~ 2021 WATTY'S SHORTLIST ~ "I-well, I..." I hesitated with my response. I wanted to let go. To not worry about what would happen in the future. I'd always loved staring into fires. It hypnotized me with its beauty and danger. It was so tantalizing to look at, but one little touch could destroy. I knew the heat between Tyler and I was similar. It started off small but it had only grown in the weeks he'd been here. We'd fed it unintentionally, and it had gone from an ember to a crackling flame. Every nerve in my body wanted to reach out and touch it, even though I knew I'd get burned. *************************************************** Pia Callahan always lived a carefree life with no worries. Her only responsibilities were to attend her college classes (sometimes) and keep herself fed (on ramen). When tragedy strikes, Pia is all of the sudden thrown into a whirlwind of change. She has to grow up and take on more responsibility than she could ever imagine: the custody of her best friend's son. Pia may not believe she is the best person for the job, but she is determined to do it. She'll trade in frat parties for PTA meetings and beer-bongs for apple juice. But what happens when the ruggedly hot motocross athlete Tyler Westwood shows up in her small town? Tyler lives on the fast track, never caring too much about consequences. You can't when your job is to do backflips through the air. Sometimes, you just have to send it and hope for the best. From the second Tyler meets Pia, he knows he wants her. But she is determined to ignore their bubbling chemistry. She has priorities now and a summer fling isn't one of them. Will Pia be able to stay away from Tyler? Or will she decide to hit the throttle? ***************************************************

He is her light and tender heart. She is his focused determination. Dr. Sean Green wasn't always the charming, confident doctor adored by many. He didn't come into this world wearing rose-colored glasses, nor did he start his life with a normal, loving family. Sean's story began as an abandoned baby. There were moments that shaped his character, points where he met people that would change his life for the better, and a certain team that became his home. But doctors lead hectic lives, and struggles were bound to cause speedbumps for his family.

Those who were taken... They never came back, dragged beneath the waves never to return. Their haunting screams were a symbol of their horrific deaths. Like shadows they lay in wait, the deep blue waters hiding them from view. With sharp claws they attack, Pointed fangs tearing into skin, Eager mouths devouring human flesh. Cally was taken, dragged under the water by one of the vicious creatures. But she was not devoured nor torn apart by ruthless claws--no. She was a captive. ~•~ Water instantly invades her senses. Her eyes sting, her lungs and nose burning. She thrashes, kicks, claws--anything to get away. Her efforts go to waste as her body slowly starts to shut down, the air in her lungs quickly being replaced by sea water. Cally is vaguely aware of arms wrapping around her waist and behind her head before she loses consciousness, submerged in darkness. And so she is taken. Another victim of the mysterious sea. 《Completed》 Subscribe to TheAllieL Patreon for exclusive stories and content not featured on Wattpad and to support future works and book publishing! - Free Subscriber Tier - Allie's Library - Tier 1 - $2/month - Allie's Journal - Tier 2 - $5/month Subscribe here: Patreon.com/TheAllieL

I will be your heart, if you will be my shield. In a world where magic supposedly didn't exist, Serena has spent years struggling to conceal her unpredictable singing magic. While wishing for a peaceful life where she can sing without fear, she sees a man in handcuffs being forced into a shady research center. Their eyes meet, and the soulbond is forged. Darien is not from this world, and he's been held captive for years. With the soulbond amplifying his strength, he can fight his way through almost everything, but not every danger can be fought with fists. Their love draws them together even as power-hungry enemies try to pry them apart. They want to control Darien for their own purposes, but he's too strong to be controlled by force. Their love is their greatest strength-and their biggest vulnerability. But magic has its own rules, and no song can go unanswered. Excerpt: I pitied the man, although with so many cops around him, he was quite dangerous. Who needed 30 police officers to supervise one guy who in handcuffs and leg shackles? I watched him walk down the gauntlet between the rows of officers. It was as if I couldn't look away. He paused and looked around. His brilliant glowing blue eyes seemed to meet mine across the vast distance. I couldn't even blink as his eyes seemed to hold mine. The trees of a park broke our locked gaze as the bus kept on driving. I took a deep breath, suddenly realizing that I had stopped breathing the moment our eyes met. I had never seen such blue eyes before-and they glowed! A shiver ran through me. I had been too far away to make out the color of the man's eyes. My eyes watched the trees, hoping for a break in them so I could see the man again. I had no such luck. --- Fade-to-black action fantasy romance Copyright November 2017. Readers may not copy, alter, translate, or steal this story. Fanfictions may use my *world* and *magic rules* as long as credit is given.

She lay on her bed, blood seeping through her skin, a fractured rib. She knew there would be no doctor, no way for anyone to find out. She knew she would not be saved. From the outside, Isabelle Thompson had the perfect family. A protective brother, a hard-working father and a nurturing mother. Everyone knew who they were, and everyone knew they wouldn't kill a fly. But they had a secret, and big fat juicy one too. Isabelle was always quiet. She never spoke, she always wore dark clothing, and she had no friends. It was easier that way. No one would find out, no one knew her. Until a bright sparkle of Adam Black came fluttering into her life. Always remember: 'Stay hidden, and remain unseen.' - (Trigger Warning) All rights reserved to Elyse-ri © 2017 Completed Happy reading :)

British Bird After being removed from her parents care at the age of six, Sang experienced foster care after foster care until she ended up with the best people she could ever have hoped for in her life; Johnny & Cara Taylor. Eighteen months, that's how long thirteen year old Sang had with Johnny and Cara. They became the best eighteen months of Sang's life but just three weeks out of those eighteen months she'll treasure forever, close to her heart. The three weeks she spent in America where she met Academy boys: Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke, North, Sean and Owen were the best three weeks of her life. The darkness wasn't so dark, the smiles weren't so fake and the laughter was real. But most of all, she experienced a love no like other; she gave them her heart. Only to have it broken when she's removed from Johnny and Cara's care, loosing all contact with the boys. Now six years later, it's Sang against the world. She continues to walk the streets of London, living in her run down flat and trying to follow a dream of someday helping children that were just like her. Her smiles were forced, her laugh wasn't real. She was simply just existing. Until the boys show up out of nowhere, turning her world upside down. Stubborn and heart broken, Sang gives them cold shoulder but they don't take the hint and they do what Academy boys do best: They try and make it all better. Forgiveness is something Sang eventually gives the boys, but is she able to hand back over the shattered pieces of her heart? Can she learn to trust them again? Experience Sang and the boys in a whole new adventure where hearts are on the line and happiness is just out of reach.

Rogue's came in and took her. Her mate's frantic but looking. They need to find how they keep getting in and prepare for the new Royals. Time to start Meeting new people. Come join Kylie and her mates to see what happens next!

Annabel is a bad-ass hybrid hunter, seeking revenge on the vampire who killed her parents and put her brother in a coma. Arriving in a new town with an undercover identity to protect and the mission to find a pureblood vampire to save her brother's life, the last thing Annabel needs is to fall in love with the sexy, persistent werewolf who thinks she's a helpless human in need of a knight in shining armor. Shane is a dominant werewolf who also happens to be the local sheriff. He has almost lost hope of finding his better half. So when his beautiful soul-mate shows up and rogue vampires try to kill her, he does what any smart wolf would do: he saves her and takes her home, hoping to convince her that they belong together. When sparks fly between them, Annabel has to decide if she tells him who she really is or runs the other way to protect her secrets. ❀•.¸✿¸SAMPLE ONLY - Keep in mind that this isn't the complete version of the story. For that you need to go to Amazon. Links on my profile.•❀.•✿¸.• ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [The story you are about to read is intended for readers age 18+ due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion.] © Copyright 2015 All work is property of Anna Santos, any duplication or reproduction of all or part of the work without explicit permission by the author is illegal. © Cover Design by Moonchild Ljilja and property of the author. Website: http://annesaint90.wix.com/annasantosauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaSantosAuthor Soul-Mate was originally drafted and shared on Wattpad from 2013/14 and has been: # 1 Paranormal & Vampire It's also a Bestselling Paranormal Romance Story on Amazon, being top #1 in the genre on several occasions.

((COMPLETE at 180,000 words)) Willow is going to die. After years of anticipation and endless preparation, it's finally time for Willow to attend Purgatory Academy. An institute of higher learning for demons and angels, Willow will be the only human around for miles. With enemies coming from all sides, rooting for her failure, will she even make it past her first year? Willow is going to live. She has people in her corner, whether she knows it or not. She's crafty, loyal, and brave when it matters. Willow just needs to make it through her freshman year alive, and maybe she can actually graduate from an academy that is practically designed to kill her. Author's note: This is the second book in the Purgatory Academy series. While not absolutely necessary to read the first book, Deals With the Devil, it is highly recommended! Also, this series is a SLOW-burn REVERSE HAREM, so don't read if that's not your cup of tea.