She ran to Ireland to escape from it all- the old flame, family drama, the social pressure of being single again. Under no circumstances whatsoever was she even thinking about romance. She just wanted peace. And then Rhys Gallagher staggered into her life

After being dared by her friend to do an unthinkable act to the bad boy of her school, Melody Carmichael gets a whole lot more than she bargained for...

"What's wrong, Vi, is that you've got the hots for your boss. Your admittedly delectable, but emotionally unavailable, supermodel-dating, completely inappropriate-to-fall-for boss."

As daughter of a man in charge of the CIA, Gemma knew her father was overprotective. She just never thought he would assign a man she couldn't stand to be her bodyguard under the rouse of a fake marriage. (Formerly known as STUMBLE)

Book 1 of The Bully Series: Shy bookworm Sophia Gideon wished she had a boyfriend like in her books. But her wish backfired when she caught the interest of her school's most vicious bully. He enjoyed beating people up and his knuckles were always raw, his boots splattered with blood. Sophia was convinced he was a monster. A cruel, unfeeling, soulless monster. But was he?(MOVED)

She was a beloved small town girl. He was a mysterious recluse with a hidden and violent past. When love, rape, and and his young daughter cause their worlds to collide, everything she thought was wrong will become right, and innocence will turn into corruption as she becomes lost in a most forbidden and passionate affair with a very dangerous man who holds many dark secrets...

Derek Johnson was my brother's best friend and he was always around. It didn't help that he lived right across the street either. "So I guess I should offer to give you a ride home." He said. I scoffed. "I'd rather die."

Tessa had her life set to marry the son of the wealthiest family in town, but when her fiancé is suddenly killed, Tessa's dad quickly pawns her off to the next available bachelor: Andrew Marshall. The guy who was never going to get married. Drew is a no-nonsense cowboy with a bad attitude, which doesn't bode well for Tess. But, looks can be deceiving.

Kass and Patrick have been enemies since grade school. Perfect and popular, straight-A Kassidy Parker can't relate to the rebel outcast Patrick Taylor. Until disaster strikes on a class trip to Puerto Rico, and they are thrown into a survival situation that will test both to the max. They must work together to outsmart the elements. That is, if they don't kill each other first.

The last thing that she needed was to move back home after spending ten years away. The very last thing she needed was to end up stranded outside of town, with a broken car, at two in the morning. So what does she do? Knocks on the closest house for help. Cue Hunter Stone, and cue the hottest winter of her life.

"What the hell are you doing?" he demanded to know. Amilee was on her knees beside him, shoving a huge blanket from his couch against him. She met his gaze with those grey eyes of hers. "It's a barrier. Don't cross it." she demanded back. "Why in the world would I cross it?" He asked. She glared. He grinned... It all made sense. "You really think I want to sleep with you? Sober?"

I draw the people I hate in school. I hear the gossip, I hear their lies; but I draw from what my own eyes see. And I see the embarrassing, devastating, beautiful secrets my peers all try to hide. And I have quite the collection of humor; a sketchbook full of those pathetic illusions... Until the most popular boy, and my most hated, happens upon my misplaced book of insults.

The girl who never got into trouble, dating the hottest guy in college, got wasted and ended up getting with a nameless guy at a party. It just had to be the twin brother of the guy I was dating, didn't it? I made one mistake and it started to uproot my entire life.

Katherine(Katy) Colton has always been in love with her childhood best-only-friend Mason James but when she finally finds the courage to confess he rejects and humiliates her in front of the whole school leaving her doomed to be an outcast. Although Katy now believes is time for a new start and the moment she sets eyes on Ryder Jacob, she is determined to befriend this bad boy.

The divorcing Alice housesits as a favor for her best friend Lauren who is responsible for her brother's empty cabin while he's out of the country.

I'm still technically married. I still technically wear my wedding ring. It's on a chain around my neck. With his. He still won't sign the divorce papers. I still don't want him to.

My best friend's crush is going to be my stepbrother. I can't stand him, and now I have to live with him. At least I'm not attracted to him, because that would make everything even worse. REMOVED

Emery Moore was born of tainted love. She's constantly running away, but she can't escape the gaze of Cameron Hadley. Cameron Hadley was born of tainted blood. He pretends to be the horrible person everyone thinks he is, but Emery sees right through him. As they find themselves attracted towards each other, will they save each other or ruin each other instead?

The Parker-Malloy Empire, dominating pop culture and business internationally. It's a shame about the family... Ever since the trainwreck that was Will's wedding, Tristan and the Parkers haven't been the same. With Natasha and Adam at college, Tommy back and Tristan and Roxy further apart than ever, the dictionary definition of the word "trust"? Definitely changing.

Francesca Randall only ever wanted to be loved, yet it's what she fears the most. Because to her, love isn't real. She rejects everyone who tries to love her, keeping her distance to protect her heart... one that was broken years ago by the people who should've loved her unconditionally. Now back in the US, plagued by flashbacks, will she allow Sebastian to heal her wounded heart?

Unrequited crush since the start of middle school is not something she's proud of. As a senior now, she wants to move on but it's like he has a radar and keeps reeling her in. So she tries everything she can: jealousy, proximity and maybe if she's bold enough, even flirting. If it doesn't work, maybe she'll give up on him.

"Okay. Let's get it over with." Alyssa pulled her shirt up over her head. He flicked a brow. "Do what?" She cut her ocean blue eyes at him. "I want you to work your magic on me. I want to see what all the fuss is about." He stalked towards her, a mischievous grin pulling at his lips. "You sure?" He unbuttoned his pants. She swallowed and said, "Yes" with false bravado.

**REMOVED AND SOON TO BE PUBLISHED! Please see my profile for details** Lara Montgomery is a do-gooder...or a dream-ruining, boyfriend stealing sl*t, it really depends who you talk to. In an attempt to atone for past sins she completes good deeds for fellow students who request her help, much to the disgust of Fletcher Townsend, the biggest past sin of them all.

She watched him, those brown eyes ever observing, seeming to know like always what he was thinking before he even thought it. But he couldn't think. Not now. Not when his world was crashing around his shoulders. Not when memories were rushing into his head, memories of them together, little things becoming so much clearer.

Journalist Mara Gibson likes to get at the heart of a story. When local farm hand Elliot is less than accommodating, she becomes determined to figure him out. Until their tentative friendship,and undeniable attraction, begins to mean more than his past.

What happens when Camille's one night stand becomes anything but expected?

All Seb wants it to spend his last year of college with his best friends, pass Bio 212, and avoid Juliet Banks at all costs. All Cadence wants is to finally snag the attention of a certain Ryan Hayes, but she knows she'll need a little help to do it. When a failed mid-term and some ancient history bring Seb and Cadence together, it naturally all goes downhill from there. REWRITE

For Gemma, the hardest part about traveling across southern Africa looking for an infamous criminal wasn't the constant danger, the long days, or even working undercover. It was pretending not to have feelings for her partner, who was not only endearingly complicated and frustrating, but also her new pretend husband. [SEQUEL TO VERTIGO] [COMPLETE]

BOOK TWO. I shivered as a strange, prickly sensation wandered up my spine, as though someone was watching me. I froze as I saw him, sitting across the field in the stand opposite mine. How long had he been here? Had he been watching me?SKOW WINNER! Putting back up!

Three years ago Gwen's perfect wedding never made it to the alter. Three years ago she ran. But now she back and ready to take New York by storm. A one night stand with the best man, lies, revenge and no strings fun leaves Gwen holding on to her seat during one bumpy ride. Is Nick Sinclair the cure for a broken heart or the last step in a downward spiral of mistakes?

Alex: I was specific about what I wanted. No FEMALE roommate. Simple, right? Then, why the fuck the person standing before me and claiming to be my new roommate has boobs and a vagina? Maxey: I was looking for a fresh start, away from a cheating ex boyfriend and a disloyal ex BFF and now I'm stuck with the worst Roommate in the history of Roommates

When two very different roommates - cheerful Allison and grumpy Sloane - accept a third roommate hesitantly into their loft out of need, Maya, quiet and unobtrusive, turns out to be someone completely unexpected but also what they both never knew they needed.

Ethan seemed more like a houseguest than actual family, not that Hannah made much of an effort to remedy the situation. Between school, work, and friends, she didn't have time to sit around and try to bond with a step-brother who treated her with hostility. [Warning: step-sibling romance]

After a night out celebrating, Serena can't believe her luck when she wakes up next to the man she has hated nearly her whole life. But when this one night stand turns out to be a whole lot more complicated, she finds her life spinning in directions she never expected and leaning on the one man she had vowed to always stand against. How will she ever get herself out of this mess?

When Katie McGregor's life falls apart, she finds herself returning to the man she has loved her whole life. The man who has always thought of her as his little sister.

This story has been removed as it will be published by Harlequin Historical in May 2016 under the title The Blacksmith's Wife. Thank you to everyone who read and commented on this early draft.

You can go home again, but it won't always be the same and neither will you. That's the lesson Allison's learning. Too bad she can't learn to forget first love, and first heartbreak, Ian Fowler while she's at it. Not that Ian's in any hurry to be shoved out of Allison's heart. Life, love, and murder in a small town.

He stared down at me, eyes dark and unrelenting. "Do you want Malcolm?" Stupid question. But I nodded anyway. "Then kiss me." Talk about getting caught between a rock and a hard place. *SKoW Winner*

On the night of her brother's moving party, his best friend returns, and Emilia has no idea how to feel. Four years ago he disappeared, but now Ty's back; unable to answer her questions. But what she doesn't know might just hurt her when she attracts the attention of a perverted stalker. Not knowing where to run, Emilia must overcome the trauma of her past and learn to trust again

Bryn Ryan is a teenage girl who is arrested and imprisoned for a crime that she has absolutely no memory of and no possible internal reasons for committing. After serving her sentence, Bryn is determined to be happy and clear her name. She never expected that finding a killer would be dangerous, or that she may possibly find the love of her life in her parole officer.

"She had barely taken two steps when her arm was suddenly grabbed, and she was spun around to face him again. He firmly grasped her shoulders and leaned down till he met her eyes. "Don't just walk off, and finish what you started," he stated darkly."

Our connection is bound to ruin our lives. I gave him my virginity long ago and what did he do? He made my life absolute hell for years after... and is still causing problems. How I wish I could slap some sense into people. It would definitely be far more entertaining. ::Beware cliches::

Trouble has a way of finding Ivy, but the risks for her are bigger this time round. Moving home when her ex turns violent she tries to overcome the hurdles that life has set her. When the new owner of her fathers old mechanic shop starts getting to close she starts to wonder just how close is close enough. Is she ready to face her biggest hurdle yet? Love. Or is it too much for her

Danielle Vermont had no idea that one accidental moment with the worst person on earth could be the reason for her life to completely change. Whether that change is for better or for worse though, Dani's still deciding. Warning: Smut.

There is little Silvia knows about love. He knows even less. There is little Silvia knows about lust. He knows plenty. There is little Silvia wants to know about either, too bad he's more than ready to teach her. Chapter 21 is up!

RE-POSTED. After vowing to never date another frat guy, he's trying to bend her new rule. Only because she'd so stupidly, under the influence of cheap punch and an extremely stressful Thursday, confessed that he might just be the most adorable guy on campus. Complete.

After a tragedy that shatters both their families, Nicole Harmon and Derek Noble are raised to despise each other. They finally meet for the first time in high school, and Nicole wants to make peace, but Derek is determined to make her life a living hell.

What he does is so vile, disgusting. The way he elicits pain is barbaric. Yet there is something about it that draws me in. I never thought I would enjoy this. I never thought this would be the life I would be living. If my mother only knew... -Clara

"Well let's get on with it." I said with false bravado. Adrian grabbed my thighs and parted them; he came to stand between them. His large and callused hands felt as if they burned my skin...Our eyes locked and I reached for his belt and trousers...

Life was complicated enough. Her job required a clearance, several passports, and lying to her boyfriend. When she gets mixed up with the CIA's fifth Most Wanted, she has to go undercover with her partner as his fiancée. It doesn't help that he's overprotective, that they have to sleep in the same bed, or that he manages to get into that little compartment behind her heart. [FIN]

She hated him to hell since the first time she met him at school. He was self-absorbed, arrogant and rude. So, how, in the hellbent world of idiots, was she ever going to survive living under the same roof with him?

Tormented by the reverberating echoes of the past, Sylvia seeks out Jack, the stranger who is the father of her children. With secrets waiting to be unfolded, can both of them unlock the one closest to their hearts?

Obsession: The state of being obsessed with someone or something. A serial killer is on the loose with no apparent link between victims, no substantial leads, no identifiable pattern except the way he kills his victims. Not even Sophie's ex, one of the detectives, knows who is next. The only thing that becomes apparent is the killer's obsession with Sophie.

It's not easy to pretend you're in love for the sake of teenagers and housewives across the country but top footballer Lucas Goodspeed and shy, romantic Isobel Saunders soon discover that convincing themselves that they're not in love might be even harder. **Removed and now available on Amazon and Smashwords!**

Completed! Jaimie used to be a cop and she used to be in control too. Now she's desperate to get her life back in order but her Hollywood agent brother needs her help with a celebrity related problem and she soon finds herself in the kind of mess she hates. And this particular mess is as hot-as-hell with secrets bigger than hers. Sexual content.

Attracting, repelling, and colliding; their chemistry, to say the least, was explosive. Strangely enough, it wasn't with Tess's would-be boyfriend, but his asshole of a best friend, who is intent on keeping them apart. REMOVED

"You're right! Is that what you want to hear? I don't care about him like I did you. His smile doesn't affect me like yours did, his touch doesn't make my skin tingle and his kisses don't leave me wanting more...""Then why the hell are you with him?" his cool blue eyes slant and I feel the tears prickle. "Because...he doesn't have the power to hurt me like you did..."

Handsome, rich and can get any woman he wants, that's Tristan Williams to the world but to Amber he's the hateful CEO of the company she works in and who's trying to ruin her life, avenging something she has nothing to do with. WARNING:Very Explicit sex scenes

Her sister is getting married to her ex, her brother's sexual escapades are making headlines, her mother is going crazy, and her father's not speaking to any of them. But perhaps strangest of all, her coworker and archrival has offered to be her date for the wedding. Because bringing home a fake boyfriend always works out... right? NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.

Meet Tori - she's studying medicine at university, she's stressed, ambitious and probably just needs to get laid. Enter Adam - mindfuck extraordinaire. This isn't going to end well.

-ONE SHOT- I woke up with gum in my hair, my paper only half done, with thirty minutes until my interview started for my first choice job. It stared pouring, I had no umbrella, there were no cabs and I broke my favorite pair of heels. The last thing I needed at this moment was for a cranky NYPD officer to search my bag while I watched the subway pull away from the station.

Nick and I were just friends. Then we kissed. Oh, and he became Mr. Popular because he's amazing at ice hockey and that makes him High School King who of course dates the Queen. She's evil. And now there's this cute new guy... Chapter 45 REWRITTEN

Where are you? Are there drinks? Are there any girls? My paranoia isn't because I don't trust him, I just don't trust how I feel about him. He used to be a known player, and after our date at a cafe a few days ago and seeing him wink suggestively at a group of giggling girls, anyone would be cautious. Can you blame a girl for not wanting to get her heart broken?

Don't get me wrong, I still hate the boy. But I also kind of want to lick gooey roasted marshmallows off his chiseled abs. ONESHOT

-Sophia's breath hitched. Gray felt her shudder and grasped her hips tighter. His scent washed over her. He smelled like fire...- Ten years after a solemn promise had been made - and broken- long estranged best-friend Danny, and his brooding brother Gray, blaze back into Sophia's life. What will fate dish up from the ashes?

Your storms have worn me out, I've been chasing you up and down just in case you need me...I could give up and let your troubles have you, it's hard to love the stranger you've turned into...Sequel to Don't Fall For The Player...

Sequel To Just Good Friends- UNDERGOING SERIOUS EDIT AND REWRITE. "You did what!" Audrey shrieked. "I called your parents. They deserved to know that they are going to be grandparents," Mike said, unabashedly. "I hate you!" She took off her shoe, throwing it at his head. He ducked quickly, smirking. "That's not what you said last night."

*Erotic Story* Who knew that a wrong number could lead to something so torrid? Maria Del La Vega was working late that night when she met the mother of all seducers over the phone. After one exciting experience things continue to get interesting. It seems that he may know her in real life but she has no idea who he is. What will his games lead to and how far will he go?

REMOVED ..."On a scale of 10 to 10, how hot do I look right now?" he wriggled his eyebrows suggestively. I tried not to gag - or jump his bones - as I said sweetly, "Is get the hell away from me before I punch you in the kidneys a choice?"

"Jack, do you wanna help me?" I called my heart racing. "Sure, Shorty. What do you need me to do?" I walked out of the bathroom and closed my eyes. "Do you want to pretend to be Luke?"

What not to do when trying to show you can be independent: 1. Go to a party with the girl who wants to stomp your best friend. 2. Accept Jello from said girl 3. Kiss the cutie with the anger issues and no concept of personal space. It will not end well.

Olivia's back and unknowingly stuck in a worse situation than before. Everyone around her is lying so much - she doesn't know if she can even trust herself anymore. **Sequel to Adventures in House Sitting**

Juggling two jobs and mounting bills, Audrey decides she doesn't have time for a boyfriend, but contemplates a friends plus situation. After placing a personal ad, she meets Mike, a local cop. He's old fashioned and overbearing, but she just can't walk away. COMPLETE

Don't fall for the biggest player in school, that's what I have always told myself since starting high school but with him trapping me in bathrooms with him and pushing us into janitors closets he is starting to make remembering that rule very difficult. *Complete*

I just found out that my perfect boyfriend is not-so perfect and has been cheating on me for the past 3 years. And why did I just agree to move into an apartment with his attractive best friend? This can't be a good idea.

Olivia's got issues. Vin's got a secret. Olivia's just been hired by his sister. And if she didn't know any better, he's getting her into some real dangerous stuff. Obviously, they're going to fall in love. Now how does she get out of it?

SKoW AWARDS ROUND 12- JUDGE'S PICK for BEST HET & RUNNER-UP for BEST DRAMA! At 10, being in love with an older boy felt heady and wonderful. At 16, annoyance set in as she realized he didn't think of her the same way. Now, at 22, she feels hugely pathetic that she never got over him. But what happens when it turns out he might want her, too? Sex, idiocy, lying, & crying ensue.

Engaged for the fourth time, with no knots getting tied in the near future, Chloe Clarkson was in no favor of spending her Friday night stuck in an elevator with her office's womanizer Jonathan Mason, but apparently life had different plans for her...

Friends turned into friends with benefits. Things were great for the two of them, until she realized a little too late that they weren't kidding in health class. It only takes one time. / / 1st Version / / Complete.

Eva works as a maid/slave for an all boys drom.Alex collions tries his hardest to make her life miserble.But what will happen when he finally claims ownership of her?"he leaned in close and smiled his wicked grin, and whispered,you finally belong to me."

Bailey is a talented art student who's struggling in one area: human anatomy. Although never her friend before the answer might be science, in the form of pre-med student Ason. Rated for language & sexual content.

Kyleen felt the heat in her body as Ryan kissed her, and it settled between her legs in the form of a firm throb. She pressed herself into Ryan, and they pressed together slowly as their tongues slipped forward to meet. What was she doing?

For Noelle Preston, a life without Adrian Hastings was a good one. And she intended to keep it that way. But it turns out you really don't know someone until you wake up in bed next to them with no recollection of how you got there.

That son of a bitch dumped me and then went straight to the most popular girl to date during our freshmen year. Now we're seniors, and I still haven't been able to get a date. Apparently, HE scared all the guys away. WTF? He dumped me didn't he?

Book 1 of LoveHateMisery: I have no experience with love. Unfortunately, I suddenly seem to be in the middle of a dangerously awkward triangle. Further dilemma? My best friend started it by daring me to test one guy’s devotion by flirting with another.

PREVIEW ONLY Jack and Lexi never had a typical relationship. After 2 years without speaking, he asks her to convince the new girl that he's ready to commmit. Throw in her hot brother & a past with secrets to unravel & you get a recipe for disaster SKOW WINNER

Book 2, LoveHateMisery: I’ve narrowed the guys from 3 to 1, only now I have an angsty ex-friend. My best friend betrayed me, my enemy supports me & my other enemy is still my enemy. Oh, then there’s that whole problem with the creepy man who’s stalking me

He's her enemy and Mr. Popular at school, she learns something that could destroy him but instead she ends up helping him keep the secret; if she doesn't kill him first. Lots of angst and humor. These two aren't falling for each other easily.

Gabby thinks her life could rival even the cheesiest of soap operas. Her brother just proposed to Tara, a certified primo bitch. Worst of all, Tara’s brother happens to be Jace, the school's resident Ice Prince and the biggest mistake she ever made.

“Eliza and James, how about we run that kissing scene?” What would you get when you have two people who are violently against each other to kiss for a play? Probably a massive, twisted disaster.

It'd be fair to say Madison McHale has a little trouble controlling her temper. It'd be fair to say Caine Jeffries is a little bit of a player. Insert a bet, an ultimatum, dysfunctional families, meddlesome friends... and you've got yourself a love story.

Meredith Bird is in love with her best friend's boyfriend. If that weren't bad enough, said best friend is now treating her like crap. The only thing she needs now is the sarcastic, confusing ex-best friend of her crush to completely turn her head around.

Bianca's mom is constantly out so she has her best guy friend who helps look after her little brother. She leads an uncomplicated life until Jordan suddenly moves in their house. Add hottie Blake Andrews to the equation, and her life changes forever..

When Emily Shepherd moves home to live with her best friend, she finds many things have changed in her absence. Including the firemen. Who knew firemen were actually hot? Helloo cold showers. Rated M for swearing and a little smut.

Corinne's sworn enemy is still living across the street and is now driving the Mustang she lost her virginity in while his brother, her first love, is busy talking about cold fronts and thundershowers on the local news. COMPLETE!

Luke, her jerk of a brother, and Nathan, his charming best friend, are the leaders of White River High. If Alayna wants to make her life at White River as boring as possible, she would keep away from them. Sadly, fate has come to a different conclusion.

Lucas is a man of many talents and a dark past that could make or break him. He keeps his distance from others not allowing anyone to get close to him. That was until Bea appeared can her love save him?

After a rather nasty break up, all Rylee wants to do is move on, but that’s impossible after her ex-boyfriend hires the school's recluse to sabotage any potential relationships. What they didn't expect was for the two to fall for each other.

Take a tempermental, foul-mouthed bad boy who happens to be a celebrity pastry chef. Add in his girl-next-door best friend who wants more from him than dessert. You've got a recipe for something sweeter than either of them ever expected.

Jessica sleeps with every guy she knows...Except one. Mark Tolmack the highly intelligent and handsome, but extremely rude and harsh writer that she insults every time she meets him. Its not untill they sleep with each other that they run into problems.

Hampton High is a tad bit different than most high schools, but it doesn't change the fact that Jess is in love with her best friend. It's just possible that Jack's older brother Jem might have a hand in moving Jess from First Base, all the way to Home.

Mercedes Kain was sensible, smart, and had a stick stuck up her ass. Except when she was drunk. Which got her into the mess in the first place. Now she's stuck in a faux engagement to an arrogant asshole while crushing on his enigmatic band mate. Oi vey.