Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you're eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you're ready to go out and conquer the world. You're now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. Officially, you're on your own, and now you'll only look back fondly at what you once were, an immature child still learning about life. Or so you'd think. Jake is a young adult who grew up with the support of his family, especially his mother, Elaine. Though he experienced some rough patches as a child and fitting in was a constant challenge, she's been there for him. But it's time for Jake to "grow up" and for him, that means no longer needing his family. It turns out that life without them is a far greater struggle than he ever imagined. Living independently is hard, but admitting it is even harder. Join this true story of conflict and heart-pounding moments, as both mother and son explore the concept of parenting as a lifelong commitment.

Being paired together for a chemistry lesson shouldn't be this much trouble. But Shane Corelli has only one purpose in mind - to prove to Beverly Stanton that sparks don't just fly in the laboratory, but between people too.

Even a Diamond can be shattered... After the owner of a security company is murdered, his sharp-edged wife goes on the run. Forced to abandon everything she holds dear - her home, her friends, her job in special ops - she builds a new life for herself in England. As Ashlyn Hale, she meets Luke, a handsome local who makes her realise just how lonely she is. Yet, even in the sleepy village of Lower Foxford, the dark side of life dogs Diamond's trail when the unthinkable strikes. Forced out of hiding, she races against time to save those she cares about. But is it too little, too late? **WARNING** If you want sweetness and light and all things bright, Diamond's not the girl for you. She's got sass, she's got snark, and she's moody and dark, As she does what a girl's got to do. Thanks to my awesome readers for taking Pitch Black to #1 on the Mystery/Thriller Hotlist!

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Jonas, having lost his leg, and Brennan, plagued by terrible anxiety, collide one summer. Soon, they're both finding themselves. Together. ***** After losing his leg in a terrible car accident, Jonas wants nothing more than to start over when he goes to college. Brennan is plagued by anxiety so intense she never wants to go back to school. But when they collide (literally) one summer, their lives change and both of them begin to recognize what's holding them back. With each other's help, maybe they can take the biggest leap of all: falling in love. (Published by Wattpad Books)

"Being reunited with your childhood best friend after eight years apart? Sounds like a heart-warming story. Finding out that said best friend is now a complete jerk who's determined to make your life hell? Not so much." Georgie and Connor were once inseparable. Best friends from birth, they did everything together - well, that was until Connor's dad got a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity and the family was forced to relocate to New York. At age sixteen, Georgie's life is totally different - her main goal being to keep her head down and escape the brutalities of high school with as little emotional scarring as possible. Balancing school, work and her dwindling social life is enough of a challenge, but it's about to get a bit more complicated when her conceited ex-best friend gets thrown into the mix. Maybe friendship should come with an instruction booklet.

Highest | #5 in gxg Elodie Wright falls (literally) head-over-heels for Natasha Erring, the pretty girl whom she knocks down the stairs the first day of junior year. After that, she seems to see Natasha everywhere - but Natasha appears convinced that she's found her Mr (W)Right in Elodie's twin, Josh. Elodie's prepared to relent like she always does, sure she can never be worth more than her football-star brother. It all seems hopeless until she's confronted with a foolproof plan to split them up. But can she really betray her brother's trust for the sake of a girl?

After a car accident leaves Kaden Bretton temporarily blind, Isla Moore struggles to break up with him while disguised as his girlfriend, who died in the crash. ***** Isla Moore has been in love with Kaden Bretton since he taught her how to slow dance on her sixteenth birthday. Now, four years later, she jumps at the chance to help him after a terrible car accident leaves him temporarily blind -- by agreeing to break up with him while disguised as his girlfriend, Evangeline, so he never has to find out she died in the crash. But will she be able to stick to the plan even after he starts falling for her? Or will the truth about her identity and the reason she lied to him destroy their chance at forever? ***** Cover by @lydiahephzibah.

My name is Ivory Lennon Grimm. My tale is the opposite of what a fairytale is supposed to be. Fairytales are made to start out with a pretty face and a sad sob story, and end with a life lesson and a gorgeous prince who owns about two Ferraris, four mansions, and a butler name Bob. While other girls don't have to worry about getting the perfect guy, I'm pretty sure my prince charming blocked me in Facebook. I'll bet you all my Star Wars posters that I got the 'beast', the 'grouch', the 'toad', but instead of turning into an Abercrombie and Fitch model, he'll just dump me after he finds out that I kiss as bad as Jasper sings. So in other words, I have no experience in dating or getting out of awkward situations. I blame it on my luck, that dang thing ran out years ago. And to make it better, there's this person who's bugging me and telling me what to do. He doesn't even want to show his face. Weird huh? Guess what makes it weirder. He is doing the exact same thing to this other guy I hate. No, not that hate that later turns into love like all those cliche chic-flic stories. No, I hate him with a passion. Realised it yet? We have to work together to know who the hell is sending us these threats. Hell. No. Let me introduce you to The Blackmailer. Btw stop reading this and press that button that says 'Start Reading'. Maybe even vote, comment and share. Don't worry, I might even not blackmail you to do it ;).

A body positivity movement, in which Belle Moore emphasises the beauty of our birthday suits.

Holden Peters expects nothing exciting to happen during the summer before his final year of high school. But in a spontaneous act of bravery, he saves his pretty next door neighbour from drowning and is deemed as a local hero. Thanks to his newfound reputation, he's given a job as a lifeguard at the local pool. But the responsibility of saving lives quickly takes its toll on him and he realises that it's impossible to save everyone. Some things are just out of his hands.