Seventeen-year-old Scarlett Hayes is living her life by her own rules. Losing her parents at a young age has made her strong and fiercely independent. She knows exactly who she is and nothing is going to change that. Everything starts to change for her when she moves to a new town. She meets Cade Presley. He is domineering and arrogant which makes her detest him at first sight. She learns a secret that will unravel her perfect life and lead her into a world she never knew existed. Embracing her new life is difficult when it pulls her closer to Cade. Finding out you are destined to be with someone forever is hard to handle especially when you want to throttle them every time you see them. The attraction she feels for him is undeniable and there is no fighting destiny. *Please note this is only a five chapter sample of the published book.

Aspiring writer Norah Jacobs needs an escape. In the span of two weeks, her corrupt brother has been jailed for murder and his partner has been hovering on her doorstep, threatening to ruin what little peace she has left. Packing her car, Norah flees the city and goes off the grid, finding refuge in the small coastal town of Bellvale. However, Norah's newfound refuge lands her right in the middle of a power struggle between creatures she thought only existed in fairy tales, and she begins to see that no matter how hard you try to run from your troubles, they seem to have a way of catching up with you... Watty 2014 Winner Haven Copyright © Melissa Lucas 2013 All Rights Reserved. No part of this literary work may be reproduced or used without written consent from the author.

"It all started with my pure and utter destruction. I don't know what broke me most: the hitting, the yelling, or even the cheating. But I know when I found yet another woman in our house; I simply could not and would not take it anymore. All I remember is me seeing red after being beat on for the last time. After that, a hospital bed comforted me and also, the true love of my life...."

COMPLETED. "Look, if you're-" "Shut up." I was taken back at the sudden manner in which he spoke to me. "Let's get something straight Miss Greene, I don't appreciate people talking back at me. And quite frankly, you're crossing your limit with me and my patience with you. So from now on, as long as you're with me you'll do as I say. Understood?" _____________________________________________ Mystery. Romance. Deception. You know what they say, hate is a strong emotion- so is love. You can only hate someone you place in high esteem since you care about what they think. When Juliet Greene secures an internship position at the Empire Heights hotel, and things seem to be finally going her way, a brief encounter causes her life to turn upside down. Getting in the way of the hostile, unfeeling, yet wickedly magnetic billionaire Adrian Vandermir, Julie suddenly gets thrown into a situation that's too much for her to handle. Wanting to have little to do with this and the infuriating Vandermir, she none the less convinces herself that his decisions would be best for her family's own safety. But when things begin to get out of hand, she discovers that she has more to do with the dangerous situation Adrian is involved in than she or anyone else could ever imagine. In the hopes of ending the matter, both must endure each other's company as they take a trip together which reveals unbearable past secrets and irresistible desires. Desires that Julie fears would only deepen her wounds, but somehow heal Adrian's. BONUS CHAPTERS available on my blog (link in my bio)

Lila had a family. And for a while they were happy. Then on her eighteenth birthday, her Parents, brother, and his mate died in a tragic car accident. Having nothing left, she agreed to help her pack make peace with the other packs around her. She was a very beautiful woman. It was easy for the Alpha's to want her. They would take her to their beds and when they had their backs turned, she would plunge the knife in. While the pack was mourning and weak, hers would take advantage and destroy them. Until one day when she is forced to be married off to the very strong Alpha of the MoonStone pack. To escape, she ran. Only to end up trapped and captured by her mate. Alpha of the Black Night Warrior Pack. He's ruthless, mean, sexy, and heartless, and shows no interest in her except for the power he can gain by having a mate The only man who never wanted her, was the one she was destined to be with. UNDER MAJOR EDITING !!!!! Beware of chapter discrepancies. I am currently working on correcting the entire book and its sequel. The problems aren't really huge but there are little mistakes you can pick up. I know this and I'm working on fixing. WILL ANNOUNCE WHEN ENTIRE BOOK IS DONE EDITING!! In the meantime enjoy the book! Also you can add in to your lists and read it when it's completely done! ~•~ TRIGGER WARNING- DO NOT READ IF THEMES OF VIOLENCE, RAPE, ABUSE EASILY TRIGGER YOU. Rated 14A - R ( Content not suited for younger readers)

"When will you accept me?'' Lucian murmured against my skin. The wonderful feeling only grew as he stepped closer, the thick muscles between our layers of clothing pressing against my back. He dipped his head. I could feel his lips against my ear when he spoke. "When, Victoria? I am tired of fighting with you. I know you want me just as much as I want you. Admit it." I couldn't. "Admit it, Victoria!'' Lucian's voice went deep when he raised it. Goosebumps prickled my entire body as he whirled me around so that we were face-to-face. I exhaled softly, hating the dominant position he had over me. Lucian wretched my chin up. His eyes were burning with a lustful smolder. "No." Oh, I would definitely get myself killed tonight. I knew my defiance was angering him further but saying I wanted Lucian would mean I was accepting defeat. And I didn't do that. Love was a game and I was determined to win it.

"It's like I'm drowning and everyone's walking passing me laughing, living, breathing and I'm over here begging for them to see me, but they can't. So I just drown." Lily's stuck in the past and the present. She feels dead to this world. Like everything is so wrong. Her mom left her and she feels like its all her fault. Then a boy comes and he helps her breathe. He shows her that this life is worth living, that nothing is perfect. But there's something just not right, but then again nothing is ever right is it? It seems this boy has some secrets of his own. Secrets that can ruin what could have been saved.

IF ONLY I WAS NORMAL. IF ONLY I WASN'T GIFTED. IF ONLY I HAD A CHOICE.

My name is Katherine Jasper I live in West Brooke North Carolina, and I go to West Brooke high. I live with my grandparents Bethany and Jack Fosters, my parents died in a house fire about six months ago my boyfriend Michael doesn't understand what I'm going through is he bad for me if he keeps bringing sex and he wants it with me? Or should I just give in I mean its high school I'm gonna lose it someday right? I don't know where life will take me but I'm hoping it's some where.

Ariel is a girl who was unnoticed by everyone. At home she was a punching bag for her father, and sometimes for his pleasure. Ever since her mother died, her father(Bruce) began abusing her in many different ways. At school, she was the loner freak that nobody cared for. One day, on her 17th birthday, she finds her mate, Alpha Cole. Cole is the alpha of the Red Forest Pack, he is the popular boy at school, he had girls swarming all over him but all he wanted was his mate. Finally, on his 17th birthday, he finds his mate, Ariel. He doesn't know about all the abuse at her home and tries to get her to warm up to him. He already loves Ariel, but she is afraid of him and everyone else. They will both face heartache, pain, and love. Along the way, they will face jealous girls and boys and dangerous forces against them. Not to mention Ariel's father trying to get back what "belongs" to him.