"What do you want?" I mentally roll my eyes. "Can I not talk to my favorite girl?" She smiles walking dangerously close to me. Standing up from my chair I decide to move away from her to put some distance between us. "No you cannot talk to me, not anymore at least." I say "Oh come on now, you always like being close and now you're moving away?" She teased while backing me up against my desk. Thinking back to earlier today, I would have let her get her way and kiss me, so what changed? "Fuck it, just kiss me one last time." I finally give in. ☽｡⋆ After having to leave her home town behind due to an accident with her best friend, Ada Ashley is scared to get close to anyone again. She had to leave behind her family and friends to start over, it's always scary but she knows she has to do this. She just hopes she can even make a single friend. Everyone in their right mind knows who Raya Thatcher is, rising punk rock star hard to miss her even when she's just walking down the street. Due to a security breach, Raya has to fire her manager and is on the hunt for someone who can live up to that job. What will happen when Raya and Ada meet in a bar? Will Raya finally be able to find a manager or maybe even more?

Maya has spent five dreadful months in the psychiatric hospital recovering. One she finally is released she is forced back into her boring life. But will things really be so boring still when she meets 'bad-boy' Noah Dalton? He is annoying, rude and always around Maya for reasons she can't understand. Maya is brave, yet also afraid that her choices could lead her spiralling back into a bad place again. Will Noah be able to save her from herself? Or will he be the cause of her destruction? ---------------------------- ~Noah's pov~ 'These,' I slowly run my finger across one of her scars, 'are fucking beautiful.' Before she can object, I carry on. 'Maya you are beautiful beyond perfection. You are strong. You are brave. You are funny. You are sweet. You are incredible. Look at yourself,' I nod down towards the scars on her arm and she slowly glances down at them before meeting my gaze again, 'those scars are beautiful. Do you know why?' I ask her. She wipes a tear from her already tear-stricken face before she shakes her head. 'Because every time you decided to do that to yourself, you didn't go further, you didn't end your life. You decided to carry on living even when you thought you couldn't manage it. Those scars right there,' I gesture to them again, 'show the battles you won against yourself. They are your battle-scars and you shouldn't be ashamed of them. And you know what? I am so proud of you for making it to where you are today because you are a fighter and If I can see that, anyone can.'

Josh and Katie have been best friends since he first moved nextdoor midway through freshman year. They were attached to the hip and acted like they've known each other for years. Josh Parker was the all American boy who all the girls wanted, including Katie. As Katie and Josh's friendship blossomed she quickly formed a crush on Josh, but as the years progressed, her crush turned into love. Five years after leaving Miami brokenhearted after finding out about Josh's engagement to his childhood sweetheart. Katie unexpectedly reunites with her former best friend, and Josh quickly realizes that his feelings for her are not just platonic anymore. * As I'm walking out of work I get a call from my brother to pick my niece up from school. For the past 4 years that little girl has had me wrapped around her finger and I wouldn't have it any other way. Unfortunately I got stuck in traffic on the way over so I'm late for pick up. Once I get to Melanie's classroom I fill out the sign out sheet that's on the wall and make my way into the classroom. I faintly hear Melanie laughing so I know she's not upset from me being late. "Hey I'm so sorry. I got stuck in traff..." I said stopping mid sentence, stunned at the woman in front of me. Standing in front of me is someone I considered one of the most important people to me back in highschool. As soon as I looked into those Caribbean blue that I used to know so well, I knew it was her. It takes her a few seconds to realize who I am. She stands there stunned. We continue to stare at each other until she breaks the silence. "Josh?" She asks not believing it's actually me. "Hey Katie girl." Mature content Sexual scenes Inappropriate language (Book #1 of the Dreams series)

When college student Brandy Bright's charming, but toxic best friend, Benji, asks her to move in with him, she has to decide if making a move on her longtime crush is worth risking their friendship. *** Brandy Bright is a shy, smart skater girl whose life is turned upside down when she is accepted into her dream school: NYU. On top of that, she finds out her toxic but incredibly handsome best friend, Benji, will also be attending. All through high school, Brandy was the one girl Benji knew how to be platonic with, so she doesn't expect much to change in college - until Benji asks her to move in with him. Although moving into a beautiful Brooklyn apartment with her best friend may sound perfect, Brandy has a secret: she is in love with Benji. Brandy has never considered making a move on her longtime best friend, but can she ignore their sexual tension forever? After all, he is a starboy. 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 P.S. If you liked this story, please check out my new book "Ruby's Heart." XO

To my astonishment, I saw Reece situated between my legs, his actions mirroring those of someone savouring their favorite treat. The shock and ecstasy blended into a bewildering experience as he continued eating me out... "Reece!" I gasped, my voice trembling with a mix of confusion and desire. "What are you doing?" I moaned, unable to suppress my instinctive response to his attention, my hips unconsciously pushing me further into the sensations, my mind still struggling to process the situation. : Life-long best friends, they grapple with their emotions for each other following a summer apart. Both have undergone physical transformations, particularly his shy best friend Lorna. They find themselves locked in a fierce struggle against their burgeoning emotions-love and lust intertwined with jealousy and uncertainty. The boundary between friendship and romantic entanglement blurs, leading them into a maze of conflicting desires. Their connection, once simple, becomes a complex web of hidden intentions and unspoken truths. : Embark on their journey filled with intense desires and dramatic twists as they navigate their way through the challenges of their last year in school. : Will they succumb to the temptation of crossing the boundary from friendship to something deeper? **Disclaimer: This story contains explicit language and mature content that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. The content within may include scenes of a suggestive or explicit nature, as well as adult themes. This story is intended for mature audiences only. By continuing to read, you acknowledge and accept the mature nature of the content presented.**

Alone. A simple word that has always held many meanings to Ella, and starting her senior year at a new high school, solitude had seemed the easiest way to go. A week passed, bland and unnoticed, before her plans quickly get thrown overboard. Losing one of her most priced possessions, she finds herself making a rather simple deal with someone from school. His name, for her book. There's only one little problem; she has no idea who this person is. Laughs and tears, friends and heartbreak, and the past that comes knocking on the door. Ella faces it all as she takes on the search to find her secret admirer. ___________________ "I can't believe him after the texts, the letter, the flowers. All these months and he just tells me 'we'll talk later'", I told him, feeling absolutely frustrated. I am so damn stupid, thinking this was gonna be something special or whatever. "It isn't him", he suddenly spoke and I just rolled my eyes. He doesn't even know what he's talking about, the imbisile. "It is, you don't even know what you're talking about so shut up", I cried out, walking forth and back for the hundredth time. "Listen, I do and it isn't him", he yelled this time and I stopped walking, angrily turning to him. Can he stop just pissing me off even more? "Oh yeah? And how are you so sure?" "Because it's me"

"You're quiet." Easton took notice of my usual demeanor, recognizing that being quiet or detached wasn't something that I normally was. "Because I'm in a car with a stranger." He glanced over, left hand still resting on the steering wheel as his brown eyes met mine for a short second. "Do you kiss strangers?" "You kissed me." "You kissed me back." "I didn't want to be rude." I lied, knowing I liked it. I also knew that my response would irritate him, so I kept my eyes on him. The passing streetlights illuminated his features, allowing me to analyze and read every reaction that would become visible. A smile touched his lips as his tongue pressed the side of his mouth. He turned to meet my eye when we stopped at a red light. "That's why you moaned in my mouth, right?" I paused, being caught off guard as words weren't able to form in my mouth. Instantly, I broke eye contact with him as I switched my gaze to the windshield, staring straight. "What?" A teasing smile still playing across his lips. "Is this situation suddenly not funny anymore?" **********

"You. Have. A. Crush?" one of my best friends looked at me like I was some kind of an alien from outer space. The shock on her face made me regret telling this to her. I then gave her a sheepish smile but honestly, I despised that look on her face or on anybody's face. Hey! I'm a person too. Am I not allowed to have a crush?! "Oh shut up and let her finish!" I silently thanked my other best friend seated next to me. "What?! I thought she didn't have a heart and now look!" Willow replied blatantly. I gave her a look. "Soooo, what's his name?" She leaned forward. I could feel my cheeks heating up as I played with my fingers. "Okay come closer. I'm only going to whisper his name once." With that, the four of us leaned in together and once we did, I whispered his name as softly as possible. Once we pulled back, there was only silence in our group. I quickly looked down to avoid all the stares. Seconds later, Noah was the first to speak. "Alright. I mean I don't know him so I can't judge. He seems decent," he shrugged and smiled at me. "Noah's right. He's cute and he's got manners." Cora added. I sighed and then we all turned to Willow. She was too quiet. Ooops spoke to soon. "WHY HIM?! Of all people?!"

Graduation is right around the corner for Ada Sinclair. She's spent all of high school saving up for her dream college and skipped high school traditions to keep her grades up for scholarships. When the acceptance letter came in the mail, every ounce of her effort felt worth it. She's spent her life being a small fish in a small pond, but eagerly awaits September so she can spread her wings and move on to big things. When her mother comes home to reveal she is in the early stages of Huntington's Disease, a disease passed down from her own mother, she can't hide from the truth she may be next in line. It is then that her plans and dreams for her future shatter. Nothing is more important to her than her family, people who need her and her strength more than Ada needs her dreams. Not knowing how much time she has left with her mother, she makes the choice to remain at home and has no regrets. Only the fear of uncertainty. Feeling like the world is crashing down on her, Ada turns to the man who's been there for her for the last four years. He'd given her the confidence she needed to become the woman she is now, held her while she cried and has been there through every struggle she's faced. He seems fully willing to be there for her again, even if that means risking his career as a teacher; her teacher. As their friendship grows stronger, they find strength in one another and a connection they can only ignore for so long, a connection that comes with life-changing consequences for them both.

"Hey, love?" I jumped at the sound of his voice. He was leaning against my doorway in his t-shirt and a pair of boxers. Of course, he looked like one of those Calvin Klein models, except softer, more homey somehow. Ultimately making me struggle to not have sex with him right now. "Yeah?" I asked, walking up to him. His arms wrapped around my body, pressing me to him. His hands slid down my body, cupping every curve as they went. They stopped on my bare ass as he gave my bum a squeeze. Clay dipped his head, kissing my collarbone in a seductive manner, making me feel freshly turned on all over again. How was I going to contain myself, being around this man all the time? When he'd kissed up my neck, he drew small circles with his tongue, biting me lightly. He'd made it up my jaw, and when he was close to my lips, he paused. "Don't fall in love with me." He muttered quietly but made sure that I could hear him. My knees felt weak. Of course, I wasn't going to fall in love with the guy. - - - When Adalyn finally believed she had her life on track, of course, it decided to throw itself off the track when she least expected it to. Leaving her girlfriend was one thing, but then moving in with a man she barely knows? This was completely unlike her. She found herself falling for her newfound fling, who's also her new roommate...whom she specifically agreed NOT to fall in love with. It's pretty simple, right? All she needed to remember, though, was the fact that their relationship was strictly no strings attached. HIGHEST RANKINGS #896 in STRANGERS (01/24) #21 in GINA (07/24) #1 in ADALYN (06/24) #749 in RELATIONSHIPS (09/23) #7 in MATURE (06/23) #1 in EROTIC ROMANCE (06/23) #4 in STEAMY (06/23) #21 in CRUSH (06/23)