"i've lived through a war, i'm still soldering on." × Charles Bishop was a brother. to his two younger siblings, and to his two older who were taken too soon. he was a brother. he wasn't a killer, he couldn't possibly kill. but when his district partner reminds him so much of his baby sister? he's still just being a brother.. right? × hunger games @eliwilliamsonn 2024

After Joel saves Ellie and settles in the walled town of Jackson with his brother Tommy, he thinks he's done with the world - with caring, with hoping, with trusting. His only purpose now is to keep Ellie safe. Love, friendship, connection? That died a long time ago. Enter Alice: 24 years old, stubborn as hell, beautiful as sin, and the older sister of young Dina. With her fierce spirit and softer heart, she's everything Joel has shut himself away from. But Alice doesn't scare easy. She sees the cracks in Joel's armor. And she's not about to give up. In a world where survival is brutal and trust is a risk, their bond grows in the ashes - slow, stubborn, and dangerously alive. Wounded hearts trying to heal. Ashes and Wildflowers is a gripping romance set after the events of The Last of Us Part I, where two broken souls find each other when the world seems already lost.

I thought about the odds now. Maybe they weren't so great, but after all I had been through, I knew something had to be in my favor. Noah Albedo was perfectly fine with her life, avoiding the people she didn't like, spending time with the people she did. But her entire future is derailed when her name is called at the Reaping Ceremony. Now she'll have to face an unforgiving arena, a sadistic district partner, twenty-two other teenagers and cameras surrounding her at all times as she enters the 25th Hunger Games. Oh the odds. Written for @mycastleofbooks Hunger Games contest

When Dallas Cooper stages a fake relationship with her enemy Amara Singh to get revenge on their exes, the last thing she's prepared for is their feud-ridden hatred turning into love. Standalone in the Sunset Scandals series *** Dallas Cooper hates Amara Singh. After their infamous feud over volleyball captain, she'd do anything to avoid her arch-nemesis. So when she's dumped by her first love, only to learn that her ex has moved on with none other than Amara's on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend, things feel like they can't get any worse. Except now Amara and Dallas have something in common. And with little risk and a lot to gain, they agree to a foolproof plan: pretend to be a couple to get revenge. As the unlikely duo spend time together, shocking the whole school with their picture-perfect romance, the line between ruse and real starts to blur. What happens when falling for each other is no longer part of an act? Will Dallas and Amara give in to their undeniable chemistry, or will their hatred-filled past and suspicious exes manage to tear them apart?

A jilted, curvy accountant joins a gym on a journey of self-love. The last thing she plans for is to fall for her grumpy trainer. ***** Who needs men, anyway? Certainly not Joanna Lozano. The youngest of five and the only girl, she has learned at a young age the importance of survival in a man's world. It's what drives her to be a successful accountant in the corporate world of Chicago. When her boyfriend of six years unceremoniously dumps her--though her pride is wounded--she accepts the rejection as an opportunity to rediscover herself, starting with a reluctant agreement to join an eight-week fitness boot camp. Sage Kingston is a straightforward gym owner who appreciates and lives by the monotony of his life. His only goals are to provide and care for his young son after his divorce left him jaded. He doesn't have the time or patience to play games that come with dating or relationships. Who needs that headache, anyway? Yet, with a new season of boot camp at his gym underway, he's instantly attracted to the curvy and feisty participant, Joanna. However, his work is cut out for him since she's not easily charmed or swayed by his bulging biceps or six-pack abs. But even Joanna can't deny the mounting tension after each draining and sweaty training session. As they grow to know each other, so does their affection and both must deal with overcoming their hurt pasts and decide if unexpected love is worth the risk. ©2022 LJ Rae

It's the summer before her senior year of high school, and Emilia Marshall is spending it at her beach house with her family and best friend, just like every other year. But a new family moves into the house next door, bringing Milo Ferris into her life. Add a longtime crush, a few frenemies, and a whole lot of drama and summer fun, and it's bound to be a summer Emilia will never forget.

For Casey Williams, life was perfect. Her Dad is a big time lawyer and her mom owns the best bakery in town. She has the most adorable little brother and she is very popular in school. Until the accident. Everything falls apart. Until he comes along. • For Derek Brooks, life is OK. His dad isn't around, but he doesn't care. His older brother takes care of the family when their mom needs help. They never needed money. At school, Derek is a jerk. He is the jock of the school and doesn't care who he steps on. Until she came along. ••• This is my second book!! I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to correct any mistakes. Also, this is NOT a werewolf book. #763 in Teen Fiction

Book 2 in the "Friends with the" series After a summer of fun with Will, Cora has to go back to her small town in Texas. She is bummed about her new long distance relationship with Will. The couple is willing to make it work. Come football practice, Cora meets the new guy, Logan Bailey. Logan has wedged himself into her friend group while she's be away and now she's back and open to meeting new friends. Meanwhile back in South Bend, Indiana, Eleanor "Ellie" West sneaks her way into Will's sights. Will and her immediately click and become friends. Will the couple make it long distance? Or will their relationship crumble apart? Started- 06/01/22 Completed- 10/14/22

"I never thought I would be here right now. The room is empty; devoid of any personality. The sheets are clean, but also plain... I guess I don't need any showing of a personality, not when I am a commodity. You don't need a personality to breed." The story of Serenity Lyons; a once vibrant college student pushing toward a brighter future that gets stuck in the new world that is Gilead. This is her story of survival and finding light in the darkest corners. Disclaimer: I do not own Handmaid's Tale; I only own the created characters set in the world.

Lady Eliza Turner has no interest in finding herself a wealthy husband, she has her books, her best friend Charlotte, and plenty of opinions on what society expects from her. When her curiosity gets the better of her, and she ends up in a compromising position with the desirable Duke Harrington she must use all her wits and charm to survive the scandal she has created. Jasper Harrington doesn't enjoy attending social occasions especially when opinionated women think that it is acceptable to criticise him, but there is something about Eliza that he can't quite bear to part with. Are this odd couple going to find a happy ever after together or apart?