"You don't put up too good of a fight." I swung again, this time hitting his chest. "Who says I'm putting up a fight?" I paused. "What?" He deadpanned. "I'm sorry." I hate apologies. I sighed, lowering my hands to my side. "Jesus, Easton, what's your motive here?" ~~~ Mary Jay Everette is a special girl. She's definitely not a usual perfect character. She has quite the mouth, no filter whatsoever. She's been through hell and back twice and holds grudges. Her attitude was bound to get her in trouble somewhere along the line, but being sent to boarding school was last on her bucket list. Her Aunt Apple made it clear she wanted no trouble and a low-profile. Mateo Easton. It would be a dramatic overstatement to call him generic. Nothing about Matteo Easton was simple. As sweet as he looked, he was extremely far from the word. His sarcastic demeanor made him interesting , confusing, and annoying, all at once. He has his past as well, but how long can he run from it? They're both hard to intrigue, yet both love a challenge. Will Mary Jay be able to keep her promise even with a whole new life thrown at her? Pft, of course not, this is wattpad. *I do not own any rights to this cover photo.*

[BOOK FOUR OF THE BAD BOY SERIES] What happens when Cleo gets a new neighbor? And they find out each other's secrets... "You don't need a kitten. You're a lion!" Started: 01-01-2018 Finished: 11-02-2018

The only thing Mia Hope has in common with Jake Carpenter, Artwood High's most popular quarterback, is a love for the coffee served at The Coffee Pod. He wants her to tutor him - and if she can do it without a single cup of coffee, he'll pay her triple. Easy. Nothing could go wrong, right? ***** When Jake learns he's failing English, he knows he needs to pull his grades up or he'll risk being kicked off the football team. He strikes a deal with the elusive Mia - the quiet girl with secrets. If she can't go without a single cup of coffee, she has to tutor him for free. If she can, he'll pay her triple, and with Christmas around the corner, there's nothing Mia needs more than money. But as the pair grow closer, Jake learns the real reason for Mia's bad habit, and what starts as an innocent bet between enemies grows into something more serious. Can the pair survive the next two months with their hearts - and secrets - still intact? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of assault and abuse. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Jenna Conrad The Coffee Pact now has a sequel: The Kissing Pact

How To Be The Best Third Wheel is now published as a Paperback & E-book by Wattpad Books! As a Wattpad reader, you can also now access the Original Edition for free and the Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase. It's the last year of high school, and everything has changed . . . ***** After a summer spent in the Philippines, Lara Dela Cruz is eager to start her senior year and, most importantly, reunite with her three besties. But what she did not expect was to show up on the first day of school to all three of her friends now in relationships. Fighting for their attention, catching some new and confusing feelings for long-time frenemy James, and wading through the pressures of post-high-school plans all have Lara reeling. And to make matters worse, Lara's beautiful and untrustworthy cousin conveniently appears and wiggles her way right between her and James' budding relationship. Feeling like a third wheel in more ways than one, Lara must learn to accept that change is inevitable, love is complicated, and being the odd one out is sometimes where inner power is found. [[Word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover design by Jill Caldwell Wattys 2020 YA fiction Winner Wattpad Books Prize Winner