His tone was low, "So you're jealous?" His lips looked so soft. "Of the guy who is good at everything without putting in an ounce of work? Yeah, maybe I am." "You wanna know what else is effortless?" Javier challenged. I bit my bottom lip. "What?" "My feelings for you." - To work so hard for something and then watch someone else do it better effortlessly is infuriating. That was definitely the case for Elias. Elias Richardson wanted to be the best at something, academics was what he chose. With a lot of hard work and dedication, he achieved his goal. So when Javier Cortez came along and started showing him up at everything he did, he became furious. Now everything that they do is a competition whether Javier knows it or not. But somewhere along the line that hate filled competition begins to turn into undeniable feelings that take a lot less effort. - {TW⚠️: This book contains heavy depictions of alcoholism, verbal abuse, mental disorders, mature themes and strong language. Please don't read if this will affect you} {Cover by @sugararmy07} #1 in rivalstolovers 10/24/25

Sophia and Mark have always been in the right place with the worst timing. It's clear to both of them that their relationship would be off the charts, but someone or something always pushes them apart. When Mark's life is upturned will they finally move on from what they could be or will the universe eventually push them together?

A collection of short scary stories, guaranteed to keep you up at night. ; ) Read at your own risk! ⚠️WARNING: This book might be triggering for some readers. Warnings are given at the beginning of triggering chapters. Copyright; No part of this book may be copied, written, or published in any form. All rights reserved.

Nina Sagar is in a fix. She needs to pay tuition and her rich father is the only ticket to her dreams. As much as she detests his money, she's willing to strike a deal with him- unhappy to accept what she considers a favour. It was supposed to be simple- a loan, with interest. Who knew the old man had a diamond ring and a lifetime of captivity in mind? Stuck with an overbearing fiance, Nina finds herself turning further away from him, and into the arms of Eric Lockwood, a charming billionaire instead. He's infuriating, honest and armed to bulldoze his way into her heart. Sparks fly with each passing meeting and Nina can only hold out for so long, starting an illicit affair that threatens to destroy her. A world of pain awaits her when she's at the crossroads between a career she had always dreamed of and the man who puts her heart at ease. The choice is daunting, and Nina must pick the one she cannot live without.

Ophelia "Lia" Ward has always lived in the shadows-home-schooled and isolated, she spends her days working at the local library and her nights avoiding the abuse of her cruel step-father. Sweet, innocent, and naïve, she dreams of freedom that feels forever out of reach. But when a single act of bravery-saving a stranger in a dark alley-lands her in the crosshairs of the city's most feared mafia, her world is thrust into chaos. Angelo Moretti is a name that strikes terror into the hearts of many-a ruthless mafia boss with a reputation so chilling, it keeps even the bravest away. But when he witnesses Lia's courage as she saves his best friend's brother, he is captivated by her pure, innocent spirit in a way that shakes his icy resolve. Driven by a fierce protectiveness, Angelo pulls Lia into his dangerous life, offering her safety, protection, and the chance to escape her abusive past. With danger lurking from both her step-father and Angelo's enemies, Lia must decide if she can risk her heart and trust Angelo. Can love grow in a world built on violence and power, or will the secrets and dangers of Angelo's life push them apart? Guarding Lia is a story of two opposites finding refuge in each other-a sweet, innocent girl and the ruthless mafia boss determined to protect her at all costs.

[MAFIA's DESIRE❤️‍🔥] "You are the missing piece to my puzzle, the missing beat in my heart. I am complete with you, Radhika."said by him. "I know but i can't able to accept you because.."she said "Why " he said in furious tone Just leave me, she said "If you try to leave then you have to bear consequences" said her brother In the city's underworld, Rishi Malhotra, a feared mafia boss, was known for his cunning and brutality. But when he met Radhika Mittal, a beautiful and kind-hearted college student, he was captivated by her innocence and grace. Despite their vastly different worlds, Rishi found himself drawn to Radhika's light, and for the first time, he felt a glimmer of hope. But their love was forbidden. Radhika's father, a prominent businessman, had crossed Rishi's path before, and their families' bitter rivalry made their relationship a dangerous liability. As Rishi's enemies closed in, seeking to exploit his weakness, Radhika began to uncover the dark secrets of his past. With danger lurking around every corner, Rishi must navigate the treacherous landscape to protect Radhika and win her heart. But will she accept him, a man tainted by violence and crime, or will her fear and doubt tear them apart? As the stakes grow higher, Rishi's love for Radhika may be the very thing that destroys him, or sets him free. Hope u like my stry 💓 Don't forget to do vote and comment 😇 Your author did her best to match with u r imagination..u can give me idea to if u want 😉 HAVE A GREAT DAY..❤️ My lovely readers...💕

A gritty, realistic romance with all the things you love. Also, you're going to get a therapy session out of this read. Willa has a broken heart, and not just from a boy, but from the world and what it has done to her. So let's go on this journey together and dive right into that in chapter one. Also, I don't believe in happily ever afters. I just don't. Life is tragic and we all die in the end but so far this might be the closest thing you get to a HEA from me as a writer. I also swore I'd never write a romance book, but here we are.

This is the 6th book in my Embers series. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE OTHER BOOKS, DO NOT START WITH THIS ONE. Please read the books in the following order: Embers, Extinguished, Cinders, Inferno, Inferno Part 2, and then come back to this one!🥰 Continue on in the journey of Ellie and Taylor, where family is the most important thing. Through their broken pasts, they have created a remarkable family, and all who enter are welcomed. The Preston, Clark, Greene, Freeman, and West clans are waiting for you to become apart of their family. What are you waiting for? This book DOES contain non-sexual spanking of minors. If this topic offends you, please skip this series. ❤️😘

The 2019 Women's World Cup is drawing nearer and nearer. Knowing something needs to change before the competition rolls around, Jill Ellis makes one last minute addition to her roster. The catch? She's fifteen years old. (Contains spanking of a minor)

❝𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬.❞ 𝓗𝓪𝓻𝓻𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓔𝓵𝓲𝔃𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓱 𝓟𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻: 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓣𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓛𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓭. 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓱𝓮𝓬𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓸𝓵𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝔂 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓭𝓮𝓯𝓮𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓛𝓸𝓻𝓭. 𝓑𝓾𝓽 𝓭𝓸𝓮𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀 𝓱𝓸𝔀 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝔂 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓹𝓪𝔂? 𝓔𝓵𝓲𝔃𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓱 𝓟𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓫𝓸𝓻𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝓭𝓲𝓮... ... 𝓐𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓲𝓼 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂.