Vanessa Taylor is doing everything right: creative, passionate, and determined to make her mark. She’s spent years rebuilding her life on her terms, casting aside the wounds that once held her back. But when her first love, Xavier, unexpectedly reappears, those carefully placed defenses begin to unravel. Years ago, she let him go, burying parts of herself along with him. Now, he’s back—older, wiser, and unwilling to lose her a second time.Xavier Morris has built his life from the ground up, carving out a thriving career and creating opportunities that once felt like impossible dreams. But something is missing—the woman who understood him in ways no one else could, even when he didn’t yet understand himself. Coming face-to-face with Vanessa again is like feeling sunlight after a long winter. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so is the pain of the past they’ve never fully faced.Together, they’ll confront buried heartbreak, long-hidden secrets, and a love that refuses to fade. Vanessa’s journey toward self-acceptance and healing collides with Xavier’s drive to build a future that includes her. But can they trust each other—and themselves—enough to make it work this time?For readers who crave an authentic, slow-burning, soul-stirring romance, this is a story of resilience, family bonds, and second chances. Discover the journey of two people whose love endures time and trials, pulling them together in a way neither can resist.CONTENT WARNING:Just a heads-up before you dive into this story—this book is a slow burn, emotional rollercoaster. There are some parts that touch on sensitive topics, like miscarriage, grief, and family struggles. Plus, there are moments that explore anxiety and panic attacks, mixed in with several moments of laughter and lightness. You'll also find a fair share of adult language and some steamy, explicit scenes. Take care of yourself, and feel free to step away if it gets too heavy.

Loved By You

Do you believe in destiny?With no money and nowhere to go, Juliette Rhodes only had one single desire; to start over. In a secluded, gossipy town is where she finds her new life unwinding.After secretly becoming a surrogate mother to the richest and youngest couple in town (the Oakes family) things were starting to finally kick off for Juliette. But just three months before her due date, a horrifying turn turn of event ruined all her plans. The Oakes got into a terrible accident and the back up plan the couple left behind was a house address, the next of kin, the other brother...Callum Oakes.Cal who is the towns most hottest bachelor, always keeps to himself, too busy juggling his own company and everything else his brother left behind. He is equally as scared as Juliette finding out about his brothers baby on the way. With much hope that Ardley and his comatose wife would soon get better, he decided to take on the tittle of being the baby's new guardian and taking care of Juliette. Spark flies between the two of them. They got a taste of a happy ever after they knew they could never have.

Candle In The Wind

in which the balance was tipped from longer daysto longer nights, where the frozen river never flowed againand the torn moon was the only thing left to share.Marion Banks struggles as a ballet dancer, with her careeron the line after deciding to participate in one of themost difficult programs at NYC Ballet Theater, while taking careof her mentally ill mother and staying away from themedia spotlight --- danger seemed to follow.After un-officially hiring her best-friends cousin as her driver,Akeno Jeong, an ex-Korean vet with a harrowing past.A man who was secretly hired as her bodyguard, butposes as her driver to raise less suspicions. The two gettangled into a much complicated situation.With his stoic attitude and her independence,there was a connection neither of them understood.Besides all of their differences, the two kept findingtheir way to each other after each obstacle.

Inhalers And Bruises (Spring Fever Trilogy)

She’s a prickly college dropout with scandalous secrets; he’s a cricketer with ruthless focus…when they clash, the heat can only be called this wild catastrophe.Diner waitress, Queenie Madhavan’s sole aim to attend a party is to forget her imminent homelessness, when she ends up crashing into golden boy, Noah Dumaine. Noah’s smile melts her black cat heart, so she agrees to see where the night takes them. The morning after turns into her worst nightmare, when a scandalous video of the two of them together surfaces.Hours later, her charming date becomes a ruthless enemy who demands she fake it as his loving girlfriend in exchange for becoming his rent-free roommate. So, the manic Indian cricket fan is forced to live with her most-hated rival team’s prospective player.An elite cricket camp in Barrons Bay is former player Noah’s ticket to his only dream - batting for the Australian men’s team. But one wild night with a mysterious, curvy girl almost ruins his plans before they begin. You see? She's his coach's goddaughter.Now, Noah’s plan is simple. Silence the small town gossips by faking a romance with the prickly bookworm. Impress the critics with his batting prowess. And survive the summer with the roommate who wants to wield his bat on him.Queenie cannot understand why the millionaire needs this camp so bad he’s willing to pretend happy ever after. Noah can’t imagine why the booksmart waitress dropped out of an Ivy League college. But when arguing turns into tenderness, and secrets are revealed, love becomes the wildest catastrophe of them all.This Wild Catastrophe is a first-person dual POV cricket (sports) romance with:Fake datingEnemies to lovers vibesAngsty angstMy girlForced proximityOnly one bèdCricket thrillsPossessive millionaireCurvy Indian fan x Australian cricket godBookworm x JockSlow burn heat

This Wild Catastrophe: An Enemies to Lovers Small Town Cricket Romance

In the midst of navigating a tricky love triangle, Gabby discovers a new meaning to the word trinity. It's her senior year of high school, and time is winding down for Gabby to get a hold of her feelings. She loves Daniel, but she's in love with Ryan. Things change dramatically, however, when Gabby discovers yet another love greater than any other. What starts off as a cliché high school drama turns into a love triangle gone right...or wrong, depending on who you ask.

More Than You Know

SHE HUNTS TO CLAIM.Nestled in a secluded forest cabin, MISOA finds herself unexpectedly swept into her first heat.Unaware of the werewolf blood coursing through her veins, she becomes the target of an assertive Alpha woman, Seiban who insists they are destined mates. Faced with a choice to flee or embrace the intoxicating connection, Misoa grapples with her own desires as the mysterious woman offers to quell the fiery yearning within her.Will Misoa escape the allure of the wild or surrender to her mate?

Alpha Woman: Steamy Sapphic Werewolf Romance

What happens when a storm brews between a small-town girl and the town’s most wanted bachelor?After three years away, Eden Cross returns to Amun Pointe to rebuild her life and career. Landing a job at Vanderbilt News Network seems perfect—until she meets Dawson Raine, the town’s meteorologist and most eligible bachelor.As witty banter turns into undeniable chemistry, the storm brewing between them becomes impossible to ignore. Can they weather it, or will their budding romance blow over?Behind the Forecast is a slow-burn romcom about love, laughter, and finding clarity after life’s chaos.

Behind the Forecast (Broadcast Hearts Book 1)

Rian Shetty had a plan. His business was profitable. He was listed amongst the top up-and-coming restaurateurs in the world. He might even get a second Michelin star any day now. It was the perfect time to focus on building the culinary institute he’d been dreaming of. He had no time for the complications of love, marriage or children, no matter how much his grandmother, Nanamma, begged. Until a surprise guest, with her heart-stopping smile, filterless mouth and inescapable presence, torpedoed his life and blew his plan to smithereens.Dr. Aditi Krishnan needed a plan. After a disastrous end to her first love and a series of coma-inducing dates, she wondered if her dreams of having her own happily-ever-after would come true. An escape from her non-existent love life comes with a career opportunity that takes her temporarily to a new city- Mumbai. Faced with a distractingly handsome host however, she begins to wonder if her plan should include a fling with the sexy chef who makes her want things she knows she can’t have.As a tentative friendship blooms, Rian and Aditi find that best laid plans often go awry, and even temporary situations have a way of permanently altering a heart.

& Then They Wed: Ampersand Love 2

How can you trust your heart in a world that’s plastic? The story of a teen girl who longs to escape the spotlight, and the PR relationship that helps her find real happiness. "Smart, fearless, romantic, and so very alive." — Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal BlueGrowing up in the public eye, Kia would gladly give up her privileged life as the daughter of a reality star for the freedom to find her own way—go to high school parties, gossip with the drama club, apply to college, make mistakes, and fall in love like any other teen.Then she meets Cass, and he offers a glimpse at the ordinary life she craves. But Cass is a rising star in his own right, and what starts as something sweet and undefined soon becomes a magnet for rumor and speculation—as if first love wasn’t messy enough on its own.The pressure of the spotlight takes its toll, chipping away at Kia’s sense of self, pushing and pulling and reshaping her—body and mind—to fit the expectations of everyone around her. But what does Kia want for herself? And can her fragile new relationship survive the fallout?

The Education of Kia Greer

Kilah Jones and Kylie Bennett were each other's first loves when they were teenagers. They started dating in 10th grade and their feelings for each other only grew as the years passed. One of their favorite pastimes was planning out their futures together and looking forward to all the wonderful experiences yet to come. To Kilah, being with Kylie felt like a dream come true. She never imagined being with anyone else and she was confident that she’d never have to be.But you know what they say about trying to plan out the future…Kilah’s world comes crashing down around her the summer before they were meant to start their 3rd year of college when Kylie reveals that she was moving away to attend a school out of the country. Before she could protest, Kylie was gone, leaving nothing behind but a devastated Kilah.Kilah was heartbroken because she couldn't understand what had changed between them so suddenly. Kylie never explained anything and instead went no contact for months until one day she hit her up, wanting to reconnect. However, Kilah was furious and refused to talk to her until Kylie eventually stopped trying to contact her.Fast forward 12 years later, Kylie suddenly moves back to town and Kilah’s world is flipped upside down yet again. She vows that this time, she will protect her heart and tries her hardest to avoid her. But the feelings between them are still stronger than ever and every time they cross paths, it’s hard to ignore that magnetic pull between them.Then one day, they decide that they can’t avoid each other forever and finally sit down to have that conversation they’ve both longed for for years.

Amaranthine: A Second Chance Romance

Raina needs to win the National Bollywood Dance Circuit Scholarship. That will show her mother that dance can be a financially stable career and prove to her boyfriend and co-captain, Aditya, that they’re still the perfect couple, even if all they seem to do these days is fight. There’s only one problem—Aditya breaks up with her, their Nationals choreography crumbles on stage, and Raina, as well as her hopes of winning the scholarship, is taken right down with it. All Raina wants is a do-over, so when she wakes up the next morning to a miracle—another chance at Nationals with Aditya by her side—she couldn’t be happier. But as the events of the day start repeating, Raina realizes she’s stuck in a time loop, cursed to humiliate herself at Nationals and then get dumped—over and over again. Raina is certain that if she follows all the right steps, she can break out of the time loop, win Nationals, and earn back the heart of her one true love in the process. But what if perfection isn’t enough?

Sanskari Sweetheart

Gemini Collins enjoys her Friday bar-reading sessions after working as a Human Resources Supervisor at Helping Human Helpers Inc. Every Friday she gets her favorite drink a strawberry daiquiri, and indulges in her favorite nutty romance novel. After being single for three years, she has sworn off men and enjoys her book boyfriends and predictable lifestyle with her cat, Constance. She accepted her role as a wall flower.Calvin Grant is a bookworm that works his dream job, owning his neighborhood library. He prefers to read dialogue, than engage in real life conversations. But after being persuaded to a solo night out, he sees someone that knocks him off his axis. A beautiful black woman with a book under her nose. Will he have the nerve to approach her and start his happily ever after?Will they step out of their bubbles and into each others?

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