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Wild Horses

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When recovering alcoholic Emma Farouk's violent ex-lover demands custody of their disabled daughter, she can only trust herself to protect her child - if she can resist the temptation to take one more drink.

The overall inspiration for this story was a woman who was both a talented poet and afflicted with fetal alcohol syndrome, who I met through a writing workshop. I've tried to give Suzy the the loving mother J. never had and provided readers with a window into the world of people with FAS. As well as, of course, a rip-roaring reading experience.  Gradually, more characters found their way in -- the identity thief from "Eight Seconds," and the concerned but deeply flawed father of "Trace," both short stories also published here on Wattpad. (Caution -- spoiler alert!)

And finally -- I hope you enjoy the evocative cover art by Miguel Muñoz Hierro from Pixabay.All Rights Reserved

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The Moon Loved Her cover

The Second Catch cover

Harley Quinn x Reader cover

Where the Stars Fall cover

River Rose | ✓ cover

The 12 Steps cover

A Love Like No Other - Aaron Hotchner cover

The Artist's Perspective cover

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The Moon Loved Her

"Have you ever begged someone? Have you ever reached to the point of humiliation just to get food? I'm sure you had your own struggles but don't dare to compare them to mine." Kira Kim drowned and woke up in the body of a ten year old orphan and gets adopted into the family of a well respected duke with two sons. She faces their hatred, gets mistreated and bullied as she discovers new parts of herself and meets the love of her life. The male lead! After a chain of events, Kira Kim returns to her original world after losing all her memories and meets the male lead all over again... The cover is also made by me. Warning! There might be parts that are meant for older readers so please read keeping that in mind.