** A Wattpad Featured Story** What's worse than a pedantic, impatient, bad-tempered, condescending boss? Answer? A boss who is pedantic, impatient, bad-tempered, condescending and devilishly handsome. What's worse than a P.A. with poor time-keeping, terrible spelling and a lack of respect for authority? Answer? A P.A. who has poor time-keeping, terrible spelling, a lack of respect for authority and an array of short pencil skirts and tight blouses. Mattie hates Rafe and Rafe hates Mattie, but they want each other, too. Sometimes, hating someone is more delicious - and much more fun! - than loving them.

"The ultimate chick-lit read" - East County Magazine "Reviving and fun..." - San Francisco Book Review Magazine At first glance, twenty-one-year-old Jan Weston has it all: a perfect boyfriend, fun friends, and wealthy parents who take care of all those pesky credit card bills. Then her boyfriend dumps her, her friendships fall apart, and her parents cut her off. Suddenly without money, without a man, and without a plan, it's time for Jan to grow up. Determined to get her life back on track, Jan decides it's time to make it on her own. Can she find her way as a single lady in San Diego? Can she fix her friendships, her job prospects, and her hair? And can she keep her vow that she'll never date again, even after she meets a guy who just might be perfect for her? Between Boyfriends is a sexy, hilarious story of living life, finding love, and growing up... but not necessarily in that order. Now FREE for Kindle. Click 'external link' to get the whole novel free.

When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis

Wattpad Featured Story! Sara Wang travels from New York City to Shanghai before her senior year to take a class in Eastern medicine. Her parents think she's there to buff up her college application, but she's actually there to chase her crush -- the one and only Calvin Suzuki (a total swim team hottie). Things take an unexpected turn when she bumps into the megapopular singer and actor Fang Yao during her hospital rotation. Everything gets even more complicated when her childhood love, Zhang, appears and they share an accidental kiss. When summer vacation ends, who will be the one to win Sara's heart? This is a rewrite of an older story.

AUTHOR'S NOTE Thank you for taking the time to read my story! If you want to learn more about me and my other books please visit my website, marychrisescobar.com (there's a link in my profile). DESCRIPTION Carolyn’s life has gone pretty much according to plan. She’s followed all the rules. Her star is rising at work, she’s just gotten engaged to an amazing man and she lives in a perfectly decorated apartment. A delayed flight throws her life and plans off schedule. What she learns, stuck overnight in the airport, has her questioning everything and puts her face to face with her own missed connection. Follow twenty-six year old Carolyn’s quarter-life coming-of-age story, the demise of her life as she knows it and the discovery of her own truth. PRAISE FOR DELAYED "I don’t know how Mary Chris Escobar did it, but she basically renewed my faith in the saying, 'Love is lovelier the second time around.'" - coffeebookmom.wordpress.com "The story renews your faith in forgiveness and the power of love." - Amazon review

Post grad doesn't always go as planned. For Josalee, David, Ingrid, and Victor, the line between loyalty and fragility is blurred. Josalee wasn't supposed to fall in love with her gay best friend David-and she definitely didn't mean to have a one-night stand with him. Before she can separate her feelings from reality, they each discover a secret so big, it could kill them both. Ingrid can't seem to hold down a job. When she loses her second position in five months, she is stripped of more than just financial security. Even worse, she has no idea that her boyfriend Victor has been unfaithful-more than once. When a crushing loss and the economy threaten everything the four friends have worked for, they must fight for their own kind of happily ever after. AUTHOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt. Please continue reading on Radish, Kindle, iBooks, Nook, or your favorite e-reader!

Selected by Cadbury Sweet Escapes A Wattpad Featured Story A rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, scream, pull your hair out, and start singing (maybe even dancing)... and fall in love. Veronica Soto-Stewart has had trouble saying no, especially to her ex-boyfriend, the gorgeous surgeon, Dr Jake Benjamin. And she has done it again when he asks her to plan his wedding to his new fiancée. Mix in her tough as nails best friend, Chase, and the bachelor-forever, wickedly-handsome, best man, Levi--who both seem to have secret agendas of their own--Veronica is in for one heck of a wedding planning ride! Can Veronica survive the roller coaster of challenges thrown at her with her heart intact? Now Completed, with Bonus Chapters and Photos!!! Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlissSeries © MichelleJoQuinn 2014

It's been a long time since the unfortunately-named Toni Handcock ventured outside. She'd far rather stay on the sofa and eat warmed-up soup instead, but she is determined to move on from her old relationship, and even put on a bit of weight! Everything Toni tries soon turns pear shaped and she is forced to face her past. Only then will she realize that her future began long, long ago. ###

Lexie Greene has always had such a pretty face. Unfortunately, that's where it seemed to stop. She's grown up hearing her Mother constantly remind her that she needs to lose weight. And twenty-two-year-old Lexie knows she's overweight. With her younger sister's wedding on the horizon and a crush to stalk on Facebook, Lexie's had enough. She gives up her constant daydreams about food and joins a dieting group. As the pounds melt away at the gym, she finds that life on the other side of junk food isn't what she thought. Bon Bons to Yoga Pants is an inspirational hit about a girl coming to terms with herself, and her past, all while navigating a world of food and fitness.