[THIS STORY WILL BECOME FREE ON THE 5th OCTOBER 2023] Fara's husband, the Prince of Azura, is murdered and she's enslaved by his killer, Theodan, a warrior fighting a war he doesn't believe in - until her. ***** Following the assassination of her husband and the invasion of the kingdom of Azura, Princess Fara is forced to go into hiding. She disguises herself as a lowly servant, determined to escape the war-torn capital, only to catch the eye of Theodan, the commander of the invading army that killed her family. Taken as his slave and a spoil of war, the last thing Fara expects is the forbidden connection that grows between them, compelling Theodan to protect her at any cost. But when Theodan discovers her true identity puts a target on her back, he will have to decide between saving the woman he loves, and betraying all he has ever known. [Wattys' Shortlist] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

A detective battling the demons of grief and depression must save the life of a renowned singer who she unintentionally falls in love with. ✵✵✵✵✵ Detective Annika Bennington is struggling to cope with the devastating loss of her fiancé, who tragically died in the line of duty. Her battle with insomnia and dependence on alcohol is taking a toll on the life she has painstakingly built. Feeling lost and adrift, she crosses paths with Rio Melendez, a charismatic and lively internationally acclaimed singer. When she is appointed as the head of his security detail following an attempt on his life, she realizes that her reliance on Rio far outweighs his need for her. Rio becomes her lifeline as she battles through the depths of her crippling depression. There is one problem, however - her sister. ✵✵✵✵✵ The Detective and the Rockstar- a whirlwind romance with some mystery, suspense, and light-hearted humor. ✵Cover design by MerneithTaylor

Zyaan has returned after twenty years to the power-divided land of Lokya to seek out the man who betrayed and murdered his father. He disguises himself as a simple peasant and is employed to work as a nobleman's servant. Fate leads him to the man's son, the Prince of the Akai, Adhi, who begins a relentless pursuit of his friendship. When Zyaan overhears a plot between the Prince's half-sister and her scorned mother to get rid of Adhi, he decides to sit back and watch it happen. His emotions, however, would sway his decision, but when he decides to warn Adhi, it is too late, and he instead finds himself battling to survive against new enemies who have come to claim the nation. Now, faced with more trouble than he had bargained for, he must search for a way to win back what is rightfully his from an enemy he is unprepared for and save his people from the terrible fate they suffered twenty years earlier when his father failed to protect them. He presses onwards, finding a new ally in Adhi, one whose strength may become the deciding factor in this power struggle between enemies from both sides of the world.

Looking for a thrill? Jet surely wasn't! All Jet wishes to do is to get away from the problems plaguing his life but while on vacation visiting his grandparents, a car crash lands him in a terrible situation. He is stranded in a desolate area and a typhoon is swiftly approaching. When all hope seems to be lost, he is discovered by a strange local named Rain, who offers Jet shelter from the storm at his family's home in an unknown village. Reluctant but desperate, Jet follows Rain to his home. As the night grows older, Jet begins to become restless as strange things about Rain and his family begin to surface, from an uncle who went missing the day before to children who may or may not exist or who might even be in danger. Jet soon begins to realize that he has placed himself in a dangerous situation and in the middle of an unusual family dispute. As he starts planning his escape he realizes that he has no way out and his only chance of survival is to trust a man who seems to be something other than what he claims to be. RAIN by Merneith Taylor

Elias Law doesn't have time for relationships. He has his hands full being a single father of one and making enough money for the both of them. He has room for only one in his heart, as far as he knows. Until he meets Roman Adler, a quiet man with a bold appearance.