Unguarded
- Membaca 247
- Vote 34
- Bab 8
"Tell me to stop," he said softly, "and I will." But we both knew I wouldn't.
***
Maya Stone has three rules: support her best friend, focus on her studies, and never, ever fall for her twin brother's roommate/frenemy.
But when Carlos's biggest rival turns out to be the gorgeous basketball player making her heart race from across the gym, Maya's carefully ordered world starts to crumble. Adrian Hayes is everything she should stay away from-cocky, charming, and completely off-limits.
When family loyalty collides with forbidden attraction, Maya has to decide what matters more-protecting her brother's feelings or following her heart. But in a game where everyone's keeping secrets, someone's bound to get hurt.
Some lines aren't meant to be crossed. Others are just waiting to be broken.
Seluruh Hak Cipta Dilindungi Undang-Undang
Bergabunglah dengan komunitas bercerita terbesarDapatkan rekomendasi cerita yang dipersonalisasi, simpan cerita favoritmu ke perpustakaan, dan berikan komentar serta vote untuk membangun komunitasmu.
anda mungkin juga menyukai
Boy-Crazy: mad for his attention
~BOY-CRAZY: MAD FOR HIS ATTENTION~ "Rule #1 of being boy-crazy? Never let them see you break." But what happens when the boy you swore to hate becomes the only one who sees you? Layla O'Brian has a reputation: flirt, forget, repeat. Boys are distractions, not destinations-because for her, all of this is a game. All until Asher Lee Hoang crashes into her life. Being all smirks and stolen touches, the one guy who is to be off-limits. The school's famous fuckboy. Her best friend's ex. And of course her worst mistake waiting to happen. Though when a reckless almost-kiss slowly spirals into something deeper, Layla's carefully built walls start to crack. Because Asher doesn't just *want* her attention-he demands it. And slowly she'll realize that she doesn't just use his attention-she is mad for it. Secrets will spill. Friendships will shatter. And Layla? She's about to learn the hardest rule of all: **Some games leave scars** WARNING‼️ This book contains: - underage drinking and smoking - smut - mention of suicide - vulgar language -mention of mental disorders (The story is currently on hold for editing. I'll be back soon) The book was entirely written by me. Please don't copy or steal.
𝘽𝙀𝙉𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙄𝙏 𝘼𝙇𝙇
Eli Parker lives for basketball, discipline, and the shadow of his father's legacy. Nothing distracts him, not friends, not rivals, not even girls. But some things can't be ignored... especially when curiosity sparks something he never expected. Between rivalries, family expectations, and a world that's always watching, Eli will have to decide how much control he's willing to lose and who's really in charge of the game. She's careful. Observant. The quiet type who usually stays in the background until the world decides to crash around her. One night at a party. One kiss she wasn't supposed to see. One boy who makes her pulse race, even if she doesn't want it to. Eli Parker is off-limits. Dangerous. Irresistible. And somehow, he noticed her. Caught between curiosity, chaos, and a small-town high school full of secrets, Nancy has to decide: stay invisible, or step into a game she isn't sure she's ready to play.
Drawn to You
Maya never meant to fall for Elijah Carter. He was her best friend's older brother, the school's star player, and the last person she should've gotten close to. But one afternoon, in a quiet house and an open door, she discovers the secret he's kept hidden from everyone: beneath the jersey and fame, and she's the first person to truly see him. What starts as a fragile secret turns into something more. But when love grows in the shadows, it's only a matter of time before it's brought to light. In a world of expectations, whispered promises, and complicated friendships, Maya must choose between staying quiet and standing up for the love she never saw coming. Because falling for Elijah was never part of the plan. But neither was being seen-completely-for the very first time.Lengkap
Irresistible Temptation
Maya, a talented but introverted interior designer, moves to a bustling city to start fresh after a difficult breakup. She lands a job working for one of the most prestigious and intimidating design firms in the city. Her boss, Damien Blackwood, is a notorious playboy billionaire, known for his cold demeanor and hot temper. He's the type of man who gets whatever he wants and leaves a trail of broken hearts behind him. Maya is determined to keep things professional, despite the undeniable chemistry that crackles between them every time they're in the same room. But when a high-profile project comes up, Damien pushes Maya into working closely with him-just the two of them. The tension builds as their personal and professional boundaries blur. Maya soon realizes she's fighting an attraction that's growing harder to deny with each passing day. Damien, despite his usual reluctance to form emotional connections, can't seem to shake his obsession with Maya. He sees her as a challenge-someone who doesn't fall for his charm or his looks. The more he tries to break her down, the more he realizes she might be the one person who makes him want more than just a quick fling. As their passion ignites, Maya and Damien become tangled in a fiery affair that threatens their careers, reputations, and their hearts. But when past secrets, jealousy, and dangerous rivalries surface, Maya must decide whether she's willing to risk everything for the man who makes her heart race-or if she'll walk away before it all comes crashing down.Lengkap
Brighten your shadow
At 23, Maya Reed is all sunshine and sparkles, the kind of girl who lights up a room without even trying. She's in nursing school, chasing her dreams with a smile and a heart wide open-even if her past hasn't always been kind. So when her brother's best friend, the infamously brooding and distant Julian West, shows up at their family reunion, Maya sets her sights on a new mission: get him to crack a smile. Maybe even a real one. Julian, 27, is a guarded tech CEO with a past he doesn't talk about and walls that no one dares to climb. Except Maya. She's everything he's not-open, warm, chaotic in a way that's magnetic. She's also completely off-limits. But what starts as a playful challenge turns into something deeper, and the closer Maya gets, the more Julian's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. She's determined to show him there's still joy to be found in the world-especially when it's with herLengkap
Striking Out with the Star Pitcher
The high school hero offers to help his friend win the heart of the bad boy. But when he falls for her himself...? It's no more Mr. Nice Guy. The Bad Boy... Simone has a plan. Well, her friends have a plan. The self-proclaimed Lonely Hearts Club has found a way for the awkward movie-quoting art geek to get the attention of the brooding bad boy in the band. This plan? It involves...studying. When they get their hands on a stack of old magazines filled with 'how to' articles, the answer is clear. If Simone can master the fine art of flirting, her crush won't stand a chance. Mr. Nice Guy... The school's beloved starting pitcher might be popular, but the nerdy chick he's been eating lunch with every day for years...? She won't give him the time of day. Until he's recruited by her friends to be her practice date, that is. Everyone knows that Andrew is a good guy. A nice guy. So of course he agrees to be Simone's stand-in crush. But then he starts crushing on her himself... Now, all bets are off, because Andrew might be nice but he's not that nice. And if playing dirty means stealing kisses, well...things are about to get messy.Lengkap
The Love We Chose
The first time Maya Thompson saw Jaden Carter, he was catching a dodgeball meant for her skull. It was freshman year, under the bleached fluorescent lights of the high school gym. She'd been hiding in the shadows, a book pressed to her chest like armor, when the ball came flying-a red blur of violence. Then he was there, all effortless grace and cocky grins, snatching it mid-air. "You okay?" he'd asked, his voice warm, his eyes brighter than the sun. She'd nodded, mute, her cheeks burning. She didn't know then that he'd shatter her twice: once when he stopped seeing her, and again when he stopped seeing himself. The first crack in their story wasn't the lies, the rumors, or even the night he let the world turn him into a ghost. It was the moment she gathered the last of her strength from her broken heart and asked, "Was it all just a love game to you?" Was it?Lengkap
Be Your Everything
He tangled his hand in the tips of my hair and rested his chin on the top of my head, "You don't always have to be so strong, you know." I pulled my head back to look up at him. My eyes roamed around his facial features one by one until finally he leaned down and kissed my lips. ** Sophia Belle is quiet and laid back, mostly known to be the level headed one in tight situations. Once she is asked to tutor a boy she's went to school with her life yet never even spoke to, she has to learn to be a little pushy. Cameron thinks he can hide his one little secret, but Sophia is a smart girl. She has the glasses and the straight A's to prove it. Once Sophia and Cameron have their differences settled, new problems rise. Will they both be able to live up to the problems they have innocently come across? From basketball games, library games, and siblings hugs, these two try so hard to stay together until the end. But will they make it? Or will distance tear them apart?Lengkap
~BOY-CRAZY: MAD FOR HIS ATTENTION~ "Rule #1 of being boy-crazy? Never let them see you break." But what happens when the boy you swore to hate becomes the only one who sees you? Layla O'Brian has a reputation: flirt, forget, repeat. Boys are distractions, not destinations-because for her, all of this is a game. All until Asher Lee Hoang crashes into her life. Being all smirks and stolen touches, the one guy who is to be off-limits. The school's famous fuckboy. Her best friend's ex. And of course her worst mistake waiting to happen. Though when a reckless almost-kiss slowly spirals into something deeper, Layla's carefully built walls start to crack. Because Asher doesn't just *want* her attention-he demands it. And slowly she'll realize that she doesn't just use his attention-she is mad for it. Secrets will spill. Friendships will shatter. And Layla? She's about to learn the hardest rule of all: **Some games leave scars** WARNING‼️ This book contains: - underage drinking and smoking - smut - mention of suicide - vulgar language -mention of mental disorders (The story is currently on hold for editing. I'll be back soon) The book was entirely written by me. Please don't copy or steal.
Detail lengkapPanduan Muatan