WATTYS SHORTLIST 2018 The heart desires the unreachable. A rare creature born of Middle Earth must undo the damage of her predecessor, who helped forge the Dark Lord's Ring of Power. Amidst her mental and physical weaknesses, she is challenged to become a warrior. If not, endless lives will be corrupted and extinguished. What is the key to defeating the shadows that threaten Middle Earth as well as the darkness that intends to smother her soul? Mirkwood is no exception to the kingdoms that are threatened by the Shadow. Instead of sailing to the undying lands, King Thranduil remains, creating a rift between him and Legolas, who stands against his father's pride and what appears to be insensibility. As he journeys with the Fellowship to destroy the Ring of Power, he begins to peel the layers of the mystery surrounding Mirkwood and himself - a mystery that draws him closer to the maiden that travels with them. The earthborn must sacrifice all to fulfill her destiny - desires for a peaceful life, family, fellowship, and love. Will those she journeys with encourage her selfless intentions, or will they challenge her being and all that she desires? Uncover the secrets of Mirkwood, witness the earthborn's battle, and discover the element of the heart. ***I do not own or have any affiliation with J.R.R. Tolkien, the production companies, or the characters created by them. However, all other characters and storylines outside of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings - All rights reserved © 2015 - presented by Reese Cadwell***

Athena Merrick is a Chicagoan with seven siblings trying to survive in a dangerous neighborhood while Kai West is a drug lord at the age of 22. Kai is known to be relentless, murderous and unapologetic but can one look at Athena change her whole state of being? 'Immoral Deeds' is a story filled with a bunch of laughs, but also drama. Influenced by the Showtime television series, 'Shameless', this story addresses sensitive topics, contains offensive terms and makes crude jokes. Only mature individuals should read on.

Maxim "The Nox" Nightingale, also known as Noxious is a competitive, untroubled and energetic fighter of the Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC). Since her debut, just a year ago, she has shown all of her competitors and watchers of the UFC why she is one the best mixed martial arts fighters in the country of America. She travels the world to fight other competitors and maintain her winning streak. Even though, there's countless hours of training Maxim finds time to go out and party. There's hardly a night that Maxim isn't out clubbing or hanging out with a group of A-List celebrities. Lavender Forrester is a normal girl, despite her name, and she has somewhat normal friends. Nearly every day she works at a coffee shop downtown. Day in and day out, she serves rude customers who can't look up from their tablets, cell phones, or newspapers for a second to say "Thank you" once she delivers their items. Lavender is known be shy by most of her friends, but she still has undeniable sex appeal. Even with her shyness, she can turn nearly any man or woman on, and make them do anything she asks. Though she doesn't like to use her sex appeal, sometimes it's nearly damn necessary. Every other night, she likes to unwind at a club or two with her very few friends. Lavender has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She's actually pretty lost in New York City. Her friends, drugs, alcohol, and the frequent endeavors with both men and women are the only things that keeps her going. She's lost in what seems like a jungle, can Maxim help her gain some sense of purpose? Inspired by the song "Jungle" by Jon Bellion.

Skye's parents were killed and she was put into foster care at the age of 11. Now at the age of 18, she's a legal adult with no where to go and no one to help her. So she turned to the club. She's a stripper living a decent life. But what happens when the cutest stud Skye has even seen came in the club and requests a private dance? Offering a higher paying job at The Bunny, Skye accepts before realizing that Zayne was more than the mere owner of The Bunny but the ruthless King Pen, Z, of Easton. And she has taken a special liking to Skye. But will they last with Zayne's infidelity and Skye's trust issues? Will Zayne be okay with Skye shaking her ass and removing her clothes for money? Will Skye be happy knowing Zayne could be murdered at any moment while she's selling drugs and weapons? But more importantly, will she be Zayne's ride or die?

This book is not edited, read at your own risk. Carmen Larove, a rebellious 16 year old girl with a secret, master in martial arts and she doesn't give a damn about what other thinks about her. After her recent fight that she started in a boarding school, she was kicked out and her parents force her to enter a public school where her older twin sisters go to. Carmen is also an openly lesbian girl. Larissa Vincent, a 16 year old cheerleader who is openly bisexual. She came from an average family and open-minded. She is one of the most popular girls in school but she's not the Queen Bee. She also has to work in a local coffee shop after school to help her dad support her 2 little sisters, her sick mother and to pay the bills. What happen when a rich rebellious girl met one of the school famous cheerleader? Will there be spark between them? Or will there be chaos? Read to find out.

Addison "Addie" has spent some of her time getting in trouble. She is a very intelligent girl, but when it comes to messing with her, there's no turning back. Will any of the girls she meets along the way at her new school tame her? Will they calm her down? Or will Addie stay the same, because she has to deal with her mother being gone in the army? *** Copyright © 2012 by _rareleo. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of _rareleo. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Images, music and videos used in the cover art and any of the multimedia content posted in this story are the sole property of their respective owners.

Hatspehut and Saryia have been married for four years now. To Hatspehut, life couldn't be better. She has a house, her loving, hot mate, a cute daughter, and her brothers and pack are all happy. The happy times don't last for long. War breaks out again, but this time the werewolf elders are in charge. Hatspehut and Saryia would care less if someone they both love wasn't in danger. When Jamie gets herself in trouble, Hatspehut and Saryia go off to war. With the great war about to consume the world will these two lovers be able to hold their family together? Or will the difference between Vampire and Werewolf break them apart? Note: This is the sequel to The Master's Pet. If you haven't read it yet, then do it. If you did read the first book then you know what to expect. First written in the fall of 2013.

Jessica, Jasmine and Jimhaya never had an easy life. See, these triplets are not what they seem. They are part witch, part werewolf and part vampire. After an incident the sisters and their parents were forced to move away to another town where they will attend a school that will help them learn how to control their hunger. Their hunger for power and for blood. They are after all an abomination.

Cassie Lee Turner is an intelligent and ordinary nineteen year old college student. She knows that she will do her internship in Swift Enterprises Holdings Inc. But after Taylor, the beautiful, young and successful CEO steps into her life, she flips it upside down and wakes another side in Cassie, that she never thought she had. The never dying flames of Taylor Swift. (Lesbian Story) Warning!!!!! This story contains sexual content, explicit language and violence! Read it on your own risk!

Candice O'stenner has been married to what she now considers the rudest and most inconsiderate woman ever. Had it always been that way? Of course not! You don't just marry the asshole that makes your life a living hell. Unfortunately, that is something you discover on your own over the years. One by one, the once sugar-coated promises of love begin to drip a distasteful bitterness that is sure to ruin even the best of memories in a relationship. Day by day, her marriage wavers over a thin line. Candice's life after the initial honeymoon phase has never been the same. Anger and resentment towards her wife grow. But what happens when a random, cliche, unexpected run-in leads her to meet someone new? Or when she gets invited to a special dinner hosted by her boss that happens to be that same stranger? Candice O'stenner meets a charming, stunning, and caring woman. Where there was once stagnant affection, a hidden love begins to unfold.