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Daisy enters the forest to save her village, only to meet Sonny - a hunter sworn to protect her, even from himself. As they face the forest's tests and uncover its secrets, their bond grows stronger. Together, they must break an ancient curse and decide if love is worth defying fate.

She was the girl everyone watched but nobody really had. Volleyball captain, School favorite, the kind of pretty that didn't ask for attention, it just got it. Kasia didn't do drama, it just followed her. Then came Declan, the basketball star who shouldn't have noticed her the way he did... noticing things she never told anyone. The way she always twisted the front piece her of hair before a serve. The way she stopped smiling when the gym got to loud. The way she acted like nothing mattered, except it all did. And Miles, the quiet soccer player who fixed things instead of breaking them, who made silence feel like honesty, who looked at her like she wasn't untouchable...just real. One saw her fire. One saw her quiet. Both started wanting more than they should. And Kasia? She was used to winning. But nobody warned her what happens when you can't choose the game you're playing anymore. Read to find out what happens next...

Welcome this week's free chapter! Today I am sharing a poignant chapter from my debut, Brunch at Ruby's. If you love this chapter, I hope you will pick up the book for $1.99 in ebook, or in print/audio at Booksbydlwhite.com/books or https://geni.us/BrunchatRuby. Brunch at Ruby's is warm, funny southern women's fiction about finding and keeping love, lifelong friendships with women who are like sisters and the bonds between them that bend but don't break. Debra Macklin is the envy of her friends. She has it all: a successful career, a long marriage and a happy child, but she's hiding an explosive secret that could not only shatter her perfect image but destroy her marriage and career. Maxine Donovan is self-made, admittedly shallow and unapologetic, having overcome her past to live the life she deserves to live.But despite her success, she's on a constant quest for Mr. Right. Handsome but aloof Malcolm Brooks could be The One, except his attentions are focused on someone else entirely. Does Maxine fight for him like she fought for everything else? Renee Gladwell left a life and a handsome boyfriend to return to Atlanta and nurse her father and Gladwell Books back to health. Four years later, she's struggling with his Alzheimer's diagnosis and a bookstore that is in no shape to sell. Renee is in limbo, caring for a man who is slowly forgetting his past, including her. When she meets Malcolm Brooks, her life brightens, but is love ever worth risking a friendship? Brunch at Ruby's is Book One in a growing series set in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.

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poems and writings that's sole purpose is to take you on a staycation. may gentle breezes kiss your skin, may the sun embrace you, may the salt of the seas cleanse you. may you find peace. credits to the sources of the pictures. all writings are mine and are not available for duplication or distribution unless granted permission.

A flash of color, a bright smile, incredible blue eyes...and the playboy billionaire Dimitri Bosalis was a playboy no longer. Despite his attempts to keep his relationship with the lovely, vivacious Pepper Abbot casual, after their first dinner together, he was lost. Pepper Abbot had warned him! She'd told Dimitri Bosalis that they needed to hold off on an intimate relationship. So when the intense heat flared between the two of them, the freakish Abbot fertility struck again. Extravagant Pepper didn't mind since she was already madly in love with the conservative businessman. The world was rosy and beautiful...until tragedy struck. Could Dimitri bring Pepper back from the dark depths of her sadness? Could they recover from the fluke that had devastated their world?

When a summer of adventure and self-discovery brings Alex and Mia closer together, they must navigate the challenges of transitioning from friends to lovers. But as they confront their fears and doubts, they face unexpected obstacles from Victoria, who'll stop at nothing to win Alex's heart, and Ryder, Mia's possessive boyfriend. Will their friendship blossom into something more, or will external forces tear them apart?

Somewhere along the sand, a secret waits to be opened. 𓆝⋆｡˚ ❛ Amber didn't mean to find the bottle - not really. ❜ It just floated to her feet like the sea had chosen her. A glint of sea glass sealed shut, holding a mystery she can't unlock... not yet. With only her favorite fruit cake, a heart full of wonder, and her two anchors - Momma Berkeley and bestie Emily - Amber begins to follow the whispers of the waves. But the beach hides more than seashells. It holds stories. It holds truth. It holds her. Will she uncover what the tide brought in... or lose herself trying? 𓇼 soft mystery ⋆ found family ⋆ message-in-a-bottle vibes ⋆ Perfect for readers who love a slow unravel and coastal magic 🐚🐟🌊🪸

Back home, life was a map she had already memorized-familiar streets, predictable friends, and a future that felt safe. But when her family packs up and moves to the salt-washed, pastel-colored lanes of Pearl Cove, the map Madison relied on is suddenly blank.In this town where the palms frame every sunset and the air tastes like sea spray, Madison is the ultimate outsider. Between the daunting halls of a new school and the unspoken rules of the local surf clique, she's navigating waters more treacherous than any wave.Then there's the board. Learning to surf was supposed to be a hobby, a way to escape the ghost of the life she left behind. But out past the breakers, under the gaze of a boy who seems to see right through her, Madison realizes that some things can't be charted. This summer, Madison isn't just learning to catch a wave; she's learning that the most beautiful parts of life happen when you finally stop looking back and start diving into the Uncharted.

"Shattered Hearts: A Tale of Painful Love" is a heart-wrenching tale of two young lovers who find themselves caught in the web of societal expectations, family obligations, and personal demons. Set in contemporary India, this poignant novel follows the lives of Anjali and Rahul, who fall deeply in love despite their vastly different backgrounds and upbringings. As they navigate their relationship, they must face several challenges, including disapproving families, conflicting priorities, and emotional baggage from past traumas. The journey of their love is filled with twists and turns, joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments, leaving both of them scarred and broken in different ways. With its raw and honest portrayal of love and loss, "Shattered Hearts: A Tale of Painful Love" is a gripping page-turner that will leave readers emotionally invested until the very end. It is a story of two people who are desperately in love, but find themselves powerless against the forces that threaten to tear them apart.

Sloane Abbot didn't trust easily - for good reason. So when she arrived at a job interview in a dark, isolated warehouse, her instincts warned her that something was wrong. Meeting Josh Starke, tall, handsome and horribly rude, didn't ease her concerns. But for some bizarre reason, he challenged her. When she got the job, Sloane vowed to deal with his abrupt commands for six months, then quit. Years later, she was still working for the man, but now she was in love with him. Unfortunately, during one sultry, starry night, she couldn't hide her feelings for Josh. And the freakish Abbot fertility reared its ugly head once more. Pregnant and terrified of Josh's reaction to that news, Sloane was lost, not sure what to do now. When she'd taken this job, she'd vowed never to fall under his spell. And yet, that's exactly what she'd done! Josh Starke remembered Sloane's vow so many years ago, and cursed himself for demanding it. Sloane was sexy and smart, brilliantly efficient and didn't put up with any of his rudeness. Every time she looked at him, he felt her gaze right down to his...! Well, he loved her. So how was he to overcome her reticence at having a relationship with him? And how was he to overcome the tragedy of her past that kept her from trusting anyone?

She survived her mother's brutal conversion therapy attempt, but can an indie music producer survive her family reunion? After fourteen years away from home, she's back in Montego Bay to find out, but a romantic run-in with her ex proves she's got a lot more than mama drama to work out.

Lorena Martinez is tired of games. After a revolving door of ridiculous men playing her like a fiddle, Lorena had her life built on something more stable: her job. And it was going just fine until she got fired. With nothing to lose, she takes a shot at her dream role as a travel agent and writer. Instead of an interview, she has to plan an epic week of adventures for her friend's wedding week on the beautiful island of Roatán, Honduras. Before she has the chance to get a foothold on the island, she falls off a wharf and is rescued by the charming, handsome, and exceedingly rich Honduran fútbol star, Óscar Calderón. His deep brown eyes are all she can think about until he ruins it by trying to take over her role as trip coordinator. When the bride and groom refuse to choose between Lorena and Óscar, they take matters into their own hands. Working together is impossible, so maybe the solution is a competition. It turns out Lorena might not be all that tired of games, after all. New chapter every other Wednesday! ~*~ This is Book Two of the Love Travels Collection. Book One, Vegas Knot, is complete and available on my profile. ~*~

After dumping her first real boyfriend after graduating high school, Sam is ready to grab life by the balls. Tired of being the "cute one", and not ever the sexy one, the "little sister type", and never the badass, she sets her sights on doing one brave thing before the summer ends, kissing James. The way-out-of-her-league college boy, who just happens to be her ex's friend home for just the summer. Dealing with failing friendships, all but absent parents, slut-shaming, and what it really means to be "that type of girl", Sam vows to break out of her shell, even if it kills her. (Story is finished - adding chapters as I edit them.)