Keeping the North

Keeping the North

3,194 294 30

[18+] BOOK 2.5 (Novella)A war that destroyed the world. It came and it went, leaving death and chaos in its wake. In the resulting turmoil England has split into four regions, a safety measure that was 'essential' to ensure that violence would not reign over the new world.The world as they know it has been wiped away, but there's only so much pressure you can apply to someone's throat before they snap.~~~~Kayla Thomson and Riley Rivert are two sparks in the middle of the battlefield. Falling for one another was never the plan, and yet Kayla finds herself drowning deeper and deeper with every conversation, every touch, every promise.But alas, their two souls are destined to be ripped apart for the cause. For the Resistance that they both owe their lives too.And so, Riley leaves.Kayla is left behind, entrusted by him to look after the North. To take charge of the Resistance, to further their support and take control from the tyrannical Enforcers. Unsure whether she's ready to face the task ahead of her, she reluctantly steps up, with only thoughts of making Riley proud - to give him something to return to - spurring her onwards.-----------------------------------------------------------' "There's not enough room.""There's plenty," Riley counters. His hands grip onto my hips, one on either side, and he gently tugs me down to sit between his legs. My heart flutters and I freeze, unable to move as his fingers graze the bare skin from where my jumper has risen.I'm trapped. In between his legs. The steering wheel in front of me. I'm in a cage of his making. And my body loves it. All the hairs on my arms are standing on end, my stomach is fluttering, heart racing."Okay," Riley murmurs against my hair. He shifts so that his mouth is by my ear, looking out the windscreen from beside me. "Are you ready to learn?" '…

That Christmas, This Christmas

That Christmas, This Christmas

102,363 1,656 8

{SAMPLE - Published on Amazon} Lara Seinfield left Alford Lakes behind years ago. She left her family, her friends, and the guy she loved all because she couldn't stand being in the same place forever.A tragic year leads Lara right back to her hometown to spend the festive season with her family. The small town hasn't changed, just as Lara always knew it wouldn't. And with the never changing town comes Jax, the badboy who stole Lara's heart at Christmas back when they were eighteen. The reunion that Lara was dreading comes sooner than she expects, throwing her back into the adventurous, daring Jax's life once more.Will Lara give back in to his captivating ways? Can she resist the lust she feels for the man? Will she manage to escape the town again? After all, there are a lot of similarities between that Christmas, and this Christmas.THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS OF 'That Christmas, This Christmas' BY JESSICA LOU.…

Kate

Kate

316 26 9

{SAMPLE - Published on Amazon} High society. Stifling expectations.Scandal.It's been a lifetime of learning how to be the perfect lady for Katherine Dalton, attending never-ending galas, afternoon teas, and consuming copious amounts of champagne to ensure the safety of the family's position in high society, all while keeping their name squeaky clean.For Leo Howard, it's been the opposite. Not only does he prefer company on a far lesser scale, he's also struggled with money his entire life, spending his teenage years doing everything wrong. After meeting Kate in less than desirable circumstances - a situation that left dislike and distrust in its wake - Leo turned his life around.Now, five years on, he's the new chauffeur for the Dalton family, catapulting into Kate's life headfirst. She can't ignore him.Especially when he becomes her bodyguard too.Forced together, and learning more about herself than ever before...will everything she's ever lived for shatter into oblivion?With integrity so strong, determined, and full of willpower, surely nothing will turn her head away from a life of luxury...After all, Katherine Dalton would never be seen dead kissing a member of the staff... would she?THIS WILL BE A SAMPLE OF THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS OF 'ALEX' BY JESSICA LOU.…

Alex

Alex

35,781 820 9

{SAMPLE - Published on Amazon} An elite society. Double identities. Scandal. Weeks of pure indulgence, conservative parties, and expensive alcohol-all for her to mix with London's elite society and repair her family's tarnished reputation. Educated, elegant, Bethany Dalton is heading for a summertime 'retreat' that her parents are forcing her to attend. With his enticing green eyes and rebellious tattoos, Alexander Edwardson is exactly what Bethany needs to avoid in order to succeed. Known for his playboy ways and lothario reputation, Alex can't keep his eyes off Bethany as soon as she steps into the ballroom. He's completely distracted by the return of his childhood friend and desperate to make her his for the night. His persistence is the start of an intense, desire-filled relationship, and Bethany soon finds herself far more wrapped up in his world than she was ever supposed to be. Except she isn't Bethany. With her secret hanging over her, and their time ticking away... what will happen when the truth is finally exposed? Or is it deceit that really brings two people together within this elite society? After all, it's not only the underprivileged who have secrets to hide. THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS OF 'ALEX' BY JESSICA LOU.…

Untamed East

Untamed East

477 12 1

[COMING SOON 18+] BOOK 3A war that destroyed the world. It came and it went, leaving death and chaos in its wake. In the resulting turmoil England has split into four regions, a safety measure that was 'essential' to ensure that violence would not reign over the new world.The world as they know it has been wiped away, but there's only so much pressure you can apply to someone's throat before they snap.~~~~Anna volunteers to investigate the East, ridiculously annoyed that Sam has come with her.What lies beyond is not what either of them expect, finding themselves singled out in the middle of a seemingly normal city before they're taken in by a friendly family. A family who quickly divulge the dark reality of the East... But Anna doesn't heed their warnings, finding herself captured almost instantly, and taken back to Tomas Spencer's extravagant mansion. It's a gang run England, and undercover, Anna is forced to engage in their ways, learning every one of their customs before she can report back to her friends in the North and South.With an ever growing attraction between her and Tomas, Anna finds it harder and harder to remember why she's there, antagonised desire fuelling her every decision.Can Anna resist Tomas, knowing that if he finds out where she came from, he'll most likely kill her? Will she manage to get through the dangerous East unscathed? Or is Tomas just one battle Anna can't overcome?-----------------------------------------------------------…

Broken South

Broken South

65,613 4,533 52

[18+ COMPLETED] BOOK 2A war that destroyed the world. It came and it went, leaving death and chaos in its wake. In the resulting turmoil England has split into four regions, a safety measure that was 'essential' to ensure that violence would not reign over the new world.The world as they know it has been wiped away, but there's only so much pressure you can apply to someone's throat before they snap.~~~~Emilia has travelled to the South.The group is alone and lost, unsure whether Zac is even alive. With no choice left but to attempt to travel down to London, they're faced with the pure brutality of the South and the savages that roam the land, killing everything in their path.Upon reaching London, there seems that hope may exist in the form of a small community of people that have banded together, determined to bring the wall down once and for all.Will Zac and Emilia find one another? Is London truly the key to ending the madness and the State's power back in the North? Will the wall ever come crumbling down?-----------------------------------------------------------…

Tethered North

Tethered North

251,997 14,486 60

{18+ COMPLETED}A war that destroyed the world. It came and it went, leaving death and chaos in its wake. In the resulting turmoil England has split into four regions, a safety measure that was 'essential' to ensure that violence would not reign over the new world.The world as they know it has been wiped away, but there's only so much pressure you can apply to someone's throat before they snap.~~~~Zac and Emilia are in the North.Forced into jobs and ordered into arranged marriages, Emilia's happy memories of her family are long gone, instead replaced by immense fear of the Enforcers who patrol the streets, the State who dictate the rules and the growing lust for her husband, Zac.As the cruelty heightens, so does any tolerance for the State. Tortured one too many times, Emilia meets a group determined to bring the State down; the aptly named Resistance. Taking matters into their own hands, they launch themselves into a flurry of guerrilla warfare, completely unaware of what lies in store for them.Will Emilia's desire for Zac get in the way of their goal? Can they figure out a way to work together? Is the State ready to fall, or is this only the beginning?-----------------------------------------------------------' Zac moves slowly, a gentle, seductive kiss that has heat building in my core, a small moan erupting from my lips as he grabs the back of my neck, forcing the kiss deeper, angling my face to continue, my insides stirring even more at the action.I move my own tongue against his, attempting to give him just as much as he's giving me, meeting fire with fire. He seems to like that, smirking against my mouth before he runs a hand through my hair, gently tugging on the ends, pulling my face back further, up towards him. '…

Perseverance

Perseverance

141,339 7,397 60

{18+ COMPLETED} "I don't understand why you won't tolerate the idea when we're both about the same no-strings fun.""Maybe because I just don't like you," I argue."I don't believe you." Ellis' voice startles me, not just by how low and husky it is, but by the close proximity, his breath fanning over my bare neck. Turning around I inhale sharply at the sight of his pale blue eyes boring into mine, his hands resting on either side of my head against the metal, muscles tensed as he holds himself off of my body.His body is easily double the size of mine, a notion that makes my breath almost stop as he continues to hover there, his face angled down as I trail my eyes over his facial features.Without thinking my lips part, his own mirroring my actions, a sign that he's just as affected by me as I am by him.----------------------------------------------------Spin Off. Can be read as a STAND ALONE book... however, it makes more sense if you read The Test of Time first.Becky Gordon has no time for men.Although, she does tolerate some hours with them; non-stop one night stands, one time excursions in the gym locker rooms, swift daytime quickies.She's always been the same, ever since high school. Only once has she ever considered the possibility of something more, but that idea blew up in her face, proving to her that she's better off alone.Yet years later, the very man who made her doubt everything is back, catapulting into her life like never before. He's determined to make things right and won't take no for an answer.She can't deny the things he makes her feel, their similar humor and quick wit, the lust that pulses through her at the mere sight of him. But she's resisted his womanizer ways since high school, and what's really changed since then? Can Becky continue to resist Ellis Wakefield? Or does having a little bit of perseverance really pay off?…

The Test of Time

The Test of Time

2,634,341 94,683 118

{18+ COMPLETED} THREE BOOKS IN ONE."What are you doing?" I ask and he raises an eyebrow."What do you think?" Brett retorts, grabbing hold of my waist and pulling me towards him, moving me over to straddle him. Grabbing hold of my lower back he pushes me into him, and I moan slightly as his hardness rubs against my core. "Do you feel what you do to me?" he whispers and I nod. Moving my hair to the side he reaches down, planting a chaste kiss on my exposed collarbone as I feel his hand trace down my torso, lightly over my breast, causing me to arch into him even more. "Brett..." I breathe out and he moans before smashing his lips on mine. _____In High School Brett Winters is popular. Savannah is not.All she wants is to be able to earn enough money to be able to go to her dream college and make her parents proud, all whilst staying as far away from trouble as possible.Money is no object to Brett Winters. He's an arrogant, cocky footballer with the looks to match, a guy who quickly sets his sights on the mysterious, stubborn blonde who has no interest in the world that he is about to pull her into.Over the years they attempt to resist the undying attraction between them, ignoring the urges that pull them together, using their every mistake to barricade themselves away from each other. After all, desire is only skin deep... right?_____A TRILOGY. All of which is contained in this one book.Part One: 35 ChaptersPart Two: 40 ChaptersPart Three: 35 Chapters…