They say you don't know what you're missing if you've never had it to begin with. The Johnson sisters would beg to disagree on that one. They've spent the majority of their young lives being tossed around the foster care system like debris in the ocean, struggling to catch their breath, stuck in a current not knowing whether to swim up or down. When they finally get the chance at a family after living so long without one, it's not so easy letting those walls down and risking it all. Charlie and Lydia Tanner know what they're missing too, and that's a family to call their own. After struggling with infertility for the better part of the sixteen years they've been married, they've finally been approved as foster parents. They're ready to give these two girls their chance at a happily ever after, but we all know it's easier said than done, especially with a skewed system breathing down their backs. Follow them as they go through the ups and downs of parenthood and know this: family doesn't always mean blood, just like blood doesn't necessarily make a family. Cover by: MackieJay #Wattys2015

After losing her memory in an explosion, Marine Sergeant Julia Langdale has recovered the life she lost and returned to active duty. On leave with her husband, they must both learn to adjust to the murky waters of married civilian life whilst battling the parts of their pasts which refuse to stay buried. With their relationship teetering on the edge and an inquisitive MI5 agent digging into their lives, Julia and Marc must both face their pasts as they race back to Afghanistan for an unsanctioned mission. With only themselves for back-up and the risk of execution if they're caught, can they come through this together, or will this one mission tear them apart?

Amelia always knew she wanted to have lots of kids one day, but being married to a transgender man in a small southern town means the journey to parenthood won't be so clear-cut. Sam knew when he started transitioning that life wouldn't always be easy for him, just like he knew he wouldn't be able to give his wife biological children, at least not in the traditional way. Now that they're both settled in their careers and they've made plans to get a bigger place, Amelia and Sam are ready to start looking at their options to expand their family. With a lot of love between the two of them and a bit of science from the fertility clinic, they can still have what they've always wanted. "You have no idea how long we've been waiting for you, and how much you are loved." - Sam Willems.

Having given up on finding the man of her dreams, Theodora Thompson, decides to become a single mother via an anonymous sperm donor. When a mix up at the clinic occurs it is discovered the donor, was in fact never a donor at all but rather a man interested in becoming a father - with his wife. With the new couple making an unexpected appearance, they long to meet the children and be involved in their lives. Now Teddy must adjust to the idea of motherhood - without the single part.

❝She was my dream girl − but I knew eventually I had to wake up.❞ Sequel to, u n r e q u i t e d All rights reserved @ o p t i c a l i t y | 2017

❝This is a why her, why not me story.❞ All rights reserved @ o p t i c a l i t y | 2017

Cat Logan is a single teen mother with a deadbeat ex-boyfriend and parents that haven't spoken to her since she got herself knocked up at the age of sixteen. She's been making it in the world all on her own and has been raising a child that she loves more than anything. She's used to men running for the hills the moment they find out about her two and a half year-old son, so when her best friend Hannah sets her up on a blind date with aspiring musician and college student Nick Bradley, she reluctantly agrees but isn't exactly expecting to find her happily ever after. Maybe it'll just have to find her instead? #Wattys2019

Bella Winters is a seventeen year old with little confidence, controlled daily by her anxiety. Bella wants to remain hidden in school but ends up gaining the attention from the school's popular bully, and the school's heart throb all within the same week. A heartwarming tale where Bella Winters endures heartbreak that sends her on a discovery of self love and confidence. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Do not copy/reproduce or use any of the text in this story.

[Unedited] 5-year-old Annabella De' La Cruz was in an accident with her dear mother only to come out the only survivor. Anna was hospitalized for a week and was still slowly recovering. Anna was then told that she will be moving to Florida where her brothers lived. And that the oldest of the De' La Cruz brothers will be forward full custody of her. Anna still so young and innocent doesn't understand what's happening in the world around her, and why so suddenly she can't see her mama. Follow the story and Annabella and her brothers as they try to give her the best life they can. {Book 1 - Complete} {Book 2 - Ongoing} Cover credit to this amazing person!! @_navyblueee_

hailey upton is left all alone with her daughter. she comes back to chicago and get the job in hank voights unit where she meets jay halstead. will she fall again or will she be too scared to go down that path just to be hurt?