some things just define us.

Irene is dying. There's no arguing about it. It's hard to leave your loved ones behind and Irene knows that more that anybody. People wish to live forever, but Irene just wants some moments, so she can say goodbye to the ones she loves. Join her small world, just for a moment and discover a new meaning of forever.

You know that girl you called fat? She's been starving herself for God knows how long. You know that chick you called emo? She's been battling depression for years. You know that gal you bullied and whenever she would cry you would say "Aww is little Missy going to go cry to her mommy and daddy?" Her parents died a couple years ago and she's still grieving their death. The tiniest thing can hurt a person beyond words, but it can also shed light to a dark tunnel. This is Missy Vega's story about loss, hurt, betrayal and hope.

Young Eveleen knows nothing but her name. When she was 12 years old she woke up remembering nothing of her past. She met Evan, Fortune, Diamond, Lawrence, and Avery. All who don't have parents, like Eveleen. And also have to deal with there caretaker, Ms. Susanne. They want to leave, but it would be illegal to live on their own. This is a story of five friends who would risk it all to fly free.

Andie dies in a lightning strike and is miraculously healed and brought back to life. But now she’s sharing her body with an alien—the same alien who rode the lightning bolt that killed her. (Third place, Utah Romance Writers Heart of the West award, paranormal category; Highly Commended, RWNZ Clendon Award for full-length romantic manuscript.) For more information about this book, please go to: http://www.mareeanderson.com or, http://www.lightningriderbook.com