Alexandra Brown is a young twenty something stumbling through life with a big secret, no money, and a car with questionable noises. Aiden Moran just came back from the Navy with a secret of his own. As Alexandra struggles hide from her life, a determined man breaks through her shield-Aiden Moran. Learning the two have a deeper connection than they initially realized, they begin to grow closer. And then Aiden's secret comes out, and it could cost them their happiness.

"What happens if a fish falls down the waterfall?" I ask Aiden, turning to him. He shrugs. "It probably dies." "That sucks. So a fish could like, push another fish? And then it falls and dies? That's murder." He starts laughing. "You're so weird." "Yeah, but you love me." I smile at him. He grins. __________ Alexandra and Aiden are married now, their family is growing, and they're learning the ways of love one step at a time. WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES THE VERY ATTRACTIVE DANIEL GRE WHO REMINDS ME AND EVERYONE WITH OVARIES OF A SOFT GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY THAT IS SLEEPING ON YOUR CHEST SO PLEASE BEWARE THAT YOUR OVARIES WILL EXPLODE WHILE READING THIS STORY! AN: please don't steal this story. I'm working/have worked really hard to create this and develop the characters and story line. This is solely made up out of my mind.

Josh rips open the oven. "There's bread in here." He says, pulling out the hamburger bun. "Yeah." "Well I didn't put it there." He says. "What kind of bread is it?" "A bun." He shrugs. "Why did you put a bun in the oven?" I grin. "Why did you put a bun in the oven?" I repeat his question. _____ This is the third book of the Independent series, and you should read the first one "Miss Independent," and the second one, "Ms. Independent," before you invest time in this one, otherwise you won't understand anything. WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES THE VERY ATTRACTIVE JOSHUA ELWOOD WHO REMINDS ME AND EVERYONE WITH OVARIES OF A SOFT GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY THAT IS SLEEPING ON YOUR CHEST SO PLEASE BEWARE THAT YOUR OVARIES WILL EXPLODE WHILE READING THIS STORY! AN: please don't steal this story. I'm working/have worked really hard to create this and develop the characters and story line. This is solely made up out of my mind and nobody else's (except for partly Chloe, ilysm)

This is the fourth book of the Independent series, part two of book three, and you should read the first one "Miss Independent," the second one, "Ms. Independent," and the third one "Mrs. Independent," before you invest time in this one, otherwise you won't understand anything. WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES THE VERY ATTRACTIVE JOSHUA ELWOOD WHO REMINDS ME AND EVERYONE WITH OVARIES OF A SOFT GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY THAT IS SLEEPING ON YOUR CHEST SO PLEASE BEWARE THAT YOUR OVARIES WILL EXPLODE WHILE READING THIS STORY! AN: please don't steal this story. I'm working/have worked really hard to create this and develop the characters and story line. This is solely made up out of my mind and nobody else's (except for partly Chloe, ilysm)

I feel him turn his head and Josh's voice is soft as he whispers, "it's okay to not be okay and it's okay to have help. It's okay to be comforted and it's okay to crave comfort. We are imperfect human beings, Katherine. You don't have to be okay all the time." _____ Katherine Wellington is a very successful, very independent, self made business woman with a past that puts a roadblock in front of anything but work. Joshua Elwood is a very outspoken, opinionated realtor who is not afraid to press every single button Katherine has. Together, you would think they would never work. But they will. They will because Katherine can't deny her feelings forever. She's going to have to give in at some point, and by giving in, she could shove Joshua away, or she could keep him all to herself. This is the second book of the Independent series, and you should read the first one "Miss Independent" before you invest time in this one, otherwise you won't understand anything. WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES THE VERY ATTRACTIVE JOSHUA ELWOOD WHO REMINDS ME AND EVERYONE WITH OVARIES OF A SOFT GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY THAT IS SLEEPING ON YOUR CHEST SO PLEASE BEWARE THAT YOUR OVARIES WILL EXPLODE WHILE READING THIS STORY! AN: please don't steal this story. I'm working/have worked really hard to create this and develop the characters and story line. This is solely made up out of my mind and nobody else's (except for partly Chloe, ilysm)

I pull open the front door, my eyes wandering around for a moment before I see movement below me. I look down, coming face to face with a little boy with messy blonde hair and brown eyes. A small Spider-Man suitcase is next to him. "Hi." He says. "Are you Gracelyn?" What the hell? "Yes." I say slowly, my eyes darting around for a parent. I crouch in front of him. "Where is your Mommy? Or your Daddy?" "I'm Micah! You're my big sister!" The cover is by the amazing @nerdfpiper!!!!! If you need a cover, she's your girl!

Addison Gregory was always an obedient child. She did everything her parents asked of her, no questions. To them she was a breathing object to be used and controlled for their own gain. When her parents careful planning causes trauma to Addison's life, she becomes no use to them in the state she's in. They ship her to her aunt's for the summer to recover; not wanting to deal with the fallout. When Addison arrives, Liam can't help but be drawn to the beautiful girl with haunted eyes. He finds himself with countless questions and vows to find answers and help Addison by the end of the summer. Why is she so afraid? Why does she scream at night? Why can't she be touched? Why can't she talk? But mostly he wants to know the horrible thing that happened to her to make her so damaged and empty. Will he be able to find out just how many secrets she hides in the silence before the end of the summer? Join Addie and Liam on the path to recovery and discovery of each other, themselves and the simple joys of life. ChickLit - 15 Romance- 51

**Watty Honorable Mention/Undiscovered Gem** He lies awake in bed, thoughts of her still overpowering his brain. He wants her back lying next to him. He needs to feel her touch just one last time and maybe then he could move on. But that's not possible because wounds like these never heal; they only deepen and get worse with time. He could tell himself that he would be okay. He could tell himself that she was in a better place now but that still didn't help the fact that she was gone..... ~~~~~ Highest Ranking-> #647 in Teen Fiction (9/6/15)

I shuddered at the impact of the blood upon my dress, my apron, my face, some in my mouth making me gag but there was nothing to bring forth. He looked to me with those dark, empty orbs, no colour more vile than the black of his eyes, gesturing to me to come forward. " Come here woman! clean this up and be in my tent before nightfall." he shouted at me before leaving. It took me a minute to understand under the circumstances. I moved towards the lifeless body of private stuart. I had been used to this but each time it had the same startling effect. The gruesome sight of where the sword cut his abdomen spilling everything out was going to linger in my memory just as the many others i've seen.

❝I've been looking for someone like you. And all this time, you were right here.❞ A tale of chance, hope, and missed opportunities. After her last relationship ended in pain like never before, Danica Vincent lost all faith in 'fate'. Life was cruel, and everything within it happened with no rhyme or reason, or so she thought. Enter Fraser who, despite her insistence that their frequent meetings are purely fortuitous, wants to restore her belief in fate. The book contains a swoon-worthy main character and mature themes. You've been warned ;)