Captain Awkward

He’s a cursed Alpha King. She’s a virgin stripper with the wolf seal birthmark. One needs saving. The other might be his end. Landon has until his thirtieth birthday to live. Cursed and desperate, he leaves the werewolf realm and disguises himself as a human college hockey captain—searching for the one girl fated to break his curse: his mate, marked by the wolf seal. Camilla has no idea who or what she is. Cheated on and humiliated, she’s struggling to keep her half-sister alive, juggling janitor shifts by day and stripping by night. Love is the last thing on her mind until he shows up with an offer she can’t ignore. When Landon finds her, he offers everything she needs—money, protection, a deal. All he asks in return… is everything. But what if saving him means sacrificing everything?

Nathaniel Cole, vice captain of the school soccer team, has always had a passion for the sport. But his enthusiasm is often overshadowed by his intense rivalry with Seth Emerson, the team's captain. The tension between them is palpable, and their constant bickering has finally pushed their coach to the limit. In a surprising move, the coach decides to take drastic measures, forcing Nathaniel and Seth to put aside their differences and live together for nearly five months. Unbeknownst to Nathaniel, Seth harbors a secret: his mother's abusive and homophobic behavior has left him feeling vulnerable and alone. Seth has never dared to reveal his true self to her, fearing the consequences. As Nathaniel and Seth navigate their forced living arrangement, they begin to see beyond their differences and discover a spark of attraction. But will Seth's secrets and fears tear them apart, or will they find a way to overcome their obstacles and love each other openly?

Welcome back to Clifton Heights. Sheriff Chris Baker and Father Ward meet for a Saturday morning breakfast at The Skylark Diner to once again commiserate over the weird and terrifying secrets surrounding their town. Sheriff Baker shares with Father Ward the story of a journal discovered in the ruins of what was once an elaborate koi pond and flower garden, which regales a tale of regret, buried pain, and unfulfilled debt: “Sophan” – Jake Burns has always been a bit...off. Rude, awkward, sometimes brutish, he's tolerated by Nate Slocum and his friends because he hits a mean line drive, and because they all know but don't discuss the abuse he faces at the hands of his troubled father, a Vietnam veteran consumed by his demons. But Jake is suffering something far worse than domestic abuse, and when Nate discovers what, he faces an impossible choice: help Jake and put himself in the path of evil, or abandon him, only to damn himself in the process. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Jane Winters moves to Los Avalos with her mother, Sarah, who is getting married to the Alpha, Kyle Heiden. Once there, Jane realizes that her new stepbrothers are the two boys who used to bully her. They had lived with their mother for two semesters and had made Jane's life hell. Now faced with having to live in the same house as them, Jane makes two new friends. Freya is bubbly and just what Jane needs. Sebastian likes her as she is and wants more than just friendship. When Jane turns eighteen she realizes that her mates are Reid and Ryan Heiden, her stepbrothers and bullies. Jane is convinced they're playing a mean trick on her when they tell her they want her. Follow Jane's story as she stumbles through awkward teenage phases, tries to sort reality from fantasy with her twin mates and Sebastian's declaration of love. Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? Will Jane make the right choice? Who will she choose?

"I want you to be my fake boyfriend." "What do I get in return?" "I can give you money." "Money is not what I am after." He looked into my eyes and smirked, "I want you." Kylie Wade's happy life hit rock bottom when she found her boyfriend cheating on her with her own sister. To add oil to the misery, her adopted mother wanted to get her married off to a rich old man. Desperate to escape her fate and get back at her ex, she ends up hooking up with the captain of the football team- Elijah Crawford. What supposed to be was a one time thing changed into a dedicated courtship when Elijah took a liking on her. Was she ever going to be with that playboy? NEVER! Little did she know that Elijah had a secret- he was not an ordinary human but a werewolf.

They say it takes two to tango. A relationship needs two people to make it work. But what if I tell you that it's not just one who caught her interest, but four hot men? She's into four damn handsome men, each with their unique personality. "They call them the Four Hotties, but I call them temptation, secrets, and the kind of love that's worth every risk," Via remarked with a smirk. Her motto in life echoed through the air, "Date more, find joy, don't stick to one boy." Does that make her a selfish whore? Hell no! There are plenty of men in this world, and the supply isn't running out anytime soon. Via Rosalind Hawthorne, a cheer captain at Woodbridge University finds herself caught in a problem that will bring her closer to four hotties. Which leads her in making the operation make the four hotties obsessed with her.

Skye Emerson has spent most of her high school years invisible, until a chance encounter lands her in the path of Knox Callahan, Stonebridge High’s golden boy and captain of the hockey team. Cold, cocky, and impossibly popular, Knox lives for the rink and hates distractions. But when Skye accidentally ruins his shot at a scholarship tryout, she becomes his biggest problem and his unexpected obsession. Forced to work together on a school fundraiser, their rivalry spirals into tension, secrets, and stolen glances. But Knox has something to prove to everyone, and Skye has scars no one sees. He’s chasing the NHL. She’s trying to survive senior year. Falling in love was never part of the plan. In a world where reputation means everything, can two broken hearts survive the pressure or will their love shatter on the ice? Find out in Iced Hearts and Halftime Kisses.

Rise of the Bloodstone King This is the fifth and final book of the Bloodstone series. It can be read as a standalone but will have cross-over characters from the other books. *** What happens when your dreams are taken from you unexpectedly, and you are thrown into a life you never anticipated? Told to now claim a crown only offered to you because of a life that ended to save it. Damon Bloodstone is the one person who can understand that loss more than anyone. From being the Captain of the Royal Guards to now only months away from becoming King. Damon must embark on one final journey before accepting his new fate—a new weight for him to carry. Find a mate and bring home a Queen to stand by his side. With a world filled with more friends than foes. One realm has an enemy he never saw coming.

Jadeshola Badmus is not your regular female lead. She's Outspoken, Brilliant, Sassy, beautiful, intelligent and is the president of the Literary and debate team. What's more, she comes from a very wealthy family and is the head girl of her school, Lakeview High, one of the most prestigious schools in the country. The only bad luck for her comes in the form of the golden star boy of the school, Uthman Gbadamosi, her arch rival in debating, the school's head boy, football team captain and the crush of many girls in school except Jade of course. The two are thrown together after a brief encounter and they found themselves developing feelings for each other admist family breakdown, friend's betrayal, failed tests and missed opportunities. This book basically follows the lives of the finalists at Lakeview High as they maneuver their way to become better adults in the seemingly ugly world.

Claire thought her life couldn’t get any worse when her boyfriend broke her heart, but a night out with her best friends turned her world upside down. A spiked drink, an unforgettable one-night stand, and an awkward morning-after encounter lead her straight into the arms of Mackenzie Allister—a powerful CEO and the man who now claims she’s destined to be his wife. Mack’s offer seems absurd, but his charm, persistence, and a shocking family rivalry involving her ex-boyfriend, Liam, pull Claire into a whirlwind of passion, deceit, and schemes. Forced into a marriage of convenience, Claire navigates the complications of corporate power plays, bitter betrayals from her closest friends, and a family determined to tear her apart from Mack. As enemies close in, Claire must decide who she can trust and whether she’s willing to risk her heart for a man whose motives may not be entirely pure. Will she succumb to the chaos of revenge and ambition, or can love and loyalty triumph against all odds?