Coming of age

- Why are you doing all this? - Ellis asked. - Once you told me that I couldn't buy it ... - Vittorio recalled, holding out his pen to Ellis. - Well, look what I just did: I bought the lady for half a million dollars. --------------- All Ellis Barker was longing for was to pay the last mortgage payment on the house she and her brother, Jason, inherited, and thus close her brother's debts. At least until the young woman arrived at the bank and her destiny crossed paths with Vittorio Amorielle, a mobster who will spare no effort to get what he wants, and from that moment on, that was Ellis. And it was thanks to Jason's debts that Vittorio was able not only to buy Ellis, but to marry her. But will they be able to deal with the consequences of this union?

Kai Hunter is H University’s biggest player and heartbreaker. Known for his good looks and for being one of the brightest students on campus, he is one of the most eligible bachelors that everyone wants to ‘tame’. However, everything changes when freshman Night Winters becomes his new dorm mate. Kai is instantly attracted to the hot, young freshman who he had caught having a one-night stand at a bar and hasn’t been able to get out of his mind ever since. Night is openly gay, but Kai has been into girls his whole life…or so he thought. Can he let go of his pride and accept Night for who he is? Or will Night forever be forced to be just his dirty little secret, under the sheets, inside the closed doors to their dorm? However, Night is hiding secrets that can break the fragile foundation of their relationship at any time, and if Kai waits any longer…he just might end up losing the only person precious to him.

Akira Sanders is an author...an erotic romance author. Pen named Miss. OG, her writings are famous among the high school kids, but little do her fans know that she herself is a high school student and...a virgin. Her biggest inspirations are porn videos and washroom gossips. Ethan Whitmore is the high school 'it' boy with God like looks and an ego as huge as Mt. Olympus. An arrogant jerk but the biggest fan of Miss. OG's erotic novellas. Oh! And did I mention that he's the chemistry teacher? So what happens when Ethan comes to know that his favourite author is actually a high school girl, moreover, his student? Join them in their journey through senior year as Ethan tries to teach our Erotic Superstar, a thing or two about chemical reactions...of a very different kind.

Caden Miller is Willowbrook High School's notorious rebel, known for his devil-may-care attitude, grey hoodies, and a reputation that precedes him. Ruby Norman, on the other hand, is Willowbrook's epitome of sweetness and innocence. She excels academically, volunteers at the local shelter, and dreams of a life beyond the confines of her small town. When their paths cross, sparks fly, igniting a rollercoaster of emotions that neither Caden nor Ruby saw coming. Underneath their heated exchanges and antagonistic banter, a deep-rooted attraction simmers. The more they try to deny it, the stronger their feelings become. Drawn to each other like magnets, they embark on a forbidden romance that challenges societal norms and tests their own personal boundaries.

Maya Greenley has always been a hopeless romantic, or at least that's what her best friends tell her. Between acing her classes and preparing for post-grad school, Maya doesn't have time for 'romance'. With her record of heart breaks, she doesn't believe that true love exists for her anymore, That is until she sees Alexander Grey, a mysterious but swoon-worthy man with dark eyes and a wickedly charming smile. Maya knows she shouldn't feel anything towards him, it was wrong, forbidden even and he was absolutely off-limits. And it was because the charming man is not only years older than Maya, He's also her Psychology professor.

In the shadowy underbelly of the city of La Marcen, a beacon of hope returns.  The legendary figure known only as the Destroyer, a timeless force of justice, steps back into the fray, his immortality waning. Yet, his fight against the city's rotting core is a candle flickering in the dark; his days are counting down. The perilous balance between order and chaos hangs by a thread. The lawless encroach further, ready to consume the city whole in the absence of their ageless nemesis. The mantle must be passed, or the city is destined to plunge into the hands of the wicked. The question echoes in the rustling alleyways, in the hushed whispers of the hopeful and the fearful alike - is there another, trained under the Destroyer's vigilant eye or an unknown prodigy, ready to rise and carry the weight of the city's fate? As the last grains of sand trickle down the hourglass of the Destroyer's reign, a hero must emerge. With powers untold, they will face the criminal underworld, armed with the legacy of an immortal vigilante. The city's salvation hinges on the rise of a new champion; time is running out. Will they rise in time or will La Marcen fall into the abyss?

Mia Thomson is an eighteen-year-old high school student who gets dumped by her longtime boyfriend. When she finds out that he’s now in love with her best friend, and that they’ve been seeing each other for a while now (behind her back), she passes out and gets rushed to the hospital. And that’s where she meets Shawn Mandez, the CEO of Beats Corporation. The man is in dire need of a bride, and she decides to help him. But immediately after signing their marriage certificate, he divorces her. "I'll have my personal assistant send you the divorce papers." The CEO, who was not a man of many words, blurted out calmly. Right at this point in time, a black Maybach slowly pulled up in front of them. Without sparing the girl as little as a second glance, the demi-god stepped into the luxurious car and it soon disappeared out of sight. Mia was stunned.

A contract. One contract completely changed Isabella's life, the young girl signed a dangerous contract to save her father's life. But it was not just a simple contract. Isabella was born into a poor family and lost her mother to an illness, she had to survive with her father who was making more and more debts to dangerous people. The amount of debt increased every day until it became impossible to pay, but they owed money to a dangerous Italian mafia. The young girl could not let her father die, so she put her precious life in the hands of the powerful Lorenzo Mancini. She became a prisoner surrounded by luxury and danger by being close to one of the most powerful families in the country. Lorenzo Mancini forgives no one, he is a cold and calculating man, the kind of person with the cold blood to commit horrible acts without any regret, he is the head of the Mancini family and one of the most powerful gangsters around. His life was reduced to casual sex, guns, money, and a lot of power in his hands, but the life of the powerful gangster Lorenzo Mancini changes completely when he comes face to face with the only girl who could cause different emotions and sensations in him. It was just a contract to save the life of a poor father, but the situation changed when Bella was able to see the good side of the beast. Isabella fell in love with the man who took away her freedom, this was not in the contract she signed, but she could not control her desires and feelings for that mysterious and dangerous man. Love overcame any other feeling and Isabella got what no one ever got from Lorenzo Mancini, his love.

Jane is a teenager in high school who had always been insecure about her looks thanks to her older sister who was always deemed more beautiful. She thought living under her sister's shadow was the worst thing that could happen to her. Until one day, her luck turned for the worst when the school's biggest jerk and the bad boy Jake decided to force her to become his wing-woman to win Liliana's heart! Not only that, she accidentally bumped into an even bigger jerk, Jake's older brother Aaron who couldn't seem to keep his hands off of her. How will she ever escape these ruthless bad boys?

Ayumi Clark always dreamed of a happy life filled with love and a supportive family. She achieved her goals of having a home, a career, and true friendships. However, her search for love led her into an abusive relationship, leaving her fighting for survival. As Ayumi endures physical and emotional abuse, she realizes something is wrong. Trapped in a cycle of violence and fear, she begins to doubt herself and her choices. She must heal the pain inflicted by someone she believed loved her. With the support of her friends, particularly her best friend Kaléo Coleman, or Léo, she seeks the abuser and confronts her past traumas. During this journey, Ayumi and Léo discover their feelings extend beyond friendship. Together, they navigate their doubts and strive to find true love. Yet, Ayumi must first learn to love herself and overcome her own traumas. Through this emotional and inspiring story, Ayumi fights to overcome her past, discovering her inner strength. With her friends' help, she learns self-worth and finds genuine love. As Ayumi and Kaléo face their challenges, they realize that love and compassion are key to healing their traumas. They understand that true love accepts and supports them through their darkest moments. Together, they confront their fears and overcome obstacles that attempt to separate them. They discover that unity and love provide true strength. Despite their hardships, they find hope for a happy ending and an exhilarating journey of triumph, love, and friendship.