[2021 WATTYS Winner] Giovanna joins a handsome nobleman to save a friend from an arranged marriage, but they discover a plot that may have victims of Venice's Black Death rising from their graves. * * * As a child, Giovanna Visconti learned the arts of bloodletting and elixir brewing from her father with an intent to simply support his work, not take it over. But when he falls ill from the pestilence that's been ravaging Venice for months, she reluctantly dons the beaked mask of the plague doctor. Vowing to protect her father however she can, Giovanna hides him away and sees her first patient--the handsome, but alarmingly feverish Matteo Barozzi. Although she successfully treats this son of a high-ranking official, in a careless moment Giovanna fails to properly conceal her identity. The only reason she isn't tossed into a dank jail cell is thanks to the young man's honor and feelings of indebtedness. The association between the charming aristocrat and the clever commoner should end there, but when Giovanna's dearest friend goes missing right after her betrothal to the Doge's son and amid strange reports of nighttime attacks, violent commotions, and inexplicable behaviors in the community, the only person Giovanna can turn to for help is Matteo. Together, they must carefully navigate Venice's increasingly deadly canals to uncover a sect peddling false cures and a smuggling plot involving the highest levels of government or risk the entire Republic falling victim to something even worse than the plague: the risen dead. Historical Fiction with Fantasy Elements THE BORGIAS X FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH * * * WATTYS 2021 winner for Historical Fiction and special HQ prize for "Catchiest Hook" AMBYS 2022 winner for Best Zombie story Content Warning for adult situations including assault and death.

Kasey Mannering vowed never to sleep with her boss again. She did it once and it ruined her career. But now she's got her life back together with a new job and a new home on Paradise Island. Paradise is perfect with its sunny days, friendly locals and the sexy Walker brothers - all except her new boss, the eldest brother. No way is she in danger of making the same mistake again and falling for the moody and frustrating Jacob Walker. But she's very much in danger of falling in love with island life and Jacob's quirky, boisterous and loving family. Yet the Walkers are a family divided. As Kasey scratches the surface, she uncovers a tragic past shrouded in mystery and a family in danger of falling apart. Healing them means healing Jacob, the man who turns out to be so much more than he first seems. Will Kasey risk making the same mistake and falling for her boss again, or will she leave the Walkers and Paradise Island to keep her heart safe? Filled with humor, heart and love, MY PERFECT MISTAKE is a complete story that will leave you wanting to move to Paradise Island.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

"I said look at me," he growled as he grabbed my arm from the Gamma in a vice grip. I winced and finally looked up to his stunning grey eyes. 'Mate!' my wolf yipped happily, although she was very weak she got to sound very excited, but I didn't. I didn't want a mate, one that I am putting in danger. Those people said they would find me no matter where I ran to, I couldn't put my mate or his pack in danger. My wolf whimpered knowing it was the truth. "Kitten," my mate purred, before he growled, "mine!" softly as he let go of my arm and lightly touched my cheek, now I felt the sparks firing on my skin. 'Kitten? Was this guy for real?! Did it look like I had whiskers and meowed?' I mentally scolded at him.

Seventeen-year-old Reed had never believed in the concept of destiny and love, so when her best friend dragged her in a search for their "soulmates" one Saturday night, Reed knew it wasn't going to end well. She couldn't have been more right, seeing as: a.) Her best friend, convinced she had found her soulmate, disappeared with some random guy. b.) Said best friend had Reed's purse and the car keys, leaving her no choice but to accept said random guy's friend's offer to look for their missing companions together. c.) Said random guy's friend was annoying, arrogant, and recklessly impulsive. d.) Oh, and he was hot, too.

Juliette Reese, to get out of her oh-so-miserable life with her single mom, enrolled herself at a boarding high school called Westgrove High, only to find herself with an egotistic jerk named Skye West, but things always aren't what they seem, and she soon finds herself facing her first love? Well, it's one crazy love story...

Joyce is a beautiful 18 year old wolf which belongs to north moon pack, not to mention her father is the alpha. But what happens when she returns home to her pack from studying in another state for three years only to find her mate who is engaged to her best friend. will Joyce leave them be or claim what is rightfully hers?

(Complete) Eric's lips brush mine, a slow, light action that already has me hooked. A comforting warmth engulfs my body, spreading from limb to limb like wildfire. His sweet lips move delicately with my own, the caress of his lips softer than I could have imagined. It is over too soon as he drifts away. "Now was that so difficult?" Eric murmurs as I try to register what just happened. <> <> <> While trying to see the best in everyone, Isabella finds herself battling against her own mind. After an attack on her pack, she has to choose between her newly discovered Alpha mate and her beloved, younger sister. Her heart is in the palm of his hand--though she struggles to admit it--but that doesn't mean he won't crush it. It is a game of trust, and she cannot afford to lose. WARNING: An older story of mine. You may run into many technical errors, plot holes, or cringe. You have been warned! All rights reserved Copyright © 2017 Enjoy!

[ON HOLD] Once upon a time, a king and queen eagerly awaited the arrival of their firstborn child, and a trusted maidservant waited, just as eagerly, to kill it. Princess Lizabella: Born to lead. Born to rule. Born . . . to die. A betrayed maid: "You lied to me?" A wicked woman: "But of course. That is what I do best." A powerful king: "You are surely mistaken! Every wise man in the kingdom has assured me it is a boy." A knowing Sage: "And they are wise men indeed for telling the king that which he wishes to hear." A handsome prince in disguise: "I have no intention of abiding by your contemptible request. If a man such as myself asks you a question it behooves you to answer. A woman like yourself should know her place." And one beautiful thread that ties them all together - Lizabella: "I know my place very well, sir. It is you who does not know his place. Talking to a woman against her will. Demanding that I speak. I am not some milk-maid to be pushed about. Not only are you discourteous, disrespectful and highly conceited, but you, sir, are an impostor." But in a world of lies and secrets, nothing is what it seems, least of all the princess. Lizabella is an original fairy tale, and Lizabella The Musical is the original musical running alongside the story. Chapter titles with this symbol 🎤 mean there's a song in that chapter, so if you just want to listen to the songs or see when a new song has been posted look for the 🎤. All songs are original creations and are copyrighted to J.D. Jacobs. Songs are currently in the making by incredibly talented singers here on wattpad. Anyone who wants to be part of Lizabella The Musical is welcome to join us! I need choirs, musicians, a rock star king, a swooning prince, there's still some spots for female singers but they're running out fast! And anyone who wants to be involved in the music videos or has any other ideas, just give me a shout. :D

(* Sequel to My Little Mate *) Ariel is the spawn of Blaire and Darren. Most would expect her to adopt her mothers kind nature, and everyone is surprised when they are met with a fiery woman. Especially her mate Raphael who fights her fire, with fire.