Skyler Mason Livres

What happens when a shy virgin raised in purity culture asks her gorgeous, player best friend to take her V-card? I've been in love with Cole Walker since the first day he walked into class and sat beside me. How could I not? Six foot five, gorgeous, and a sweetheart to boot. He's charming enough to get any girl he wants. The plan was to make him fall in love with me, get married, and give him all my firsts. Too bad for me, he's never once looked at me that way. Brought up in purity culture, I don't know how to flirt. I've been stuck in the friend-zone for years. It's time to move on and start living my life. This summer, I'm going to ask him to take my V-card with no strings attached. But when I tell Cole my request, his reaction is not what I expect. He's furious and over-the-top protective. He won't touch me, but apparently no one else can either? It doesn't make any sense. Until we share a kiss that makes the world stand still, and I begin to wonder...maybe I've misread him all along. Author's note: Suitable for ages 18+.Please see author's website for a list of content warnings

I didn't want to fall in love with Logan, an infamous relationship slut. He fell in love too easy for it to ever be real. And I refused to end up just one more crazy ex-girlfriend. But he used his self-deprecating charm to wear me down, and I let myself fall. Even though I was afraid he'd abandon me once he learned about my anxiety disorder. And that's exactly what he did. He shattered my heart into a million pieces, and now it's time for him to pay. Revenge never tasted so sweet. But I have to be careful. I can't get too close. I can't let myself fall in love with him again. I've never loved anyone more than Leilani, the fiercest woman I've ever met. But I can't let her break my heart for the second time. I won't survive it. If we're going to be together after college, she needs to handle her addiction to anxiety pills. She can't do that if I'm around to enable her. And that's exactly why I had to leave. But one look into those severe brown eyes and I'm transported back to the night we met. The night I fell in love with her. I know I have to stay away. But I miss her. And what's the harm in just one look?

The story revolves around a complex relationship between the protagonist and her older brother's best friend, who is typically confident and in control. The dynamics shift dramatically when an unexpected kiss ignites feelings that challenge their established boundaries. This twist sets the stage for exploring themes of desire, loyalty, and the complications of crossing lines within friendships. As their connection deepens, both characters must navigate the repercussions of their actions and the evolving nature of their relationship.

Set against the backdrop of contrasting social norms, a good girl from a purity culture finds her life intertwined with a rebellious campus bad boy. Their initial encounter is driven by revenge, leading to a pivotal moment where she loses her virginity. However, the unexpected twist reveals deeper emotions as she manages to capture his heart, challenging both their perceptions of love and identity.

The emotional turmoil of a man grappling with his wife's departure unfolds as he navigates the aftermath of their relationship. Struggling with feelings of loss and confusion, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to rebuild his life from the fragments left behind. Through introspection and encounters with others, he confronts the challenges of moving forward while reflecting on love, heartbreak, and the quest for personal healing.

He's a holy man. She's his greatest temptation. When I became a pastor, I made a solemn vow to God: I wouldn't touch another woman until I met my destined wife. For three years, I've had no trouble keeping that promise. Until my best friend's youngest daughter became my intern. Mariana is everything I shouldn't crave-free-spirited, unapologetically atheist, and way too young for me. And yet I want her with a fevered obsession, even if it means betraying the trust of my best friend. Giving in to lust would be a sin of the highest order. Is God testing me? I know I need to resist her, but every time her eyes twinkle with mischief, every time that teasing smile tugs at her full lips, I forget my devotion to my church. I forget the promises I made to God. I forget everything but the woman who might be my undoing. Father forgive me, I'm going to sin.

From the moment we locked eyes, Mark Walker wanted to own me.Rich, smooth-talking, and handsome as sin, he swept me away to his glamorous world and put a giant rock of a diamond on my finger before I could blink.We were happy at first. We built a home, a family, and a life that seemed perfect on paper.Until one day, I messed it all up with the first man to steal my heart.Fifteen miserable years later, Mark still hasn't forgiven me. Night after night, he doles out his punishment, humiliating me by sleeping with countless young women under the noses of our friends and family.I know I'm not perfect, but even sinners deserve to keep a shred of dignity.I can't do this anymore. We've already broken our vows. Now, it's time to break off our marriage.Yet when I tell him my decision, his reaction is not what I expect.Even after everything-even though he loathes me-he refuses to let me go.Faithless is part one of the Faithless Duet, which is connected to the Purity series. Mark and Whitney are Cole's parents in Purity.Author's Suitable for ages 18+. Please see author website for a list of content warnings.