•[COMPLETED]• Book-1 of Costello series. Valentina is a free spirited bubbly girl who can sometimes be very annoyingly kind and sometimes just.. annoying. She has lived in Texas as long as she can remember with her mother with no knowledge of her rest of her family. Suddenly her life takes a huge turn. Loved ones are lost and sudden revelations are made. She is not very good at dealing with changes. Well let's just say she is in for a huge surprise when she finds out about her father and the fact that she has six brothers. Yeah that's gonna be fun :) . . Yup this is another older brother/ mafia family story. Enjoy! Best rankings: #1 in siblings #1 in Big brothers #1 in American mafia #1 in Costello #1 in cousin #1 in lost Princess #2 in mafia brothers #2 in lost daughter #3 in badass #3 in family secrets #4 in older brother #5 in sarcasm #4 in sister #4 in reunited

***Highest Ranking #2 in Clean Romance*** Surrounded by married friends and ready for a love story of her own, Leslie Martin takes a chance and joins and online dating website. Will she discover the man of her dreams or will this become her worst nightmare? Only time will tell.

Shawna Roberts is the girl that every guy turns to when they need a fake date, a fake girlfriend, a fake fling to make some other girl jealous, a fake couple photo to send to their parents... Shawna's pretty much seen it all. But no matter what they pay her for, everything she does has one common factor: it's all fake. That doesn't make being their paid girl much easier, though. Adam Ferrell is the campus heartthrob with the appearance of a god, an ego the size of Canada, and worshiped by everyone to monumentally ridiculous proportions. In Shawna's mind, it's a miracle his head fits through his shirt every morning. Yet despite their instant dislike for one another, Adam and Shawna each need what the other can offer. When Adam unexpectedly pushes into Shawna's life with a business deal, she's torn between her feelings and her sense of duty, which protects a secret she has kept for years, from even those closest to her. And as the two begrudgingly get to know each other, masks start slipping and secrets come spilling out, forcing each of them to confront some of their darkest moments and deepest fears.

*OLD STORY* Ann Hatchet- I guess you could say she's a "Youth group Drop-out". She quit church when she was 15, believing she didn't need God as much as she used to. But when her boyfriend of 3 months suddenly turns on her, will she need God again? Just when it seems all hope is lost, An old friend from church named Adam pops into the picture. How can this Jesus Freak help turn her life around? Will Ann ever find the freedom she's looking for? What troubles will come their way when feelings erupt? And what happens when things start to get crazy? Let's just say, hell is an understatement. This book is a spiritual/teen fiction/romance. Enjoy :)

*OLD STORY* Elaine Woods, that's the name. For a girl who lives by the motto "Modest is Hottest", It's so hard to be Christian - Especially in senior year of high school - What happens when she and her friend, Preston, accept the offer to do a little experiment for their youth Pastor? Basically, they're given the opportunity to go from outcasts to popular. Then, when people start to listen to them, they attack. Lies, drama, love, heartbreak, ex-boyfriends, and a pretty sweet make over all wrapped up in one challenge.

Aiden is searching without really knowing what he's looking for, but gets closer with every step. Emma is hurt and hides a dark secret from everyone, but wonders if she's found someone she can tell. Daniel is lost and regrets his past mistakes, but wants to mend what's broken. Cleo is confused, but her heart is holding onto what it knows: Jesus. A story of four worlds and four hearts colliding, of four teenagers learning how to truly live. A mystery, a secret, a longing, a decision. Innumerable questions. One almighty God with one big, unprecedented plan. Sometimes bad things happen so that good things can happen, and to everything there is a season.

Skylinn Porter is young and in love. Who wouldn't fall for the charming Denver Rowley? Unfortunately, things are about to take a turn in their relationship-and it's not for the best. Denver is leaving for Iraq, to be a part of the US army. He's out on the front lines, risking his life, while poor Skylinn is stuck at home. But she's definitely not alone... Skylinn's neighbor, Jonny Cox, has a major crush on her-but no one knows except him! He's always kept it under control, being the supportive best friend when he was needed. But now that Denver is away, his feelings are starting to show. Skylinn has a choice to make. Will she be faithful to Denver and wait patiently for his return? Or will she fall in love with the boy who's been there all along? There's a place for both of them in her heart. But she'll have to choose. Who will win Skylinn's heart?

I had no intent on falling in love, but I did. Not only with a boy who saw me for me, but also with the Creator of the Universe. *EDITED* Accomplishments: #531 in Spiritual 12/2 #413 in Spiritual 12/11

Chase feels like no one in her family understands, or cares about, her. Her mom is always busy with work, and her dad is constantly babying Chase's younger sister Emmalie. It's obvious to Chase that she just doesn't belong in the Gordon family. So she decides to run away. She will meet some interesting people along the way, including one person who will change her life and show her that family is the one thing that matters most.

(Editing) (Complete) Tarina is a Afrikaans speaking girl working in America, she meets Kane who is a professional bull rider. He heard her talk Afrikaans and now he wants to learn it as well, but for what purpose? Please note that there is Afrikaans in a few places in the story but I'll do my best to translate or repeat what was said in English. Cover by @Denetjie © 2016 Nadia Strydom All Rights reserved