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In the heart of an uncharted jungle, journalist Evelyn Hart chases a lead that could change everything-whispers of a "living dinosaur" lurking on a remote island. Determined to honor her late father's legacy, she embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, but what she finds is far more extraordinary than she ever imagined.The island holds secrets that defy reason, where danger prowls in the shadows and the line between myth and reality blurs. As Evelyn is drawn deeper into its mysteries, she encounters a man unlike any she's met before-one with ties to the island's most primal forces. He is both protector and hunted, straddling a world that outsiders were never meant to see.But the deeper she digs, the more perilous her mission becomes. Ruthless forces will stop at nothing to control what should never have existed, and Evelyn must decide if the truth is worth the price of survival.A thrilling blend of prehistoric adventure, simmering romance, and heart-stopping suspense, Into the Wild Heart is a pulse-pounding journey into the unknown.--Cover by @AngeBlancRose…

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A lone lighthouse keeper watches over the coast, tending to her light as the sea rages beyond. The storms are nothing new-neither is the solitude. She is content with the quiet rhythm of her life, the crash of waves against the cliffs, the scent of salt and parchment filling her days. But when a shipwreck leaves a battered stranger at her doorstep, the tide of her world begins to shift.The man is rough-edged, a relic of salt and shadow, with secrets hidden beneath his scars. He speaks of a past that the waves should have swallowed, of maps inked in the margins of forbidden books, of love letters lost to time. Trapped together by a storm that refuses to pass, they share stories by lantern light-one seeking refuge, the other searching for something long forgotten.Yet not all ghosts are content to stay buried, and not all storms end when the sky clears. Whispers of war linger in the distance, and the truth he carries may threaten the safe harbor she has built for herself. As the past and present begin to intertwine, she must decide-will she cling to the safety of her lighthouse, or will she risk everything to follow the reflection of something new?…

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Veyr Thalric was born beneath a blood moon, his fate inked in the past and bound to a future he cannot escape. The son of the slain Wolf, he has spent his life hidden in the shadows, waiting for the moment he can claim vengeance against the one who stole everything from him-Rowan Ashwood, the legendary hunter who wears his father's pelt like a crown.But vengeance is never so simple. The deeper Veyr treads into the hunt, the more the forest whispers warnings of paths that cannot be undone. A deck of fate waits to be drawn, its cards promising revelations he may not be ready to face. And when love enters the fray in the form of Amerie Rosarot, a woman with fire in her heart and tragedy in her veins, Veyr is forced to confront the question that haunts all doomed hunters: When you challenge the magic of the world, can you truly finish what you started-no matter the cost?In this tale of blood, betrayal, and destiny, the line between monster and man blurs. And in the end, the real question is not who will survive...but what will be left of them when the hunt is over.…

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Sometimes she wishes she could go back to her ordinary life, but deep down she knows everything happened for a reason.Living in the small town of Rosehaven within the Kingdom of Dorn, Jane Hollythorn is discontent with her everyday life. She longs for something more, something different.She just didn't expect it to come in the form of a plague. Jane and her family are uprooted from their home and relocated to the capital. It's there that she begins to settle into a new life with new friends and a new job to focus on. Yet the plague keeps ravaging the country and is spreading quicker. Little by little, the world Jane once knew is being destroyed.When tragedy strikes close to home, she sets off in search of a cure. Will she find what she's looking for? Or will the plague catch up with her and take away everything she has ever cared for?---Cover Made By @deathinreverieEnd Banners Made By @-DeeIsDead-1st Place, 2022 - Best Cover (Hall of Fame Mini Awards)2nd Place, 2022 - Fantasy (Sparkling Awards)…

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Hope is as rare as water in a kingdom of sun-scorched sands and ancient walls.Princess Ilaria of Sigyn is poised to secure peace for her desert kingdom through an arranged marriage to Prince Godred, the ruler of a rival land. But when a shadowy assassin nearly takes her life, her plans-and her trust in those around her-crumble like desert dust. Forced into hiding on the distant island of Zospery, she finds herself under the protection of Lord Alaric Voss, a man as cold and unyielding as the sea cliffs that guard his home.Alaric is known as the Devil of the Spire, a relentless warrior with a reputation for cruelty and a heart as closed off as the fortress he commands. Yet, beneath his rigid exterior lies a past scarred by loyalty and loss, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep the princess alive-even if it means standing against the forces that seek to silence her forever.As enemies close in and the line between duty and desire blurs, Ilaria must confront a harsh truth: her greatest danger may not be the assassins lurking in the shadows, but the man who stands beside her, guarding secrets that could shatter everything she's fought to protect. But the more she learns about the unyielding knight, the more she sees glimpses of a depth that calls to her, even as her own resolve hardens into something far less forgiving.In the shifting sands of war and whispered betrayals, two souls clash-one desperate to keep hope alive, the other burdened by a past he cannot escape. And as threats loom from all sides, Ilaria and Alaric will have to decide whether they can truly trust one another... or if the secrets they keep will be the very things that tear them apart.--COVER BY @THEWILDCYDEONC 2024 SHORTLISTER…

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Eileen Montgomery has always played it safe, especially when it comes to love. Crushing on the charming Noah for as long as she can remember, she's convinced that she's too ordinary to ever catch his eye. But when a chance to make Noah notice her comes along, Eileen does the unthinkable-she enlists the help of her brother's best friend, Benjamin.Benjamin is everything she's not: confident, easygoing, and maddeningly good at pushing her buttons. Pretending to date him is supposed to be a simple scheme, but the line between reality and pretense quickly starts to blur. As their staged moments turn into genuine connection, Eileen finds herself questioning if Noah is truly the one she wants-or if she's been looking for love in the wrong places all along.But as the walls around their hearts begin to crumble, Eileen and Benjamin must face a new challenge: what happens when the facade they built starts falling apart, leaving them exposed to feelings they never expected?--Cover by -DeeIsDead-…

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In the roaring 30s, amidst the glitz and glamour, Evelyn O'Hara was captivated by the enigmatic charm of Bucky Barnes. Despite knowing his reputation as a charming rogue, Evelyn couldn't help but fall for his genuine kindness and unwavering loyalty. Their bond seemed unbreakable, though fate had other plans.As the world plunged into the chaos of World War II, Bucky answered the call to duty, leaving behind a heartbroken Evelyn, who entrusted him with a precious locket as a token of her love. Tragically, fate dealt a cruel blow, snatching Evelyn away.Decades later, in the aftermath of Endgame's earth-shattering events, Bucky's world is turned upside down once more when he spots Evelyn, vibrant and alive, amidst the bustling streets. Doubt and longing surge within him-could he dare hope their lost love could be rekindled? Is she the same Evelyn he once knew, or has time changed her irreparably? With uncertainty gripping his heart, Bucky grapples with the ultimate question: to risk it all for a chance at love reclaimed--1st Place, Elayne Mini Awards 20241st Place, The Brine Awards 20223rd Place, Punk Rock Awards 2022…