***2016 WATTY AWARD WINNER - VORACIOUS READS*** WINNER OF THE FICTION AWARDS 2016 - HISTORICAL FICTION Against all odds, Libby Marks-Whelan is back at court - and no longer confined to the service corridors as a lady-in-waiting. With the start of the new Winter Season, however, the competition for a crown just got a lot fiercer. Now that there are two princes searching for wives, Libby struggles not just against the other debutantes but also against the monotony of court life in her new position. With the queen's disapproval aimed squarely in her direction, will she weather the storm to win her prince? ***Please note that this story is the sequel to The Season. Since there are many characters, backstories, and subplots that I won't be able to fully explain in the first few chapters, I strongly recommend you read The Season first!***

Stanford Sisters - Part 2 Cassandra Stanford, or Cassie as she was known to her close friends and family, was, at the grand age of seventeen, in love with the handsome Major Ellington. He had arrived on her doorstep, of her family home, looking every inch the storybook hero; tall dark and incredibly attractive. But, he was far from the heroic figure she had been dreaming about for all those years. Manipulated, by the handsome Major, into the life of a courtesan, could Cassie escape from the life that had been so cruelly thrust upon her, or would she be trapped forever?

Dizzy rose one morning to find her memory was empty and black as a fresh washed slate. She made a new home in Bombay until the day a stranger showed up and she was sent away to England. After several years of adventure on the high seas the fencing legend, Master Bailey, was comfortably settled in Westmoore Castle. Life was simple until the day that Dizzy arrived. Danger and trouble soon followed. Could Bailey keep them alive long enough to figure out who Dizzy was and why she was suddenly a target? *This work has shortened chapters for e-readers. In book form it would have about 23 chapters. Best ranking: #183 in Historical Fiction (5-27-2018)

Stanford sisters part 1 When Sir Reginald Stanford died, leaving nothing but debts, his eldest daughter, Verity, felt responsible for her younger brother and sister's future. The deeds of the estate were missing and no one, including their trustees, seemed willing to help. The only way to restore the family's fortunes lay with signing a contract with her nearest neighbour, Lord Melrose. Could Major James Mitford, the troubled infantry officer injured at Salamanca, stop Verity from making a terrible mistake. Or would his past prevent him from being able to help.

Evanora Lockett got more than she bargained for when she dreamed of sailing with pirates. Scarred one night by the poison ink of a pirate’s pen, she finds herself as the key to a malevolent curse, an ancient rivalry, a realm of fantasy…and perhaps the heart of one roguish young man. The pirate is untamed, with captivating green eyes and a wild air of adventure. But the mysterious shadow-boy possesses a cheeky smile and an intriguing set of secrets. And it’s hard to keep your distance when the treasure they all seek is tattooed across your skin.

Tylee Jackson lives on a 100,000 acre ranch, outside of Sundance, Texas, that she runs herself. She is very shy and gets social anxiety easily, her best friend, Becca, says it is because she only goes to town once a month. She visits Becca goes to the feed store, and stocks up on her groceries. At the age of twenty-one the male gender is not on her mind, unless of course it has four feet. Dan Hargrove is the handsome cowboy that catches every girls eye. Although he has dated several he hasn't found the one that makes him melt into the sand. That is until he catches a glimpse of the success solo rancher. Will the town match maker, that happens to be friends with both, figure out a way to bring the two together? This is a CLEAN romance meaning kisses and "I love you"s are as far as it goes in here! Also this is a Christian romance so we have encouraging verses and honest prayers. I really hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it! #51 in General Fiction 10/17 (Cover by @radiant_purity )

Fate, Chance, Kismet, or as Lanie would say "Murphy, her guardian angel" has brought two broken hearts into each other's lives by accident. Is it the Florence Nightengale Syndrome, or is it something deeper that grows between them?

Elizabeth discovers her fiancé plans to murder her shortly after the wedding night when she visits his office unexpectedly. She disguises herself and goes back to gather evidence. Discovered she runs in an attempt to stay alive. Cornered she jumps off a cliff into the sea as a ship sits in the distance. She climbs aboard and does her best to hide. Quickly she learns that the ship isn't a typical merchant ship but that of pirates. When she is discovered she keeps up her pretense of her fake gender. She learns who she is and that everyone is not who or what they seem. Her life is shadowed by one mini adventure after another. She makes friends and enemies. One enemy unknowingly exposes her secret to the captain and threatens to destroy her hard won freedom and her life. As the threat draws closer she is sent to a convent, "for her protection", with a new identity and a new backstory as the defiant daughter, Rachel, the unwilling intended to the estranged Talbot Alexander James. Her supposed intended Sir Talbot Alexander James parents, Sir Liam James and Lady Emmaline, wrote saying they intended to visit due to the rumors. Again she had to hide. This time in seldom used part of the convent. Suddenly Sir Talbot Alexander James shows up unexpected and his old governess makes it impossible to hide or flee.

In 1857 men didn't dream dreams. Men made plans. Dreams were for girls. And Victoria's dream pointed her west. That was before she fell in love. Would she be able to hold on to her dream and follow her heart too? *This work has shortened chapters for e-readers. In book form it would have about 28 chapters. Best ranking: #111 in Historical Fiction (11-5-2017)

Saryah Williams finally has her dream job as a social worker for the military. During a visit home, she meets Sergeant Ben Campbell, a wounded warrior and combat hero. But they don’t exactly fall into love at first sight. In fact, they can’t stand each other. A series of mishaps and accidental meetings will pull them into the other’s life, and they will learn what true adversity is before they are finally able to pursue a love worth having.