From Pain To Steps This is a story that starts towards the end. The end of a relationship, the end of confidence, the end of a journey with personal demons. This story is one of a personal search and journey which ends with hope. The main characters really existed, but, obviously the names have changed. The main character is unable to hold onto any form of relationship and knows not why. At the point where a life relationship is on the point of collapse, the search begins to find where his life went wrong, where feelings and emotions disappeared. And where the ability to hold a relationship was strangled. The journey of repair and moving forward also starts at the point of near collapse. The pain received and given by the main character is laid bare. It is a journey which at its conclusion nearly complete. It's a journey that has help and assistance from the most surprising of sources. Enjoy and understand. If you, the reader, relate with the main character, this could offer you the belief and hope to start your own journey.

As you move to a new school you dread the constant thought of being a nobody and an outcast. Wouldn't it be so much easier if things would have just stayed that way for you? As you find yourself getting closer to Dominick Leo, you soon find out that no matter which way you dissect your life, you two seem to be inseparable in any sense but sanity.

Alexis Montgomery-Logan lived a life of luxury. Great schools, fancy cars, dance training - if she wanted it then she could have it.....well she could, up until one of her parents business associates steps out of line, changing Lexi's life forever. Finding herself living on the streets Lexi is forced to adapt to a new life, learn new skills, rely on old training and surprising new friends. What forced Alexis to the streets? Who will she encounter? What will her next move be? Please note, though this is a sequel to Treading Water, it can be read as a stand alone novel. That being said, if you haven't read Treading Water, please check it out!! You might just love it!!

I invite you to take a dangerous path where nothing is forbidden. Desire, lust, deceit and betrayal revolve around an ancient prophecy that can build or break destinies. You're soon to find out if passion and love are enough to stand in the way of antique forces, or it will all be dust with the first ray of light. *the Wattpad edition is a sample of the book available on Amazon. There will not be anymore chapters added to this platform! ~~~~~~~~~~ The room darkened by his presence and every step he made towards me took me closer to my downfall. He was death and life merged together in a predator's body. Strength and dominance eluded from every one of his pores. But it was something else too... Something more, that made a cold chill flash through my body. His beautiful absinthe green eyes captured the depths of time, making him irresistible, undeniable, but also fatal. All of my instincts were asking me to leave as fast as I could, but there was something stronger that kept me frozen to the spot. An unspoken link that surpassed the passing of ages, finding me here, in the place meant to fulfill my destiny. He is the living dead people whispered about while looking with fear out the window... He is a vampire.

Mature Content and Sex scenes, recommended for R18+ audiences. Emerson Roy is focused on one goal, nail her performance at this years ballet recital to be selected to a dance company. At 25 years of age, she knows that she needs to do everything it takes to achieve her goals, so what happens when a chance encounter with none other than the wickedly handsome Irish stranger, Arden Quinn leaves her questioning all her desires. Arden, sexy Irish business owner knows he wants Emerson from the moment they meet, but will he able to woo her, will she accept the secrets he holds. Will she make all her dreams come true on the dance stage.....or will she find herself in a different dream entirely.... Best Rankings to date #4 intimacy #11 Irish #4 commitments *Excerpt* Seeing only one bed I smile coyly, then turn to Arden in anticipation. The fires in my soul so alight, I need him to help me find solace. Fully prepared to lay myself at his mercy, I step towards him, and in one quick move he has me hard up against him, one arm around my waist, the other pulling my left leg up around his hip. He presses his hard member against me causing me to quake in his arms, as his lips begin a trail of kisses from my ear to my neck, a gentle nip here and there. Throwing my head back further to give him full access, my own hands gripping his shoulders for support. I moan as the pleasure builds, and I swear I hear a him release a low growl before he suddenly pulls away. He tidy's my clothes before stepping back further and clearing his throat. "Thank you for an incredible date, my beautiful girl. Normally this is where I'd deliver you to your home, but as we are stuck in a storm, please allow me to offer you the bed. I shall sleep on the pull-out sofa in the attached living room. Goodnight my sweet angel" he plants a soft kiss on my forehead before whispering "sweet dreams". Then, the gentleman that he was turned and left the room, leaving me to my tempestuous thoughts.

Tonight is different - he's different. I can feel my breathing becoming heavier with each step he takes. "Xavier -" I breathed almost lost to his presence. "- what are you doing?" He leans closer to me closing the small gap between us - our faces only inches apart. "Something I should've done a long time ago." He whispered and I could feel his hot breath against my skin like the warmth of a fire that's bound to consume me. I opened my mouth to say something but no words seemed to evade my lips so, I decided to stay silent. And that's when his lips came crashing down on mine, claiming my whole body and mind.