*A Watty's 2021 Shortlister* Three months and twenty-five days. The last time Hadley Brown saw her brother alive. When Tanner commits suicide, the entire town is shaken but no one is more lost than Hadley. Grief-stricken and aimless, Hadley's life seems likes it's stuck in a never-ending replay of her brother's death. But when Tanner reappears in the form of a series of tasks inside of thirty-one carefully constructed letters, she is forced to confront her fears of living life without her brother by her side. With a goal to finish all of the letters by the end of summer and the help of a boy who just can't seem to stay away, Hadley embarks on an epic path of healing and love. ________________ *Note: this novel discusses themes around suicide, grief, healing, love, and personal growth. While the main intention of the novel is to focus on the grieving and healing process that occurs after losing a loved one, aspects of mental health and suicide are prominent throughout the entirety of the novel. This could be triggering for some readers so please be advised of these themes before reading this novel. *Cover made by the fabulous @aneonsky*

We all know the story of Beauty and the Beast. This story follows the outline of the traditional story pretty well with some changes to make it seems more real, more intense, and not such a fairytale. There's a Mansion secluded in the thick forest south of town that Isabelle happened to run into one very stormy night. Denied help from the Master, but aided by the servants, she finds her life intertwined with theirs and there's nothing she can do to stop it. The Master is horrible - beastly. He's powerful, and manages to put Isabelle under a spell of his own. A story of two people learning about themselves by falling in love with the other. Here's my version of Beauty and the Beast.

Iris had lost her twin brother and parents in a horrible car accident three months ago. Now she's homeless and 'mute' and has nobody, until one day she meets a guy named Richard. Richard Price is known to be the youngest CEO in America. When he met Iris on the way to work, he took a fast liking to her, offering her a place to stay. But will she accept his offer? And what happens when an annoying step-brother and fiancée comes into the picture? Cover made by Poisonedbones :)

THE CRYSTAL WARRIOR, Book One of The Crystal Warriors series A career-focused dancer who's sworn off men... A cursed crystal warrior on borrowed time.... Chalcedony (Chalcey) is too busy planning the launch of her dance studio to fret about the absence of men in her life. Besides, she's hanging out for the man of her dreams--if such a creature exists. Her ordered world is turned on its head when she's given a wulfenite crystal, and Lord Wulfenite, Keeper of the Shifting Sands fief, emerges... and kisses her like there’s no tomorrow. Before she realizes what’s truly at stake, Chalcey has bonded with Wulf and his life is in her hands. And with the Crystal Guardian’s final test looming, Chalcey must confront her feelings for Wulf... and find a way to save him before it’s too late. Winner: RWNZ Clendon Award (for full-length romantic manuscript) For more information about the author, please go to: http://www.mareeanderson.com For more information about this book please go to: http://www.mareeanderson.com/books/paranormal-romance

Lorendian, a small country north of Russia, is under attack by Radeskian, a neighboring country with which Lorendian coexists peacefully only by immense effort. Radeskian is mad with thirst for power, perhaps even going so far as to plant a spy within the royal circle. But none of that matters to Celeste Edulici, the eldest daughter of Lorendian's single most influential family. Aside from not having seen her father in a decade, Celeste is something of a mystery, even to those closest to her. A dark cloak hides her face from view all the time, whether hiding beauty or abnormality nobody knows. Her face hasn't been seen in public since her dad disappeared. Not once. So when the tables turn and a royal starts taking interest in Celeste, she's at a loss. Between the loss of a father, an oncoming war, and a prince fighting for her affection, will Celeste finally shed her cloak?

Bella Swan has a passion for music. She gets lessons to learn to play the piano, but her teacher may not be who she expected. . .and her life will change drastically, in more ways than what might be predicted. A bit OOC. Canon.

One look. One look was enough to get Ruby inspired to draw anything. When the Chitauri invaded with their leader, she fearfully ran for her life. After being trapped in a building, she knew it was the end. When a crash explodes into the building, she hides, watching the God of Mischief bend in pain. After watching him, she leaves her hiding spot and is discovered. One look. That's all it took...

Lyla Davidson was just a normal 14 year old girl. Emphasis on the was. After her mother died from cancer caused by a mishap in the laboratory, Lyla is left alone with just her dad. Then at her father's laboratory, Lyla drops several of her experiments on herself, causing her to gain new abilities she can't even seem to wrap her head around. At the same time, the lab is taken over by Loki, who takes control of her dad and the other lab workers. Lyla's life gets thrown head first into the Avenger's life when she is forced to become the youngest member to stop Loki and save the only family she's got left.

He's a shy library clerk. She's an outspoken tattoo artist. They come from two different worlds, but they're both looking for the same thing. Can they survive the danger that is lurking nearby and have their happy ever after?