*Now published as a full ebook and paperback novel. Buy now on www.authoranhorton.com* How far would you go to keep a promise? When twelve-year-old Oliver Ainsworth promised his life to Avery Hastings, she never believed him. After years apart, through war and tragedy, it seems even more likely that he's forgotten her entirely. And she's moved on as well. Haunted by their parents' gruesome murder and the overbearing debt they'd left behind, Avery and her sister both sell themselves into different trades to make their livings, to pay back the murderer before he comes for them too. As for Oliver? The war came for him just like it came for every other young boy in their village. Or so Avery thinks. Until her employment with a wealthy family in France forces their two worlds to collide once more and she learns there's far more to the boy she knew than she could have ever imagined. Bound by a contract neither of them ever signed, they must come together again after years apart, after being worlds away, after becoming different people. A contract which states that they are overdue for their own wedding. But, after a lengthy engagement, when Oliver gives Avery the chance to opt out... will she even want to?

(The Madison Chronicles #1) WINNER Wattys 2022! Unlock the power of music, magic, and memory. Inspired by 'His Dark Materials' and the 'Mortal Engines' books, 'Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf' is the first book in 'The Madison Chronicles': an epic tale of music, magic, and memory. Since the beginning of time, the Narrowers have collected and stored every memory that was ever forgotten in a dimension known as the Vents. Now, at the turn of the twentieth century, the Foretelling-a prophecy that threatens to tear theVents apart-is poised to reveal itself. Twelve-year-old Sadie Madison cannot forget. Anything. Sadie lives with her family in the town of Iron Bridge, on the banks of the River Myr, deep in the Shadow Valley, where she loves reading scary books and playing make-believe. But when her father tells her a bedtime story about the Narrowers, Sadie wonders whether her ability to remember is somehow linked to the Vents; connected to every memory, hope, and secret that has ever been...

Kyra Baldwin doesn't trust the police system nor thinks highly of the officers employed there. When her brother is killed in a driveby, she is determined to take the matter into her own hands to bring the killer to justice. It doesn't matter what the detectives' say, this isn't going to end up unsolved like her parents. Only the farther she goes, the more she realizes she is risking everything. Ben Chamberlain is used to putting his life on the line to solve murders and crimes. When he witnesses the Baldwin murder, his outlook on everything is changed. He knows the way it works, but Kyra Baldwin defies everything. By taking the investigation into her own hands, she ends up putting the spot light on her. Not only is he trying to solve a murder, but he has to protect the witness.

High schooler, Helena Gallagher is still recovering from life's latest tragedy when chaos occurs. Another murder. Only this one is much closer to home. And when fingers start pointing towards her boyfriend-Elliot-she has no choice but to intervene. At first glance, it's an easy fix. But with mysterious notes turning up and her parents acting suspicious, it's clear to Helena that Oak Valley has a past. And it isn't pretty. **** This is the sequel to TRUTH OR DEATH?

She didn't know how this would end. She didn't know that the boy sat in front of her would be the one to actually see anything, more than what's on the surface. Because as she covered up her face once again, carefully arranging the clothes around her neck... she felt ashamed. Breathing a heavy sigh from her cracked lips, the burn in her throat reminding her of the night before. She knew then... that no matter who pushed her way in her life, she wasn't going to let a single person see who she truly is. ************************* Jenny Green from the outside is just a normal girl, loves her sciences and gets on with her study. She is nice to everyone but no one actually knows anything about her and no one bothered to find out. Except maybe Jackson Creek who knows exactly what she is to him... and he's not about to let her get away, No matter how hard she tries to push him away.

Wren Martin is socially awkward. She blocks off herself to the world, hiding behind her favorite hoodie. All she wants to do is keep a low profile, and graduate well enough to qualify for a college scholarship. But then a babysitting job leads her to cross paths with Asher Reed, Eastview Highʼs notorious athlete. When a field injury kickstarts his senior year, heʼs turning his free time and attention to Wren. And maybe she might not want to be invisible after all. ***** [Watty's Collector's Edition Winner] [TFA Runaway Prize Winner] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

When senior students at Lincoln High receive the same deadly text message, it falls upon Helena Gallagher and an unlikely companion to solve the mystery and catch the killer. •••• High school student, Helena Gallagher is a murder fanatic. A devoted admirer of all things mysterious. Always watching crime documentaries on Netflix, she longs for a more exciting life. What she doesn't expect is for her small town in Michigan to become the centre of a very public murder investigation. What starts off as a harmless game soon turns sinister. Students are dying. Secrets are spilling. No one is safe. Would you die to keep a secret? * •Cover design by @laurellwrites

Sequel to DOLPHIN TALE 6 by UnderTheBlueSkies. * I do not own DOLPHIN TALE or DOLPHIN TALE 2. Nothing belongs to me, with the exception of all OC's and the plot. Credit will be given where due to others' contributions. Please note this is a novella, thus will be considerably shorter than the other books in this series. * Love isn't as easy and straightforward as it seems. In fact, some would describe it as the world's deadliest and most painful emotion. With a child---or two---on the way, Hazel and Sawyer must navigate the tangles of parenthood, perhaps even discovering that love isn't what it's cut out to be; sometimes love can be pure bliss, but it can also kill you, especially if you're not ready to let something---or someone---go. DOLPHIN TALE 7 [THIS IS THE LAST DOLPHIN TALE BOOK IN THIS CONTINUATION]

Sequel to DOLPHIN TALE 5 by UnderTheBlueSkies. If you have not read DOLPHIN TALE 3/4/5 by UnderTheBlueSkies, please do so before reading this story. It is crucial that you do so in order to understand some parts of this story. Thank you. ** Disclaimer: I do not own Dolphin Tale or Dolphin Tale 2. All OC are of my own creation, as is the plot (with the exception of contributions from my readers). ** Good times don't last forever . . . especially when disaster strikes. Leaving the place you've called home for most of your life is difficult . . . but so is coming back when everything has changed . . . for the worse. Things take a dramatic turn at Clearwater Marine Aquarium after disaster strikes, and watching the dream you built with your own blood, sweat, and tears crumble right in front of your very own eyes is agonizing, infuriating, and heart-wrenching. Fires will ignite between those who were once close, fueled by the anger, frustration, and sorrow caused by the disaster. Relationships will be put to the ultimate test, as will trust and honesty. But disasters not only tear people apart-they bring them together, too. A sudden loss will bring everyone together as they mourn and take time to reflect, rebuild, and accept that they can't change what has happened. But one question remains . . . will life at Clearwater Marine Aquarium ever be the same again? "DOLPHIN TALE 6"

Sequel to "Dolphin Tale 4" by UnderTheBlueSkies. If you haven't read "Dolphin Tale 3" and/or "Dolphin Tale 4", please do so before reading this story. It is crucial that you do so in order to understand some parts of this story. Thank you. [Disclaimer: I do not own Dolphin Tale or Dolphin Tale 2. All OC are of my own creation, as is the plot.] It's been three years since Sawyer and Hazel's relationship was made official, and things have been going perfectly. The rescue, rehab, and release operations at Clearwater Marine Aquarium are still going as smooth as before. Winter and Hope, and all other animals appear to be doing really well. But then, one day, the happy bubble bursts and everything suddenly turns chaotic. What could possibly happen to create this dramatic turn in events? It's a race against time...and there isn't much of it. Will the Clearwater Marine Aquarium team be able to win against the clock, or will they lose something close to their heart? "Dolphin Tale 5"