"For a place called Paradise City, this island sucks. I don't think a single day has gone by that I haven't thought about stabbing the shit out of myself," he said. "Especially since I'm forced to live with you every second of every day." "Sh. I'm trying to science," I said, not looking up from my binoculars. "See anything interesting?" "Not really. My vision's a little clouded from the fog and rain clouds you constantly emit." He laughed. "You never fail to amuse me, Rea." "But you just said-" "I just said you make me want to stab myself. Interpret that however you'd like." With a love for whales and all life (besides maybe humans), Reagan Winebrenner had never even seen an ocean until her senior year in high school. But the moment she saw her first humpback, she knew she had found her passion and future career. A few years later and an invitation to Paradise City in hand, Reagan has her entire summer laid out for her, working on the project of a lifetime. But with five other students completing their projects as well, will they discover something worthwhile, or will they end up a psychology lesson for future generations? A New Adult Watty Winner 2019

It was not until Marie stood in the palace courtyard that the reality of her situation swept over her like a wave. She could see nothing but Lorenzo's maddened hands; grasping at her, pulling her wrists harshly, tugging viciously at her skirts. Had it not been for Hortense clinging to to her right arm, Marie was fairly certain that falling faint was a distinct and ever-present possibility "Fear not, my love," Hortense whispered, ever the perceptive younger sister. "I am under his protection. We are safe here."

The VA gang is back and all grown up! Lissa's pregnant, Rose and Dimitri are getting married, and Christian's using his fire to stir up trouble in the Moroi Court. Our famous crew is joining together to battle the war of adulthood, plus a few other monsters; like the creatures stalking Rose and Dimitri. They'll use all their strengths and weaknesses in this new adventure as they learn, once again, the meaning of the Guardian mantra: They come first. DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the original characters. All the credit goes to the fabulous Richelle Mead for the Vampire Academy world and its glory.

To Be a Belikov - Book #3 of Vampire Academy Fanfiction After returning from yet another mission in service to the Queen years ago, Rose, Dimitri, and Annessa fell into a pattern. They're comfortable now, enjoying their life as a family in the crazy world of vampires and monsters, and they're impossibly happy, something Rose never believed would happen. It's ballet lessons and morning runs and a husband home for dinner every night; they became the cookie-cutter family Guardians could only dream about. One phone call breaks the monotony, making the Belikovs re-evaluate all of their lives as Rose is given a chance to serve again rather than staying home with her daughter. It's a roller coaster of tough decisions, young heartbreak, and the undying love between two Dhampirs who are still beating all the odds. Disclaimer - I do not own any of the original Vampire Academy characters, locations, or plots/themes; all credit for those goes to the fabulous Richelle Mead. None of this would be possible without her great work, and she deserves the acknowledgement for it!

The Disappearing Act - Book #2 Disappearing wasn't as easy as Rose and Dimitri thought. They spent four years running and tracking down the Strigoi who were seeking revenge on Dimitri but, now, they're coming back to Court. It's brought them even closer to discovering the mastermind behind their friends' deaths and resurrected the demons that they thought they'd left behind on their wedding day. Will they have to disappear again to protect their loved ones or will it finally be time to fight? (Credit for the Vampire Academy world and original characters goes to the wonderful Richelle Mead. I don't own anything but my original pieces of this story.)

𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐀 ▸ [OOC/Omegaverse] Novice Rose Hathaway had worked to be her best friend's Guardian for as long as she could remember. But when Lissa's entire family died in a car accident, everything changed. Now the best Rose can hope for is a spot on Lissa's guarding team, and even that's not guaranteed. Her fate lies in the hands of her friend's new Guardian, Dimitri Belikov.