Alexandra Dawnson has mastered the art of survival - smile when it hurts, study when you're starving, hide the bruises even when they scream. In a house ruled by silence and shattered promises, she's used to fighting her battles alone. Until Asher West - hockey star, too confident for his own good - starts looking at her like he sees more than just a perfect report card or a quiet girl in the stands. He sees her. But love isn't a fairy tale, and happy endings don't come easy for girls like Alexandra. Torn between protecting her little sister, keeping her broken family together, and guarding her bruised heart, Alexandra will have to decide: Is she brave enough to believe she deserves more? Or will her past steal her future before she ever gets the chance? An emotional, unflinching story about survival, love, and what it means to fight for yourself - even when no one else will.

[Completed Book One]After a failed suicide attempt, the death of her parents the same day, and the loss of her favourite person in the world, Lyra Williams never expected to walk through the front doors of Mount View High the first day of her senior year. As the bullying seems to grow worse, her coworkers girlfriend befriends her, brining her into their friend group. River Evers, the only one not happy with the new member in his friend group, despises Lyra and will do anything to end her friendship with his friends. As his dark secret and past weighs on him, he becomes more and more persistent to get her away from his life. With exams and a month long Christmas vacation, they're forced to spend more time than they'd like together. Before they start to realize they aren't so different from each other once their secrets unravel. (18+) ___ Warning: This book contains sh, sa, abuse, violence, bullying, sexual content and language. The warning is there for a reason, only read if you're comforting reading the book. Male main character is not likeable at first and is a slow burn Editing and rewrites in the works By Desire (Book Two) out now #1 in Enemies with Benefits #1 in Popular Boy #2 in Forced Proximity #1 of the top 10 in Canada 2/06/24

Brynnley Adams is counting down the days until graduation. As a senior at Mount Grey University majoring in Hospitality Management, she's focused on one thing: surviving college so she can leave behind the country club job she despises. Between entitled members, impossible expectations, and one customer who makes every shift unbearable, Brynnley is desperate for a fresh start. Carter Jones has never settled for second place. As captain of Mount Grey University's hockey team, he's destined for the NHL-or at least that's the plan. With a reputation as campus's biggest playboy and the weight of his powerful father's expectations on his shoulders, Carter refuses to let anyone decide his future. When one unexpected party throws Brynnley and Carter together, they discover they have one thing in common: the same enemy. What begins as a reluctant alliance quickly turns into something far more complicated. As secrets surface and feelings blur the lines between revenge and romance, they'll have to decide if risking their hearts is worth the chance at finally breaking free. Sometimes the person who changes your life is the one you never planned to meet

After taking years of abuse from her controlling ex-boyfriend, Olivia Owens finally opened her eyes and walked away...or so she thought. How could she possibly think he'd let her go just like that? However with every storm there comes a rainbow, and Olivia Owens definitely finds hers in the very unexpected form of a handsome firefighter out of a very tragic situation. *This book contains mature and possibly triggering themes including domestic violence and sexually explicit content.* Published in 2017 Completed in 2022 Cover by @LauraT_98