Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

When two rival actors are forced to charade as an "It Couple", will their make-believe romance turn into reality? ***** Co-stars Jada and Tristan's lives collide when Tristan's careless ways with women bring drama to the set of their new film. His scandals blow up the internet and in a desperate attempt to save face with the tabloids and salvage his image, Tristan asks Jada to become his temporary girlfriend. Reluctantly, Jada agrees as Tristan and his manager, Doug, promise they will get her prominent acting roles if she goes along with the façade. What they didn't expect was that their fake romantic roles would begin to feel too real - but the true problem is, neither one of them wants to yell cut. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]]

I hear a single pair of hands clapping coming up from behind me ripping me out of my thoughts. I stand up with my soar body and sweat dripping down every crevice. "I'm impressed." Millionaire guy says outside of the ring. "Welcome to the Mafia." He says simply and turns around. Wait. What?? "Mafia?" I ask suddenly hoping I heard him wrong. He turns around with a smirk on his face. "Yes, since you defeated my best fighter. Now you're my best fighter. Welcome to the Beneveti Mafia." He says with a big smile on his face. Oh hell no. A surge of anger went through my veins and I couldn't control myself. I sprint out of the ring and dodge all of the men trying to pull me back from this piece of shit I've heard about my whole life. I grab ahold of his shoulder to swing myself over him and body slam him on the concrete but he counter acted my hold. He swung me in front of him holding me in a hold with a sharp object up to my neck. "I wouldn't do that if I were you, pretty." He says whispering in my ear. ----------- Brynn Vera Moretti is a 21 year old girl who can fight better than any man. She gets captured by the Beneveti Mafia. The leader Mauro Nazario Beneveti sees she's an amazing fighter and feels she could be to good use. Join her on her journey with the Beneveti Mafia and new friends she makes down the way. *This book is dedicated to my niece Brynn. You're the love of my life and when you're old enough to read this I hope it gives you the power to be who you are.