WATTYS WINNER 2020 Two interconnected murders, 64 years apart. One woman's search for truth and identity. Readers' comments: 'a masterpiece', 'impeccably written', 'amazing', 'superbly crafted page-turner', 'hauntingly beautiful', 'tremendous plot and character development', 'one of a kind', 'fantastic story telling', 'loved this book', 'a wonderful read", 'absolutely beautiful', 'brought tears to my eyes' and many more Wattys judging panel: 'This is VERY good. We were HOOKED from the beginning, and the writing and plot hold up throughout. This is a very unique, polished, well-written and well-researched piece.' Plot Set partly in rural England, partly on the sun-kissed coast of southerm Italy, The Painted Altar is a murder mystery mixed with romantic and historical elements (World War Two). Given away at two days old, Mary Rice has spent her life in the shadows. When discovering the suspicious circumstances surrounding her biological mother's death, she embarks on a journey which will shine a light not only on the truth but also on her own identity. Brief extract Suddenly, the door had inched open, half a wrinkled face visible behind the tautened chain. "Hello. Who is it?" The words I was going to say had of course been well-rehearsed, repeated over and over in my mind like a mantra, but now that the moment had arrived I found myself struggling to remember them. "Mrs Harvey... I think that you might... well, that you might be..." The door closed, then slowly opened once more, the chain this time unlatched. And there she was before me - half a metre away, within arm's reach. Thin lips gradually crooking upwards at each corner like the slow beatific kindling of a summer's dawn. "Oh yes love, I know who you are." Length: 70,000 words About the author: Originally from England but for the last 16 years I've been living in Italy. I hope therefore that the Italian aspects of the novel will have a certain gloss of authenticity.

(First DRAFT in The Crimson Series) A Missing Girlfriend, A Dangerous Adoptive Father, A Lustful Adoptive Mother, and A girl with longing eyes. When Asher was young, he stumbled upon Juliet as she twirled through the vacant halls of Rosewood Academy. Her beauty was enticing, so in hopes of getting a closer look, he stepped out of the shadows, and while her eyes captured him, her feet never stopped moving. For once, his mind wasn't occupied with his anger for his sister, or his mother's final screams, and before he knew it, Juliet fell into his arms. A smile reached her lips, and at that moment, Asher knew he would never let her go as she guided him across the hall in a tight embrace. Every tragedy that ever happened in Asher's life flashed before his blue irises, but Juliet, in all her splendor, brought to life every fantasy he ever imagined. Juliet took Asher's hand, and she didn't release him until he was clothed in diamonds, expensive suits, and Clive Christian's Imperial cologne. Only the best for the boy she loved more than her own life. Their love was cosmic, but the Goulding's molded Asher into their image over time until he walked with luxury. The dreadful night of Asher and Juliet's engagement took Goulding Manor by storm as Juliet's car drove over Hell's Gateway bridge, sending the lover's miles into an endless lifetime without each other. When Asher wakes up in the hospital, he has no memory of Juliet except for a beautiful nightmare. Now Asher has to protect Juliet's latest project, Margo Kennedy, in hopes of remembering the beauty of Rosewood Academy without dying at the hands of her father. Will Asher's love for Juliet conquer the wrath of David Goulding, or is their love already tainted?

A disfigured veteran hiding from the world and the young woman who found him. 2019 Watty Award Winner - Romance After suffering extensive injuries in Afghanistan from an IED that killed his best friend, Ryan decided he was better off dead. He intended to live out the rest of his days alone, away from the media circus surrounding his famous family, away from his heartless ex-fiancee, and away from anyone who knew him before his deployment. When he finds a young woman unconscious and succumbing to hypothermia in the snow outside his remote cabin, his plans to live in complete isolation are thrown into chaos. Though he tries to keep her at arm's length, he finds himself warming to her as she quietly brings life back into his lonely existence. But he's not the only one in hiding, and she's keeping a terrible secret that could get them both killed. Cover Credit @bakedsausage ___________________________________________ @naughtylittleLia "There are no words to describe my love of this story." @fifi221513 "You are an amazing writer. Enjoying your story is an understatement. I LOVE it!!" @Abba_lovelifexx "I love this story. Haven't been able to put it down." @jollene23 "This is one of the better books I've read recently. Can't wait for new chapters. You are really talented" @SnowWhiteCharlie "I think this story is phenomenal! I can't wait to read more!!" @MinSooHyeon "It's a great story and I seriously love it" @Annfictastic "I'm so in love with this book and the characters" @vanbob "This is so beautiful!!" Maturity Level: PG-13. Themes of violence and an occasional suggestive comment. No explicit sexual content.

THE STARS ARE BEAUTIFUL - Recipient of Wattpad Watty's 2019 Award OF ALL THE PARTS of me that fell in love with her, my memory won in the end. It loved her when I was only a grain of sand being scrawled into a map of possibility; before I knew my own name or the sound of my mother's voice, my memory locked with the most beautiful laughter between heartbeats and fate. Years after her Soft Goodbye, my memory is still a begging child, constantly tugging for a revival. And while the image of her remains evergreen within my mind, the world has grown quieter without her, and, in a way, so have I. When someone you love dies, that's exactly what happens, and with a resilient memory such as mine, I'm only left with a double-edged choice: remember to keep her memory alive inside of me or forget and be forever restless with this void. Both have consequences that I may suffer in defeat. This kind of alone is far different. This kind of alone has taught me I was once a cosmic kid fighting for falling skies, burned-out stars, and trails of dust. There is so little magic without her. There is so little fight within me. But still, my heart beats. It dreams. It wonders. And most dangerous of all, it hopes, because, despite its smallness, this hope is still a great something.

For Andrew Cai, everything followed routine and when that routine broke because his wife filed for a divorce, his life spiralled downwards. For London Wan Liang, moving past her mother's death seemed impossible, especially when nothing in her life improved and that left her bitter soul stuck in the past. For the two of them, the way back home may not be as far as it seems - not when one fateful chance encounter brings them together. { Copyright © AnneeSparrow. All Rights Reserved }

"They were elements that were not supposed to mix,but they were. And just like mixing hydrogen peroxide with Sulfuric Acid; Inevitable explosion." *** "This isn't right." I whispered¸ fear seeping into my voice. I felt goose bumps grow on my neck, at his sudden proximity. Control. All I needed was a little self control to stop the feeling growing in my stomach. Soon I was looking straight at him, eye to eye. He leaned in closer, I felt my knees wobble and my breath hitched, he went straight to my ear a cocky smirk making its way onto his face and whispered, "Never said it was." © 2012 All rights reserved

#1 Romance | #1 Teen Fiction | #1 Young Adult | Watty Awards winner for 2012 Romance Emma Ross is a hard-working, quiet girl who tries to stay off the radar. It's all going okay for her until she starts getting along with one of the 'It' boys. Having this happen, comes with drama and pain, is it all worth it? Or it is just best to stay out of it all? As Emma battles with the conflict, which will she choose? It might just be the best thing for her... ** I acknowledge that this story has a series of mistakes in it. I wrote this many years ago and did not take it seriously. It is a complete draft full of mistakes. I understand this may be frustrating when reading and I apologise. But I would rather focus on improving my writing now and focus on my new writing, rather than go over and edit this, when I already have edited the other version not on Wattpad. Sorry for any inconvenience. ** © 2012 by LaurenJ22. All rights reserved. Cover by annasteffey

Don't postpone what you want. Don't leave anything misunderstood. Make sure the people you care about know; make sure they know how you really feel. Because just like that, it could end. He's reckless and indignant. She harbors an all-consuming secret. Sometimes, God gives us what we never knew we needed.

When the "Sexiest Man Alive" reneges on his book contract, no-nonsense editor Erin Andersen is sent to rein him in. But after meeting Stephen Spence, she discovers Distraction is contagious. Before the book deal slips away, Erin has to decide between her career and her heart. Whatever she decides, she might lose both. ------------------------------ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯C(_) -------------------------- Thank you for taking the time to check out my work - I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Please rate and comment before moving along, if you will. Also, I have a FREE BOOK for everyone, available on my website. Just copy and paste this link and you can read WEST WIND today: http://www.RobinVanAukenBooks.com What's WEST WIND about? Glad you asked: "Fate calls Sabrina to her grandmother's hospital bed where she hears a confession of betrayal and death. Is Destiny leading her on a twisted path? Her search takes her into the arms of embittered Jay West. Will Jay help Sabrina and, in doing so, restore his family's honor? Despite their undeniable attraction and Sabrina's belief in fate, Jay thinks its misfortune knocking on his door."

A Wattpad featured story. I was just an ordinary girl-independent, a lover of life, easy-going, a girl who took everything in her stride-then I got my heart broken. Then I met Gregory. Then I got married. Then.... my entire life became one big, complicated mess. I didn't intend for it to get this out of control. But heartbreak and an emotional breakdown will make any girl do crazy things. It makes me do crazy things. My name is Teresa and I have an addiction. This is MY story. Join Teresa in the first book of the 'Always' series.