Every half century in a small little town hidden in the woods, a beast comes out from the forest to claim his bride on the night of an eclipse. The people of call this phenomenon "the taking". This beast is said to be very dangerous. It roams door to door searching for the woman whose being calls to his animal instincts. He will kill, mutilate and destroy everything in his path until he finds his bride. In the past, the townsmen have tried to hunt the creature and kill him before they can steal one of their marriageable daughters, but the beast does not hunt alone. He has followers among the shadows to make sure his goal is accomplished. Once he finds his bride, he carries her back to the forest where she is never seen or heard from again. Celeste believes this so-called "legend" is just some scary fairytale her grandmother made up to scare her. But was she ever wrong when a pair of moonlit eyes stared straight at her through her bedroom window and entered her room. Next thing she knew, she was being carried out the house and into the woods by a half-naked man who called her his. Who would have thought? Grandma wasn't crazy after all. Young Adult novel. Paranormal/Comedy-Romance @2014

fad /fad/ noun an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something; a craze. Andréa James shared an intense night with a mysterious man whom she can't forget yet can't remember entirely. Is he hiding right under her nose or did she just conjure an imaginary man? Find out for yourself *WARNING: Moderate to Extreme content. Read at your own discretion please :)* Short story contest conducted by the infamous FastAndDeep #wattysaward2017

Ritchie and Hudson had been in love for years. Deciding their sophomore year in college to move in together with their 2 best friends Livy and Blake. Who are also couples. Livy has been Ritchie's best friend since kindergarten and only sister she ever had. After a fight with Hudson Ritchie leaves to stay at her moms. Returning she finds her best friend and boyfriend in bed together. After a night in Jail and her scholarship pulled a devastated Ritchie flees to Hawaii with the plan to never return. 5 years later Ritchie returns to a family member that needs help. Ritchie runs into Hudson and his new Fiancé one night at her mothers establishment. Can they keep the love they've buried for each other?

Isyss Dulay has been bestfriends and next door neighbors with Courtney King all her life. But along with Courtney comes her twin brother Cory, who happens to be the school's number one hottie. But Isyss doesn't like Cory and she's probably the only girl in school who doesn't; minus Courtney of course. Due to a little prank played in class one day, Isyss and Cory find themselves in a 'Im better than you' game. This game consist of sexual teasing, flirting, and taunting. Who will be victorious, leaving the guilty party lovestruck.... [the sequel to this book is called "Sooner or Later...You'll Want Me Again."

Five years ago, Isyss Dulay left home to pursue her modeling career. Behind, she respectably left friends and family. Now, as a 23 year old famous supermodel, she's returning home to the life and people she had to leave behind. She finds out that not only has the scenery changed, but the people as well. Among them all, she's anxious and nervous to greet Cory King again. Does he still have those feelings for her? Has he moved on from her? Is he still the same cocky, arrogant, flirtatious, and fun guy he was when she left? A lot can happen in five years, some for the better...some for the worse. And Isyss is determined to make sure Cory still wants her. This time, it's her who will be irresistible.... [This is the sequel to "Sooner or @ALater...You Won't Resist Me"]

A kiss, a touch, a feeling can sometimes speak louder than words. For Dylan that's very true since he can't talk. Liana has a new job at the hottest swimming center in town, and professional swimmer Dylan seems to have all of her attention. He likes to stay to himself and keep his concentretion which he has been able to do until he met her. She fights her attraction for him in order to keep her sanity, he fights his attraction for her in order to focus on his job. But with seeing each other so much it's hard for them both. Tension as thick as skin builds between them. Some times Liana thinks that he feels nothing for her. Dylan is very good with his hands when it comes to speaking... and touching. He'll use them to show Liana just how he feels about her. WARNING: Intended for a mature audience. Mild sexual scenes