A girl's life is about to change when she enters a DVD store where she meets a guy whose face is as calm as the ocean. hair is as dark as the night, smile is as warm as the sunlight, eyes are as bright as the stars, heart is as beautfiul as the flower, but his soul is as far as a thousand miles.

Isabella Hooker, or, Izzy has been playing volleyball since she was 10 years old. She wants to follow in her big sister's steps and play in the Olympics. It's Izzy's senior year and she's planning on applying to all D1 schools, hoping it would get her a better chance to become closer to her dream. She's so focused on her dreams that she's not letting anyone or anything get in her way.

love /noun/ 1. an intense feeling of deep affection. That's exactly what Hermione Granger, the Gryffindor Princess, and Draco Malfoy, the Slytherin Prince, have. Complications arise as they try to battle the feeling and hide it from their friends. With a new twist added for their upcoming seventh year and a plan Draco's father has concocted, things get harder than ever. Secrets and betrayals, love and friendships. Hermione and Draco's love is forbidden, but will they defy everyone anyway?

Catherine lost her heart years ago to the sisters of the well and hasn't thought of the Looking Glass since. Her life as queen was full of hatred and resentment for the kingdom that took everything from her and the life she decided she never deserved. She and Raven have ruled the kingdom making it the opposite of what it was before, turning it into the most unhappy place on this planet, but Time has something else in store. Not only that, but the former Red Kingdom has turned to blackness and the war with the White Kingdom rages on more brutal than ever. What if Catherine was able to regain her heart and end the war? And what if she could save her beloved Jest? My continuation of Marissa Meyer's standalone novel Heartless, I decided to change the ending for all of us. We can't all be heartless.

Wren Martin is socially awkward. She blocks off herself to the world, hiding behind her favorite hoodie. All she wants to do is keep a low profile, and graduate well enough to qualify for a college scholarship. But then a babysitting job leads her to cross paths with Asher Reed, Eastview Highʼs notorious athlete. When a field injury kickstarts his senior year, heʼs turning his free time and attention to Wren. And maybe she might not want to be invisible after all. ***** [Watty's Collector's Edition Winner] [TFA Runaway Prize Winner] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

Two swimmers; one love. How do you deal with love, fame, your career, and everything in between?

Jessica finally got to the Rio 2016 Olympics as a beach volleyball player for the American Team...Its been her dream for years. Zach Phelps is Michael Phelps little brother and coincidentally another olympic swimmer since 2012. One day an accident causes the unthinkable to happen and results in them to meet. They go through tough challenges, competitions and all out supporting each other. What will happen during those few weeks? Will someone come in the way? *Sorry I suck at descriptions! This is my first story and I hope you guys like it! The main characters,Zachary and Jessica, are my own made up characters and some along the way. COVER MADE BY pizzasgoodforthesoul*

Wattys 2018 Shortlist!!! *First book in a two part series* June 1952-in a world of poodle skirts, convertibles, and rock and roll... At seventeen, Isadora (Izzy) Twiss is forced to accept she has a growing problem, and no matter how much she wishes it away, it just gets bigger. Having a baby out of wedlock is unacceptable. Those who do are shunned by their families and destined to lead a life of guilt and shame. She is forced to "disappear" to a remote island where a nun led home for unwed mothers lies, surrounded by nothing but wilderness. There she meets other girls, all suffering from the same predicament. They bond together, sharing in the heartache that comes with carrying an illegitimate child. Izzy dreams that one day, no matter how far-fetched, love will be hers to have and hold. When a mysterious man arrives on the island, Izzy realizes her dream just might come true.

This is a continuation of the first book Unwed. You can find the first book on my profile (I tried to add a link here but it didn't work). After many long months at St. Mary's Home for Unwed Mothers, Izzy is returning home to her former life. Although she's longed for this moment, she can't help feeling like a stranger in her own home. As hard as she tries, she can't heal the deep wound that she's been left with, and it doesn't help that everyone is acting as if nothing has changed. Desperate to get away, she jumps at the chance to visit one of her dear friends from the Home. It is a journey that will once again change her life completely.

✪ UPDATES ON SUNDAY [EVERY 2 WEEKS] ✪ A JAMES POTTER BOOK. James Potter, Harry's father, was also at Hogwarts once. And just like Harry Potter, he was instantaneously famous, with his good looks, and arrogantly funny manners. However, trouble stirs in his wake, and soon enough, he was in punishment. However, this allows him to discover his family treasure - the Invisibility Cloak - which would be crucial to his survival throughout his first year...