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JADEN BAKER is stoked about college, new friends, and a second chance to erase the memory of high school. But moving on comes with a price. Her dad has made arrangements for her to move into her brother's apartment. But there's a glitch in her dad's plans. There are also two roommates living in the apartment. Suddenly, living in an off campus apartment with three college-aged boys seems like a bad idea -- but not to Jaden. CADE JENKINS grew up on the opposite side of the tracks from his best-friend and his privileged little sister. But things are looking up. He's met someone. Too bad she's his best-friend's fresh out of high-school, inexperienced little sister.

“Marry me.” Ashleigh Hartman froze. The CEO of Tixton Industries, Adrian Cagliari, had just offered her a deal that made no sense. “I’m sorry...what?” “It’s simple. A six-month marriage contract. You’ll get everything you need. I’ll get what I want.” **************** Ashleigh thought her life was predictable; she cleaned offices by day to save every penny for college, and stayed far away from public scrutiny. But one unsettling incident thrusts her into the attention of the powerful and mysterious man like Adrian Cagliari. Suddenly, she’s no longer invisible. Adrian’s proposal seems outrageous, but Ashleigh is cornered. With no real choice, she signs the contract... and steps into a world of ruthless business deals, hidden agendas, and secrets that could burn everything down and leave her more hurt than she started. How will the next six months go?

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What happens when you have a steamy one night stand with your best friend's brother —yeah, the one you hate— and he returns for more? ********************************** Joan Madison has always despised Aaron Thompson, her best friend's arrogant, insufferable brother. The feeling was mutual—until it wasn't. A vacation meant for relaxation with her friend Rhoda takes a different turn when Joan finds herself tangled in a steamy, reckless encounter with the one man she swore she’d never want. What should’ve been a fleeting mistake becomes something far more dangerous as Aaron refuses to let her go—and his hunger for her only deepens. Jo’s trapped between desire and defiance, but one thing is clear: this game they’ve started could burn them both.

"stay away from him. He's dangerous" What happens when a simple crush turns into a deep feeling. Isabella Austin, a sixteen years old teenager has harbored feeling for her brother's best friend, Quincy Grey, since she was young. initially dismissing her infatuation as a simple crush, Isabella soon realized her feelings for Quincy had deepened over time. However, her blossoming emotions were complicated by brother's warning about Quincy reputation as a playboy. Quincy is an eighteen years old, his parents died in a car accident when he was twelve but he felt it wasn't an accident. His parents left all their wealth and inheritance for him but controlled by his Aunt. Quincy hides his emotions perfectly well. What happens when he finds out about his best friend's sister's feelings for him become a beginning of another game to play.

Emma and Daniel, childhood sweethearts from an elite circle, reconnect after years apart. Emma returns home from abroad, carrying the scars of trauma and PTSD from sexual abuse. Daniel is her rock, and their bond reignites into a passionate, all-consuming love. Fast forward to a seemingly perfect life: a beautiful marriage, successful careers, and a precious daughter. But Emma's world is shattered when she discovers flirty messages on Daniel's phone. As she digs deeper, she uncovers Daniel’s betrayal: using her name in shady deals that put her career at risk. Heartbroken and furious, Emma decides to reclaim her life. She embraces her independence, finds her inner strength, and thrives as a single mom. Meanwhile, Daniel is consumed with regret, realizing he took their love for granted and desperate to win her back. "His Unfinished Love Story" is a thrilling rollercoaster of love, betrayal, and redemption. Follow Emma as she battles PTSD, uncovers Daniel's deceit, and transforms into a fierce, unstoppable force. Can Daniel's efforts to make amends reignite their lost love, or will Emma's newfound strength lead her to a brighter future? Perfect for fans of drama, romance, and empowering journeys, this story will captivate you from start to finish.

Elle Bennett and Cassie Reed have been inseparable since the day they were born. Bound by friendship, family, shared memories, and many rules - but there’s one rule that mattered more than all the others: your best friend’s brother is off-limits. For years, keeping that promise was easy - especially when Noah treated Elle like a little sister, and she, her big brother. During his final year and her 10th grade at Brookridge High School, something shifts, and what begins as quiet and confusing soon turns into something neither of them can deny. Breaking this one rule could cost Elle not just her first love, but the most important friendship she has ever known.

What happens when you accidentally send a text to your best friend's dad that was not meant to be for his eyes? Elona, who is eighteen, is on the cusp of a new chapter- her final year of high school. A dream she has her sights on becoming a model. But beneath her confident exterior lies a secret crush on someone unexpected- Mr. Crane, her best friend's father. Three years ago, after the tragic loss of his wife, Mr. Crane, a painfully handsome man, stands as a hardworking billionaire, a symbol of both success and unspoken pain. His world intersects with Elona's through her best friend, their shared street, and his friendship with her dad. One fateful day, a slip of a thumb changes everything. Elona accidentally sends Mr. Crane a series of revealing photos intended for her best friend. As he sits at the boardroom table, he receives the unexpected images. His gaze lingers on the screen, he has a choice to make. Will he confront the accidental message, risking a fragile friendship and potentially igniting emotions neither anticipated? Or will he grapple with his own desires in silence, seeking a way to navigate this uncharted territory without disrupting the lives around him? This age-gap, forbidden, slow burn, suspenseful romance is filled with angst and tension.

Emma Livingston never thought she would end up in an arranged union. The twenty-four-year-old fashion and event planner, who just finished her master's programme, is heartbroken to learn that her father has signed her up to wed 30-year-old billionaire barrister Liam Henderson in order to pay off his enormous debts. Liam consents to the convenience marriage because he feels pressured by his father to provide a family-friendly image. Emma and Liam start to see surprising aspects of each other as they work through their unplanned union. Beneath Liam's cold, entitled exterior is a compassionate guy battling familial demands. Emma is unable to ignore the rising sentiments that are emerging between them, despite her initial resentment of the arrangement. With the support of their best friends, Samantha and Ryan, Emma and Liam must decide whether to surrender to the love blossoming between them or fight against the odds stacked against their happily ever after.

Jane Waleski and her best friend, Emily Zuckerman, are average achievers on a good day and losers on a bad day, but they're quite proud of it! Or so they try to convince themselves. They read only the shortest books for book reports and always have the worst project for science class. On top of that, they are hopeless romantics. So Jane and Emily form Loser Club: an exclusive club of two. But when a new science teacher shows up at their school, Jane tries to impress her and suddenly finds herself trying to be not so average. Will she have to resign as vice president of Loser Club?