Despite years of abuse by a close family member, Maya is starting to learn the meaning of trust and love with the help of her new family. She's made friends, loves her adopted brothers, and is even growing closer to a boy at school despite the alarms ringing in her head. But as Maya knows, just when things start to feel right is usually when they begin to go wrong. When she finds out that someone is following her and wants to see her fairytale ending go up in flames, will she rely on those around her or handle it herself as she has had to do her whole life? Maya struggles to navigate high school, older brothers, and PTSD/anxiety that tell her she doesn't deserve happiness. She knows now that she is not just a victim, but with the world and people from her past seemingly out to get her, who will she become? Reviews from readers: "This is such an amazing book I enjoyed every word. WHEN IS BOOK THREE OUT OMG?" (it's out now) "It's one of the best series of books I have ever read." "I need more!! You have done such a good job on this story. The emotions and characters are all down to point."

After his wife was captured by the rival mob, Michael Rossi goes to the bar to relieve his emotional pain. When a woman spikes his drink, he unknowingly sleeps with her. Following a month's time, the woman (who works as a caretaker for Michael's kids) finds out that she's pregnant with his child. Not eager to show Michael the result, especially when he already has 5 children, she flees his house but accidently leaves the pregnancy test in the bathroom. By the time Michael finds out about the pregnancy, it is too late. Sierra Petrov hasn't had the best life. Being tormented and neglected by her mother and her mother's lovers hasn't been easy to endure. Nevertheless, she still remains strong and rarely shows emotion. One day, while at school, Sierra learns that her mother has gone missing. To see if she has any relatives within the country to live with, a DNA test using a strand of her hair was taken. Much to Sierra's surprise, she is notified that she has older, half-siblings who are willing to take her in. Perhaps her life can get better... for now. Started: August 13th, 2020 Ended: July 22nd, 2024 This story includes strong language and may contain mature themes in some parts, so please read at your own risk. Please keep in mind that this story is UNEDITED, so there might be grammar mistakes, plot holes, and outdated author notes. Thank you!

THE WATTYS SHORTLIST 2025 He's gorgeous. He's reckless. And he's every woman's dirty fantasy in the state of California.., except one... Quinn Ashby. Recent graduate of Penn and top of her class, Quinn is whip smart, ambitious and interning as the new marketing coordinator for the Bexley Bruisers American Hockey League team. The last thing she needs is to waste her time on guys...especially one as lethal to her focus as Cash Brooks. But once the bad boy hockey star tempts her into his world, threatening her professional future, she's forced to decide whether to let him into her heart...or to leave him behind forever.

Clear Lake Academy holds the worst of the worst delinquents from around the country. Each and every student there holds a notorious background that led them there and almost everyone avoids them. After setting the tenth building on fire, which just happened to be a community building, Pandora finds herself in front of the scandalous, rebelled school with a suitcase in each hand. TROUBLE This year will come with what everyone expects; fights, events, pranks and enough trouble for jail time. But amidst everything, Pandora finds herself befriending a group of boys that love trouble just as much as her, and, maybe she even finds herself in love. But what if they not only cause trouble but end up getting themselves in trouble. Going about their day is easier said than done when a different type of trouble starts occurring. Is it worth causing so much trouble just for a little fun?

Savanah Garcia She thought she was a Garcia She was only just 9 years old when everyone forgot about her. She's been bullied, gone through a heartache, been kidnaped, has a best friend dealing with cancer, her family has turn their backs on her, what more could be put onto her? Her eldest brother comes back after 5 years, telling her that everything she has been told is a lie. That she is actually part of a real family; not one full of lies Who else has been lying to her? Why have they been lying to her? Lies. Betrayal. Family Issues. Can it all be forgotten? ___________________________________________________________________ "I wish I could be seen as more than just the forgotten child" "How can I carry on when everyone around me forgets about me?" "I'm not the same 9 year old girl you left behind that day" ___________________________________________________________________ *TW: some language and themes may be distressing to some* ___________________________________________________________________ Started: 21.11.21 Finished: 08.11.22 Rankings: - #2 in Forgotten - #11 in Sad - #1 in Middle Child

Ryan has been in love with Emma since the first time he laid eyes on her when he was thirteen years old she was only eight. He knows she's his mate but what happens now. You're supposed to meet you're mate after you shift at the age of sixteen. What are you supposed to do when you meet at younger than that? And what about when the mate bond grows stronger as they grow? Emmeline's always been the runt of her pack. When her mother dies her father thinks it's best for them to switch packs and get a fresh start. Once Ryan and Emma meet they discover their lives will never be the same again. Beautiful cover designed by @6lack_6arbie Achievements #1 in Matebond 9/12/2020 #1 in Young 10/25/2020 #1 in friends 10/17/2020 #2 in Emma 10/4/2020 #2 in goals 10/6/2020 #1 in school 10/8/2020 #6 in werewolf 10/2/2020 #8 in young romance 10/6/2020

Shay Black is your average 17 year old girl. The only difference? She's a pure breed. As in 100% pure breed Alpha blood line. Chase Silver is Alpha of the Silver Blood Pack. He's demanding and always gets what he wants. What happens when they meet at Shay's 18th birthday party? (Btw there's hella typos and mistakes)

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 What do you do when the resident ghost takes a sudden interest in making you lose your mind? College is supposed to be the best years of a person's life. Unfortunately for Asteria, this doesn't seem to be the case. Probably because it involves a cocky, supernatural jackass. Some people have roommate problems. Asteria has ghost problems.

Every girl wants to be "his girl". But not every girl is Josie Elena Locke. {Trigger Warning: Mental Disorder}

Book 1 of the Accardi series Please read the trigger warnings ~ 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬, a sweet 18 year old girl who's endured years upon years of abuse from her father and his friends. The night of her 18th birthday she's finally able to escape, but while walking the streets of New York she has no idea where to go. So she ends up in an alleyway, finding Lorenzo but is terrified at what she witnesses. 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢 is a 21 year old, supposedly ruthless mafia leader. Many fear him, but deep down he's a sweetheart. Delilah's the one who gets him out of this ruthless exterior he puts on. When he meets Delilah, he knows something is up from the start and wants to know what. But Delilah struggles to trust him after everything she went through and what she witnessed him do. She just wanted to get away from her old life, running away was the best option. He just happened to be doing one of the many things mafia boss's do the same night she ran away. Neither of them expected this. ~ She's too distracted while I continue to kiss her neck to even notice me taking out my phone, quickly taking a picture of us. I don't notice the flash being on, so she notices me taking the picture and pushes me away jokingly. "Delete that!" she begs. "And why should I do that?" I'm definitely keeping this picture. "I look horrible right now!" That's a load of shit. The thing is, whenever she thinks that she looks horrible is when she looks her best. But she also always looks her best. My effortlessly pretty girl. "You do not. Del, you're always the most beautiful person around, stop talking that nonsense." She blushes, again. She blushes so easily, I love it.