WATTYS 2021 SHORT LIST**HEART AWARDS FOURTH PLACE. FORMER #1 PROCEDURAL. Detective John Robin discovers the murdered body of the hotshot homicide chief who recruited him to the city's "A Squad", rabbi'd him up to detective, and taught him so much. Distraught, John catches the case...for about two minutes. In the blink of an eye, a more senior detective is assigned instead. How can John get reassigned to the case? How can he solve the murder of his boss and friend? What's happened to his flaky girlfriend, Lizzie, a fallen New York model, and his squad partner Mike, who's having a mental breakdown? How can those clues help him solve the crime? When John himself is attacked, the stakes climb.

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"Are you sure you want to do this?" I asked Xander, my voice void of any emotions. I was in my warrior stance in front of the whole pack. Back straight, hands folded in front of me and feet shoulder-width apart. I know I looked composed because that's my training. Be composed; don't lose control. Don't lose the battle. But all I wanted to do was run into his arms. Beg him to reconsider. Promise him that I would be the best for him. "I, Xander Valverde, Future Alpha of The Nightfall Pack reject you Anala Rozinov as my mate." With those words, I felt our bond begin to break. It was agonizing like being whipped and have those wounds have acid poured on them. That burning sensation started in my heart, and I felt it spread throughout my body. I took a shaky breath but remained cold and emotionless. I needed to leave quickly; I need to find somewhere safe. "I, Anala Rozinov, Daughter of Beta Keone Rozinov accept your rejection as your mate," I replied my voice, surprisingly even and cold. "You are now free to join the Alpha King's Army. Please go pack your things and report to my office. The King will be sending someone to collect you." He said, his voice rough with emotions. "Sorry Alpha. But I have decided I will go rogue." There were gasps among the crowd. The Alpha looked appalled this wasn't a part of the plan. No one refused the King. But I refuse to be another playing card for another pack. No more. I want my freedom. If my mate isn't it, I will find my own way. PS: I do not own any of the images used within the story; they have been borrowed from Pinterest or Google and belong to their respected owners. #TheLitAwards2019

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Olivia Murry moves to New York to follow her dreams. She has everything planned out a nice house , a good job and it certainly helps that her bestfriend Alyssa is there to help her learn the ropes in The Big Apple BUT what she didn't expect was Eric Marcus Anthony. After a chance encounter at a coffee shop , she comes to find Eric charming , funny and it sure helps that he is pantie dropping handsome with the body of an Adonis BUT what she doesn't know is all the deep dark secrets that Eric holds . One being he is a multimillionaire . Two , his name isn't even Eric and Three , he is married Follow their journey through love , trust , betrayal , hurt and the twists and turns of their relationship in THE CEO'S OBLIVIOUS MISTRESS _____________________________ "I'm coming! " The constant banging on the door wasn't helping the one in my head . I opened the door , expecting to see the man who brought me home "Did you for-" I felt my breath hitch when I saw the handsome stud that is Eric standing in front of me with a blazing inferno in his eyes , and I don't know if it's the alcohol or my hormones but I can't help but feel turned on by a very pissed off Eric. "What are y-" My sentence was cut short when he crashed his lips on mine but unlike the last time , this kiss was punishing just the right mix of pain and pleasure that had me moaning in satisfaction Pinning me against the door that was now closed he detached his lips from mine and whispered in my ear "You have no idea how badly I want to fuck you right now" With that one sentence my panties were drenched and I know that the sultry look in my eyes sent him the message that I sealed with a four worded sentence "So why don't you?" _____________________________ Please give this story a chance I really believe that you will love it DON'T FORGET TO VOTE , COMMENT , SHARE AND FOLLOW ENJOY

What you do with your life matters once you're dead. Harlem has a lot to do but little time to do it. Falling in love, finding answers. It's all she ever wanted. But getting what you want can prove to be the worst thing that ever happened to you.

Some sins are dirty-very dirty. After losing their mother, Everly, Charley, Ethan and Quinn are trying to move on with their lives. And it's much harder than they imagined it would be. Their past haunts them. Charley is struggling to trust anyone. Everly and Vinnie are fighting to fix their relationship. While Quinn is creating drama in her already messed up life. Ethan wants revenge. He wants to be free from his past and start new. But he is swimming with some dangerous fish. Could that prove deadly?