WATTY WINNER! Life has dealt city girl Olivia Porter a series of bad hands, but just as she's about to fold, fate intervenes and leaves her with a full house. Out of other options, she takes a gamble and moves to the countryside, hoping Lady Luck will follow along. Olivia's decision to embrace the single life is soon challenged by the arrival of local ace, Tate, and wild card, Warren, but little villages can hide big secrets and somebody thinks Olivia is holding the key to theirs. As her opponent ups his game, Olivia gets one last roll of the dice with the arrival of a leather-clad stranger. Will she hit the jackpot or go bust? Joker in the Pack is a standalone romantic suspense novel from the Blackwood UK series - no cliffhanger! FEATURED by Wattpad. Highest ranking: Mystery/Thriller #2

Jenna Valentino thought she had found her forever after. Life was good. A husband she loved, a daughter she adored, a dream job and a beautiful home. But nothing could prepare her for the bittersweet taste of betrayal, shattering the illusion. Devastated. She wants more to do with love, but then love presents itself when you least expect or want it and in this case it arrived in the form of her husbands brother, the black sheep of the Valentino family. Can she move past the betrayal and bitterness to take a bite from the forbidden fruit and love again? ❤️ Note: This will be my first attempt at sweet romance, and I'm not sure if it will head into the realms of 'mature' definitely... a little steamy, but more on the sweeter side! I have my other book 'Perfectly Normal' to feed my filthy side 😘 Enjoy Start November 2020 - Completed July 21 Cover by the amazing and talented Lael @candlesandwhips ❤️

THERE ARE ONLY 5 CHAPTERS HERE NOW DUE TO BEING CONTRACTED ELSEWHERE. PLEASE GO TO AMAZON OR GALATEA FOR THE FULL BOOK. (Part 1 of a 2 book series) Visit - https://ltmarshall.blog/awakening for music and fantasy cast images Alora Dennison is an orphaned child from a shamed bloodline surviving in her families old pack. On the dawn of her transition pushing her into adulthood she imprints on the mate she will be bonded to for an eternity, in an unexpected turn of fate. Only he isn't the man of her dreams. He is the only one in the entire state she would never have wanted to bond too. Colton Santo is the arrogant, dominant son of the Alpha from a rival pack which is set to unite the packs and reign in one kingdom. In years gone by his disdain for her and any from her bloodline has been prominent. Her treatment by his pack has pushed her to live in near isolation, fearful for her existence and now before all assembled, on the dawn of her awakening, they all just saw her imprint on their future leader. Fate has decreed it, but everyone around her is about to try and stop it. Fate isn't about to make it easy on her either, as a long forgotten war erupts in their lands, bringing an age old enemy with a thirst for blood back into the forefront of lycanthrope life. Will she survive long enough to ever find out why she has borne a black mark on her lineage her entire life? And why exactly, Colton's father is just so eager to see her dead. Will Colton step up and honour the bond, or will he be the one to deliver the final blow?

❣️𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵?❣️ Tessa has a secret that could ruin her life. And when said secret falls into the hands of an untrustworthy acquaintance, there is no way of knowing what he might do. Treading lightly where Jonathan Willoughby is concerned is her only option, but the handsome philanderer seems spellbound on making that grueling for her. Add a handsome stranger into the mix, and Tessa is bound to struggle to navigate the troublesome waters of complex relationships, secrets, and unruly impulses. Would her interest in the seemingly perfect Ben Dunhill make her change her ways? Tessa hasn't made the smartest choices this far... And there is yet another one looming ahead. +Previously known as The Likes of You+ Acknowledgments: **Featured in Wattpad's New Adult Romance reading list**

After a drunken night out leads to a one night stand with her smoking hot best friend, Maya can't help giving in to temptation again and again. But are passionate hookups and wild trysts all the future has in store?  *****  Best friends since the age of three, spirited Maya Crofton and ladies' man Luke Anderson are inseparable, priding themselves on knowing everything about one another. Or so Maya thought. What she doesn't realise is that Luke has been lusting after more than just her friendship, and, with alcohol involved, sparks soon fly. But past encounters, devastating secrets, and the unbearable need to hide her true feelings put Maya in quite a predicament. Will she overcome her doubts and offer Luke the chance he's been waiting almost half his life for? [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

Maddie can't remember the last 2 years, but she knows Ethan is the handsome boy who's been haunting her dreams. Do they have an insta-spark, or a past? *** When a skiing accident leaves sixteen-year-old Maddie Monroe with a brain injury, erasing all her memories from the past two years, her personality undergoes a massive transformation. Long gone is the carefree girl she used to be, and old friends feel like complete strangers. One of the strangest side effects the accident leaves her with are her dreams -- or more specifically, the boy who plagues them. She has no idea who he is, but he comes to her most nights; handsome, funny and charming as hell. When he shows up seated beside her in English class one day, she feels an instant connection to him - and as their relationship develops, Maddie can't help but feel like there's a hidden past between them. Have they met before? Who is Ethan Ryder? [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

Ryan wasn't expecting to end up with the captain of the hockey team as a roommate, and she certainly didn't expect the initial sexual tension between them to blossom into love. ***** In desperate need of a place to stay, Ryan Winters doesn't see an issue with rooming with the captain of the hockey team, Ethan Russell. After all, she's focused on her studies, getting over an ex, and honestly, not that into athletes. Though the more time she spends getting to know her new roommate, the more it becomes apparent that Ethan is the exact type of guy she could fall for. When lines begin to blur and drama from the past threatens to tear them apart, can the two of them find a way to keep both their friendship-and their relationship-from crumbling to pieces? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

❗️Previously known as FUCKED UP TOO (BOOK 2) This is the sequel to both 'Vice & Virtue' and 'Rewound & Retold'. Ellie & Tex made a real mess of what could have been a beautiful relationship. Their love is true, but so are their issues. While Tex recovers from his near death experience, Ellie has to deal with feelings of guilt and loss. Love alone is not enough. Can they better themselves and finally be worthy of each other? Only time will tell ... I recommend reading in this order: 1.1 Vice & Virtue 1.2 Rewound & Retold 2.0 Shame & Blame 3.0 Chaos & Clarity ------ ⚠️Contains: * Profanities. * Explicit sex scenes. * Heavy topics.

❗️Previously known as FUCKED UP (BOOK 1) A story about sex, drugs and rock & roll (in that order) but most of all: a crazy little thing called love. All love stories begin with a kiss. This story is no different. When Ellie and Tex kiss--unbeknownst to them--lightning strikes their unsure hearts. Ellie has a decision to make about her fiancé and Tex has to find out if he can ever shake his demons. During the tour of Tex' rock band their affection blossoms but when the tour ends, they reach a fork in the road. Will their love survive the chaos of Los Angeles and the drugs that come with it? This book is the first of a three part story. Book 1.2 is a retelling of the first book from Tex' perspective. I recommend reading in this order: 1.1 Vice & Virtue 1.2 Rewound & Retold 2.0 Shame & Blame 3.0 Chaos & Clarity ------ ⚠️Contains: * Profanities. * Explicit sex scenes. * Heavy topics (drugs, assault, depression, death/suicide).

Lacey is just looking for some fun in the Hamptons, but when Lucas Drake, her best friend turned enemy, shows up smoking hot, fun may be an understatement. "Spectacularly crafted with sizzling heat and irresistible drama, this is a romance that will keep you reeling for more." - Carmen Ho @ HQ ***** Breaking the Friendzone is now published as a Paperback, and E-book with W by Wattpad Books! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Wattpad Original Edition and Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase.Thank you so much for your support! ***** Lacey Mason spent her happiest childhood summers in the Hamptons with her family. That was where she met Lucas Drake - days of playing on the beach brought Lacey and Luke to become the best of friends, until a dramatic last encounter ended their friendship. Before Lacey's mom passed away, she warned her that the Drake family was nothing but trouble. Lacey took her warning to heart, but now, at the age of twenty-two, a night of partying in the Hamptons lands her in the bed of her old friend Lucas, and he has no clue who she is. Content and trigger warning: This story contains mature sexual content. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro