"Jake couldn't stop his eyes from dropping to my body. His gaze lingered on my curves, his face thirsting for something more than the spilled coffee. The way his eyes fumed made me squirm with longing. It was all I could do not to reach out and touch his rippling bicep, to pull him closer to me. I barely knew this man, but the way his face smoldered as he stared at me made me feel sexy for the first time in my life. It ignited a desire in me and awakened a sexual goddess who had been suppressed for a long time. I wasn't a promiscuous woman, but if Jake Lucero had asked me to go home with him at that moment, I would have jumped in his car without question." ____________________________________ Catalina De la Rosa's world is upended when she falls victim to the unpredictable California wildfires. She loses everything in the raging inferno- her home, her invaluable possessions, even a bit of the person she was before the traumatic experience. When Cat meets Jake Lucero, the firefighter who risked everything to save her life, she slowly starts to find herself again. Jake is sullen and brooding, mysterious and closed off, but he stirs something in Cat that she had long ago repressed. Cat is acutely aware of the escalating chemistry forming between them, but she is hesitant to pursue her feelings for fear of losing herself again. Cat soon discovers that Jake is as wild as the fires that forever altered her life. His dark secrets and risqué past threaten to destroy everything she has built. She knows that she should keep her distance, but she can't seem to stay away. Though it is dangerous to play with fire, the smoldering connection between her and Jake keeps Cat coming back for more. Now, her life will never be the same. © Dawn Norwell ___________________________________________ *3rd place winner in the Winter Rose Awards #1 in Young Adult #1 in Starcrossed Lovers #1 in Firefightter #6 in Adult #3 in Powerful Women #3 in Love and Loss

"The dark abyss weighed heavy on me. It called my name, urging me to give in. It promised me a life of ease if I left this cruel world behind. The pain in my abdomen, white-hot and insistent, nearly pushed me to the brink, yet I hold on. Zander's face came to me in my unconsciousness, angry and accusing. It would be hard for him to forgive me for what I've put him through. It would be so much easier to give up, to enter the beyond, and not deal with the guilt and grief I would feel for the rest of my life. Still, I held on." ____________________________________ By the year 2320, nuclear warfare has killed most of the world's population. Resources are limited, and survivors have been divided into two groups- suits and unsuits. Those who are deemed "unsuitable" for the new world are banished into the wastelands to die, while the "suitable" enjoy a life of luxury. What no one anticipates is that the unsuits persevere, forming a society of their own, and they want vengeance for the decades of wrongful treatment. Now the world is on the brink of a second war, and Kai finds herself at the middle of it. She embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery, betrayal, and romance as she finds her place in this new world. © Dawn Norwell *1st place winner in the Creativity Awards *1st place winner in the Blossoming Story Awards 2019 *1st place winner in the Dauntless Warrior Awards *1st place winner of The Black and Gold Leaf Awards *2nd place winner in the Midnight Sun Awards *3rd place winner in the Winners Circle Awards 2019 *Ranked #3 in Future Fantasy ____________________________________ "I absolutely LOVED this!! Kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time! :)" "I'm really enjoying this! You've created in-depth characters and a unique world, and the plot is original." "I thoroughly enjoyed going through this journey with Kai and Zander. Very well written story!" **Warning** This story contains graphic violence and scenes that depict sexual assault.

During the year of their eighteenth birthday, the women of Grayson must undergo The Awakening- a ceremony in which they are chosen by their mates. In a patriarchy where men rule everything and women are seen as nothing more than instruments for childbearing, Mia has no say in who her husband will be. When the man who chooses her turns out to be cruel and abusive, there is nothing she can do to leave the violent relationship. As is the law in Grayson, she is bound to her husband until death. Feeling trapped and alone in her marriage, Mia finds comfort in her house servant, Ruby. As they grow close, a forbidden love blossoms. Mia wants to flee her marriage and be with Ruby, but fear holds her back. If the government found out about her prohibited relationship, she and Ruby would be sentenced to death. She wants to find happiness, but not at such a high cost. Mia embarks on a journey of romance, betrayal, and rebellion as she tries to find her voice in a place where women were meant to be silent. © Dawn Norwell "Though I'd spent my entire life denying it, I could no longer live a lie. I didn't love my husband. I could never love him. After repressing it for so long, I finally accepted that I was gay. I had always been gay. And no number of threats or scare tactics from the government would change the fact that I would always be gay." _______________________________________________________________________________ "Horribly fascinating!" "Wow, this is so chilling. I can't wait to read more!" "There are ways in which the real world has treated women and homosexuals that mirrors what is happening here. I find it disgusting, intolerable - and that means stories like this need to exist." "This does a great job showing some seriously underrepresented issues in the world :)" #1 in future fantasy 2nd place in The Black and Gold Leaf Awards 3rd place in The Creativity Awards Warning- This story contains domestic violence and sexual assault.

"The sound of the impact echoed through the air. I stand frozen in place, staring at the boy's broken body lying just feet from me. Others in the square rush to his side, but I could tell from the amount of blood pooling around him and the way his bones were contorted that the boy was beyond saving. The King wanted to send a message and he sent it effectively- help me, and you will die." ____________________________________ For years Lexi's parents used their dark magic to breed fear and misery throughout the mysterious land of Kapanathy. Although they have since been executed for their crimes, another has taken their place on the throne and has proven himself to be the most heinous sovereign in Kapanathy's history. An ancient prophecy foresees only Lexi has the power to subdue the new monarch, but she's concerned that tapping into her magic will force her into darkness like her parents. Her task becomes even more difficult when she discovers she shares a puzzling, but dangerous connection with the vicious king. Lexi embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery, betrayal, and romance as she travels to the mysterious land of Kapanathy to fulfill her destiny as the sole conqueror of the blood-thirsty king, all while fighting against the darkness that courses through her veins, threatening to consume her. Redemption is book one in the Redemption trilogy. © Dawn Norwell ___________________________________ **1st place in the Golden Awards, 2019** **2nd place in the Creativity Awards 2019** **3rd place in the Champ Awards 2019** **Newly Written Books Featured Book** **Dark Fantasy Featured Book** ___________________________________ "Omg I NEED to read the next one!!" "I cannot wait to continue this series! :)" "I need the next book ASAP!!" ____________________________________ **Warning** This story may contain graphic violence and scenes that depict sexual assault and/or rape. ____________________________________