartthrobs. 

It's their senior year. With Roman being the way he is, his teacher decides he needs a positive influence in his life. 

And what better influence is there than our sweet girl star student Briar Maddox?

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HEATHER - HIS LOST ANGEL by Aura_Swan

"I chose you, and I'm never changing my mind, because your eyes... they hold everything my soul thirsts for. Every thing I want and need, is you, and you only." I whispered, placing my lips on hers for a kiss when she whimpered. "I adore you." * * * Heather Elias is like the girl next door. Sweet, but bad ass. Her second year in college is bound to stir up some drama, even when she vowed not to take any part in it. With the perfect best friend, an overprotective brother and a loving father, what more could she possibly need? But when she interrupts the famed Roman Angelo by laughing, she doesn't know how much she has him hooked at first sight. Roman Angelo, the Don of the Italian Mafia. He's known to be ruthless, cold, domineering and heartless. But when a certain girl with eyes like the ocean draws him in, will he be able to resist her and give in? When green meets blue, sparks fly and they can't seem to stay away. But will Roman's long list of enemies keep him from her? Or will her morals bend for him only? Keep reading to find out! #1 in Green Eyes #1 in Sexy #1 in College Stories #2 in Mafia Princess #2 in Artist #3 in Crime #2 in Bad Past #3 in Blue Eyes #4 in Passion #4 in Donna #6 in Friends & Family #8 in College Student #9 in Jealousy #12 in Bad Ass #12 in Handsome #14 in College Romance #19 in College #24 in Over Protective #24 in Leader #38 in Possessive

The Jock Neighbor by mis_chancla5

Briar Madison If someone asked you to point out the sweetest person you knew, anyone would point in the direction of Briar, but what people don't know is how hard things are for her. Especially because of the gorgeous jock who lives next to her. 4 years they have lived side by side throughout the beginning of high school and her crush on him has yet to fade. It's their last year, anything can happen, right? Luke Verlice He is a football jock, amazing at what he does and trying to get a scholarship now that he's in his senior year. But one thing never leaves his mind, and it's that sweet girl he's lived next to all these years. 4 years and he has done nothing but watch from afar, too afraid to go up to her. Maybe this time will change. What will time do to this couple? Will they finally take charge on their feelings?

Baller || ✓ [#2] FIUFAMILY by charparkes

- F I U F A M I L Y S E R I E S - Book 2 - can be read as stand alone Tori Quinn - the beautiful new girl on campus who has one rule; she doesn't date jocks. Maddox Hunter - the handsome basketball star who's draft to the NBA is a season away. His rule? He doesn't take no for an answer. Tori and Maddox might have spent a summers night together but bumping into each other changes things. Tori has a strict rule of not dating jocks. Maddox has a habit of not taking no for an answer. Will his persistence pay off in order to get the girl he can't get off his mind? Or will her rule, rule her life? ✫✬✫ "You should know I don't date jocks -- stop trying so hard." "And I don't take no for an answer -- you're just giving me a challenge, darling." "Maddox? Go fuck yourself." [#2] FIU [#1] Baller [#1] Maddox [#1] Lovelife [#2] Basketball [#1] hotguys [#1] collegeromance [#3] nba Completed; 26/05/22

Heartfelt Transitions [First Draft] by WiredUp007

New session equating to new section, getting kicked out of the one batch to another, that's how Adaira's every year in high school goes. Bad grades, teachers at throat, reputation in dust, friends nonexistent- all the usual. Well, it's the final year. Her plan? Keep her head low, force through the shitty academic life and get into whatever university that accepts her so that she can escape her home. Easy! Except this boy sitting next to her this year... doesn't really seem to agree. [First Draft. Unedited version. STC.]

Setting Ourselves Up by maddiewritesbabe

"Fuck you, Springs" - he spats "In your dreams, Henderson" "How'd you know?" - he replies, with a smirk on his face. Jade Springs only had one goal in her life and that was to make it till 20. See,Jade wasn't really a very happy person. She was quite the opposite. Well if you can call an quiet, socially awkward, no friends and shit grades person happy. And not to mention the fact that her only happiness is reading books and making playlists about them. James Henderson is the opposite of Jade. He is a very out going person, who would do anything to see his friends happy even if that means that him, himself wouldn't be. Some people think that that's a weakness but James sees it as a very good quality. Of course his biggest rival Jade doesn't think so. Anytime they have an assignment together she would always call him out on that, while James would call her out on her no socialism and her shitty eye bags. What he would not tell her is that he kinda finds them attractive. Very attractive. Jade and James are fine with never talking to each other but there is one tiny problem. They both have the same two mutual friends. Avery and Xander. That and the fact that their families are really close. Like really close. When they were kids James's family would come over all the time. But that's not what we're here to talk about. We're here to talk about Avery and Xander, well for now. Avery and Xander are absolutely crushing crazy with each other. Of course everyone else sees it but them. Their misscommunication is driving both Jade and James crazy. One day when they're seated together for an assignment they both can't take it anymore and come up with a plan to get their idiots together. Well more likely a deal. Which one will be able to get Avery or Xander to confess first wins. But what they don't realise is that they are actually setting themselves up. *perfect for "better than the movies" lovers! *

Lost In You by Kmcleod__

✗ "I'm sorry," I choked, the tears spilling down my cheeks. He shook his head and pulled me closer again. "Don't be sorry, just work on getting better," He said, rubbing calming circles on my back while I cried into his chest. His arms tightened around me and he pressed his lips against the top of my head, making me cry even harder. "I had never meant to hurt anyone. I just wanted to be good enough," I whispered. The guilt weighing heavy on my shoulders. "Briar," He said quietly, "You're so much more than good enough." ✗ Meet Briar Martin. She's popular, rich, smart and pretty, add a perfect boyfriend to that list and her life couldn't be much better, right? Wrong. Briar's life is spiralling out of control, and it feels like no one can see her struggle. No one can help her. At least, that's what she thinks before Tyler Grey walks into her life, turning everything on it's head. Tyler is mysterious, charming, and drop dead gorgeous, but does he have what it takes to save Briar from her downward spiral? And what happens when he's the one who needs saving? Can these two broken people fix each other, and find peace with themselves? Or are some things broken beyond repair?

Ruthless Possession by author_audrey

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Maddox Academy: Grievous Beginnings - Wattys 2022 Shortlister by Spruce_Goose

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HEATHER - HIS LOST ANGEL

"I chose you, and I'm never changing my mind, because your eyes... they hold everything my soul thirsts for. Every thing I want and need, is you, and you only." I whispered, placing my lips on hers for a kiss when she whimpered. "I adore you." * * * Heather Elias is like the girl next door. Sweet, but bad ass. Her second year in college is bound to stir up some drama, even when she vowed not to take any part in it. With the perfect best friend, an overprotective brother and a loving father, what more could she possibly need? But when she interrupts the famed Roman Angelo by laughing, she doesn't know how much she has him hooked at first sight. Roman Angelo, the Don of the Italian Mafia. He's known to be ruthless, cold, domineering and heartless. But when a certain girl with eyes like the ocean draws him in, will he be able to resist her and give in? When green meets blue, sparks fly and they can't seem to stay away. But will Roman's long list of enemies keep him from her? Or will her morals bend for him only? Keep reading to find out! #1 in Green Eyes #1 in Sexy #1 in College Stories #2 in Mafia Princess #2 in Artist #3 in Crime #2 in Bad Past #3 in Blue Eyes #4 in Passion #4 in Donna #6 in Friends & Family #8 in College Student #9 in Jealousy #12 in Bad Ass #12 in Handsome #14 in College Romance #19 in College #24 in Over Protective #24 in Leader #38 in Possessive