Mandy Greene's life is far from perfect. She lives an underprivileged life after breaking away from her over-privileged parents. She may be only 17-years-old, but she is more than capable of living on her own. That is, until the diner she works at goes bankrupt. The new owner, Camden Rogers, is as privileged and rude as Mandy's parents. The diner is not Camden's only purchase, however. How will Mandy handle being the new prized possesion of this pompous, womanizing man?

Hayley's life hasn't been an envious one. She's working to pay the bills, put food on the table, and provide for herself, and she's only sixteen. After Hayley's mother was shot by her drug dealer, Hayley is forced to relocate to live with her sister, who abandoned her when she was only eleven. Now her sister seems to be deadset on "saving her". And if there's one thing Hayley doesn't need, it's saving.

Alyssa Splendor is an average eighteen-year-old just beginning the second semester of her final year of high school, and her life has always been just like her -- average. Until now. Now, Alyssa has won a contest hosted by her favorite YouTube sensations, making her the study of a psychology study of high school seniors. This means she is watched by the boys as well as a lead psychologist all day for the rest of the semester. Just one problem. She doesn't know.

Ayla has uncovered a terrible secret: the man she loves is in fact her worst enemy. As a mighty army gathers to destroy her and her people, she must ask herself: will he join them to destroy her? Must she cut him out of her heart to survive? Or is there another way – a way to forgiveness and... love? Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'The Robber Knight'.

[Watty Winner 2012, Fantasy / Teen Fic / Adventure / Romance] Stars. For millennia, humans have stared up at the sky watching them light up the night. Unknown to most, they've been watching back, protecting us and keeping us safe from dangers. However, in the land of Astron, two girls are struggling to keep themselves alive. Miriam has a dark secret, living a secluded life with all the benefits that wealth provides. While Annabell is a poor orphan with a natural born gift of getting into trouble. With the help of two handsome lads, they have to uncover the truth about the prophecy that the Elders have worked so hard to hide. They need to find each other before it's too late. Change is coming, and Darkness is growing. In a race against time, they have to find the Rising Star before it's too late. Solem, help us all. [This is the first book in 'The Lores of Lyra]