Hazel and Sebastian. Back in the small town they lived in, they were known for being inseparable. Whenever you saw the one, the other one was not far behind. They were good friends. Well, that was until the end of high school when Hazel up and left without saying goodbye. She moved to New York City to chase her dream of becoming a photographer. Leaving Sebastian behind had been the hardest choice she ever had to take. Making that decision took everything she had but she had to protect her broken heart from further heartbreak. Few years later, Hazel's life has not been easy. She has gone through traumatic experiences and she has made choices that made the decision of leaving Sebastian look like a piece of cake. After a toxic relationship, a devastating trip to the hospital and depression, Hazel doesn't seem to be the girl she once was. She doesn't smile that often, she doesn't have a carefree attitude and you can see in her eyes that she's been through hell and back. And then, she meets Sebastian again. How is Sebastian doing all those years? He is the exact opposite of Hazel. His life is more put together than it has ever been. He's the proud owner of a very successful business. He's also a billionaire with a huge fan club of women that want to be with him. Their meeting was accidental and yet it seemed like fate. They soon pick up where they left off and sparks are flying around. The only problem is that Sebastian has a girlfriend; one that's really jealous. Hanging out with him will stir up trouble- trouble with his jealous girlfriend and the press, which always seems to be right on his tale. But that's not it. Hazel has secrets- secrets that she won't tell Sebastian, who wants desperately to find why is his best friend acting weird. Will he be able to bring Hazel's walls down for her to start opening up to him? Is hanging out with each other going to stir up old feelings or is his girlfriend just jealous?

What if mates didn't exist? Instead, werewolves chose who they wanted to be mated to for the rest of their lives during a short period of time once a year. This period was called the Mating Season. Sydney Carrington has already planned her entire life with her chosen mate and her pack's current beta, Will and he was going to choose her as his mate when she was of age in the Mating Season. Everything was perfect until a week before the Mating Season when she encounters a certain Alpha Kingston. Brendon Kingston is the most feared Alpha in the world. Rumours said that he was heartless, able of killing his own flesh and blood. He was incapable of showing mercy or even the slightest emotion except for anger. Never had he chosen a mate before. Until an encounter with a certain she-wolf changes his whole perspective of things. To Sydney's horror, Alpha Kingston steps in to claim her as his own before Will can during the Mating Season. Journey with Sydney as she learns how to deal with being the mate of the most cruel and ruthless alpha ever known. Along the way, could she perhaps learn to love him as well? * * * He narrowed his gaze, "You arrived here yesterday. You can call me Kingston. You're my chosen thus you're my equal." At the mention of him choosing me, anger flared up and I scoffed indignantly. "You chose me? You didn't. You blackmailed me to be with you!" Kingston's eyes turned hard and he warned, "By drinking the potion, you have agreed to be my chosen." I scoffed and glared up at him, "Because you threatened to kill my brother. He's fifteen! Would you really do that? Kill a fifteen year old to get what you want?" I demanded and Kingston simply looked at me with a passive expression. Highest Ranking: #4 in Werewolf 5/3/2016

Kimberly Jones, better known as Kimber, is new in town. She's the beautiful and smart daughter of a Secret Service member, fully capable of handling herself in any situation. Lucas Vasquez, better known as the town's residing criminal, is shrouded by mystery and sarcasm. With sins stretching behind him almost a mile long, he's dangerous and captivating and the son of the drug cartel's leader. A man to some, a god to others, who cures boredom on a weekend with a murder or two. After dealing with deadly thugs, seductive boys, and impossible midterms, Kimber's life seems to be spiraling out of control and the first semester isn't even over yet. But when she discovers that Lucas is slowly dying and somehow her father is connected to it all, Kimber's first year of college takes a turn for the worst. Can the daughter of a law abiding family join forces with the son of America's most wanted in order to not only save themselves, but also the empire Lucas' father has built while leading the drug cartel? Or will Kimber lose Lucas forever to the secrets and evils surrounding the Vasquez family? Through unbelievable twists and discoveries, Kimber will learn quickly that when the drug cartel descends, blood runs thicker than water. And blood. Will. Run. - © 2016 [P.S- I enjoy writing big, bloody, and heart wrenching endings. You have been warned;) ]

Haven Hill Animal Sanctuary specialises in the rehabilitation of patients with mental health issues, which is exactly what Bret O'Neil signed up for when he saw no light at the end of the demon filled tunnel. Bret needs help, and he needs it bad. Destroyed by the devastation of war, he's given an ultimatum: Find help or risk losing his family forever. The only problem? He's too late. Bret's wife has already moved on, and his world tips upside down. Diana McCormack is so caught up in her work at Haven Hill that she doesn't see that her life is crumbling around her. Stuck in a one-sided relationship, she craves to be whisked off her feet even if it's just once, only she knows her boyfriend, Cameron, isn't the man to do it. Cameron is safe. And, exactly what Diana thinks she needs. But what happens when she realises she wants more? Bret is danger, and for Diana, he couldn't have come at a better time. BRUTE WILL CONTAIN SWEARING, SEXUAL CONTENT AND ADULT SITUATIONS. 17+ RECOMMENDED.

Of Witches and Warlocks readers will love this story, which is a retelling of The Trouble with Spells, but from main character Vance Mangum's point of view. Loaded with new scenes and dialogue, this story will take readers on an adventure even deeper into the life and mind of Vance Mangum. Overview: He was on the run. Love wasn't an option, But Fate had a different plan. Magic abounds and sparks fly, when destiny brings Fire & Ice together. Reviews: "Vance Mangum landed a place on my all-time favorite book boyfriend list, and no one has been able to bump him off of it. I honestly can't put into words how much I loved Fire & Ice, and how excited I am for the next installment of Book of Shadows!!!" - Christina Silcox, Literary Redemption "What did I think of Fire & Ice? Well, if you could see my face right now, I think you'd know. I am completely, undeniably, irrevocably in love with these characters!" -Raquel Auriemma, Roc n' Read Back cover: Time passes . . . sometimes too quickly, other times not fast enough, but that's not what's important. The essential thing is what we learn about ourselves during that passage of time and how we apply it. Will we continue to follow the destructive paths we find ourselves on? Will we give in to circumstances that seem completely unchangeable? Or will we desperately fight to hold onto those we love and to what's good inside us-no matter how terrible the cost? I only know I would do whatever was required of me to keep Portia, but in a world of witches, warlocks, and demons, anything can happen. My name is Vance Mangum, and this is my story.

[WATTYS 2016 WINNER!] [COSMOPOLITAN Featured!] Trapped in her white trash hell, Layla Danner is failing at life. Her friend Peyton? Everybody thinks he's perfect, a staggeringly rich, handsome, and well-mannered story book prince. But they don't know what Layla knows. And she'll never tell. Jake? Jake's trouble. A down and dirty charmer, this one's got a devil-may-care attitude and a mouth to match. Everything goes to hell in a handbasket when he shows up to town one summer. Layla never meant to fall in love. All she wanted to do was finish her senior year, get the hell out of this town and never, ever look back. But when mysterious secrets from the boys' past refuse to stay buried, Layla must decide how far she'll go for a chance at a once in a lifetime love. Follow three unforgettable characters in this captivatingly melodramatic, soap-operatic, and larger-than-life tale of first loves, loyalty, intrigue and the magic of growing up. ♦️WARNING: This writer is a hopeless romantic with a filthy mouth and a dirty mind who loves to re-work cliches. The style of the story reflects this. Also, some dark themes. ♦️

When I was a little girl, I believed in fairy tales. I believed in princes and princesses and knights in shining armor. I believed in forever and happily ever afters. I was ten when reality hit me. My mom brought the evil home with her and there was no escaping it. That's when I learned that fairy tales were just that: fairy tales. The bad stuff is real, though. The difference is that I now know that the monsters and evil villains don't always wear capes and ugly scars. No: most of the time, they appear normal. I'm drowning in reality, in my life, and I've given up hope that a knight in shining armor will rescue me. But maybe... maybe I don't need a Prince Charming after all. Maybe a knight without the shining armor and a broken smile will be enough to save me. *Please note this is only a five chapter sample of the published book.