In a world where appearances and social differences dictate people's destinies, Valentina is a young woman who, despite her painful past, has managed to move forward. Working as a nanny for the Valero family, one of the most powerful and enigmatic in Louisiana, her life is filled with routines and secrets that seem to hide a much more complex world than it appears. Among the luxuries, the laughter of the twins, and daily responsibilities, a forbidden spark emerges-a attraction that defies all rules. William, the second son of the family, about to turn 19, hides within himself a mix of seriousness and repressed dreams. And Valentina, with her heart full of hope and wounds from the past, can't help but feel drawn to this young man who, unknowingly, will change her destiny forever. How far would you go for a love that could destroy everything you've built? What would happen if passion ignited between two hearts that, by their very nature, shouldn't meet? Within these pages, you'll discover a story of intense feelings, difficult decisions, and the power of love amid adversity. Because sometimes, the most beautiful and the most dangerous things are hidden behind a smile and a secret that will forever alter their lives.

time is precious because of all the moments in between. --- some moments, memories, and musings written by yours truly cover by @dysanic

Several months after a tragic mistake, a rift remains strong between Ellie and the man she loves. While she wishes to end the everlasting heartache and guilt, dreams of getting back to how life used to be keep her from taking distance to a whole new level. But closed ears, hearts, and minds make for bare progress, and Ellie finds she can only seek peace in her dreams. With their marriage on the brink of ending, will Archie find the forgiveness to save it? And can Ellie ever find it within herself to forgive and move forward? cover by dysanic

You know when you have a ridiculous crush on somebody super famous because you were just a kid, but you knew it would never happen? Well, with Macey and Adrian, it's different. Years of being joined by the hip and forming a friendship like no other, it's no surprise when more intimate feelings grow between the two. However, when Adrian decides to go after his dreams of becoming an actor and hops onto a plane to Los Angeles, Macey knows without a doubt that nothing would ever happen between them. Four years later, Adrian Chapmen is a successful actor and sensational heartthrob that has girls across the nation falling for his charms. His childhood dream has become a reality, and there's nothing like living the glamour life in LA. The pair naturally grew apart with the lack of contact, and so do their old feelings for each other. But what happens when the famous Adrian Chapman returns home to complete his last year of high school with a goal to feel a sense of normalcy, and he ends up falling for his childhood crush all over again? Will Macey accept what comes with dating a star, or will Adrian's career forbid them to just friends? That is, if his career allows them be together at all. (WARNING: this is the first ever story i wrote on wattpad years ago so it's pretty rough in my opinion. read at your own discretion. ) cover by @dysanic

Reece Bremer goes through life with a scowl and cold personality. Jessica Andrews goes through life with a glowing smile and positive outlook. Reece looks at life with dull, judgmental eyes that make him hate the world and the people living in it. Jessica, well... She looks at life through a camera. Literally. They're polar opposites, and that's what sparks Reece's immediate hate for Jessica the moment they meet. All he sees is a girl with the best life, put in the category of those who get everything handed to them on a silver platter. But who says Jessica's life is like that? Just like a photograph, there's more to the story than what you see. Stumbling across one of Jessica's hidden portfolio might reveal that her happiness isn't all that true. Behind that smile and each picture she takes, holds a thousand words of a very big secret - one that Reece is determined to find out. And who knows? It just might change everything between them. cover by dysanic || 2015 watty's winner for talk of the town ||