When public opinion turns against the vampire world, human Jason and vampire Gideon are prepared to fight for their way of life as buried feelings rise to the surface. ***** Belle Morte's enemies have finally been brought to justice, but the vampire world is still under threat. People are calling for the end of the donor system and for vampires to be evicted from their Houses. Jason Grant is determined not to let that happen. Vampires have become his friends, and he's going to fight to defend them any way he can. Nothing is going to distract him...except Gideon Hartwright, the gorgeous vampire that Jason has wanted from the moment he arrived at Belle Morte. Gideon has spent a long time hiding who he is, but with Jason's help, he's ready to start facing the shadows of his past. But with vampires fast becoming public enemy number one, and with their entire way of life in danger, how can Jason and Gideon ever have a chance to be happy? [[Word count: 150,000 - 200,000]] Book 4 of the Belle Morte series Cover designed by Regina Dionela

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston