When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis

Scenario: an imagined or projected sequence of events, especially any of several detailed plans or possibilities: Contrary: Opposite in nature or character If I gave you 3 typical but different love stories with one almost similar problems and have you pick? Which would you pick? If it's the same problem no matter how many different way you put it.. It's always going to be a problem .. Would it make a difference? Would it matter? You have to think deep.

"Why can't you just let your guard down for once and trust me?" Karen demanded angrily. His dark eyes blazed at her statement. "What, did I hit a soft spot?" She continued sarcastically and he flinched. "Just be quiet." He ordered. She took a step closer, ignoring the way the air around them had suddenly became strained. "Why?" She whispered, her mocking tone only fueling his anger, "are you so afraid of people actually caring about you that you pull out all the stops to make them hate you? Because if so it's working." "You know, maybe I don't let anyone in because every time I do they always leave! Every. Single. One. They think they can fix the poor blind man, and leave when they realize it's impossible." He shouted, his veins straining against his pale skin. "I-" Karen started, but stopped when his cold voice interrupted her. "Just get out." #19 in Chicklit 10/13/17 #9 in Chicklit 10/28/17 [Description will soon change]

"Look," he said sternly, his green eyes blazing with anger as he looked down at the small woman before him. The dark skin that covered her body made him want to reach out and lose himself completely in her beauty and those dark chocolate eyes weren't helping. He gave a frustrated sigh when she stared up at him with an innocence only she would have. "I don't like this anymore than you do, but for the time being you're going to have to stay with me, just until the chaos dies down." She crossed her perfectly toned arms across her small chest and frowned. "This isn't my fault," she huffed, "You lied to me. I - I didn't know you were famous!" - - - What was meant to be a simple one night stand just to show her friends that she wasn't always a goody two shoes ended up turning her life upside down thanks to a certain rockstar. But who said her life was perfect in the first place? Maybe this was what she needed to figure out who she really was. #18 in Chicklit 08/30/17 (I promise I love you guys) #15 in Chicklit 09/02/17 #14 in Chicklit 09/04/17 #12 in Chicklit 09/14/17 #9 in Chicklit 10/14/17 #5 in Chicklit 10/20/17 #175 in Romance 8/9/18 #130 in Romance 8/10/18 #24 in Romance 12/6/19

Imprisoned at the age of 18, Jacob has to rebuild his life. With hopes of becoming a successful business man everything in his life has changed. The love of his life Laila Cobbs framed him. The two were inseparable, and when things begin to become unstable in their relationship she does the unthinkable. How can one continue on under such difficult circumstances? More importantly than that, is the love he once had for Laila still there?

She changed his life and he changed hers. They will see what it's like to love someone with a similar living such as theirs; they have come to believe that they weren't really different in the first place, they both struggled. And they'll learn that love brings changes. ©Copyrights reserved to Paulette R. -PeacePaulette-

As the changes continue, of course we'll have our struggles. But, let's not lose one another. Life goes on, and we'll have many worries. At the end of it all, we only determine the moral of our story. ©Copyrights all reserved to Paulette R. -PeacePaulette-

Abel Tesfaye a.k.a The Weeknd is Young and Killing the industry with his Hot Sexy R&B Music that steals all the ladies hearts. He wasn't looking for Love but Stumbled upon a young Adventurous Beautiful Woman. He was hopelessly attracted to her. Abel wasn't really into relationships but the sex had him attached. He soon lays eyes on another beautiful woman who has him smitten...but she has a secret and a troubled past! Can this be a problem? Abel in Love? No Way!

Morgan has known nothing but hurt her whole life- it's no fairy-tale. That's where Jacob comes in. Grown and mature more now than ever, he knows exactly what he wants. Morgan has to learn to trust him and Jacob has to accept that she has doubts. Through it all, will they continue to love each other? Will they teach each other to love again?