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{Complete}{Book 4 in Dismantled Pride Series}---It's been four years since they sealed the deal, and yet he still makes her heart flutter with the undeniable ache of desire. She loves him. More than she's loved anyone else before.It's just too bad he no longer feels the same way.Now it's up to Mercy to save her marriage, and she will do everything in her power to bring the passion back into their lives. But, while struggling to hold the broken fragments of her marriage together, tragedy strikes. With no other options, she's forced to abandon her hopes of rekindling that dying flame. But sometimes it takes letting go to realize that you weren't holding brokenness together at all... you were holding restoration back.---Book 4 of The Dismantled Pride Series (though it can be read as a standalone... sorta.)Book 1: Porcelain SkinBook 2 : (coming soon)Book 3: Liquid FeelsNote: This story has not been edited, so enter at your own risk. :)…

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One innocently cunning kiss gets the game going. Add some competition, a little stalking, and a dash of spice and you've got yourself a full-blown drama. While vying for the attention of a man who doesn't seem the least bit interested in a relationship, Mercy starts to wake up to a reality she never knew existed: some people aren't looking for a happily ever after; they're just surviving.But that's not good enough for her. All deserve a chance at love, even the mysterious, Seth Vans. The question is: How sure is Mercy that she's the right person for him? And if she's not, is she willing to admit defeat? Join Mercy as she learns the art of love, the power of discipline, and the freedom found in virtue. Sometimes to love, you have to abandon your own heart... no matter how much it hurts.…

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He's not supposed to be here. But, suddenly, he's standing right in front of me, looking so casual and charming. It's just the two of us, everything else has faded into the background as he gazes down at me. The worst part?... He's smiling like I didn't destroy his whole world just four weeks prior. -----Everly's no stranger to men, but none have captured her the way that Bryson Andrews has. He's kind and warm and approachable, but for some reason, she's just never had the guts to pursue him. That is, until a storm, quite literally, forces them together. In the heat of the moment, with fear and hopelessness swirling between them, Everly makes a choice - just a simple kiss - but it might just be the biggest mistake of her life.…

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(COMPLETE)After dropping out of college to join the military, Mike wasn't heard from again. Now, six years later, he's sauntering back into town with new hair, a new physique, and... a new personality?He's definitely not the man Lindsey remembers him to be. He's suffering from extensive post-traumatic stress disorder, which only triggers her need to protect him from the demons terrorizing his own mind. But as Mike's depression flares, Lindsey is forced to find comfort in an old friend as her own dirty secrets start slipping into the open.When anonymous love-letters start popping up just after Mike's arrival, a sliver of hope blooms to life. But as much as she'd like to believe that Mike's behind them, she can't bring herself to believe that the broken, hostile man she's come to know again could be capable of such fragile words. And as time passes and she grows closer to a certain 'best friend', Lindsey starts to doubt if Mike is really what's best for her.Is this wounded soldier softer than he appears or is there another man in town who's ready to cherish Lindsey's heart the way she deserves?…

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"When I tell you that he hates me, you'll probably assume it's because he's a jerk...but you'd be wrong. He's not a jerk. I am." --- Several years ago tragedy struck Emma's home, leaving her broken... like a cup with cracks spiraling and slithering around the edges. Slowly, bitterness crept in like tar, hardening between each fracture to resemble a deceitful wholeness. She became a monster, and targeted her venom on the sweetest person she could find: Trinity Nixon. Too bad the boy Emma longed for was Trinity's brother. Now, as Emma fights to win the heart of the boy who despises her, she's forced to hide her demons. She paints her fragile cup in pinks, yellows, and oranges - all the colors of the sun. She paints on a smile, and an unusual sense of humor, so that the world will view her as bright and cheerful, when in reality she's breaking. But she's completely unprepared for the acidic truth that melts away the tar, demolishing her shell, and awakening the Emma White buried deep inside. --- Book 1 in The Dismantled Pride series *Story was previously titled "Faking It"…

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Jamie Gallagher and Lynn Sodawaan were childhood best friends - though he never realized that her affection for him wove a little deeper than simple friendship. They were stuck to each other like honey to toast. And then one day, she was just gone. To cope with her abandonment, Jamie resorted to thrill-seeking, his way of muting the throbbing hole Lynn had left in her wake. But when his carelessness results in him waking up in a hospital bed with a missing appendage, a guilty conscience, and the unwanted company of none other than Lynn herself, his world falls apart.With drama swirling around the two teens, the only question is... will one bitter boy, a tenacious girl, and two fragile hearts be able to find the harmony they both yearn for?Maybe Cinderella can save Prince Charming this time.…

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Book Description coming soon. If you haven't read Tender (book 1), you'll want to do that first. It's complete and waiting for you! ;)Recommend adding book to library so you can get updates. :)…

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A club for writers interested in having others critique their work in exchange for critiquing theirs.***Currently only accepting writers of teen fiction, young adult, chick lit, and clean romance. (sub-genres of paranormal, fantasy, vampire/werewolf, and humor are acceptable)…

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The Eastern territory of Falu has finally been conquered. The minds of the people, warped. They live in luxury and seek passion. They murder innocence but encourage ignorance. Self-fulfillment is what they fight for, freedom is what they teach, deceit is how they succeed. It's a world of beauty and flawless art, but beneath the surface beats the heart of power and corruption. They will stop at nothing.Fig isn't special. She doesn't possess hidden power or astounding wisdom. Yet, she's everything they are not. Pure. Simple. Noble. She knows nothing of the darkness pumping through the veins of the planet she inhabits. But despite this, she holds the key to its survival. When her mind is awakened to the truth, she will have to decide who can be trusted and who must be destroyed.---Massive thanks to @jgfairytales and @swpoet for putting so much time into helping me with editing and critiquing. You guys are amazing!!! I'm sending some fierce cyber hugs your way. :D…

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When sixteen-year-old Nate finds himself waking up in the padded walls of a mental hospital, he instantly believes he's been kidnapped for experimentation. When odd occurrences begin to tickle his psyche, he wonders just how far the institute is willing to go with their sick games. As more and more horrifying events take place, things that can't be explained, he starts to doubt his own sanity. As he struggles against his own mind, he must determine what's real and what's not... or risk losing himself completely.…

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Just a collection of most of the covers I've made! I just wanted them all in one place. All the covers in this book were created by me, though I do not claim ownership of the photos used. Enjoy.**I'm currently not accepting any requests, but maybe in the future. :)…