I pulled the window open, craning my neck upwards to meet his gaze. "Stop haunting me." I whispered, voice trembling. He chuckled darkly, resting his elbows on his crouched knees. My voice sounded raspy, tired, hopeless. "Leave me alone." He slowly stretched out his right hand towards me, like the time he had done it at the lakehouse. "I'll help you, Charlotte." I looked down at his hand, then back at his face. His features looked dangerous, his eyes swirling with darkness. "How?" I asked. He grabbed my hand, pulling me up onto the window ledge swiftly, into his arms. Then we fell. ************** I used to think the world around me was simple. It was at the moment I was thrown into the supernatural environment that I began to see how complicated the world really was. I feared for my life. Who could I trust? Then I met him. The puppet master controls the puppet. The puppet master chooses the puppet. The puppet master chose me.

For a long time Joanna convinced herself that all she wanted was to be independent, travel the world and settle in a city of her choice. She strongly believed that falling in love would never be a thorn in her flesh, until she became the palace maid. Prince Darius on the other hand is a man on a quest to find love. He desires to love and be loved in return but he does not think he can find his heart's desire in anyone of peasant class. Will the two ever become one or will destiny have to intervene?

The Sisters of Pine Haven follows the story of three sisters who live at the charity of their grandmother, who lives on a grand estate in Western Massachusetts. Laurel Cromwell, the oldest sister, believes that their life path is poverty if she doesn't provide for her family but prospects are limited in their little town. However, fortune is to change for both Laurel and her younger sister, Emmy, when three strangers come to town. Ethan Findlay seems perfect for Laurel, but he is reserved and quiet until a little secret might ruin everything. Emmy attracted to Caleb Jacobs, but his older brother Brandon Jacobs also has eyes for Emmy, as she reminds him of an old love. Will they be able to find true love or will there be too many obstacles? This story loosely follows Sense and Sensibility. I do not own artwork used in cover art or throughout the story (find all links to artwork through my Pinterest account: https://www.pinterest.com/liblairian/a-novelist-at-heart/sisters-of-pine-haven/)

**(Warning bring some tissues because this story is an emotional rollercoaster)** I want to ask you, how important is 'Love' to you? Because love is a strange and powerful thing. We take it for granted when people Love us, and we deteriorate without Love. This is a heart-warming story of a Russian revert; Anna Mellor into her self discovery after she takes an un-breakable oath. -Growing up in London is very difficult for innocent Anna. -She is infatuated in Love with her Somali Neighbour Yunas but, with such a Racist family what will happen? -Tackles just keep arising, bringing heat and passion to test her. -How will Anna deal with the wrong crowd of friends, family issues, sexual assault, deaths, racism, and of course love? *Semi-true story *This story Follows Anna into her 20's based in England* All rights reserved, see next page for rights details.

Monique has a life most woman dream about. She wears designer labels, attends the latest parties, and travels all over the world. Not to mention she's engaged to marry a prince without her consent. To the outside world she lives a fairy tale life. If they only knew how trapped she felt. Part of the royal guard, Blade is assigned the duty of protecting the princess. Sworn to keep her safe at all costs, there is nothing he wouldn't do for her. He has been admiring princess all these years from the shadow, keeping himself hidden from her. So, what happens when they are to live in house alone for a month, also act on Monique's bucket list which is quite daring and let's not forget their evident attraction for each other. Monique trying hard not to fall for Blade and Blade trying hard to make Monique fall in love with him, urging her to break the rules that she layed in front of him. First: Don't expect a future and Second: Don't fall in love. Little did Monique know that he's already smitten and flew in love with her. Can Monique stop herself from falling for him? What is the secret that is holding her back from loving him? Will they be able to stand the conspiracy that is taking place behind their backs by their own loved ones?

"There's not a whole lot of magic left anymore, is there? The witches are melted, Cinderella's dead, and the Wolves are endangered. The fey left." ★ "Not all of them," Tilly said with a smile. ★★★ "ABC's 'ONCE UPON A TIME' meets 'SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL'" Hard times have come to Grimland since Queen Cinderella's death nearly 60 years ago, and nobody feels it more than Tilly Lafayette and her family. Despite their propensity for magic, they're just scraping by in Coleville, a deeply superstitious little smudge of a town in the foothills of the Sesmi mountains. When Mama's chronic illness suddenly worsens, Tilly must use her most powerful spell to save her, but to do so she has to leave behind everything she's ever known. ★★★ THE SEAM SORCERESS is a journey through some of the world's most beloved stories, re-imagined through the lens of Appalachian culture and Americana. Leigh Heasley (2017 Watty award winner and author of "Kairos," optioned for a TV series by eOne entertainment) weaves in personal memories and her family's unique history alongside the magic in this deeply personal tale.

*This is an excerpt* Lady Olivia Cavendish had resigned herself to spinsterhood after she had been jilted by her fiancé. She's beautiful and rich, her father is the Duke of Devonshire. But she learnt the hard way that being the daughter of a Duke does not always guarantee happiness. Mr. Jacob Townshend- a self made man, rich beyond reason and handsome as the very devil arrives in England after spending seven years on the continent. These past years had turned the once good-natured Jacob into a heartless rogue. Read "Romancing a spinster" on the *goodnovel.com* and *hinovel* to find out what happens when this scoundrel romances our spinster.

He was one of the most renowned General in ancient China. He knocked down the enemies with only 500 cavalries, merciless in the battlefield, and deserve the title of God of War. On the other side, he also possesses a good personality, a kind heart, and gentleness. He always hides his handsome features beneath his golden mask. Yet, a twisted fate led him to his calamity. With his last breath, the young general swore: "In the next life, I, Gao Zhang Gong will take a revenge for my every suffering!" She was an ordinary girl from 21st century with a bright personality and smart brain. Because of a certain ancient mask, her soul time-traveled to the three kingdom era and entered a weak body of an unfavored second young miss in Prime Minister manor. "Those who dare to put my handsome General into calamity will suffer from an endless humility!" "General Gao, I'm one of your die-hard fans! Can you give me your autograph?" "Xing Xing, how about you wear a mask too?" This is a sweet story about a transmigrated young lady and a rebirthed God of War. [This is an original story, not a translation.] Hope you guys enjoy it! (◠‿◠✿)

Years of isolation had made Chrissy give up on being rescued from her prison in the creepy old house somewhere in the mangled dark woods. And if she can't be rescued, she certainly can't be saved - from the curse forcing her to wear a mask for the rest of her life that is. So when a handsome stranger seeks shelter during a winter storm, she has a hard time hoping he can break her curse, especially when she really isn't sure he exists all together. You see isolation can do horrible things to a person. Perhaps the most horrible? Make them lose their mind. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast like you've never read before.