MAIA RIVERA -- is spending her summer away from the city and the drama back home. She visits her grandparents in a small, picturesque town in the South of France for a few months, hoping for a quiet, peaceful break. However, she doesn't anticipate the town's charming local, who always seems to be around, ready to shake up her plans. MATHIEU LAMBERT -- is gearing up for another typical summer in his hometown, following the routine he'd known since childhood: being the town's go-to helper. The days usually blend together with familiar faces, familiar houses, and the comfort of routine. However, this summer promises something different - a new arrival with a captivating smile threatens to shake up his predictable days.

Book Three of The Elementals. Val and Cara have been kidnapped by Malum and the 'other' Elementals. Determined to keep his promise to Val, Derrek has vowed to not stop searching until he finds Val and kills the Abled that stole her from him. However, with The Control searching for the mysterious shadow and the four remaining Elementals still under scrutiny, will Derrek be able to find Val and Cara before Malum breaks them? And what does Malum have in mind for his growing army of mutated Elementals?

Meet Gia Hamilton, a resilient event planner with an unstoppable drive for success. Abandoned as a baby and raised in an orphan, Gia has faced countless challenges with unwavering determination and a heart of gold. Watch as her quiet existence is transformed when a mysterious man, who just so happens to be the future King of England, crosses her path. The collision of their worlds sparks a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, testing strength and courage in ways she never imagined. Embark on a captivating journey of ambition, love, and self-discovery with Gia as she navigates the complexities of life and love in the most unexpected of ways.

I chuckled slightly and shook my head. "Does that usually work for you? The cute little remarks and that nice smile." I teased. He gave me a sheepish look of surprise. "Most girls would be flattered at my attempt to flirt with them." I scoffed and shook my head. "Well, as a member of the "most girls" community, I can say that I am not." "Wow. That's a bit harsh." He gave me a smug look and crossed his arms. "Sorry," I shrugged. "I'm immune to boy charms. In fact, I think I'm allergic." "Well, don't think so highly of yourself. Just because you have cute dimples and a pretty face, doesn't mean I find you attractive." ------------------------------ Maya Cameron is a senior at Ohio State University and this is the year where you need to get your life together before you get pushed out into the real world. Writing is the only thing that keeps her sane after all of the trauma she's been though. With her mom and dad's unfortunate death, she's been left under the care of her evil step-aunt and forced to stay with her annoying step-cousin. As if college isn't stressful enough. And then there's this other guy in her life. They met online by accident and have been talking for months but she's not brave enough to make it something real. Will Ashby is the all-around superstar on campus. He's practically royalty because he's the running back on the Ohio State Football team: one of the best college football teams in America. Will is the person guys want to be and guy girls want to be with. But in actuality, he'd rather blend in with the background noise. His only focus has been football and finishing his degree. That was until he met this girl. He doesn't even know her name or what she looks like, but she's the girl he'd want to be real with. Because of circumstances, Will needs an English tutor or he won't be able to play. And much to her dismay, Maya is the perfect person for the job. Started: January 2021 Completed: October 2021