A pacifist with a war god trapped in her bones must decide between stirring her demons or watching her allies and enemies unite against her. ***** When Queen Nomvula finds herself threatened by a reckless prince, she's cornered into navigating a battle that will devastate the region, and her clan, should it escalate. Worse, someone knows about her deadly secret, and where its bloody trail eventually ends. Staying ahead of her enemies means risking her land, her values, and even her children, all while keeping the war god inside her from takings matters into its own hands.

When yet another curveball puts Andy and Lex's relationship into serious jeopardy, the stakes become higher than they've ever been, forcing the couple to fight not only for their love but also for their lives. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Life seems hell-bent on keeping Andy Walker from the man she loves. So, when Lex's mysterious past lands him in a new nightmare, she's determined to do whatever it takes to save him. But as disagreements and fear threaten the bond that ties them together, their love is tested like never before. Forced to make a risky call, Andy finds a whole new danger suddenly at their heels. On the run for their lives, they quickly learn trust and forgiveness may be the only thing that can truly save them. Even as old secrets, new enemies and endless danger surround them, one thing is for certain: they're in this together. Loving each other will never be a mistake, but it might be their downfall. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022. Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone. Previously titled Beyond the Lines. Content Warning: This story involves themes and imagery of violence and assault, including the sexual assault and murder of a periphery character.

As it turns out, the man Andy fell in love with is more of a mystery than she first thought. When they give their relationship another chance, it's not long before Lex's secrets begin to unravel, threatening their happily ever after. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Heartbroken and miserable, Andrea is trying to get over the man she thought was the love of her life. Seeing Lex at work nearly every day makes it impossible to heal, but the idea of never seeing him again is even worse. Just when she thinks there's no hope of mending their relationship, things take an unexpected turn. Life keeps pushing them together and neither of them has the strength to fight their feelings, even if they know it won't be easy. As complications get in their way, their resolve to find happiness together is tested. Andrea wants to believe a love this deep can survive anything, but can things really work out given how different the two are? • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022. [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone. Previously titled Below the Lines.

When Andy starts a complex and steamy love affair with her new boss, she discovers there's more to his arrogant facade than she originally thought. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Having secured her dream job at Kelex, a company she's long admired, Andrea "Andy" Walker is more than ready for the next phase of her life. Her career is taking off, she loves her new city, and her colleagues have welcomed her with open arms - including sweet, boyfriend-material Oliver. Everything is perfect, except for her new boss, whose sole purpose seems to be getting under her skin. Alexander "Lex" Coleman is cold and arrogant, but also brilliant and movie-star handsome. To Andy's dismay, it isn't long before she finds herself more affected by him than she'd like. Contending with feelings she's never experienced before, Andy knows it's only a matter of time before temptation wins out. She's playing with fire, but maybe Lex is worth the risk of getting burned. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Featured in many lists, and with two sequels shortlisted for the Wattys 2022! [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Previously titled Between the Lines.

"Awe, you hurt my feelings, fire girl." "I didn't know you had any, fuckboy." ________________________________________ Falling in love is never easy. But what do you do when the one person you are not supposed to fall in love with, ends up being the only one you want? Kilian and Jasmine couldn't be more different. Jasmine Watson is the strong one, the one the guys want to be friends with, the one that beats up her best friend's enemies... She's not at all what Kilian Rogers is looking for. Because Kilian aka. Kill Rogers needs a woman that goes through life the way he does: Easy, quick, and without regrets. At least that's what he thinks until he finds a challenge that will end up changing his life... [18+ Mature] Spin-off of Crossing Lines. (C) Copyright reserved - Jana Malek (Jane C. Rain) 2020. The author expressly asserts all intellectual property and moral rights over this work. Any attempt to recreate it in any way will be reported and pursued accordingly.

Sometimes, love can be found when you least expect it... Akari Takeda walked on the dark side for fifteen years until death gave her the chance at a new life. Determined not to waste the time she has left, she moves to Boston with her young son to follow her dream of becoming a pianist. But three men get in her way-Jansen, the skilled but uptight violinist; easygoing Jude, who understands how important coffee is to a girl; and Lincoln, the smooth-talking janitor who looks good in leather. Which of them will steal her heart, and who isn't all that he seems?

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.

EDITOR'S PICK, 2019. Featured on WattPad Lit Fic, 2022. Uperi is not afraid of the spirits, unlike the rest of her village. Only her best friend, Apo, understands they're a trick, used by the Elders and their spying apprentices to keep the villagers in line. But she keeps her silence, even when she is forced to marry Apo's late brother to appease his uneasy ghost. She knows the spirits and ghosts aren't real. She is not afraid. Until her dead husband visits her, and opens her eyes. With the help of Apo and his wives, and of the village Seer, Uperi must decide what is most important to her -- her life or her truth. Featured on Wattpad LitFic, 2022. Wattpad Editor's Choice pick, 2019. Round 2 Qualifier for the Open Novella Contest, 2019. Genre Runner Up Winner of Earnesty Writer's Awards, 2019.

Charlotte Whitfield had always known the people who raised her were mad and she had spent her entire adult life trying to distance herself from the reputation of it - from them. From the ridicule that seemed to stick to her skin even as Charlotte worked to unravel every one of the mad things her grandfather had done. Proving every thing was nothing more than imagination. She proved almost all of his theories wrong and was content to continue until a letter arrived for her during a lecture. Her grandmother had set fire to her family home and Charlotte was being summoned as power of attorney. An almost perfect opportunity to finally remove the shadow that was her family name. Almost perfect, because her grandmother isn't who Charlotte left years ago, and the fire might not have been as much of an accident as she claims. In charred remains, Charlotte finds bizarre anatomical drawings and detailed accounts of death records burned within an inch of becoming dust but there is enough for her to put together like breadcrumbs, and Charlotte isn't the only one looking for answers. The farther she goes, the more she stumbles upon, walking headlong into a world hidden just underneath her own and between the cracks in each rotting secret. Highest Ranking: #7 Dark Academia Hello Philips Family, if you happen to be seeing this

Better The Devil You Know / Blind Date 7 of 31 Suzi needs a date. Well actually, based on the bet she just made with her two best friends, she needs thirty-one dates. Thirty one blind dates to be exact. Hoping this to be Lucky Number 7, Suzi heads off to meet the very cool Ms. Dante, who's sporting an inverted crucifix earring and a Stranger Things button. The most Suzi was expecting was to not spill passata down her white vintage dress, but the mysterious Ms. Dante has a claim to fame which is either going to make for a very interesting evening, or perhaps become the weirdest date Suzi has ever been on. *** This one-shot is part of the 31 Blind Dates anthology from more than two dozen Wattpad writers including members of the Stars program, published authors, Ambassadors and Wattys winners. At the end of each story, you will find the link to the next chapter in the collection.