{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction

Alessandra Maia Carswell is the newest competitor for the selection. Having been raised an only child by her father, Alessandra had a tough time growing up. She's a strong willed girl with a beautiful heart but will her pretty face be able to win her a crown? The truth is Alessandra does not want love,but when the opportunity came she could not turn down the chance of a lifetime. Especially when she had the chance to put her old crush on the Prince to rest. Alessandra told herself she wouldn't be there long. Just long enough for her father to earn enough money to pay off the loan he had on their house. But how long is long enough? As time passes Alessandra realizes that maybe, just maybe, she could be the next Queen of Illea. The Prince has an aching love for her, deep within his heart but is 'true' love enough for Alessandra to leave her life behind and take on the responsibilities of a job she truly doesn't want? Is it worth risking her already fragile heart? Or will she realize that with this new found power she can finally make the changes in her country she's always dreamed of? Alessandra was taught her whole life to think with her head but maybe its time to start letting her heart make the decisions. In this breathtakingly romantic fanfiction we'll learn that the heart is a living thing with an agenda of its own and people can be just as extraordinary as they dream.

***2016 WATTY AWARD WINNER - VORACIOUS READS*** WINNER OF THE FICTION AWARDS 2016 - HISTORICAL FICTION Against all odds, Libby Marks-Whelan is back at court - and no longer confined to the service corridors as a lady-in-waiting. With the start of the new Winter Season, however, the competition for a crown just got a lot fiercer. Now that there are two princes searching for wives, Libby struggles not just against the other debutantes but also against the monotony of court life in her new position. With the queen's disapproval aimed squarely in her direction, will she weather the storm to win her prince? ***Please note that this story is the sequel to The Season. Since there are many characters, backstories, and subplots that I won't be able to fully explain in the first few chapters, I strongly recommend you read The Season first!***

My name is Ruby. I'm the first born of the stronger royal bloodline. Unlike most of my family, I cannot be killed, I'm stronger than the royal family but I match the strength of my mother Lexi, the protector. I grew up in a family that loves me more than anything and will Protect me at all cost. I have grown up in the manors ground's but now I'm getting to leave the manor and finish my last year in high school before I go to college. My identity has been keep hidden from the vampire world but secrets never stay hidden and I'm been hunted. But destiny likes to add a twist, I find my beloved in the worst circumstances possible, can I bring him back from the darkness before he tries to hurt everyone I love or do I stand against him and help kill the man I was born to love and stop the darkness from completing consuming, only time will tell if our love is strong enough and if not, am I'm strong enough to do everything I can to stop him.....

Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

COMPLETE Please read the "before you read" section. Thank you (Ninety years after breaking dawn) Nobody really saw this coming, not Clara Mellow, not the Cullen's after their return, and not Alice, even with her future telling abilities. Clara Mellow was a normal girl with a normal life, then she met the strange new people and her real life and real family began to unfold, but even after so many twists and turns, Clara can't handle or even stop what's coming next- Nobody can. Embark on this journey of finding oneself, losing those you love, and finding light in one of the darkest times. ((Bro take it easy on me. I was 14 and am terribly dyslexic.)) I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE ORIGINAL CHARACTERS! THOSE ARE STEPHANIE MEYERS' NOT MINE!