"Go ahead," I said, backing up against the pink wall of the shop. "Do something other than glare at me." I waited. One, two, three seconds... and nothing. I raised my chin at him. "You're boring me, mute boy." He stepped closer. Leaned toward me as his gaze burned into mine. Then... ❀ ❀ ❀ After three months in juvenile detention, it's time for Romy Pereira to help out with her family's flower shop. And it's not all bad... until they hire Jack Michel to work beside her. He doesn't speak, communicating with glares and scowls instead of words, and seems to be more interested in literal rocks than other human beings. And with an ex-convict mother, her friends drifting away, and the flower shop falling apart, the last thing Romy wants to deal with is Jack's attitude. She'll forever praise the day he screws up big time and gets himself fired, but until that day comes, it's mostly one cold-hearted girl, her silent (but still infuriating) coworker, and a whole lot flowers. [word count: 100k] [originally written in 2014-2015; re-write completed 2020-2021] ❀ Rankings ❀ #1 in #badgirl #1 in #goodboy #1 in #flowershop #1 in #sociopath

[Now free to read!] Scott Wilson isn't used to being corrected, and he definitely didn't expect to get his biggest dose of criticism by his coach's daughter - Elle Monroe. ***** When Scott Wilson is drafted to try out for the Marlies hockey team, it's easily the best day of his life. He's cocky and for good reason. He's spent his entire life being told that he's a hockey prodigy and he knows that he's on the path to his destiny. Then Elle Monroe shows up, and throws off his entire plan. Elle - the daughter of his coach - is loud, rude, confident, and gets a special kick out of knocking Scott down a peg or two. Scott doesn't want to accept the help she's offering, but eventually he does, and it turns into a lot more than he was expecting. Scott isn't used to a lot of things, but there's one especially that he's never prepared for: a beautiful, loud girl stealing his jersey every day before their practices. [Winner of the 2015 Watty's 'cover to cover'] [completed]

Puck You is now available in paperback and e-book! Grace wants to prove herself by making the men's hockey team at her new school. Will a rivalry with the captain - or an attraction between them - get in the way? ***** When Grace Gillman moves to California, she's determined to play hockey -- even if that means making a place for herself on her new school's only team. But Sebastian Evans doesn't want a girl on the men's team, even if she's a great player. He's convinced she'll distract the other boys and cost them their shot at the championship - and with it, his only chance at a scholarship to his dream college. But despite his icy attitude towards her, he can't help but feel a connection building between them - which quickly gets complicated when he learns she has eyes for someone else. Will they remain rivals on the rink, or will things heat up between them? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

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Carietta Diamond lived a troubled life, desperate to get away from a horrible past. Out of fear, she runs off to California to stay with her older sister Ruby Chrome, who has offered to take her in. When one of Carrie's freelance photography sessions ends with her taking a photo of famous YouTuber CaptainSparklez, her life suddenly changes in a flash. She finds the one thing she never wanted but always needed; true love. But when a traumatic event lands Carrie in the hospital, she may have to make the ultimate decision; to risk her life and the people she loves by staying in California, or run away and never return. Follow Carrie on her journey in Santa Barbara as she learns what it truly means to be part of a family, to experience love, and to discover that every Diamond has a Sparkle. Cover art made by -enduphere Copyright ©IzTRG 2013-2014

Eleanor "Ellie" Rose was always just an orphan. She was nothing special - or so she thought. After receiving a surprising phone call from her biological parents that abandoned her eighteen years ago, Ellie is forced to pack up her bags and fly 3,000 miles to California. Who knew that her brother was the famous SkyDoesMinecraft, whom she looked up to when she was depressed? Ellie is given a position in Team Crafted, the prestigious Minecraft gaming group, and creates a YouTube channel that grows quickly famous. Her life suddenly revolves as she faces newfound friendship, enemies, and possibly love. But all stories don't end there. Get ready for the last sparks. || The First Book of "The Sparks" Series || Second Book >> A New Spark (Go check it out!)

Millie Lou is the governor's daughter who has more brains than boobs, despite the typical stereotype. Staying at her father's mansion for the summer, she's already bored, looking for adventures. That's where she meets Carter Lee. Carter Lee is half Chinese, half American so he has to deal with the insults and stereotypes all of his life. He's Millie's father's assistant. So when he meets Millie swimming in the pool, they obviously get off on the wrong foot. And fast. But soon, they can't stay mad at each other forever and become close friends with Millie learning a little bit of Chinese and Carter learning interesting stuff about her. After an almost kiss, can Carter and Millie stay distant between each other forever or will they give into their feelings?

Dear Jordan, I think this letter will explain everything. I moved out of Madi's apartment a week ago. I told her not to tell you this, but I'm in England right now. Remember when I first met you and ate at the Cheesecake Factory? There are English clam chowders here, and I love them. I just saw in person AshleyMarieeGaming, who is definitely one of the YouTubers I was obsessed with before I started my own channel. We're planning to do many collabs, which I'm excited about. I know you have many questions going through your mind. I know you'll hate me for this, but I'm breaking up with you by this letter. Yes, Jordan Maron, I have dumped you, by writing this letter. This sounds cheesy, but it isn't you, it's me. I've lately been getting thoughts about life with you around. It's been such great memories - yet so much suffering. My parents despise you and my open-minded brother, Nathan, even hates you. Our relationship is never meant to be. I love you still. I'm not going to lie. My heart has turned into dust ever since I left Santa Barbara. I'll always remember you, Jordan. Not as a friend, or a lover, or even as a person. You're my captain. With love, Gwendolyn Hills - - - Gwen was your typical, twenty-year-old girl. She never thought of herself as different, unique, or even having any talents. After a boring life, Gwen decides to make a daring move to Santa Barbara to move in with her best friend Madi. She finally got to fit in, and life seemed perfect. Until she met the captain, Jordan Maron.

"I want to grow up" Did you say it when you were a kid? I know I did. Have you regretted growing up at some point in your life? Have you wished you could be a careless child once again? I know you have. Everyone has. The more you grow the bigger the challenges, the obstacles, the pain. Life gets serious. You get serious. You forget to smile at the morning sun shining down your face. You are too absorved by your problems to notice the beautiful world surrounding you. And when life gets hard, you wish more than anything to turn back in time and be that small child who did not know anything when he said "I want to grow up"

Roselynn and Greg, couple for a year and a half, break up. Reasons why, Roselynn still doesn't know two years later to the exact date. Roselynn is about twenty-two and finally is in a stable place in her life. After all, she was miserable. Living the cliche life of a heartbroken girl wasn't fun. One day at her job as a barista at Starbucks, she makes an order of a caramel latte (a strangely familiar order to her) and when she hands it to the customer, it's none other than Greg. Shocked to be seeing each other, they exchange few words and agree to meet up again for a quick chat. At least, that's what Roselynn thought Greg had meant. Instead of a catch up, it's a hook up. And Roselynn breaks all of her walls once again for Greg. But will Roselynn get heart broken again?