[s. updates] in which a girl teaches others how to write a romance novel when in fact, her life became one. || ©MixinggMuffins

Iron & Wine is a Paranormal Romance set in a world full of hidden magical places and secret societies cloaked by modern day. In the first instalment of the Iron World Series, young artist Avery Quinn reluctantly leaves behind her quiet and comfortable home in the country and moves to the city with her best friend Julie Ryan. With the expectation that college will be the most exciting part of her life, Avery hopes that her little world remains quiet and simple. But after a troublesome blue sprite comes looking for help, her boss turns out to be a three-hundred-year old vampire, and her best friend accidentally reveals herself as an orphaned pixie, school quickly becomes the least of her worries. Every aspect of Avery's life explodes with mythical beings and legendary creatures who all play a very important role in her existence. Some are friends, some are guardians, while others quickly become deadly enemies. Avery must learn to juggle living in both her world and theirs. But in this magical tale of strange love, strong bonds and scary beings; what once was nothing more than mere fairy tales told to her by her Aunt Tess are now a scary reality and Avery has somehow landed deep in the middle with no way out except death or worse...the loss of her humanity

Lisa Jones have not had it easy. Being insecure about her weight and body have always been an issue for her. But when she meets her new boss will she be able to overcome those insecurities and open up to the idea that someone could actually love her for who she is. Or will it further drive a wedge between her and the happiness she deserves.

#1 Romance | #1 Teen Fiction | #1 Young Adult | Watty Awards winner for 2012 Romance Emma Ross is a hard-working, quiet girl who tries to stay off the radar. It's all going okay for her until she starts getting along with one of the 'It' boys. Having this happen, comes with drama and pain, is it all worth it? Or it is just best to stay out of it all? As Emma battles with the conflict, which will she choose? It might just be the best thing for her... ** I acknowledge that this story has a series of mistakes in it. I wrote this many years ago and did not take it seriously. It is a complete draft full of mistakes. I understand this may be frustrating when reading and I apologise. But I would rather focus on improving my writing now and focus on my new writing, rather than go over and edit this, when I already have edited the other version not on Wattpad. Sorry for any inconvenience. ** © 2012 by LaurenJ22. All rights reserved. Cover by annasteffey

Zahra Shay, a humorous African-American girl with a shy side is just a small town girl who attends a private high school mostly composed of Caucasian students. She walks the halls with her two best friends Brooke Long, an energetic Caucasian girl, and Dante Delgado, a feisty Hispanic boy. Just when Zahra thinks her junior year is going to suck, Kenji Moon, an Asian transfer student from Korea enters the school. From the moment Zahra lays eyes on Kenji, she finds him rather captivating and exotic. Of course she isn't the only one to think so, anyone would drool over his fiery appearance. Rumors around the school say that there is more to Kenji than meets the eye. These rumors are not far from the truth. As Zahra gets closer to Kenji, she discovers an exciting yet horrifying secret. Dive into this story "Synonyms" and discover the hidden secrets that arise.

Is a forbidden love really worth it?Jackson Sawyer has witnessed cruelty and hatred towards slaves in his life during the 1800s. He has vowed to become a better person and accept all persons of color, and secretly befriend the new slave his father just bought, Clementine. A beautiful girl who caught his eye and his heart, will change and challenge Jackson's point of view from a young boy to a young adult. What will become of this friendship? What will the world think of their taboo relationship when it becomes more than master and slave? Find out in "Fade To Black"!

{London 1795} Katherine Ayim is resold illegally after running away from her master. Her new owner is known for his benevolent nature and approachable character. But, the middle class business man is overly protective of his investment. How good can a man be if he buys a slave? Or will be able to let go of the girl with the sunset eyes?

Beth Smith used to be the epitome of average. But that all changed when she turned into a Werewolf at her brother's party. Her parents didn't want to raise any suspicions about the Were kind - and how amazingly beautiful Beth had suddenly become - so they shipped their only daughter off to boarding school. Now that she's back, a year later, she has found her mate. The only problem is, he's the one person who her brother doesn't want her to end up with: his second man, his best friend, his Beta. (UNEDITED SAMPLE. The full, edited version will soon be available on Radish Fiction.)

Sometimes life doesn't go as planned. At times, you get dragged down to the deepest pits of your mind, the unescapable pain and torture that will forever be scarred upon you. Then again, at times, there are those moments, that cause fireworks and butterflies flitting about your stomach, that seem to make the whole world brighter. But how were you supposed to feel that, when you don't even really know what love is? Isabella had to face that decision. Would she rise above it all as a survivor? Or drown in the hell and misery that was her life?