Wattys shortlist 2021 "I'm already loving this story" - _singforjoy_ "You are going to get me what I want," Isla said, calmly. "Or I will kill you." The words hung in the air between them. Raif looked unconcerned. "Is that so?" he said. Born to the captain of a pirate ship, Isla has spent her whole life at sea. Raised among sailors, her father has trained her to fight, command a crew, and, most importantly, the secrets of the ocean currents. When her father is killed in a storm, she is forced to step into his role as captain. Not only does she have to provide for the men on her ship, but she also inherits her father's outstanding debt to Lord Sutherland: the task of stealing the rare Serpent's Eye emerald. After months of failure to locate the emerald, Isla is forced to take extreme measures: she kidnaps Duke Raif Sayers, who knows of the emerald's location. But Raif proves to be more strong willed and stubborn than Isla expected. Matters become even more complicated when Raif's father offers a large reward for his son's rescue and suddenly every cutthroat is looking for Raif and the pirate who kidnapped him. As Isla and her crew are pushed to their limits and race against their deadline, Isla has to face that the one decision she thought would save her crew could be the very thing that destroys them. "Isla is such a kick-ass character that I can't help but to love her." - strawberrytrifles "This amazing book. I found it and fell in love" - sparklingdophlin333 "Isla is amazing, she is so strong willed and brave. I love her so much! She is already becoming one of my favourites 😍❤️" - theaxbank "Amazing. Your writing makes the setting, your characters and their actions leap off the page." - ADesignerofBeautiful "I am definitely seeing the Carter side of her now!😄" - notevenfunny_ A Loria Tale # 2 #1 Teen Fiction

(Book Trailer First Chapter) Clara struggled through a summer with the Weasley's, doing her best to recover from her ordeals at the hands of Umbridge. She tried her best to forgive her friends and move on, though she finds it hard to look past what happened. Finally, a new school year begins and she is back at Hogwarts, surrounded by a new circle of friends and finally, her best friend Draco Malfoy. Draco has changed, however, and as the year progresses Clara realises that the events of last year have changed everything, not just her friendships, but the world she lives in. Voldemort has returned, and Clara will sacrifice everything in order to save Draco from himself. I DO NOT OWN ALL THE CHARACTERS, DIALOGUE AND THEMES. CREDITS TO JK ROWLING. I DO NOT OWN THE IMAGES USED IN THE COVER. I have searched for the photographers but I haven't been able to find them. If you know who they are please let me know so I can give them the credit they so rightly deserve!

(Book trailer first chapter) She survived too. She shares his curse. Only the world doesn't know that yet. No one knows. Not even him. Clara Potter. A genius to rival Hermione, and a rebel to rival her twin brother, Harry. Taken from her home as a baby and raised in Hogwarts, she only joins her fellow classmates in her fourth year. This means joining her brother, who does not even know of her existence. When she and her brother are both chosen for the Tri Wizard tournament, she knows it won't be long until word gets out. Clara and Draco get on from the beginning, something Harry, Ron and Hermione all dislike. Clara has to choose whether she wants to trust her friends or make a new one, all while competing in a dangerous tournament. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS EXCEPT CLARA POTTER. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE LOCATIONS, OR THEMES. I DO NOT OWN ALL THE DIALOGUE. RIGHTS TO J. K. ROWLING (This is not a Clara from DW in Harry Potter fanfic- my original character is just named Clara) I DO NOT OWN THE IMAGES USED IN THE COVER. I have searched for the photographers but I haven't been able to find them. If you know who they are please let me know so I can give them the credit they so rightly deserve!

Hiccup Haddock is disowned and driven from his home for dishonouring the family. Five years later, as the pirate, Captain Fury, he seeks to avenge his betrayal and restore his honour and name-but war is coming to the Archipelago... Swashbuckling/Pirate AU Disclaimer: I do not own How to Train Your Dragon-rights belong to Cressida Cowell and Dreamworks. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was written by Alexandre Dumas and elements of the plot are derived from this work.

***2016 WATTY AWARD WINNER - VORACIOUS READS*** WINNER OF THE FICTION AWARDS 2016 - HISTORICAL FICTION Against all odds, Libby Marks-Whelan is back at court - and no longer confined to the service corridors as a lady-in-waiting. With the start of the new Winter Season, however, the competition for a crown just got a lot fiercer. Now that there are two princes searching for wives, Libby struggles not just against the other debutantes but also against the monotony of court life in her new position. With the queen's disapproval aimed squarely in her direction, will she weather the storm to win her prince? ***Please note that this story is the sequel to The Season. Since there are many characters, backstories, and subplots that I won't be able to fully explain in the first few chapters, I strongly recommend you read The Season first!***

Forced to sail to the sun-drenched kingdom of Ardalone to fulfill a marriage alliance, Prince Thomas of Pretania must choose one of the Ardalonian princesses to be his wife. But every choice comes with consequences. Spurned by Thomas' older brother, Princess Dulciana stands to inherit the throne as she is eldest, but only if she marries an Ardalonian noble. Second-in-line Prince Frederico will do anything to ensure that doesn't happen. But beyond the palace gates, a rebellion is stirring...and if there's one thing Prince Thomas excels at, it's stirring up trouble. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON SERIES! (Though I'm going to do my best to ensure you can read as a standalone if you don't want to read the first two.)

*Vampires* II *Romance* II *Action* Elli Nilsson is twenty years old when she is abducted as hostage by a horde of blood-suckers called the Vampists. The Vampists, from a magical kingdom called Reminis, have threathened Elli's father into making them suits of chainmail that would prevent them from being killed. The villains, however, didn't fulfill their promise. They kill Elli's father once they receive the suits of chainmail. Driven by hatred and fury, Elli vows to avenge her father. She has teamed up with three sorcerors in her quest of bringing the Vampists down. As the quest goes on, Elli soon realises, the kingpin of the Vampists, Vadiraj, is nobody but a confused man who strives to earn the respect of his kin. While everyone sees him as a vicious blood-sucker who desires to conquer the kingdom of Reminis, they didn't see his loneliness. While everyone sees him as a vicious man who kills to live, they didn't see he's capable to love. While everyone sees him opening the portal to the human world to get the protective chainmail, they didn't see he's there for a hidden motive. It all starts with a prophecy. __________ I'd like to emphasize that I don't own the pictures or the videos in the Multimedia column. The songs may not have any relation to the story line. They're, however, my favourite. They're not meant to be listened along the story. __________ This story has intense plots and every scene. Please note that English is only my third language. So, if you see any grammatical mistakes, forgive me. I love feedback and will always return the favour. __________ This story has two parts in most of the chapters. The first part is under Elli's POV. It has stronger fantasy cum adventure elements. The second part is under Vadiraj's POV. It's more towards romance and paranormal genres. Hmm, what else? Have fun!

ONE OF THE BOYS What girl doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn't just surrounded by hot guys, though-she leads them as the captain and quarterback of her high school football team. They all see her as one of the guys and that's just fine. As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse university. But everything she's ever worked for is threatened when Ty Green moves to her school. Not only is he an amazing QB, but he's also amazingly hot. And for the first time, Jordan's feeling vulnerable. Can she keep her head in the game while her heart's on the line? "Whoever said football and girls don't mix hasn't read Catching Jordan. I couldn't put it down!" - Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry series. ** Serialized with the permission of the publisher.

Elizabeth Kane's life is pretty normal. School, parents, annoying siblings, you name it. But after a life changing accident that her older brother, Gabriel, goes through, and a challenge is presented by him, she has to ask herself questions. Is she really prepared for what happens when she tries out for the football team? Are her family members really beside her till the end? And last, but not least, is her father, along with the men of the town right? Is football just a man's sport?