Book two of the How Deep the Roots Go series. The Vines of Blood and Ash follows Temperance & Roman through a time of turbulence, heartbreak, and love. Destined to find a coveted possession, stolen from the Heavens; Temperance must unlock her fate . With demons at her back, and her faith tried and tested, Temperance must prevail, or die doing so.

Born into a mystical bloodline, Temperance Augustine inherited the Second Sight. But with every gift, there is a levy to pay, and the young woman's premonitions are merely attuned to coming evil. Although she can never see the good in human kind, Temperance has not only accepted her fate, but has also learned to embrace it. When Mardi Gras causes her visions to abruptly stop, Temperance's search for answers leads to the handsome and mysterious Roman. Claiming to be her Guardian, he offers to help Temperance unveil the truth about her powers, but instead starts a chain of events that will make them face the Devil himself. Temperance will need to dig deep within her being to find the strength not only to save herself, but also the one man she is forbidden to love.

COMPLETED @COPYRIGHT 2013-2024 BOOK COVER COPYRIGHT Invoke is a suspenseful paranormal romance that is imbued with magic and supernatural abound. Alongside the tension of anticipation throughout, you will find that within the pages there are moments that capture poignancy and impart a note of sadness as well. Scarlett Calvin is a teacher who has just moved into a house that she spontaneously purchased. She soon discovers that there is company dwelling in her new homestead, but not of this dimension. Being a Medium, Scarlett reluctantly communicates, but soon learns she was destined to the call of the dead and the house she now calls home. Before long, she unearths pieces of history that are tied to her, and to the man she quickly binds her heart to. A deeply hidden secret must be unveiled in order for the past to heal, and for the restless spirits who haunt her to finally find peace. Filled with ghosts, magic, Voo-Doo priestess and more, Invoke follows Scarlett through a time of reckoning. The past must be met, and fate must have its due time. Scarlett is led to a place in the recess of her mind that she has denied all along, which will either be the restoration or downfall of her. All Rights Reserved Copyright 2024 @ Michelle Hayes

When not even death wants to keep her, Ellie Blackwell finds herself resurrected, living in a new time yet still surrounded by the same souls that existed in her past. As her seventeenth birthday approaches she anxiously waits to see if he will find her again and if he does will the love they shared so long ago still burn as strong? But along with hope, Ellie is crippled by the deep fear that history will repeat itself in more ways than one. Will fate will take control over her life again, cruelly throwing the same obstacles in the way of her happiness? Or will she finally find some of the answers that she's been searching for? ***Part one, 'The Return' (Watty Award Finalist and Featured Wattpad story), is on my profile page. If you haven't read it, I suggest you start there before reading this. The book is stocked full of romance, secrets, and even a murder, not to mention a few twists and turns along the way.

This story will become free again on 3 March 2025. It will be removed from Wattpad at some point in the not too distant future. Jessica "Ike" Wordsworth can dive into books, but she isn't prepared for a monster - and a ruthless murderer killing her tourists. Ike is fighting the aftermath of a nasty divorce that left her husband in custody of her homesitting business - and her beloved cats. With nothing but a turquoise construction trailer to call her home, Ike invests her last quid and becomes partner in a tour company specialising in bespoke trips for book-lovers. When the guide hired to take on the first tour drops out at the last minute, Ike has to take over and steer her guests towards the cradle of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". All to soon she realises there truly are monsters on the loose, one of them a ruthless killer who's targetting her tourists. To unearth the truth, Ike will have to cooperate with her moronic partner, Gary Sands, 13th Baron of Nettlehole and founder of LiteraTours. When they don't succeed in stopping the killer, she realises she'll have to take the plunge and draw on some rather unusual skills her family has been hiding from the world . . . "Frankenstein's Guide" is the first instalment in the "LiteraTours Cozy Mystery series". [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

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Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option. ***** Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her... Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault. [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

When a deadly disease ravages the town of Holmsley, Frankie and her friends find themselves trapped inside a military-blockaded quarantine zone. ***** A story that was first published in 2014 and feels more relevant than ever. Fifteen-year-old Frankie and her friends must find their way out of quarantine if they want to survive. As the body count rises, Frankie realizes that this is no ordinary quarantine and no one is coming to help. Once infected, the sick become crazed and violent, while fear turns other survivors to savages. And who or what are the mysterious figures Frankie keeps seeing around town? It seems she'll have to unravel the dark truth behind it all if she wants to get out alive... Content and/or trigger warning: This story describes disease outbreaks and contains scenes of violence, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION. The past always resurfaces . . . Five years after almost drowning, Olivia Cathart returns home to Caldwell Beach determined to face her fears and take some risks-not just by swimming but by opening her heart. Hoping to rekindle her friendships, she's excited about a carefree summer with her best friends Keely and Miles. But life in the sleepy town has changed, and no one and nothing is as it seems. When a series of startling crimes threaten Olivia's fragile state, she is plunged into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Her only solace from the chaos is West, Miles's disowned and ruggedly handsome brother, but even he can't answer the question on everyone's minds-is Olivia really in danger or is it simply all in her head?

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)