[NOTE: This book was written in 2010, a time of long-distance phone cards, weight-loss obsessions, and searching for a man as a solution to life's problems-what a messy time to be alive! In other words, I hope you enjoy this throwback, and while this book does end on a cliffhanger of sorts, the sequel addresses any unanswered questions (which is hopefully fair, given that book 1 is free, ya know?] An awkward family homecoming at Christmas. A humiliating public weigh-in, with two judging parents as the audience. The announcement of a deadline for arranged marriage doom. And that's just the first two chapters. In "Year of the Chick," Romi Narindra must find love before her parents find her a husband. Easy to say, less easy to live through, as this book takes you deep inside "awkward Indian living in the West." To escape her fate, Romi wades through the waters of secret-dating, where self-consciousness is at an all-time high, and experience at an all-time low. It's the sort of thing that would turn almost anyone into a man-crazy freak with romance tunnel-vision, and that's exactly what ends up happening. All the while, a lack of inspiration in her corporate job leads Romi to her love of writing, in what quickly becomes a man-quest play-by-play. From whiskey-breath scum bags to uni-brow creeps and everything in between, Romi and her wingmen come up empty time after time. And that's when she meets a fellow writer. On the Internet. So will it be arranged marriage doom, or an Internet affair that's not as creepy as "To Catch a Predator"? Time will tell in the "year of the chick," a twelve-month quest to find love. Tick-tock. --------------------------------------------- "Year of the Chick" is book one of a series, and book two is available at Amazon! LENGTH: 75,000 words or 285 pages DISCLAIMER: this book contains profanities, blunt accounts of the dating scene, and many awkward family moments. Enjoy!

Laney Herman is living the life of a typical teenager in her small town in Minnesota, when she's discovered by a big-time agent who whisks her off to L.A., and thrusts her into the crazy world of young Hollywood. Within weeks, she's starring in a film, getting her first onscreen kiss, dating her hunky co-star and being stalked by the paparazzi. Will this town chew her up and spit her out, or is Laney a star in the making?

I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER: IT BELONGS TO JK ROWLING AND THIS IS AN ENTIRELY NON-PROFIT VENTURE: Returning to Hogwarts for their 8th Year in order to complete their NEWTs, Hermione, Ron and Harry's friendship is tested by the strain of Ron and Hermione's breakup. It seems to Hermione that everyone is certain of their future - and for once Hermione finds herself struggling when it comes to realising what she wants. A new term at Hogwarts begins - and with strange new living arrangements, the Golden Trio must learn to be at peace with their enemies. It seems to Hermione that she's one of the only people not in a relationship - and all this lovey-dovey nonsense is really starting to get her down. Proffessor McGonagall, new Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, insists on PSHE/Guidance lessons for all the 8th years, in an attempt to help them deal with the trauma of the Final Battle, and also educate them for life in the Big Wide World. To make matters worse, this new teacher has decided to mix things up a bit - who will Hermione get paired with, and what will become of the unlikely pairing? Proffessor Trelawney seems insistent that the fate of the two characters is written in the stars, but Hermione scorns at the prophecies of the Hogwarts teacher. But could she possibly be wrong in her dismisal?? Could there be a place in Draco Malfoy's icy-cold heart for the Brightest Witch of Her Age? Strange occurences and an evil that they thought had been destroyed plagues the dreams of Draco Malfoy; what will become of these nightmares, and what has it got to do with Hermione Granger, too?

Kasper is the son of the President of the United States of America. Listed as one of the sexiest men in the world he has a lot going for him, but Patience thinks otherwise. Enemies as children, Kasper and Patience have made each others lives a living hell. However, when Patience is asked by the President to pretend to date his son because of 'personal reasons', Patience is continually included in all the state of affairs. Therefore, much to her distaste she has no choice but to face Kasper and his ultra ego. To add to the wound, something is not quite right. When Kasper and Patience finally get to college something happens that will shake Patience to her core -- someone gets shot. Now the question remains, who shot him, and what do they want? So follow Patience as she begins on a journey to piece together the mystery that threatens Kasper's life and her own. The only thing is, can she trust those closest around her?

Sixth-year Slytherin, Alice Rhowen, is, along with her boyfriend Draco Malfoy, the most powerful Slytherin student. She's the outcast of a family full of Gryffindors. When Draco and his family invite her to their house for Christmas break, her life is never the same.

Careless teen Jenna Kaylee doesn't know what she's in for when she's shipped off to the UK for military school by her parents. She expects nothing more than a stupid, old military boot camp... which really isn't such a big deal to her. But when the royal family of the UK needs protection, Jenna is chosen to protect them, for some unknown reason. The worst part is, the prince is a complete and total idiot. Cover by ColorfulBeads :)

After Reagan found out that she was a product of her mother's teenage indiscretion and her so-called father's reason for her abuse, she went to her boyfriend's house for comfort only to find him sleeping with another girl. With that she ran and ended up at the bus stop where she met a man named Derek. She was enthralled with his beauty and she ended up opening to the stranger's serene face. Derek, however, after hearing her story, decided to help by letting her stay with him. She doesn't want to impose but what else does she have to lose? She had nowhere to go and sure as hell didn't want to go back. She accepted his offer and stayed with him. After two years, she came back. To where the pain started. Reagan will soon find out that Derek was no ordinary man. And when she finds out, she will be thrown into a world that shouldn't exist in real life. Can she take it or should she ran away? More secrets will pop out and her ex boyfriend, has a secret of his own.

Number 31 was bought immediately at the first auction by a guy named Nathan Walker, an 18 year old royal in need of a mistress. And so Number 31 was offered the chance at freedom on one of the "indenture" reserves; but at a horrible price. She must convince the political world that she is one of the "humans" and marry him first! Read this touching yet hilarious story about the idiot who fell in love with her husband.

As much as it pains her to admit it.... He was cool.

Fell down the stairs? Check. Embarrassed oneself in front a really HOT guy? Check. Made an enemy who most people would never cross? Check . Lasting First Impression? Definitely. Eleanore is your typical teenage girl. As typical as she can be when she's suddenly accepted into a school for geniuses- Thornwell Academy, in the middle of the school year. Everyone there has known one another for as long as they can remember. She's the odd one out. So can she fit in? And maybe find true love on the way? Or will first impressions make her life a living hell?