WATTYS WINNER 2020 Two interconnected murders, 64 years apart. One woman's search for truth and identity. Readers' comments: 'a masterpiece', 'impeccably written', 'amazing', 'superbly crafted page-turner', 'hauntingly beautiful', 'tremendous plot and character development', 'one of a kind', 'fantastic story telling', 'loved this book', 'a wonderful read", 'absolutely beautiful', 'brought tears to my eyes' and many more Wattys judging panel: 'This is VERY good. We were HOOKED from the beginning, and the writing and plot hold up throughout. This is a very unique, polished, well-written and well-researched piece.' Plot Set partly in rural England, partly on the sun-kissed coast of southerm Italy, The Painted Altar is a murder mystery mixed with romantic and historical elements (World War Two). Given away at two days old, Mary Rice has spent her life in the shadows. When discovering the suspicious circumstances surrounding her biological mother's death, she embarks on a journey which will shine a light not only on the truth but also on her own identity. Brief extract Suddenly, the door had inched open, half a wrinkled face visible behind the tautened chain. "Hello. Who is it?" The words I was going to say had of course been well-rehearsed, repeated over and over in my mind like a mantra, but now that the moment had arrived I found myself struggling to remember them. "Mrs Harvey... I think that you might... well, that you might be..." The door closed, then slowly opened once more, the chain this time unlatched. And there she was before me - half a metre away, within arm's reach. Thin lips gradually crooking upwards at each corner like the slow beatific kindling of a summer's dawn. "Oh yes love, I know who you are." Length: 70,000 words About the author: Originally from England but for the last 16 years I've been living in Italy. I hope therefore that the Italian aspects of the novel will have a certain gloss of authenticity.

In small town Hendersonville, North Carolina, there's a time and a place for women to open their mouths. Lydia Grace Abney doesn't care to wait on that time or that place. She walks through life without any shoes on, dirt on her skin, and wind-blown hair. Some might say she gets her classless qualities from being raised with all boys. Others say the devil is doing work in her life and holding her tongue hostage. But Lydia doesn't see anything wrong with her inability to keep her mouth shut. Especially when it comes to the ever-growing racism flooding her small, southern town. She's willing to fight tooth and nail to stand up for what she believes is right-and this particular act catches the eye of someone rather unexpected. Wattpad Editor's Choice February 26th, 2021 - April 1st, 2021 Featured by Wattpad Historical Fiction under "Decade Fiction." Winner of the Cappuccino Awards 2020 (historical) 2nd Place - Historical Fiction - The Writer's Choice Awards 2nd Place - Historical Fiction - The insidious Awards #1 in greatdepression #1 in sexism # 1 in 1930

❝Sadist,❞ I accused. ❝You only brought me to New York so you could torture me.❞ ❝Masochist.❞ Grinning, he pressed his forehead to mine. ❝You stay because you like it.❞ His charming green eyes promised me more. ❝Enjoy it; I want you to. When your mom died, you lost everything; I want the rest of your life to be beautiful. And shiny.❞ Hooking the gold chains at my neck, Tyler pulled me in for a kiss sweet like the bubbly, urging my hips back and forth with his hands. ❝Tell me again,❞ I said, holding his perfectly unshaven face, falling for the portrait of his utmost concentration. Foamy water sloshed the sides of the tub, Tyler gripping the rail as we kept the rhythm. ❝That part, when you said I can have it, that it's not too much.❞ I needed to hear it, as badly as I needed to feel him inside me. ❝It's yours, Aaliyah.❞ Tyler's upturned gaze never wavered as he promised me the world. ❝Everything.❞ * * * Aaliyah must choose - stoke the fire or kill the flames...

~I shudder and lean over, staring into her chocolate irises. "Are you sure?" "Yes." Without another word, I crash my lips on her own, removing the ribbon from my present.~ **** The first couple of chapters are really bad but it gets better so pls don't leave and give my book a chance.

Read it, or don't! Look at tags. DISCONTINUED *The views and actions of the characters may not necessarily reflect the views of the author. Any similarities in names, places, or events is purely coincidental.*

Mia Collins just wanted to get through her senior year of high school with as minimal awkward situations as possible. However, that's kind of hard to do when you have a narcissistic arch-nemesis who's hell-bent on ruining your life. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he seemed to take an immediate dislike. After all, it only took a measly few hours of knowing her for him to kick a soccer ball right at her unsuspecting 11-year-old face. Though they did not know it then, this iconic moment would mark the beginning of what felt like a lifelong feud. Six years later and their mutual hatred for one another is still very much alive and kicking. She despised him, and he despised her and that's the way it always would be. But what happens when sparks fly, and stomachs flutter? Will someone break the eternal feud? One's thing for sure- Mia will definitely not be the one to break. ----------------------------------------- If you're looking for a hilarious, light-hearted teen-fiction book, with a whole load of embarrassing situations, this is the read for you. Follow Mia and Ethan on their journey from hate to love. ---------------------------------------- Warning: The second-hand embarrassment in this book can be incredibly severe at times. ---------------------------------------- THIS BOOK IS COPY-RIGHT PROTECTED! DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TAKE THIS WORK AND PUT IT ANYWHERE ELSE. ---------------------------------------- Highest ranks: #1 in Teen fiction-August 28, 2020 #1 in Enemies -August 31, 2020 #1 in Young adult- September 5, 2020 #2 in Humor - September 12, 2020

He had gone unnoticed most of the time, which intrigued her. She noticed how his soft green eyes turned blue in different lights. She noticed how his blonde hair had a golden look. And she noticed how he would glance at her when he thought she wasn't looking, but she wasn't going to tell him that. At least not yet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ophelia Thompson is a senior in high school when she decides to finally talk to the quiet boy she's been knowing since elementary. Their relationship grows as they go through their last year in school and they begin to realize how much they already knew about each other just from watching on the outside. #1 in #wallflower 30k reads on 3/2/20 #2 in #ophelia 40k reads on 3/21/20 #1 in #wonderwall #1 in #riverphoenix 100 reads on 10/5/19 200 reads on 10/17/19 300 reads on 10/28/19 400 reads on 11/3/19 500 reads on 11/10/19 600 reads on 11/12/19 700 reads on 11/16/19 800 reads on 11/18/19 900 reads on 11/19/19 1k reads on 11/20/19 2k reads on 12/29/19 3k reads on 1/14/20 4k reads on 1/20/20 5k reads on 1/23/20 6k reads on 1/25/20 7k reads on 1/27/20 8k reads on 1/28/20 9k reads on 1/31/20 10k reads on 2/1/20 11k reads on 2/3/20 20k reads on 2/13/20

*Wattpad Featured Novel* Haley Monroe has moved to the Big Apple and is ready to start her internship at Forward Magazine, the hottest best selling lifestyle magazine in the country. Everything is set into place: Overpriced tiny apartment? Check. Sadly single? Check. Friendless in new city? Check. Determined to set off with a fresh start and (clearly) positive attitude, she spends her first night in New York doing something that someone as organized as Haley is, would never dream of - a one night stand. Well, almost. If you consider leaving Nate - the hottest guy she's ever set her eyes on - naked in his apartment, a one night stand. And to make Haley's life complete, the new owner of Forward magazine just started his first day at the office. Haley instantly recognizes her new boss. She almost had a one night stand with him. #DAMNITNATECHESTER Copyright © 2014 BellaLunaa All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the author.

Ever had your heart ripped out of your chest and shredded to pieces? Caleb had. Five years ago when the girl he loved, left him with no explanation, no note, no nothing. It was as if she disappeared into thin air and now when he finally convinced himself he was over her, was when she decided re-enter into his life. It just wasn't the way he'd expected at all.

𝐼𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ; 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑠𝑒 𝐻𝑢𝑠𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑋 𝑂C TEMPORARILY PAUSED SO SORRY :( thinking of ideas for you guys <3