I'm scared of the sea. I can't help but think of the danger it brings. The width and depth seem forever. But I know that someday, I'm going to swallow all my fears and sail into that immense body of menace. Because I have to find him. I have to see him. I have words I haven't told him yet. There are things he needs to know and I don't care if it matters now or it never really mean anything at all. I just have to find him.

Emily Devereaux had everything...until it was stolen from her on the night she found her parents dead and their mansion burning. She almost died in the same fire but a mysterious boy saved her before suddenly disappearing in the darkness of the night. Five years later, at 17 years old, she lives a life far from her childhood. Yet somehow, she believes that everything will turn out fine. But things make a dark and dangerous turn when a tall, young man with dark, cold eyes transfers to her school. Emily hopes for a happy ending...the question is, will she be able to have it? MONTELLO HIGH: SCHOOL OF GANGSTERS BOOK 3 COVER DESIGN: Shaina Mae Navarro

COMPLETED Story Description: Accused and condemned as the murderer of Keizer's death, her late boyfriend, Denniese Imee Earl, who was considered as nothing but pure disappointment was sent to the States for bringing deep disgrace to her family's pride and honor. After three years of being locked in the States, as prior payment of the crime she didn't even commit, she decided to return and establish justice that Keizer deserves and for her to clear her contorted reputation. And to do that, she would seek the unknown killer who was a member of the Underground Empire, a world of gangsters where she belongs. However, while doing the operation in exposing the real killer, she would discover something worst than all she could imagine... causing her badass side to be awakened again. For her to put everything into its rightful place, never mess her up if you don't want to see her badass side. Don't mess her up because she's the Badass Queen. --- 🥈2nd Place (Action/Adventure) in Scribe Awards February Edition (2021)