In rain-soaked Dublin, Aoife begins to unravel the life she thought was hers, discovering that love, identity, and belonging are not given - they are claimed. *** Aoife Brennan planned the perfect night to celebrate the life she thought they were building together. But when the clock strikes midnight, she discovers that some truths don't come crashing down - they unravel, quietly. Set in the rainy corners of Dublin, The Placeholder is a story of love mistaken for fate, and the quiet ache of being someone's almost.

In the heart of Chicago, Seher Sandhu, a young mother haunted by her past, embarks on a journey of rediscovery. As bonds form, promises are made, and hope blossoms, yet circumstances force Seher to confront crossroads once more. She battles insecurities and safeguards her daughter from life's uncertainties. When an unexpected encounter in the city's heart leads her to a serene connection, it sets the stage for a life-altering choice that could forever change her world. What would Seher do? "Blessing in Disguise" unfolds a tale of love, heartbreak, and redemption, reminding us that sometimes, giving love a chance is the path to unexpected blessings. "The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it." - Nicholas Sparks

Stranded on an uncharted island during an expedition gone wrong, Lyra must find a way to not only escape the strange island but survive its brutal environment and the creatures that lurk there. The last thing Lyra expected on this expedition is to end up stumbling into the territory of a highly aggressive and highly territorial beast that sees her as its next meal...or so she thinks. ----- Lyra has always suffered from a fear of snakes, ever since she was a young girl. She has done well to avoid the scaly creatures and keep her distance from them even while working as a toxicologist who researches and makes lifesaving cures for snake bite victims. However, working in such a field doesn't completely keep her from interacting or coming close to the animals she fears so much, especially when she's sent on an expedition along with some explorers to an uninhabited island to research and discover new species of plants and animals as well as search for an elusive and highly venomous serpent that is said to inhabit the strange isle. It also doesn't help when their helicopter suddenly malfunctions and the group ends up crash-landing in the middle of a dense jungle with no way of contacting the outside world for help. and to make things worse for poor Lyra, something seems to be stalking her in this new and unfamiliar environment. It's bad enough she's trapped with no way home in such a dangerous place, but when she comes across signs of a monster lurking somewhere on this uncharted isle, she comes to find that the worst of her nightmares have only just begun. because the thing that's been stalking her from the shadows as fangs and scales just like the creatures she fears the most, with intentions of keeping her trapped with it on the isle.

[MAJOR WIP & EDITING GOING ON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE] A past to run from. A new country to settle in. And avoiding men's touch in every way possible. Aurelia came to America to begin again. She has left her country, her people, and even herself behind so that the demons of her past couldn't trace her down. Zander is the son of a famous Hollywood director and a scriptwriter. Being famous he has a way of getting things from women at his whims and doesn't understands when Aurelia jerks away at every instance he tries to touch her. There is an undeniable spark when they both meet. But is he patient enough to let her guards down? Or is it just another "right person wrong time"? #12 hate love #19 sweet romance #24 in adult fiction on 27th june 2023 #44 in college romance on 3rd July 2023 #57 in abusive content on 11th july 2023 Started-16 june 2023 [Writing The First Draft]

***Formerly titled "The Privilege"*** In a distant galaxy, an advanced and powerful alien race known as the Azuli face a dire crisis: a biological war has left all their women dead or infertile, threatening their species with extinction. In a desperate bid for survival, they turn to the genetically similar humans of Earth. After making a covert treaty with the United Nations, the Azuli offer their advanced technology in exchange for Earth's women. Unbeknownst to the world, a secret selection process begins and numerous women are abducted and transported to the alien planet. Among them is investigative journalist, Elizabeth Crane. Just as she's about to uncover the truth of the disappearances, she is taken by Zy'ra Xantheris, an Azuli spy sent to stalk her and abduct her. Zy'ra is assigned as her escort to help her navigate the aliens' society and ensure her she is matched with one of their best warriors to bear children. However, the more time they spend together, the more attached she becomes to her human and her feelings threaten to break the surface. Commander Rhys Vorian, a fierce and loyal warrior, is one of the Azuli males who volunteers to be matched to one of the human females. He ends up being paired with Elizabeth and vows to protect her with his life. He quickly begins to fall for her, but senses her hesitation. When he uncovers a secret plot that may put her in danger, he wonders if she would be safer back on Earth. Together the three must navigate their alien love triangle, uncover hidden agendas, and make unexpected choices amidst political intrigue and cultural clashes. Elizabeth must decide which path she will take: trust Rhys and embrace a future she never imagined or escape and return to Earth and expose the truth for all to see. In a race against time, will love blossom in the stars or will the shadow of a war and mistrust doom them all?

The second book to the series starting with "Freedom Ranch". Can be read alone or as part of the series. Ben, a dedicated Sheriff's Deputy, is deeply committed to his work and the well-being of his community. With little distractions, he devotes himself entirely to his job, until one day Autumn drives into town in her black sports car, which unexpectedly breaks down right in front of him as he finishes his shift. To say she is different from the women in town is an understatement with her clunky black boots and goth attire. But, it ignites a spark in him. One he has kept under wraps for a long time and has hidden from the very town he protects. Despite being warned repeatedly about staying away from Autumn, Ben finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. For good reason if anyone knew who he really was beyond the Boy Scout persona he had kept up for years. But, her intentions are clear. Grieve, tie up her Aunt's loose ends, and leave back to the city. However, her Aunt's wishes took an unexpected turn, stating that she must remain in this rural town for six months before making any decisions about her property. Now the question is, will the town run her out before her six months or up? Or, will Ben's secrets be her undoing?

Evie, a human nurse working at a fighting arena called The Pits, dreams of opening her own sanatorium to help children affected by the disease that took her nephew's life. She is solely focused on her goals, until unexpected feelings develop for a certain tall, broad, green fighter. Roth, the top-ranked orc fighter in The Pits, has secretly harbored romantic feelings for Evie for years. He has even gone to the extreme of intentionally getting injured in the arena, just to experience her touch and care. To him, the wounds he endures in the arena are not the most painful; the true source of his agony is the fear that Evie might not return his affections. Fighting Hearts is an orc romance, set in an early 1900s-vibe fantasy world and has a HEA. Excerpt.

"You have to stop doing that." "Stop doing what?" "Saying things that make me want to kiss you when I can't."    Becoming the prince's personal bodyguard should be a dream come true, shouldn't it? Good pay, palace life, but the real gem that everyone covets? A chance to captivate or simply befriend the future king. However, for Larissa Fable, being entrusted to safeguard Prince Casimir Hughes appears to be one of her greatest misgivings in life. Refusing to accept a female bodyguard, Casimir vows to brew more chaos than ever, going as far as burning an apartment to cinders. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when they embark on a clandestine journey in search of a missing princess. As they venture deeper, shadows of concealed truths, some irredeemably grave, begin to surface between them. Each revelation, a crack in the façade of appearances. Larissa cannot help but find herself teetering on the edge of a precipice that threatens not just her identity, but her very life. Yet, amidst the haunting echoes of secrets, Larissa and Casimir find themselves drawn together in ways neither anticipated. A stolen glance lingers a second too long and their hearts race incomprehensibly, an illicit melody of emotions. Bound by agonising lies and a growing yet forbidden desire for one another, they stand at the edge of a treacherous and uncertain future - a place where love and fate collide in a perilous dance. ~~~ A blossoming love story between a girl with a radical dream and a reckless prince she, unfortunately, has to rely on for it to come true.    Amazing cover by @tzehleng Pictures used in banners, covers and any graphics are not owned by me, all credits belong to the owners of those images.

Asterria has entered an era of renewal following the battle at Durga's How, but its sense of peace cannot be shared by those who heard the dire warning given by the gods. Although ten months have passed, Morana and Tarion still believe that Astaroth could return and are determined to be ready to face him this time. But their people have other priorities which threaten to upend their lives once more. Division is spreading between the people who are pushing for Tarion and Morana to be crowned Asterria's new King and Queen, and those who believe their purpose has been served. They are caught in the rippling tides of change, and with the future hidden from even those who once wrote it, there is no telling where that change will lead. As the tension grows, Morana is becoming more afraid that they won't be prepared to face the new threats emerging, and of what will happen if her worst fears are realized. Only one Heir of Hadeon will remain standing at the end of it all: an immortal God-spawn, or the mortal Phoenix. Can Morana fulfill her destiny and the sacrifices demanded by it to destroy Astaroth once and for all, or will the world be lost in flames? Warning: This book, while being a work of fiction, still deals with real and mature elements. There will be chapters dealing with abuse, gore, PTSD, sexual content, and other topics which some might find triggering. {The Phoenix Duology} "From the Ashes, I" "Born of Flames, II" {Additional Asterrian Saga Books} "Threads of Fate", prequel "Two Cursed Souls", sequel Completed August 21, 2024 *UNSOLICITED CRITICS MAY BE MUTED* see bio