Shouldering the responsibility for her nine siblings since her mother's death, Princess Illiana was reluctant to heed her father's orders for an arranged marriage. Her father threatened to beat her siblings if she did not accept and, so, Illiana was sent away to be married to the High Prince Reginald. Fearful of getting close to the man who would make her life miserable, Illiana tried her hardest to keep him out of her heart. The only issue, the way she was living with her new husband was nothing like she expected. Her thoughts became filled with questions, questions she was too afraid to ask aloud. Questions like why the other women were happy? Why the other women had wings when she was told the wings would be clipped? Why Reginald was always nice to her and never hurt her? And most of all, why was she chosen?

She grew up in a world different from his. While he conquered battles, she read books and studied history. While he led an entire pack of wolves, she drowned in knowledge about the realm they live in. While lives hang in his shoulder, she was taught not to associate with any of his kind. But they knew all too well to know that fate does not work like that, and people who are destined for one another, will meet no matter how big the differences between them are. --

Prowess (ˈpraʊɪs) 1. Outstanding or superior skill or ability. 2. Bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle. The Prowess - Title chosen and given to the first female Alphress, in the history of werewolves. In man's world being taken seriously is a struggle. In an Alpha dominated world, being taking seriously as a female Alphress is even harder. For Anastasia Wolfe these are struggles she contends with daily as the first ever female pack leader. She's got her work cut out for her, but as her title suggests, she is The Prowess, and when it comes to proving herself, she's out for blood. But can The Prowess prove she's got what it takes to compete in an Alpha's world when she finds her mate, especially when she realizes who he is. There will be battles, betrayal, heartbreak and life or death choices to make. Can she do what no other woman has done before and demonstrate the power of a woman in a world where everyone wants to see her fall? Highest Rankings #1 Empowerment #2 Masks #2 Pack #3 Werewolf

** First Draft - Unedited ** Plot Flaws - Unstructured ** Life was simple for Ashia, a teenage witch who worked from the elements to gain her power. Sharing a close bond with her sister Willa had her closed off from the affections of others, however when a tall imposing blonde haired vampire enters her world and turns it upside down, Ashia finds herself faced with the task adjusting to an entirely new way of living. Copyright © 2014 by Bethany Shay Porteous www.bethanyshayporteous.com https://www.facebook.com/Bethany-Shay-Porteous-283457555158191/?ref=hl

~complete~ Charlotte is as sweet as a strawberry. She's the kind of person who will drop everything just to help you, just to put a smile on your face. She's as sweet as the sugar that constantly runs through her bloodstream, and as excitable as the rush that comes with it. And then there's Benjamin, who's as sour as a lemon. The last thing on this Godforsaken planet he wants to do is acquaint himself with her. While Charlotte is kind and caring, he's rude and vulgar, while she's friendly and innocent, he's crass and mean. So how in the hell is that going to turn out?