A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of longing, desire and the pain of love. Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright, and for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is key to her inheritance. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, Ava ventures away from home, ill-prepared for what awaits her in a world that does not know whether to view her as girl or angel. Ava’s search and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo until, on the summer solstice, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air and Ava’s fate is revealed.

Ever since her father passed away four years ago, Ellyn's stepmother and stepsisters have been making her life miserable. Ellyn is sure she will never forgive them - and definitely not Jarell, one of her stepsisters' accomplices. One day, when Jarell gets into an accident, Ellyn suddenly finds his spirit haunting her. With only a flower and a voice as their guide, they have to work against time to bring him back to his body, and Ellyn is determined to achieve that no matter how much she hates him. As they embark on a series of adventures, Ellyn discovers that life is more than it can be.

Book 1 - Born of Roses Book 2 - Changed by Love Book 3 - Hidden by Foam *** Born of roses will she wake to end the suffering of his reign. Power piercing through veins, love will conquer all pain. But sadness awaits through the rain. To save her from eternal slumber, water her whole and she would grow bold. *** Rose, a beautiful young maiden had everything she could ever wish for. A loving mother and a group of people who adored her. But Rose longed for an adventure, but with a protective mother an adventure wasn't likely to come. When she meets the young king of Astiagard in the woods by a chance encounter she can't help but fall for his charms. But things aren't always as they seem. And as they always say be careful for what you wish for. The night before her wedding she is kidnapped by the blood thirsty, stoic fae Prince of Hardovia. But spending time with him she comes to the realization that he isn't as cruel and ruthless as he seems. And there is a reason behind his cruelty. Who would be the real hero of this complicated fairytale, the charming prince who shouldn't be judged by his outer appearance or the apparent ruthless, cruel fae prince who only seeks revenge?

This is a introspective look at the reality that surrounds us.

He could get lost in her eyes and never want to find his way. © pigmented 2016

WOC FACE CLAIMS. ❝ women come from a whole range of backgrounds. if our visions of peace don't include these differences, then our peace will be partial. ❞ #15 in random women of color face claims book one : ongoing copyright 2016 © estreiias

Stacey Williams had always loved Axel Teller. But he had paid her no mind. She wanted more than the meaningless flings they had. She wanted her love to be returned. She wanted to be loved back. She did everything to get his attention. She had one-night stands with countless boys - throwing away her innocence - and tearing apart her reputation. All for him. But Axel didn't notice Stacey as anything more than a girl to have a fling with on the side. And Stacey watched as the boy she loved fell for another girl, and they were happy and complete. And Stacey was alone and hated. Tarnished and scarred. She was the girl he left behind. [The first book won the 2015 Wattys for the Cover-to-Cover award and 2016 Fiction Awards. Book two won the 2018 Fiction Awards. #1 in Teen Fiction and Short Story.] book two is currently unavailable, it will be released late 2023.