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I'm hunted. By my father's insane followers on social media and by a dangerous masked man in real life. I'm his prey. They wage a total war on my life, and danger hides behind every corner. I can't trust anyone when my brother's best friends—the very ones protecting me—are my prime suspects. The truth is that I can't even trust myself. My fake boyfriend has my heart beating too fast… for real, and there's a secret kiss I can't forget. My hockey gods' roommates call a truce, and that's where the real danger is.

I kissed a man in a hockey mask and…I liked it. My twin brother swears that the man behind the mask is one of his three best friends. But he won't tell me which one. All he tells me is that each of his friends would be perfect for me. He has a rule for the perfect boyfriend.

A first kiss at a party. That kiss haunts me to this day. No kiss after that has ever made me feel anything comparable. But it happened during a party game. The lights were turned off, so I have no idea who kissed me. That summer, I fell for two amazing boys: Chase and Reid. Everything fell apart when they became my stepbrothers, and things between us changed. Our friendship ended and was replaced by indifference and distance.

I’m back in Star Cove with my men, and we’re gearing up for the biggest wedding this family has ever seen. But my heart is still missing a piece or two. And this event is bringing together dangerous secrets, deadly betrayals, and lovers—both lost and new. Secrets that could destroy our family. Enemies determined to take us down. And hearts just waiting to be broken.

College life is hard when you have to juggle two boyfriends, two hot (and forbidden) stepbrothers, and pledging the hottest sorority on campus.

Onyx makes a wish in the Silver Springs magic spring: She wants more love in her life. Stone Hill High, this year, will offer a modern rendition of a timeless classic: A Christmas Carol. She is cast for the main role of a female Scrooge. Title of the play: Her Bah Humbug, which is very fitting since our Onyx despises Christmas with all her heart.

I’m the preacher’s daughter and they’re four beach gods. Our game was supposed to have no strings attached, but against all odds—I care. We’re all new at relationships, and my father and his church aren’t the only thing threatening to tear us apart. Secrets and rivalries are driving a wedge between us, but staying together isn’t only what we want—it’s what we need. Dad is determined to bring me back into the fold, where women are seen as nothing more than men’s property, and I’m determined to be free. Will I be able to save myself and the men who own my heart?

Magnolia Kinsella is finishing her nursing degree and interning at Silver Spring Memorial, but seriously, she’s a little klutz - she's so accident prone that she keeps turning up as a patient more than she should. Magnolia loves to jog to clear her mind and read steamy romance novels. She’s shy when she likes a guy, but a certain magic paperback might change her fate. Remember Thor...Ehm Max, the sexy paramedic from Onyx? He has to rescue our nurse from herself a few times but he certainly doesn’t mind. What happens if he isn’t the only one who’s noticed our girl?

Back in school, Ausra acted like the good girl, with her conservative clothes, and her head always down. Everyone laughed at her, even the four popular brothers. She hated them for it. But high school is over. And when they meet again, a lot of things have changed, including Ausra. The brothers hardly recognize her. Yet, the brothers still love a challenge. And whoever she is, she’s perfect for their game. The rules are simple: Their plaything needs to know what she’s in for, and needs to agree to play.

Welcome to "Grit in the Wild," dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from spiritual abuse, high-control groups, & religious trauma. Join us as we delve into our personal stories and life lessons for finding a path forward. Each episode offers a safe space to confront the pain, while focusing on resilience & hope. We’ll uncover ways to peel back the layers of complexity, reclaim our power, & make new meaning. Whether you're just starting to process your own experiences or navigating this for decades, our conversations aim to offer support and a felt sense that you’re not ...