CHASE MITCHELL He's hockey's golden boy with a reputation both on and off the ice. When a brutal knee injury threatens his shot at the Cup, his comeback depends on one person: his rival's little sister-the last woman he should want. EMMA ANDERSON She walked away from skating after a career-ending injury crushed her Olympic dreams. Now she's back as the Bears' physical therapist, ready to face her cheating ex-but not ready for Chase Mitchell. Especially when he makes her an offer: fake date him to keep his obsessive ex away, and in return, he'll help her get revenge on hers. Their on-camera chemistry was supposed to be pretend. But when the cameras stop rolling, the heat between them is anything but. Someone's bound to get hurt. And in this game, love isn't just risky-it's a full-contact sport. ⋆˙⟡♡🏒 11/05/2025 #1 - Hockey

[Updates Coming Soon] 🔥Rated R for mature sexual content and graphic language 💍An arranged marriage, billionaire, enemies to lovers romance 📚When her one night stand turns out to be her sworn enemy...and the man she's been arranged to marry *** Zarra Karam has dedicated her life to serving her family's prestigious natural diamond dynasty, even as it heads toward bankruptcy. In order to save the business, Zarra's only option is to unite with the company's biggest rival--a modern, lab-grown diamond empire led by billionaire Cyrus Montgomery. Cyrus is the enemy of everything Zarra was raised to protect. He's a man who she's never seen, but hates with every fiber of her being. And she must marry him to increase capital and fulfill the terms of the business contract. When she arrives at the prenup negotiations, Zarra is met with the impossible. The man she's marrying? He's the same anonymous stranger with whom she shared a night of reckless passion. That man was supposed to make her forget her sacrifice, her duty, but now... Cyrus Montgomery is a constant reminder of the one night she came alive. And he's out for blood as much as she is.

After the loss of her older sister, Kennedy Channing is granted custody of her niece, Lucy, along with a quest to find the young girl's father and start a new life closer to him. With nothing but a name and a handful of clues, the heartbroken duo set off to track down a fun-loving cowboy named Nash. When Kennedy finds The Wildflower Way ranch, the gruff cowboy she encounters is nothing like the carefree man her sister described. Nash has made an art out of being a loner, and trust isn't something he comes by easily. Kennedy wants to honor her sister's final wish, but protecting Lucy's fragile heart matters more. She takes a job on the ranch, hoping to get to know Nash better before revealing the truth. What she doesn't expect is the quiet pull between them, or how this rugged world of his will start to feel like home. As the dust settles and the sun rises. She discovers that the family you find is just as important as the one you lost. Cowboy Romance Single Parent Found Family grumpy cowboy Sweet but sassy city girl Slooooow Burn Steam.... eventually

** Jamie lowered himself so that his face met mine. "Are you stupid?" he spat, cocking his head to the side. "Jamie!" I cried between gasps. "You're hurting me." Pulling my head forward a few inches, he then slammed it back against the wall. My ears began to make a sharp ringing sound, forcing me to close my eyes just to try and silence the pain. ** Isobel Tully accepts her abusive relationship as something that's meant to be, a karmic consequence of her past. She believes wholeheartedly that she deserves nothing better than her life with Jamie... But then she meets local musician Will. Kind, funny, insanely attractive Will... and he just so happens to find out her secret. As her existence at home becomes more and more unbearable, Isobel must decide if she's willing to risk her life for the opportunity to have the one she's always wanted, but will she get tangled up in a web of lies before she gets the chance? Content Warning: There are some very descriptive scenes of physical, emotional and sexual abuse/ violence. There are also descriptions of rape which could be upsetting. This story is not fully edited or spellchecked as of yet so please let me know if you find any errors or contradictions in the comments.

(Overdrive Series book 1) A decade into being the frontman of a popular rock band, Eric Ellis is grappling with the more difficult sides of fame. As harassment intensifies his own insecurities, he quickly ends up on a public and dangerous spiral that leaves him battling for his health, while navigating complicated relationships with his bandmates as well as new self-discoveries. As simple as being stars may seem- everyone has something to battle with behind closed doors.

ONC2025 Rafe Daring is not a hero known for his bravery. He is a farm boy known for being stubborn, cheeky, and doing things haphazardly, which always leads to chaos. When he flees town on his motorcycle, chased by the boy he'd turned into his nemesis, Rafe veers from safety to avoid his enemy. He ventures onto a strangled path through the forbidden forest, a vast stretch of access-restricted nature reserve bordering his family's farm. As with most of his decisions, this one also leads to disaster. Soon, Rafe finds himself injured and lost at the bottom of a steep slope, trying to find his way home. When he stumbles into a briar vine-covered wall, he decides that his only way home might be through what appears to be an archway clogged by vines. However, he is unprepared for what waits for him when he breaks through the thick, thorny briar vines. Finding himself in an increasingly dangerous and confusing situation, he realises that this time, he'd outdone himself in the art of making extraordinarily bad decisions. He has one question that stands out above all his other questions: "Who would be dumb enough to give an idiot like me superpowers?!" TW: Some chapters might have upsetting themes; reader discretion is advised. ONC2025 Prompt 1: You stumble upon a mysterious door made entirely of briars and thorns. As you step through, you're granted extraordinary powers. But with great power comes great responsibility - it's now your duty to save the crumbling kingdom. Word Count (WP Web) = 39 269

I never knew I liked the color green, until I saw his eyes, glinting as he smiled. His glasses acted like framings of paintings, worth hanging at the Louvre. Ever since I met him, I knew I craved more green in my life, as much as he needed purple in his. He loved the color so much he wanted to be all around it. And, I was there, all around him, as he was, all around me. A slow burning romantic story of friendship, yearning, finding love, and a drizzle of drama. ---- Trigger Warning: Contains darker themes, involving death, abuse, and drugs. Copyright © 2025. All Rights Reserved.

[Slow Brew Series 2 of 2] Bea's dream was always to open a cozy, charming little book cafe. My dream-me, Jules, it's my story now, bitches-was to avoid unnecessary stress, talking about my own feelings, and James Hale. So naturally, the universe decided to shove all three onto my lap. Now I'm thrust into managing Beaumont's Books & Brews-aka Bea's pride and joy (aka the haunted mess of a coffee shop we're scrubbing, gutting, and dragging into existence from the afterlife). Which would be great... if she didn't have to share the title of "co-owner" with a walking migraine in designer loafers. James Hale. My archnemesis. My best friend's boyfriend's brother. Also, somehow, my boss. We made out once. It was a mistake. A moment of weakness. A tragedy for the history books. And now he's here. Every day. Breathing my air, drinking sugary, over-creamed monstrosities he dares to call coffee, and always-always smirking at me. I take my coffee black. No syrup. No foam art. No pulling out emotional baggage mid-espresso. The way coffee should be. Just pure, tasteful pleasure-with a bitter finish. Welcome to Beaumont's. May the odds be ever in my favor. [2 of 2: Slow Brew Series] Dual POV | Romantic Comedy | Coffee Shop Romance 18+ for suggestive dialogue, some explicit scenes, language Cover by @Metal_Head14

Forty-something Louise Monroe knows all about whirlwind romances-and how they end. On the brink of divorce, she retreats to a French fishing village for a month of solitude. While the kids are away with their father, she's got a script deadline to meet. Movie star Max Waters is in the middle of a personal crisis. Hiding out at his sister's remote place in France, he's desperate to escape the rut of romantic lead roles and having doubts about his fiancé. When they both end up at an awkward dinner party, Max fends off an ex by pretending Louise is his girlfriend. What starts as a spontaneous fib leads to an unexpected collaboration: Max will star in a raw, indie short, and Louise will finally direct one of her own scripts. As Louise helps Max dig deep for his best performance yet, he sees the depth of her talent and helps her rekindle long buried dreams. They're a match made for the camera. But will they realize they're a perfect match off camera too?

[In development] *Breaking a curse isn't easy, especially when your great-great grandmother was a Victorian witch who spelled her own family. Join 16-year old Lily Killough on a magical adventure through time to heal ancestral wounds and break the ties that bind in this intergenerational YA mystery.* All her life 16-year old Lily Killough has dreamed of attending the annual Victorian Ball in her hometown of Waxahachie, Texas. When she lands her first job with the company catering the party, Lilly gets a glimpse of the opulent event from behind the scenes. As she pokes around the Queen Anne-era victorian mansion Twin Oaks House, Lily discovers a thrilling secret. The original owner of property is her great-great grandmother, a once powerful matriarch disgraced over accusations of infidelity and witchcraft. With the help of her departed ancestors, Lily is transported through time to attempt to right the wrongs of the past. But after revealing the disturbing origins of a generational curse imprisoning on her family and their magic, will Lily will have the power to break the chains and rewrite history? Only time will tell.... and, unfortunately, the clock is ticking. Lily must solve the mystery and return to present day before the Victorian Ball is over at the strike of midnight.