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The King's Mistress
Lauren Michaelson is a servant. Or, as some people prefer to call it, 'mistress.' Whatever the title, she hates it. The King of Moonbright has her on a tight leash. After killing her father and making Lauren's mother his wife's Lady-In-Waiting, she has been imprisioned here for 3 years, hoping for a chance to escape. She finally gets her chance at the royal ball; meeting a handsome prince from a neighbouring kingdom. After getting to know him, they fall madly in love. Can Lauren escape her fate, or will the king step in to ruin it? Only time will tell...
The Siren
(Underwater Murder Series spin-off; Book 1 in the Family Ties Series) Ever since she and her brother were adopted by the Solomons, Faye and Drew have been trying to get back to their normal lives. They love their adoptive parents and wouldn't trade them for anything. Of course, the memories of their late biological mother and sister would always live on in their hearts. Drew has been busying himself with school and cometball, while Faye is working tirelessly to keep up with school and her job as a waitress at the Bronze Mermaid. Their biological father has made a concentrated effort to be more involved in their lives, but it's taken years for them to even get to that point. One day after school, Faye is finishing up a shift when she gets a mysterious note containing only one word: Siren. What does it mean? Does it have something to do with her biological mother? If so, why show it to her now? Read to find out.
Mercy
(Book 2 in Wanted: Vampire's Girlfriend saga)18 years after the events of Wanted: Vampire's Girlfriend, the daughter of Drake and Dani Harrison, Isabella, finally learns the truth about her family history after long years of searching. But what happens when that causes some old foes to resurface?
In Too Deep
(Book #3 in the Underwater Murder series) Behind every facade is a strong interior. For Nerissa Singh, that has become her motto. After making a perilous deal with Tiger Shark- live with him for two weeks every month and clean up his 'messes'- she must adjust to her new... way of life, all the while pretending to have cut off all contact with her loved ones. The only thing that keeps her from completely falling apart is the lotus flower necklace she keeps hidden in her clothes. Inside each petal is a picture of her family. The weeks that she's home, she hardly sleeps or eats. Will she be able to keep up the facade, or will she finally break, risking not only her life, but her family's lives as well? Read to find out.
Painful Memories
(Book 10 in the Underwater Murder Series) When Nerissa set off for work that particular day years ago, she never expected the events that were to follow. Meeting the merman who would eventually become her boyfriend and husband, coming across a murder scene, eventually finding out the murderer's identity. Even now, years later, her PTSD makes it difficult to function on a daily basis. Her daughter, Isadora, has her own struggles. Alongside her anxiety and depression, she also struggles with PTSD. She deals with it as best she can, but some days it's all she can do to stay in the present. For both mother and daughter, memories of the past have their way of sneaking up and invading a meal, a leisurely swim, or a class. Their husbands have been doing whatever they can to help them, but there's only so much they can do. Nerissa and Izzy both still have days where the nightmares make it impossible to get out of bed the following day. When an old enemy resurfaces, bringing with him unwanted memories, will Nerissa and Izzy be able to push past them and work with him? Or will they both succumb to the truth-that some memories stay with you forever? Read to find out.
Lost Souls
(Book 6 in the Family Ties Series) Since being adopted by the Solomon's, life has changed drastically for Faye Mercer. Not only has she discovered and gained a new family she hadn't known existed; she also learned something about herself that has changed how she views her life. She is a Siren, an ancient group of mermaids blessed with enchanting voices. Each mermaid comes from a unique background (they are either orphans or only have one parent), and they have felt ostracized or alone in their upbringing. For most of them, their 'Sisters' are the only family they have. In Faye's case, she's lucky to have her brother and adopted parents, but others weren't so lucky. Waverly Marshal, Faye's frenemy, only has her mother since her father murdered her half-sister. He was then killed by Faye in order to save the life of someone she loved. After being dealt a horrible ultimatum and a shocking revelation, Faye must decide what's more important: her sanity and morality, or friendship. Will she be able to make the decision, therefore keeping her sanity and morality, or will she fall prey to what everyone who has wielded the Lost Soul Pendant has in the past: power? Read to find out.
Drowning Beneath The Waves
(Book #2 in the Family Ties Series)"Some days, I feel everything at once. Other days, I feel nothing at all. I don't know what's worse: drowning beneath the waves, or dying of thirst."At this point in her life, the above quote basically sums up Faye Mercer. After being diagnosed with depression two years ago, it's all she can do to keep a smile on her face, keep being positive and happy. The demons of her past have kept her beneath the waves for months now, hardly allowing her to breathe. From nightmares to insomnia, she can't seem to catch a break. Her reputation as a Siren has thrust her into a spotlight for which she wasn't prepared; to say nothing of her PTSD associated with said reputation. Her parents and brother are doing their best to carry on as normal as possible, but even they have tough days. If it wasn't for Waverly, she probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed. It all comes to a head one day when she receives a letter inviting her to a special 'for Sirens only' concert. She hasn't used her voice in years, hasn't even allowed herself to even entertain the thought. Will she be able to keep her head above water, or will she find herself flailing, drowning all over again? Read to find out.
Prisoner #1626
White walls. A single barred window. A steel cell door with a slot in the middle for meals. The occasional flash of sunlight through the aforementioned window. That's Selina Kelly's view every day. Imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, she has been stuck at Black Fortress Institute for the past 5 years, subject to 4 hours of sleep, 7 hours of labour, and 3 hours-1 hour for each meal-for food. When a family member of Selina's shows up, will she finally be able to plan her escape? Read to find out.
Never Let Go
(Sequel to The King's Mistress) Lauren Michaelson has just gotten her fairy-tale ending. After years of torment (which left her with anxiety and PTSD), she met a handsome prince from the neighbouring kingdom, and they fell in love. More than anything, Lauren wants to believe that her past is behind her. Her husband has been a lifesaver-giving her space when she needs it but making sure she knows he's available if she needs him. As for her mother and sisters, they are still adjusting to palace life. Everything's going well-until Lauren gets a mysterious letter hand-delivered to her with disturbing contents. Things that only people inside her family know-about her past, her present, and possibly her future. One person comes to mind-her father, whom she hasn't seen since the last rebel attack three years ago. Is her past coming back to haunt her? Or will she finally be able to make peace with her past and focus on her present and future? Read to find out.
Stars In A Sea Of Darkness
*5/31/23 Added to Project Athena's Other Worlds Await|Fantasy reading listCara Rivers has always been shy. Never one to step out of her comfort zone, she prefers to blend into the shadows. However, her life takes a drastic turn at the start of freshman year. It all starts with a dream about a monster. Unbeknownst to her, this monster will end up holding the key to her future.
Wanted: Vampire's Girlfriend
(Book 1 in Wanted: Vampire's Girlfriend saga)I never believed in soulmates until that fateful night in the graveyard. Until I met the man who (supposedly) had a hand in killing my sister. If only I'd known then how that meeting would change my life.
The Broken Queen
(Book 5 in the Underwater Murder series) bro·ken(of a person) having given up all hope; despairing.Who is Nerissa Singh? On the outside, she's a happy, smiling, 23-year-old queen. Read that again: on the outside. Inside is a different story. She's fighting a one-sided battle that no-one outside her family knows about: PTSD. Instilled in her by the infamous murderer known as 'Tiger Shark', it haunts her day and night, creeping up on her when she least expects it. She already has that on her plate. Add that to ruling a kingdom alongside her husband? That's pushing it. It all comes to a screeching halt, however, when Nerissa learns that someone, whom she once trusted and loved deeply, is has taken up Tiger Shark's mantle. How will this affect her rule? More importantly, how will this affect her? Read to find out.
Scared New World
(A The Little Mermaid Retelling; Book 1 in the Underwater Murder series) Nerissa Singh has always loved being a mermaid. Swimming in the ocean with her sisters, seeing the first rays of sun on the surface in the morning. She can't imagine her life any other way. However, she is burdened by a struggle that not many mermaids know or understand: she's deaf. She started losing her hearing when she was 5. By the time she was 11, it was completely gone. At 17, she is still sometimes frightened by her new predicament, but manages with the help of her sisters. While out swimming one day, she accidentally stumbles upon a crime scene. Will she help solve the murder, or will her deafness once again hold her back? Read to find out.*Added to WattpadFairytales Of Fins and Fish Tales 9-9-22
Beyond The Depths
(Book #9 in the Underwater Murder Series) Have you ever bottled up your emotions? Pushed them down so deep that they couldn't touch you? Grief, anger, sadness, anxiety... It can get overwhelming at times. Isadora Singh is no stranger to this. In order to survive countless betrayals and heartbreak over the years, she's had to lock up all emotions in the very back of her heart, put her kingdom ahead of herself. But when the identity of her aunt and uncle's kidnapper surfaces, will she continue to suppress her emotions? Or will she allow them to come to the surface, bringing with them hard truths that she may or may not be ready to face? Read to find out.
Blood On The Altar
(Book 7 in the Underwater Murder Series)After hearing countless stories about how her parents fell in love, Isadora 'Izzy' Singh has dreamed about when she'd finally meet 'the one'. Well, she just might get her chance. After tumultuous months of managing her anxiety and depression (and barely leaving her bed), her parents announced their annual Midnight Masquerade ball. Excited to have something fun to focus on, Izzy eagerly starts looking for a dress and mask. When mysterious notes start showing up in her room, along with drawings of a grey pendant, Isadora worries that her parents' past might be catching up with her. Will she be able to enjoy the ball, or will unwanted guests show up, ruining what was supposed to be the perfect night? Read to find out.
An Echo In The Waves
(Book 6 in the Underwater Murder series) Isadora Meri Singh has a great life. A wonderful job, great family, and good friends. But her life hasn't been without its challenges. Her parents, Queen Nerissa and King Jay of Aegrem, are constantly travelling to the surrounding kingdoms to settle this dispute or that disagreement. Which means she's normally on her own most days. Between volunteering at the school and managing her late aunt's sign language classes, she's got enough on her plate. What happens when she meets a merman connected to her family's past? How will they react? Read to find out.
Shattered Souls
(Book #3 in the Family Ties Series) Faye was finally starting to feel happy again. With her family and friends safe and the merman she'd grown to love by her side, she'd slipped back into her routine of school, work, and being with her family. Even her depression had begun to level out, bringing a sense of peace and comfort she hadn't felt in a long time. Her reputation as a Siren was no longer a novelty; she could finally return to being under the radar. Or so she thought. After an enemy reveals a heartbreaking family secret (one that could threaten every Siren and their families), Faye will have to work with someone she never thought she could trust to uncover the truth. Will she be able to push past prejudice and history to save every Siren and prevent the destruction of everything and everyone she loves? Read to find out.
A Mermaid's Curse
(Book #8 in the Underwater Murder Series)Living with both anxiety and depression can make it next to impossible to get out of bed in the morning. Having unseen illnesses are struggles in and of themselves. Add them to your daily struggles, like work and taking care of yourself? It makes you feel like you're drowning. That is exactly how Isadora Singh feels on a daily basis. It has become her curse. Between the negative thoughts and feelings that plague her every day and her mom having just woken up from a coma, she's already stretched way too thin. When she gets an ominous letter from an old enemy, will she be able to protect her family and her people? Or will she crumble under the anxiety and depression that's slowly eating at her? Read to find out.
Son Of A Murderer
Since the death of his youngest sister (and his last living connection to his birth family), Drew Mercer has been trying to pick up the pieces of his grieving family. Ani has been his rock: always being there to listen and able to comfort him when he jerks awake in the middle of the night from nightmares of Faye's death. They have both settled into somewhat of a routine: after school and work, they go to the Bronze Mermaid and have dinner, sometimes just the two of them, or sometimes with his parents. After one such dinner, they're heading back to the palace when a merman dressed all in black appears, handing Drew a note. Before either he or Ani can respond, the merman is gone. Written on the note are only eight sentences, each more bone-chilling than the former: 'I know what your family was. And I know what you are, Drew Ryan Mercer. The son of a murderer. I am the only one with this information, but I can do much damage with it if prompted. Imagine what would happen if Ani were to find out. She would leave you. And you would be all alone. Just as you should have been all along.' Will Drew figure out who is behind the threatening and cryptic letter before it's too late? Read to find out.
Against Time
My name is Sarah Murphy. The year is 2120. My siblings and I are like most teenagers: we go to school, we do homework and chores etc. But there's one thing that I forgot to mention: we are human-werewolf hybrids. That doesn't come without a price. We've been on the run from Moonbright Industries, a company that is bent on eliminating our species from the face of the Earth. Can we figure out what Moonbright is planning before they hit the 'kill switch?' Read to find out.
Trust Issues
Trust is something that has never come easy to Faye Mercer. After losing her birth mother and sister at barely a year old, she learned that life is precious. As she got older, however, she realized that absolute, lasting trust comes at a steep price. After being adopted by the Solomons, she finally felt able to let her guard down and reassured that she would never be abandoned again. Right after her 17th birthday, she started having strange dreams of being surrounded by mermaids begging her to come home. Now, five years later, she has reluctantly settled into her role as a Siren, though her past actions still haunt her. She's tried so hard to distance herself from them at her peril. The only good thing she can say that has come out of it is that she met a caring, kind merman who swore he'd never leave her. After her oldest friend is dealt a heartbreaking realization, Faye reevaluates her morals. When the reappearance of the Lost Soul Pendant threatens the lives of everyone she loves and cares about, Faye will have to decide where her trust lies: with the family who'd gratefully accepted her or the so-called family that she'd been thrust into? Read to find out.
Drown
(Book 2 in the Underwater Murder series)drown/droun/die through submersion in and inhalation of waterConsidering the fact that she lives underwater, 'drowning' should be a foreign concept for Nerissa Singh. Sadly, she's all too familiar with the word. The first time she realised she was drowning was when she lost her hearing. She was never the same after that. Her sisters were her lifesavers; she never let them know she was sinking. Forcing a smile here; faking a laugh there. That was before her city was attacked by a mysterious merman known only as 'Tiger Shark.' Little did she know, his identity would change her life forever. A few weeks later, she gets a note forcing her to make the most difficult decision of her life. Will she be able to keep her head above water, or will she continue drowning, unable to stay afloat? Read to find out.
Buried By The Last Memories
(Book 3 in Wanted: Vampire's Girlfriend saga)Tragedy is a word Bella Harrison is all too familiar with. Her mother died from a vampire bite when she was 3 and her father has never gotten over it. Now, 18 years later, she is struggling with a giant secret: she knows the killer's identity. Will she come clean and finally have some closure? Read to find out.
The Mystery Of The Wolf
Sarah Daniels has never believed in supernatural creatures. Sure, she's seen movies and read books about them, but she's never seen one in real life. One Monday night, she's driving home when she comes across a wolf with a broken leg. How will she react when the wolf shows his human side?
Forgive And Forget
(Book 4 in Wanted: Vampire's Girlfriend saga)for·give/fərˈɡiv/verbstop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.for·get/fərˈɡet/put out of one's mind; cease to think of or consider.Forgiveness is hard. Bella Harrison knows that all too well. Forgiving the people who killed her mother and forgetting the pain and anguish they caused her and her family were not easy things to accomplish. Years of keeping that anger, sadness, and pain inside has left her with depression and anxiety. Will she be able to forget her anger when a ghost from her past shows up? Read to find out.