~~ In a quaint seaside town, a centuries-old lighthouse stands as a beacon of hope and mystery. Legend has it that those who visit the lighthouse at the stroke of midnight on the eve of their love's birthday will hear the echoes of their love throughout time, but only if their soulmate is indeed their destined partner. A skeptical writer, Victor Reed, and a spirited artist, Esmeralda Rivera, are not very fond of each other. Over time, they fall in love. In the end, will they have found their partner for life, or has destiny designed a different path for each of them? ~~

There are many types of addictions. For instance, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sex, the internet, shopping, food and the list goes on. Each one of these addictive behaviors are very different, but they're all used to get the same result; to momentarily take the pain away. Sex addiction was his. Love was hers. After 23 year old psychology student, Alice Greene, and 26 year old wealthy CEO, Hayden Stymest, almost hook up one night after meeting in a bar, Hayden goes out of his way to get Alice in bed. His plans change once he discovers her chastity and slowly but surely finding his feelings for her in ways he never thought possible. Alice, despite Hayden's avoidance to speak of his past and the warnings of her best friend, she falls for Hayden as well. Alice soon discovers the dark secrets of Hayden's past, but she was already in too deep. "We're all addicted to something that takes the pain away." [Book 1 in Addiction Series] (SOON TO BE COMPLETELY EDITED)