"Please, Beau? I don't want to talk about this so, please, just shut up." Beau tilts his head, surprised at first, before a wicked gleam appears in his eyes. "Make me." ** "...one of the best romantic novel developments I've read..." ~ @renegxde ; The Mono Reviews Emma is a quiet girl in a small town, filling her days with shifts at the local coffee shop so that she can one day fulfill her dream and put herself through college. Her life isn't glamorous, but hard work rarely is. Her mind is on the prize and nothing will stop her from achieving her dreams. That is, until lonely and misunderstood bad boy of the most popular band comes to town and stirs up enough crazy to last Emma a lifetime. Their deal is simple, Emma helps Beau with his image for generous pay, setting her on the fast track to accomplishing her dreams. But the most important rule isn't exactly included in the fine print: Under no circumstances is anyone to catch feelings. Shouldn't be hard, right? As Emma gets closer and closer to mysterious Beau, she finds it harder and harder to stay true to their deal. Who knew the bad boy would be so hard to resist? As she struggles not to break their number one rule, she faces another problem - he's even harder to love. Text copyright ©kjobrien™ 2020 Shimmer and Shine: An Awards 2020: 1st place in ChickLit The Sparkle Awards - 2nd Edition: 1st place in ChickLit The Oasis Awards: 1st place in ChickLit Skyfall Awards 2020: 2nd place in Romance Rose Gold Awards 2020: 2nd place in Romance The Spotlight Awards: 2nd place New Adult #1 in Women's Fiction #1in Romantic Fiction #1 in Slow Build #1 in Famous #1 in Rockstar #1 in Boyband #1 in Concert #1 in Romance Reads 2021 #1 in Small Town Girl #1 in On Tour #1 in After Dark #2 in Flirtationship #2 in Love Story #2 in Slow Burn #2 in Bands #3 in Young Adult #4 in Adult Fiction #4 in Hot #4 in Steamy #5 RocknRoll #5 in Alcoholism #5 in Flirty #5 in Witty #6 in New Adult

"God says no." A police officer's suicide is interrupted by the appearance of a woman who tells her she had been recruited to join a covert group that stops terrible things before they happen. Jane Berden is brought into Madrigal, a group created by a man who is able to see the future in perfect clarity and who uses this power to stop some of the wrongs in the world. However, even with absolute knowledge of how events come to pass, things still are able go wrong with catastrophic results. Jane must battle her own problems, questioning the morality of acceptable violence, all the while dealing with criminals, mass shooters, terrorists, and, worst of all, her teammates.

Fanny, a young lesbian woman searches for her place in the world and it takes her somewhere she never thought she could ever belong. Despite being headstrong, rebellious, free-spirited, and a little arrogant - so everything that a soldier shouldn't be - she finds herself in the military, but the hardest part comes only after that. Before she could even realize, someone steals her heart, but unfortunately for her, that someone is her straight best friend who lives in a happy relationship. She has never truly been in love before, and this particular case would be challenging even for someone much more emotionally prepared than her. She has to grow up somehow to handle the unrequited love as an adult should, it's just not clear how she will do that. A/N.: This is my first English novel experiment, so there will be mistakes in it, please forgive me for them. Also feel free to point them out, as I'd be very grateful for any constructive criticism. Enjoy the story :)

When the war brings a young enemy soldier to the ruined palace Tabeya calls home, the truth about her past emerges, chasing her into the desert, where she must elude her vengeful guardian for the sake of her freedom and her forbidden love. ***** In her lonely tower, Tabeya dreams of the world beyond it. That world becomes real when she meets Humban, a young general from a rival kingdom who isn't afraid to ask the questions Tabeya can't face about herself. Those questions bring answers that lead them into the desert, away from the goddess who imprisoned Tabeya. Enraged at her escape, Tabeya's guardian hunts her and Humban relentlessly across the war-torn land, where the elements are vicious and survival isn't guaranteed. In the treacherous world where Tabeya finds herself, she must fight for her happy ending or let her past destroy her future with the man she was never meant to love. [[Word count: 150,000 - 200,000 words]] Content warning: this story contains themes of violence.

After a mysterious vehicle runs them off the road, Alex and his bandmates must fight for their lives to escape a vicious pack of wolves who bear unsettling similarities to the other band they are touring with. ***** Alex is the lead singer of the up-and-coming rock band Make Them Scream. Despite the fact that the insomnia he's fought with since he was a teenager has been worsening, the band have found themselves in the express lane to stardom. But, when a mysterious vehicle knocks their tour bus off the road in the middle of upstate Montana, the bandmates are left stranded with no cell service. When poor decisions lead them toward the dark woods, things go from bad to worse. If the elements don't get them first, their own demons might devour them alive. Some monsters only come out in the dark, and some reality is scarier than nightmares. ***** WATTYS 2021 WINNER WEREWOLF ***** Content Warning: This story contains mature language, violence, gore and reference to alcohol and drug use.

In a world where people are followed by animals that reflect their personality, Taylor is devastated when she starts being followed by companions of the creepy crawly variety. As her passionate science teacher's annual companion showcase rapidly approaches, Taylor's mind is abuzz with anxiety about what her newfound companions mean about who she is.

"She didn't know anything about him. He knew everything about her." | 2nd Place Winner in The Winter Rose Awards 2018 | Highest Rank: #36 in Paranormal Lucky is just lucky. That's the only name she's known, and battling a permanent amnesia isn't fun. All she can remember is the last six years, nothing more, and she's spent those years looking for her past. But when *he* shows up, it's clear the past has come looking for her. A late night coffee date with a coworker turns into an abduction, and Lucky finds herself face-to-face with a man from her past. He's fast, strong, and dangerous: a killer. And while she doesn't know anything about him, he seems to know everything about her. A/N: I'm in the middle of doing a complete rewrite! The rewrite will bring a change in p.o.v. and should be a much smoother read. Thanks for your understanding.

Izalia Lex. A normal girl who lives a rather normal life, surrounded by normal people. Everything seems to be going... well, normally. Until, of course, one day, it doesn't go normally. In fact, it goes quite the opposite. Izalia, who once led a life filled with family and friends now finds herself in a rather troublesome predicament: She is mysteriously taken too soon from her former life and comes face to face with the one and only Death, a sarcastic, uncaring being that loves fun and games. But her life is anything but a game. She must go back in time to find out what happened and how she died. And not being able to remember anything doesn't help at all. She must retrace her steps and figure out why she died before she was supposed to. Did she have a disease? Was there an accident? Was she murdered? Sacrifices must be made as she rethinks her past and everything about her life is flipped upside down. Will she be able to recapture her death? Figure out the why's and how's? Or will she forever cease to exist? As that is the ultimate price she must pay if she fails. [stunning cover by the wonderful @terraxxa !!]

BOOK ONE She had her whole life planned. What she didn't plan for was the zombie apocalypse. Eighteen-year-old Arryn Lycaster just graduated high school. With aspirations of becoming a veterinarian, she's ready to take the next step forward in life. Danger, however, lurks around the corner when a mutated form of the rabies virus swiftly spreads across the nation. Everything the virus infects turns to mindless, flesh-hungry creatures known as Rabids. Finding herself thrown in the middle of the apocalypse, Arryn must band together with other survivors. But not everyone can be trusted when rumors of a traitor hang in the midst. She quickly finds that some people don't need to be bitten to have their humanity stripped from them. All they need is a push. Highest ranking - #2 in Horror

Winner! Third Place Sci-Fi Winner on The Dream Awards July 2020. What would happen if one day you were infected with a virus that ate at your brain, your skin, and all your internal organ all while you were self-aware? Would you still feel? Want to party? Live? Fall in love? What if, half the population turned into zombies? Can you anticipate what would happen then? What if the government banned you from half the planet with your family or split you up because you were different? What if you are a thinking living being, who needs a little understanding and a lot of help? What would it look like? That's exactly what happened to Teal. Through her story, you will laugh, cry, love, hate, and relate. Follow her on this journey and give her some love. Photo Credit: Toon Hertz. An AMAZING Illustration Artist.