"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

***GirlXGirl Romance*** Living in New York you learn to keep up with the quick pace of the city, myself included. I was never the one to stop and smell the roses, but that was until I met her on that dull September afternoon. Her eyes were light and dark at the same time, as if a devil and an angel lived inside of her. Time itself had stopped, and since that day everything had changed, ever since I had crossed paths with Drew Wilder.

Twenty-one-year-old waitress, Hope, can only dream of living a better life. Keeping her little brother safe is her top priority no matter the cost to her own happiness. So when she meets Caleb, who seems too good to be true, her instinct is to resist - but what if he's the only one who can save her? ***** Hope is struggling to make up for her mother's absence and provide for her six-year-old brother. Enter: Caleb, who comes from money and lives a good life, but can't help feeling like there is something missing. Tired from a long day's work, he stumbles into the small café where Hope works. When fate gives him the opportunity to help his enigmatic waitress, he finds himself in a world where all that matters is saving Hope. But knowing that danger is on the horizon, would Hope let Caleb into her world? Content/trigger warning: This story mentions drug use and addiction. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T.

It started on Wattpad but now is EVERYWHERE with an upcoming film adaptation by Wattpad WEBTOON studios coming to Tubi. Stay tuned for film release updates! In the meantime, read the original story that inspired the film. KISSING IS THE EASY PART is published by Wattpad Books. Please order from the link in my profile. *** Being beautiful might as well be Flora Morgan's only talent. Some of the words she hates include economy class, second-hand clothes, and budget. She likes fashion, dating, not being on time and getting what she wants - until she meets Sean, who is like the clock striking midnight; he erases all her magic power. He is as mature and sophisticated as the dark roasted coffee he drinks, while she is like a lollipop: colorful, dazzling on the outside but empty calories and artificial sweeteners on the inside. The attraction is instant, but getting a kiss is only the first step. To keep their fire burning, they must accept each other's differences and decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive trials, jealousy, expectations, and the fear of becoming someone they no longer recognize.

Fed up with her disheartening life in NYC, Mia takes a gamble and embarks on an invigorating journey abroad to business school in Spain. When Mia Fuentes moves to Spain for graduate school, desperately trying to leave her past behind, the last thing she ever imagined was getting involved with Leo Durant, the hottest and most sought after guy on campus. Leo is sexy, confident, and has the ultimate bad boy reputation. Something about him keeps pulling her in, when she knows she should be staying far away in the secluded world she has built for herself. Will she be able to overcome her fears and inner struggles that have brought her here? Or will Leo be able to teach her something about love and that not everything in life happens the way we expect? Contemporary, multicultural, and deeply moving, this is the story of a young woman's trials and tribulations of leaving everything behind and trying to create a new life for herself in a foreign country. It is a relentless journey of self-exploration, healing, and maturity, with a lot of romance, wit and humor.

Run.I tell myself don't you stop running don't you dare he is hot on your heels he will get me he will hurt me so bad ..my legs are killing me but I have no other choice I have to run and fast he will get me suddenly i'm on the floor before I could move an Inch he was hovering over me I look up at him scared..scared? terrified no petrified now I'm shivering so bad,I can hear my heart I feel it's going to get out of my chest in seconds "where do you think you're going, baby?" I heard his deep voice whispered in my ears I shivered not a good shiver you get when you're happy but a bad shiver a shiver which you get when you're scared as hell "Don't hurt me" my voice was raspy whispering almost unaudible but he heard.he chuckled and looked deep deep in my eyes ohh how I hate how his eyes makes me so weak at the knees how they scare the crap out of me. you may think he is gorgeous I thought when I first met him but no that's completely wrong his look has nothing to do with his roughness you'll think he's sweet but he is a monster. when you're forced to live with someone who is scary even more scary than a ghost who has one leg ,half burned face and One eye. "Oh,why do you think I'll do that to you,love?" He said his hand touching my cheek I flinched at his touch. his voice is deep so deep he chuckled at my reaction he carried me bridal style "where are you taking me?" I ask my voice is weaker than ever even my tongue is scared to say a word. "Home" he said home?home?home? Please don't take me there I wish I could say that but I wouldn't dare.I close my eyes hoping when I open them I find that this is all a nightmare I wish that he never existed I wish I never saw him I opened my eyes again but no it's not a nightmare he is real he will take me 'home' " oh andYou're not getting away so easy..You WILL be punished for running away from me" Punished? that word can scare me to death.Ami I in hell? why is god punishing me like that?

The SECOND book in the Celebrity Status series (: Last year, Holly Thorne was normal. Until she moved to Hollywood to stay with her brother, Jackson Thorne. Aka, teenage hearthrob actor for all of America, where she meets her idol, Ryder West. And of course, falls in love with Ryder's brother, Kale. She has the summer of her life until it ends with a heartbreaking ending and she returns to her life in Minnesota. A year later, Holly finally graduated high school and now she's ready to take on the world with her best friend, Libby, by her side. Until she gets an unexpected call and is thrown back into the world that she'd spent a year trying to forget. She's returning to Hollywood to be with her brother, Jackson, and all of her LA friends for another summer full of drama, confusion, and tears.

The third book in the Celebrity Status series! This story follows Libby, Holly, and all of their friends to a summer vacation in Australia, where Andy and Tommy have decided to have their wedding. But this vacation gets a little bit more complicated when Libby starts feeling things for the wrong people and emotions get tied up. Best friends start falling apart and nothing is as good as it seemed at the beginning of the summer. With many tears shed and many unanswered questions, Libby must push through this unforgettable summer with a head strong attitude and figure things out, with herself and with her friends, before everything is ruined and she ends up alone.

When Jack Stone accepts a "challenge" from Kaylyn Bradford to make her fall in love with him, Kaylyn hates Jack even more. She is the one person who doesn't adore the famous, gorgeous actor, and when her first kiss is stolen by Jack, her normal life is flipped upside down. Kaylyn learns quickly that things can go awry in Hollywood, and words can be twisted beyond repair.

Holly Thorne has a normal life in Minnesota. Normal friends and family and grades. Her personality may be a little hyper and bubbly, but all in all, she's normal. Well, except for the fact that her brother, Jackson Thorne, is the world's most famous teen actor in Hollywood. He left their family two years ago in Minnesota and ever since then, he's had nothing but success. So, Holly hasn't seen her brother in two years, but now, she's moving in with him for the summer. What she didn't know about her brother, was that he is best friends with Ryder West. Hollywood's golden boy, aka Holly's obsession. She also comes to terms with the fact that not only are they best friends, but Jackson also lives next door to Ryder and his family. This summer just took a very interesting twist for Holly, Jackson, and the whole West family. © 2014 Madeline States. All rights reserved Buy the paperback edition on Lulu! http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/writerbug44