Dylan wanted nothing more than to be the humanitarian she's always dreamed of being. She had a soft spot for the needy and would sacrifice herself if she could. What happens when one person in particular shows her how to preserve herself all while helping the ones in need? Intersex. Don't like don't Read.

For love, would you play the role of the hero or the villain? An unmasked serial murderer is on the run, and killings are taking place all over the country. What a bad moment for a girl named Skylar Millie Parker to return home after four years in Canada, quitting a well-paid job. Unexpectedly, something happened on her way home when she met someone who would eventually lead her to an even better job opportunity from a prestigious family. Skylar accepted it without having a hint of the bigger trouble that would appear in her life in the form of a person; a woman named Hera Cythera Arentsvelt. The stories about Cythera intrigued her, even without personally seeing the infamous head of the family as she's always locked in her room. Quiet and mysterious, hauntingly playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. But then the time finally came, and something unexplainable changed inside Skylar the moment she saw the woman behind that name... "I remember vividly the first time I laid my eyes on you. You were wearing your purple robe with the same color as your eyes. I suddenly felt like everything around me had stopped, and you were the only one moving. Slowly taking the steps down the grand stairs. It felt like my breath got stuck in my throat, my heart pumping more blood than it should, and my head whispered to my ear...she looks ethereal." Ngunit ano nga bang malaking gulo na dala ng dalaga sa buhay ni Sky? At ano ang katakot takot na sikreto nito ang siyang tuluyang magpapabago sa buhay niya at sa mga tao sa paligid niya? Worse than that, it looks like Cythera knows something about the infamous serial killer in town... But is she the killer? Anong kaya mong isugal para protektahan ang taong pinaka importante para sayo? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish (Tagalog-English)

In a lakeside town where shapeshifters roam the shadows, Mara Philips, a rogue detective, must find a missing girl. But when clues lead her down a path of deadly desire and deception, she's forced to face her own demons in a race against the Bloodmoon. ***** Waking up naked on the beach isn't too off-brand for Mara Philips, considering the opened bottle of whiskey not far away. Recently forced to surrender her detective badge, she's been having a rough couple weeks. But blacking out the same night the neighbor's dog dies? A little sus. Something's amiss along the lakeshore and Mara discovers the dog might not be the only victim. Fliers for missing teenage girls are posted all over town and a mother desperate for answers begs the rogue detective to take her case. With the help of a new flame, Mara investigates the shadows of her rural town where shapeshifters roam and a government agency hunts them down. But when clues lead her on a path of deadly desire and deception, she'll be forced to face her own demons before they consume her in a race against the looming Bloodmoon. Content Warning: This story contains mature sexual content, violence, gore, pet death, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, drug mentions, kidnapping, mentions of sexual assault/trafficking, discussion of friend's suicide, homophobic slurs, racism SOUL TIDES blends dark supernatural mystery with sapphic romance and a dash of science fiction. #ownvoices WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2021 1st Place Fantasy - Elite Awards 2019 1st Place Paranormal - Writer's Oscars 2019 2nd Place Paranormal - Pride Awards 2020 3rd Place Fantasy - Majestic Inc Awards 2019 Top 3 Paranormal Finalist - Prime Awards 2020

Can anyone really put a definition on the word "love"? Echo thought she could. She was sure she loved Raven. ...Wasn't she? But she meets a woman who slowly tears Echo's "perfect love" to shreds and when Raven cheats on Echo with their best friend, Echo decides it's time to try something new. Something six years older than her. ****** Cover Art credit: Laura Marling Cover credit: me

Follow the journey between two completely different people; one a highly respected teacher who is known for her friendly aura and gentle smiles..who may or may not have a darker side and the other; a wild, daring and slightly sarcastic student who has no problem testing people's limits. Evelyn Baxter, an 18 year old girl who is currently studying her first year of catering at a college in London while also living in a flat co-owned by herself and her older sister Isla whilst both working at the local bar. Raven O'conner, a 26 year old woman in her third year of teaching catering classes at a college in London, she upholds a sweet aura and puts passion into teaching all of her students. Read this story to find out how these two individuals relate to one another and the journey this story takes in regards to the consequences of the actions Evelyn and Raven take. Will lovers, friends and family be gained.. or lost? "Words cannot begin to describe how much I've fallen in love with you Eve. I think it's safe to say that this whole experience between not only us but everyone else as well has been a serendipitous journey." Started - 12/09/21 Finished - 10/10/21 Point to note - this book is not proof read, I wrote it within a month so it will have slight errors and seem somewhat rushed, nevertheless please enjoy.

She's a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . . Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Caterina smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She's the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror's reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint. They say first impressions are everything . . . In the murky waters of New York's underworld, Caterina's sister is arranged to marry Jennifer Melgren . A Made Woman, a boss, a cheat-even measured against mafia standards. Her reputation stretches far and wide . After her and Caterina's first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes she's just as rude as she is gorgeous.She doesn't like the woman or anything she stands for, though that doesn't stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when she's near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of her voice. And she's always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future sister-in-law should. Caterina may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she's beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if she were hers, everyone knows you don't fall in love with a Made woman . . . right?

Elise Malano is a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense journalist with zero patience for the ultra-wealthy. She's spent her career exposing the cracks beneath polished facades, refusing to be dazzled by money and power. When she's assigned an exclusive feature on Kara Comananche-the elusive billionaire CEO of Comananche Enterprises-she expects the usual: cold arrogance, rehearsed answers, and an impenetrable wall of wealth and privilege. What she doesn't expect is Kara herself. Commanding. Calculated. Magnetic. From the moment they meet, sparks fly-but not the romantic kind. Kara is unimpressed by Elise's skepticism, and Elise refuses to be intimidated by Kara's effortless power. Their conversations are a battle of wills, filled with tension sharp enough to cut. But when Kara challenges Elise to shadow her for a week, giving her a rare glimpse into her world, the lines between journalist and subject, intrigue and desire, power and vulnerability begin to blur. As Elise peels back the layers of Kara's carefully constructed empire, she finds herself drawn to the woman beneath the headlines-the one who never lets anyone close. But with the weight of the story pressing down on her and Kara's guarded nature keeping her at arm's length, Elise must decide: is she willing to risk everything for the truth? Or is she falling for the one person she swore she'd never let in?

Synopsis: Alexandra "Alex" Carter has spent her entire life fighting-for her country, for her dreams, and for the love she once lost. Following in her late father's footsteps, she becomes a dedicated army officer, determined to never let anything weaken her. But when she returns home on leave, expecting to reunite with her longtime girlfriend, she's shattered to find her married to someone else. Heartbroken, Alex buries herself in her duty, swearing to never fall in love again. But fate has other plans. After a near-fatal mission leaves her injured, Alex is forced to recover under the care of Dr. Emilia Hayes-a stubborn, witty doctor who refuses to be intimidated by Alex's cold demeanor. What starts as playful banter turns into something undeniable, forcing Alex to confront the walls she's built around her heart. As the two grow closer, their relationship is tested by past scars, military responsibilities, and an unexpected pregnancy that changes everything. Will Alex finally let herself love again, or will her fears of loss and failure keep her from the happiness she deserves? A story of love, resilience, and the battles we fight both on and off the battlefield. ©All Right Reserved

Maya Castillo is undercover in New York City, trying to solve a dangerous mystery while also carving out her own identity away from her powerful mafia family. But as business and pleasure collide, she's forced to confront old loyalties and new challenges. Caught between ambition and duty, Maya must decide where her true path lies. ~The Bumping Accident ~For You, Anything {Sequel} ~War Of Hearts {Trilogy} ~Her Heart {Quadrilogy} ~Embers Of Hope {Pentalogy}

Skylar Mason lives the perfect life with her parents, but one day her father, a social worker, decides to bring home a girl who he has been struggling to find a home to. Skylar hates the idea of sharing the house with a girl she does not know except her name, Hunter Bennett. When Skylar meets Hunter, she realizes that Hunter is nothing like she expected, and it makes it hard for Skylar to hate her. Hunter is the shyest and the kindest person Skylar has ever met, but also a very complicated girl. Every day she struggles to get closer to Hunter because she keeps every secret locked in her wounded heart. There is just something about that girl that draws Skylar towards her, and she does not know what it is. The series: I'll Reach For You I'll Follow You I'll Always Promise You Sleeping Romance