James Keaton is a 16 year old boy that has been forced to grow up too fast. When James was around the age of three, his father came home drunk. His life was never the same after that. His mother left and his dad blamed him. James never got a break from being abused. At school he wasn't liked by any of the other students. He would be beaten everyday and then he would punish himself for being himself. He was a quiet abused gay boy, but he never hurt a soul. Mikey Johnson has the definition of the perfect life. He is very close to both of his loving parents and he is the most popular and loved person in his school. But Mikey has a secret. He is gay. He has a secret crush on a cute and quiet boy named James Keaton but he doesn't like the idea himself being gay. He started to mentally abuse James in 9th grade and then it escalated. He takes all of his anger out on this poor boy that he doesn't realise is broken and dying inside. Will he finally accept himself and stop bullying James or will it be too late. WARNINGS: This story will contain bullying, abuse, eating disorders, self harm, panic disorder, harsh language, rape, and alcohol abuse. This book will be very sad and please don't read if this could be triggering to you.

Book 1.5 in the "Life in-" series Ashton McClain is lost. After two years of spiraling out of control he has nowhere left to go. Trying to find something to fill the void his anger leaves. His entire town hates him. He has no friends. And his parents can't even look him in the eye. His family packs up and moves to a new state with the hope that he'll find a new path. The problem is that after everything he's been through he's not sure he has it in him to care anymore. Just when Ashton's about to walk away from his clean slate he bumps into a girl with curly hair and an attitude like he's never seen before. In that moment he thinks he finds exactly what he's looking for. Who is Scarlett Rhodes and why does she always look so sad? There's always a purpose in life as long as you're willing to search for it. * * * * I hope you take a chance on this gem! Hit 1 Million Reads (12/30/19) #1 in general fiction (7/10/19) #11 in chicklit (6/14/19) #1 in teen love (6/13/19) #6 in teen drama (7/26/19) #19 in young adult (6/21/19)

Book 1 in the "Life in-" series Scarlett Rain Rhodes is just like every other 17 year old high school Junior. She goes to school, makes good grades, cheers on her schools squad and tries to stay out of drama. What makes her different is the fact that she is responsible for taking care of her four siblings after her parents passed in a car crash two years ago. Now her life consists of football games, doctors appointments and a whole lot of yelling. After spending two years of trying to keep every person she meets at arms length what will she do when the new guy just can't take a hint? Ashton McClain is charming, arrogant and extremely good looking. He's a perfect guy and he seems hellbent of getting to know the real Scarlett. Not the girl who smiles politely when people talk to her and remains quiet in the back of the classroom. He wants to know the girl who talks nonstop and yells obscenities at bad referees. The problem is that after two years Scarlett doesn't know if she's able to confront that side of her without completely falling apart. * This story is completed * * WON A 2019 CHICK LIT FICTION AWARD Hit 1 Million Reads (2/19/19) Hit 2 Million Reads (4/03/19) Hit 3 Million Reads (6/04/19) Hit 4 Million Reads (7/09/19) Hit 5 Million Reads (8/17/19) Hit 6 Million Reads (11/20/19) Hit 7 Million Reads (1/26/20) Hit 8 Million Reads (4/10/20) Hit 9 Million Reads (5/23/20) Hit 10 Million Reads (8/28/20) #1 in General Fiction (2/05/19) #2 in Fiction (4/10/20) #4 in Humor (1/15/19) #18 in Teen Fiction (3/05/19) #3 in ChickLit (12/22/18) #1 in Drama (4/19/20) #4 in Young Adult (3/15/19) #6 in Teen Romance (1/15/19) #1 in Football (12/ 03/18) #1 in Loss (1/03/19) #1 in Adorable (1/10/19) #19 in Romance (6/18/19) #1 in Teen Love (11/13/19)

"Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one." -Bill Gates Rose Thorne. The nerd of Brookedale High, lowest of the low, bullied for being smart and for having a "perfect life." But her life is far from perfect and she has secrets. She has an abusive father, a past that haunts her and she has to work everyday, but it's not all bad. Her colleagues are her best friends, her anchors to stop her from leaving and they know about her life at school. Everyday starts with a frown for her, but most end in a smile. At work, she's known as the Heartbreak Girl, but at school, she's simply known as the Nerd, punching bag of the school. Xavier Leandro. The bad boy of Brookedale High, the most popular and feared boy in the school. His gang rules the school, mess with them, they'll mess with your life. He seems like he's unbreakable, but he too has secrets. Xavier is one of the many bullies of Rose, so what happens when he moves in next to her? At first, he's horrified, but when one of her secrets is revealed, he sees her in a new light. Slowly, but surely, he manages to chip away her hard shell, but will he find out who she really is, Beneath The Glasses?