[2013 Watty Finalist] Thea Gibson lives a normal life. She waitresses at her local bar, pays her bills on time, has a secret crush on Detective Josh Cooper and let's her friend Shae drag her to parties when she'd rather be curled up at home buried in the latest paranormal fantasy. In one night though, her life becomes a paranormal fantasy when she is attacked by Titans and saved by a man claiming to be Hermes, Messenger of the Gods. Hermes tells her she is a reincarnated deity, with latent powers she must remember so she can return the recently escaped Cronos back to Tartarus. Thea refuses to believe such nonsense but with the strange things happening around her, Thea begins to discover that fantasy is more closer to reality than she once thought... Note: Some myths have been altered for this story. Please do not presume to correct them as they are altered for the purposes of my story. Forsaken Deity Copyright © Melissa Lucas 2013 All Rights Reserved. No part of this literary work may be reproduced or used without written consent from the author.

In the grand tapestry of Regency England, where societal expectations and whispered rumours reign supreme, a most unconventional union is forged. Sophie Fulham's life has been a canvas of suffering since her parents' untimely deaths, leaving her at the mercy of her heartless uncle and his unrelenting cruelty. Enter Peter, Viscount Markham, a man burdened by his own reputation as a carefree rake, uninterested in the bonds of matrimony. Their worlds collide with the force of destiny when Peter's father, The Earl of Ashington, gambles their family's future away to Sophie's malevolent guardian. Forced into a marriage neither desires, Sophie and Peter must unravel the truths hidden beneath the veil of society's judgmental gaze. As they navigate their misconceptions and misgivings, they discover a shared resilience and strength, slowly kindling an unexpected affection. Sophie learns that Peter's jovial exterior conceals a heart of gold, and Peter sees beyond Sophie's timid facade to the fierce spirit within. But as their affection deepens, a dangerous secret threatens to unravel their fragile connection. Society's watchful eyes and whispered lies could shatter not only their budding love but also their families' esteemed positions. In a world where reputation is paramount, Sophie and Peter must decide whether to succumb to the dictates of society or follow the unwavering call of their hearts. "My Honourable Viscount" is a tale of unexpected love that defies societal norms, a testament to the resilience of two souls bound by duty but driven by a longing for true connection. Will their love be strong enough to withstand the storms of scandal and save their families from ruin?

With her fathers business hitting rock bottom, Alley Knight turns to the one man who will take the greatest of pleasures in this whole complicated mess. Her fathers mortal enemy. Her one and only love. And the man who took her virginity and stamped on her heart in the blink of an eye. Diego Mendez, spanish billionaire and notorious playboy, will help sweet Alley Knight save her fathers business empire, but for a price. Diego needs a heir. Revenge has never been so sweet. Lust stirs and the flame ignites again for these old lovers, and Diego can't help but think this could be the most rewarding deal he's ever struck.

I'm Liliane Wood. I'm running away from what I love the most, my mate. Betrayal and lust, rules me over. I can not trust anyone and sometimes I can not even trust myself. Save me, please. Find me, catch me, and kill me from myself.

I am the creature of darkness, the god's damned and abondoned to live the eternity in my solid loneliness. I get my revenge on weak humans, not by drinking their blood, but by befouling their souls, to prove to god that his best creature is nothing but an ungreatful and feeble existence. Welcome to my dark world, to witness how my loneliness is about to end by my new bride. Leyla Leyla is the youngest daughter of Duke Wilmer, but she has never been popular like her sister, Annie. Shy and timid, she is hopelessly in search of a husband whom she can love. But along comes a stranger, a very dangerous vampire who wants Leyla as his bride, and in order to take her, she has to accept three black roses from him willingly. Will Leyla become the bride of darkness or she finally gets noticed by a the human who is passionate about her?

First four sample chapters only. Available on Amazon, iBooks, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and Paperback. Growing up in one of the most blood purity conscious wolf packs in the US, Evelyn, a half-blooded wolf is subjected to abuse and torment on a daily basis. Trusting no one, Evelyn lives a lonely life of solitude, dreaming of the day when she can leave pack life and live under the radar with humans. But could a trip to the Wolfsbane pack in Oregon change everything? First four chapters only. Available on Amazon, Smashwords, Paperback and MORE! http://www.bethanyshayporteous.com

Collette Santos has always led a good life. She has amazing friends and loving parents. But one night, she is kidnapped by a brown eye dark haired stranger and brought to a paradise island where she is treated more like a guest than a victim. She soon discovers that there's a secret her father has been hiding for years. And to make matters worse, she begins to fall in love with her captor, but as she spends more time with him, she begins to doubt her feelings, blaming them on Stockholm syndrome. When Collette finds herself drawn closer to her kidnapper they're pushed apart by an unexpected event. Will Collette find her way back to the person who's stolen her heart, or will fate prevent it from happening? Awesome Trailer by PrettyFrickinLiars

2012 All Rights Reserved The Taming [Book 1] "I've been more than fair with you, Cassandra. I've given you time and more than enough space..." he paused, releasing a large breath, his heat radiating over my lust filled body. My body was ready and willing to do anything for him, even if my mind wasn't. I couldn't wrap my finger around why I felt this way. I've tried to so hard to hate him. A vicious growl knocked me out of my thoughts. "You want something to hate, darling?" His words slithered out of his very much inviting lips like venom. "I'll give you something." I couldn't put together what he meant until I was being yanked forward, forcefully, and thrown to the ground in a heap. When I looked up at my mate, one side of his mouth quirked up, and he was unbuckling his belt. Cassandra Erikson watched helpless as both of her sisters were lost to her by the Gathering. One sister ran away from it, the other is currently suffering from its outcome. Cassandra is now of age to participate in the Gathering, the annual event in which ten villages come together, having all of the he-wolves and she-wolves who are of age to be sent off into the woods, in hopes of claiming a mate. Cassandra has already found her mate, Gabriel, and she loves him. But wolves can't mate until they are of age, so Cassandra and the love of her life devise a plan to meet up in a secret part of the woods where Gabriel will claim her. She thinks they have it all figured out, for Cassandra refuses to face the fate her sisters had to bear. But, what happens when another male wolf scents Cassandra out in the woods during The Gathering? What happens when he claims her instead of Gabriel? *

Lyra Jauria has been banished from her pack and is forced to be a rogue. Wandering around with little money, she stumbles into a small town that smells a lot like unfamilar wolves. Knowing exactly what packs do to unwanted rogues, Lyra tries to hurry out of town but ends up being cornnered and brought in. Their Alpha's scary as hell, but has no will to hurt her. Why? Because they're mates. Lyra's life is finally turning around for the good; she's got a new pack that loves her, she's staying out of trouble (which is a huge accomplishment for her) and she has the most amazing mate ever. So when she's kidnapped by a group a vampires things turn back to bad. One of them claims to be her dad that was never int he picture, and is forcing her into an imprint with with his full breed vampire son. Will Lyra imprint with this mysterious vampire and forever be his, or will her werewolf mate find her in time? A half breed of werewolf and vampire is a dangerous mix. What side will she choose?

"A good wolf should never leave her pack's territory. A good vampire never drinks werewolf blood. Too bad both of those rules were already broken." In an effort to escape a tragic past, Roxie’s aiming to leave her pack for good and set out into a world that’s always been off limits. If only her childhood friend, not to mention the future Alpha, wasn't standing in her way. But little does Roxie know that outside her pack territory, her blood is a prized commodity. One vampire is hot on her trail and ‘damaged’ or not, she has to keep him from draining not only her blood…but her heart as well. After all, pure Lycan blood is always the sweetest…