🌟2020 Watty's Winner🌟 A sixteen-year-old orphan, hoping to find a new family, joins a faction of Rogues and becomes vital in their conflict with a rival faction. *** For as long as she can remember, Valeria Torres has always been the girl no one cared about. Having immigrated to the United States as a child after her parents' deaths, she tried to play by the rules as she navigated orphanages, homelessness, and a juvenile detention center. But her luck is about to change. Valeria discovers the Rogue Faction; a group of outlaws who use real world and mystical talents to steal from the wicked and give to the poor. Things seem to click into place as she joins a new family in New York City, goes back to school, trains as a Rogue, and makes new friends. But when Valeria discovers that two of her new friends are teenagers from a rival faction, she finds herself thrust into the middle of a conflict that could determine the fate of the world. ------------------ A story that combines elements of Harry Potter, Batman, and Robin Hood with a unique female protagonist in a GxBxG love triangle. Winner of a 2020 Watty Award, with the following review: "It's super original, and dang, it's got so much heart. We love all the characters and their relationships. The plot covers difficult topics, but handles everything so well. You can't not fall in love with this story. We love the LGTBQ2+ and Hispanic main character as well!" [Updates] *3rd place in Adventure Category for the 2020 Ocean Pearl Awards! *Selected for the @BootcampMentors program by TeaNHeartache! *1rst place in Fantasy and honorable mention for the 2020 Rose gold awards! *1rst Place in Adventure for the 2020 Diluculum Awards *1rst Place in Adventure for the 2020 Red Cloak Awards *2020 Watty Award Winner for Science Fiction! (Even though I entered it as more of Urban Fantasy ;)

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

***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!***

**Only the bonus chapter is paid, the rest of the story is (and will stay) free!!** Libby Marks-Whelan is decidedly not a lady. Kicked out of nearly every finishing school in the country, she's shocked when her demure, straight-laced cousin Ella invites her to the royal court as attendant during her debutante season. What Ella fails to realize, however, is that Libby's brand of mischief is exactly the kind of distraction Prince Andrew is looking for during his inaugural season as an eligible bachelor. Cover designed by Adam Budny

In Novy Mir, the genetically beautiful are considered royalty. Those without desirable traits are Selected to the warrior section. Nadia Radoslav might just be the only person in the entire country to reject her future with the lovely Viry, choosing instead to follow the path of the Kuzabn warrior. But the leader of the Viry feels her rejection as a personal insult to their kind, and a dangerous rebellion. She's left with a deadly threat: succeed and be initiated into the Kuzabn, or risk execution. Will Nadia find her place where two worlds collide? Or will she be crushed between the expectations of the beautiful and the strong? Similar to these published book series: Divergent Uglies/Pretties #ProjectWomanUp #FreeYourBody #PFCC2K16 #BadassReads #SafeLove #WrittenInAction #193 Science Fiction 4-27-16 #497 in Science Fiction 2-26-19

(EDITORS PICK) In the bloody, ruthless, and decidedly uncouth world of 17th century pirates, can a woman deceive even those closest to her and survive? Bronte is forced to make some tough decisions about her life and livelihood at far too tender an age in a time and place when options for women are few. Port Royal, Jamaica, in the 17th century is only a good place to be if you're a pirate. And so, a pirate she is. A pirate's life is precarious enough without the added burden of hiding one's sex. But, if she is to survive, hide it she must. Lucien's father wishes him to take over the family merchant business but Lucien feels God has a different path; he longs to use his medical knowledge to help the less fortunate in the Caribbean. Just as he is about to embark on his God-given task, a certain pirate spoils his plans. Is he wrong about the path God has for him? Lucien is forced to work for his father and delay his plans until he can hunt down the pirate who thwarted him. He is sure he's a match for anything the pirates dish out but soon realizes he's gotten more than he bargained for and it just may cost him his life... ⭐️ Featured in Editors Pick 9/2020 Cover by @Azanthiel

Her mother always said that everyone was extraordinary, some were just a little more extra than others. Being able to control someone by touch was never something Nancy Wells liked to brag about. Her mother said these extras were gifts but to Nancy it felt like a curse. The only person she really wanted to have any control over was her adopted brother Chase. She had loved him from the moment he came to live with them, but he always kept her at an arms length. When their mother passes away Nancy knows she can depend on him to help her take care of the remaining five Wells siblings, who also possess extras, but he simply ups and vanishes. When he returns her life is thrown upside down. There is danger lurking outside their lives, one her mother tried to protect them from. With the danger brings a new man into her life and how can she possibly choose? Does she even have to?

(This is a revised version with some added extras. I will keep the original version published.) Welcome to Rough Riders! We can guarantee you that you are in for a f*cktastic ride! Whether you prefer blondes, brunettes, twinks, or bears R&R has something for everyone. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. I have a job that some would kill for. I photograph smokin hot guys, sometimes barely clothed, on a regular basis. The catch is I work for my father, Rex Rider, retired porn star extraordinaire at his super successful porn studio Rough Riders. I see you scratching your head asking, "Elliot I don't see the problem here." A. It's a gay porn studio. B. I'm not a dude, despite my name. I'm stuck all day ogling scantily clad men, most are gay. I know, poor me right!? But I really do have the best job ever! One of those gay hotties is my bestie Maxwell Creed. Totally gay. Totally too stinking kind, funny, cute, hot, and just down right lovable for his own good. How could I not fall in love with him? Right? Then my dad goes and hires Ash. What the hell was he thinking hiring this kid? Not only can he melt your panties off with his smile, but he's like barely legal and just the cutest thing ever! I really need to quit crushing like a freaking fan girl and straighten the hell up. Because Ellie girl, the Rough Riders are off limits to you!

*Updated version of this story with bonus material can be found here https://my.w.tt/YCDj4fqkc9 * Welcome to Rough Riders! We can guarantee you that you are in for a f*cktastic ride! Whether you prefer blondes, brunettes, twinks, or bears R&R has something for everyone. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. I had a job that some would kill for. I photographed smokin hot guys, sometimes barely clothed, on a regular basis. The catch is I work for my father, Rex Rider, retired porn star extraordinaire at his super successful porn studio Rough Riders. I see you scratching your head asking, "Elliot I don't see the problem here." A. It's a gay porn studio. B. I'm not a dude, despite my name. I'm stuck all day ogling scantily clad men, most are gay. I know, poor me right!? But I really do have the best job ever! One of those gay hotties is my bestie Maxwell Creed. Totally gay. Totally too stinkin kind, funny, cute, hot, and just down right lovable for his own good. How could I not fall in love with him? Right? Then my dad goes and hires Ash. What the hell was he thinking hiring this kid? Not only can he melt your panties off with his smile, but he's like barely legal and just the cutest thing ever! I really need to quit crushing like a freaking fan girl and straighten the hell up. Because Ellie girl, the Rough Riders are off limits to you!

*This is a FREE book with PAID exclusive chapters* [The Dad I'd Like to F*ck] "You should be careful," Devin said calmly, bending over to scoop Rory into his arms. "This bathtub can get incredibly slippery." "So I noticed," she said dryly. Mortified, she noticed how erect her nipples were. They stabbed the air like tiny knives of arousal and she was positive that Devin had noticed. "I think I can walk now," she said quickly. To her relief, he set her on the ground and reached for her towel. "This is the second time I'm rescuing you," he said, in that quiet way Rory was beginning to recognise as his annoyed tone. "Let's not make it a habit." Rory tightened the towel around herself, wincing from the motion. "I slipped in the tub. Hardly a rescue." A dirty look crossed his face. "I haven't had sex in two years, Rory. Consider yourself rescued..." He turned to leave "...from me." She was speechless. For starters, this had been the longest conversation she'd ever had with Devin Shaw and, secondly, she was positive that he wasn't as crazy as he let everyone believe he was...