Shyra Kay

Detective Jessie O'Brien is used to cases about illegal items docking at the local marine port,some easy to handle and others life threatening. She is however always ready for anything except this one time. This time she receives something different. Something that comes with much intrigue and wonder. And for the first time during her service in the local police department,she is clueless of what action to take because right there in front of her eyes is a woman. A woman beaten by the harsh conditions of the sea,a woman coiled up in a corner scared to death. How did she get there all alone? And in a container supposed to be holding illegal drugs she was supposed to bust? And most importantly,what is she supposed to do with her? Two women from entirely different worlds unite to fight against a common crime which affects them in different ways,yet so similar. Family should be the backbone of every person's happiness but to them,it is the source of their very tribulations. They must fight to make sure that they bring this evil to an end and on their road towards that,they realize that they share a connection deeper than either of them can fight and they both have to find a way to stay alive if only to save this one perfect cheese piece even though fate might just have other plans for them.

"Jace, no," I whimpered softly knowing it was what I was supposed to say but my heart wasn't so sure. It felt good. So good to be wrong. Yet it was. His voice, too deep for a teenager and his words, so sweet and convincing that all I could feel was how right he was. "Oh Sweetness! What is so wrong about this? I know you want me as much as I want you. How can it be wrong?" he cooed as his thumb stroked me once more. I closed my eyes and bit my lip. I wanted more. How was it possible to want something I could never have so bad? "See how wet you are for me?" he whispered in my ear. "You are my brother!" ★★★ A highschool junior nerd, a senior playboy and a forbidden romance. Tess Prescott is used to being her father's only child after her mother died when she was five years old. Eleven years later, her father decides to marry again. Tess not only has to adjust to having a mother figure in her life again but also having a brother. Jace is not the typical stepbrother who just wants to be grumpy and rude to his stepfather and stepsister. He is hot, charming and a playboy, every quality that Tess has always walked away from. Even she finds herself pulled towards his nature and his advances towards her awaken something she had never considered before. This time should be easier to shut them off because Jace is her stepbrother but all it takes is one night in the house alone and she can never look at him like her brother again.

Riley Keynes a twenty eight year old ex lieutenant,forced to quit her work following the suspicious death of her younger sister finds herself stuck in her hometown with nothing to do except trying to get along with her older sister who can't seem to take care of herself let alone take care of the business she put up for them. She already has too much on her plate including some new evidence that her sister's accident wasn't really an accident and the addition of a very determined and dangerously handsome stranger who she wants to avoid in every possible way but can't deny that she is very attracted to him isn't something she is sure she can handle even though he might just be the person who helps her figure out what really happened to her sister. When Sean Woody arrives in this new town after having left his home to get away from his controlling father,he wasn't planning on spending a night in jail but that night might just be the turning point of his life. There he meets the attractive and independent Riley Keynes and his plans to keep going are paused,not only because he wants to help investigate the death of her sister but also because he isn't ready to go without at least getting to solve the mystery behind those eyes, the force that makes his heart ache from every contact they make which is something he hadn't felt for anyone in all his life,let alone a complete stranger. They might have met by coincidence but what if this is just what they needed to make something beautiful out of their lives?

Four years after Kelsey O'Brien discovered her nature and powers, going to public college feels like a welcome experience to break the cycle she has lived in for the four years under the protective care of her parents and close family. She has had enough time to be in control and now feels like she can get back to leading a normal life around her peers after so long. Luckily for her, her parents are supportive of the idea believing in her and trusting her to be responsible. How hard can it be suddenly being in a world she can be young, reckless and have fun? A night at a frat party is all it takes to test her capability of being around humans and not lose control. Her powers are accidentally triggered leading to an almost tragic casualty and suddenly she feels lost, loathing herself for her nature. All she wants is a normal life like a normal young person but that isn't so easy. Just as she begins to think that she is all alone in the universe that stole her right as a regular kid and now wants to swallow her alive, she meets a kindred spirit she identifies with in more ways than one. Ivana Hunter is as gentle as her looks but from the moment their paths cross, she realizes that she is more than meets the eye. Who exactly is she and why does she suddenly feel like she gets her more than anyone? Kelsey might just find out because her little accident and loss of control has garnered her more attention than she would have wanted. It doesn't take long to realize that her life and the lives of the people around her might be in danger. But what now? Can she trust her new acquaintance with her truth, now that she is the only one she has around? And how dangerous can it be being exposed to the world? In this suspense filled sequel, we meet new faces and reunite with old ones who we fell in love with before as they come together to find a way to protect their daughters from the dangerous fangs of the world. Kelsey and Ivana are just kids trying to live their lives but to the world, their existence is unwanted. How far are they willing to go to protect each other and find acceptance? Do they have a shot at getting the life they want? NOTE! This is a sequel to Born of the Sea and Revenge. If you haven't read them, please do so to find out how exactly Kelsey O'Brien and Ivana Hunter came to be who they are now. They will also give you insight on what their mothers' and significant others' relationships are. Even though we will be focusing more on Kelsey and Ivana as they face the world without their parents for the first time, you might want to read about their parents in the above mentioned books to be familiar with them before they reappear. Otherwise, have fun reading!

She looked on as Jamie's eyes slowly clouded, her green irises taken over by tears. She had tried to be the stronger one but at this point, it was clear that she had failed. The words that came out of her mouth next were even more hurtful than anything else she had said. "I'm not worth it Tiffany." Her pain now merged with anger. How dare she say something like that? Why did she still think of herself as a useless person unworthy of love? "Don't you dare say that, not now, not ever! Do you think I would be so crazily in love with you if you were not worth it?" She paused to let the question settle in and then went on but her voice ended up breaking. "You have a beautiful heart, Jamie. I don't care what baggage you come along with. Even I have a lot of that, maybe even more than you so please, tell me something else but not that." "I can't give you what you want Tiff," Jamie replied solemnly. "At least not now." SYNOPSIS Being stuck on an island in charge of private flights is the last thing the fun-loving Captain Jamie Norris would have signed up for but what's challenging even more is having to be around the famous actress, Tiffany Leighton. Their first meeting was embarrassing enough after Tiffany walked in on her having s*x in a public restroom and none of them knew that fate would throw them together. What she can't resist however is the fact that Tiffany is a very attractive woman and that might just be the thing to complicate their relationship. What she doesn't know is that that isn't what she should be afraid of. What happens when the two women realize that they can't resist each other? Will Jamie Norris, the masculine woman who has never allowed anyone to get close to her and never shared her heart's secrets with anyone manage to resist this woman who captures her like a charm? And will Tiffany Leighton, who had sworn off women to focus on her career admit that she wants this woman regardless of her reputation to pick and drop women as she pleased?

When you are young, it is so easy to get caught up in wanting your freedom but there is always a price to pay for that. Luxe Edenburg, a princess in the majestic kingdom of Nyland and heir to the throne is a young woman with a fiery spirit and captivating beauty that is admired by suitors from all over the kingdom and outside. However, none of them are alluring to her as she longs for a love that transcends the norms and societal expectations, and at the age of twenty-one, she is not ready to settle for less. She would rather spend time outside the walls of the palace interacting with nature than attend high-end royal dinners and the balls her parents throw yearly in their fevered search for the perfect suitor for her unaware that she is never going to see any of the young men the way they want her to. The reason is hidden deep within the folds of her deepest batch of secrets for as long as she discovered it but how much longer can it be? An encounter with a mysterious woman, Elle Fraulein, during one of her adventures outdoors, hangs the secret on a balance because right away, she believes that she has found what she has been looking for. Before she knows it, she is captured in the complexities of a forbidden love that is frowned upon by her people. For years, werewolves and humans have been mortal enemies and are bound by strong laws that forbid them from interacting in any way, let alone falling in love. What she doesn't know is that Elle is a werewolf spy who has been sent to unravel the castle's secrets and expose its vulnerability to her pack. She wants to expose the royal family for a secret that has been kept for decades, a secret that affected the werewolves greatly. Both of them are loyal to their families and they carry so much responsibility on their shoulders, being next in line in leadership. How much can this truth damage when it comes out? Can they rise above the secrets and the lies and find their place in the kingdom by destroying the stereotype of anything that isn't human or will this betrayal result in a mortal war they can never come back from?

Andrea Serrano is a thirty two year old doctor who besides her career,her life is a complete mess. A major heartbreak whereby her fiance left her two days to their wedding leaving her devastated and hopeless about life and being happy ever again turned her life upside down and made her into the complete opposite of who she was ten years ago. She settles for this mess she calls a life, changes men almost as much as she changes clothes and s*x became something she lives on instead of food. She does all this to avoid attachments since her last encounter in a relationship left wounds she didn't think would ever heal and neither does she want to reopen them. That however is put to a test the moment her ex fiance comes back to town and things aren't really as simple as turning her back against him. Revenge is the first thought that comes to her head the moment she realizes that she is going to be around him for quite a while but is Nicholas Chambers,the Irish model with mariner blue eyes, round like orbs make it easy for her? One look at him is enough for one to get lost in their deepness and even after all these years, she is not immune which is something she desperately wants. How hard can it get?

At first it's nothing much more than a 'normal' murder when a priest is found dead with his heart ripped out inside his church but the moment more bodies with ripped out hearts start surfacing, they don't have a choice but to conclude one thing; there is a serial killer on the loose. Two women, Detective Blake Tanner and Detective Amari Hunter find themselves thrown together to work on the case. Detective Tanner is used to working alone and having to work alongside her Captain's daughter who just transferred to her department is something she never would have signed up for. Especially not when the woman is entitled and could easily replace her. Amari Hunter doesn't have any problem working with a new partner. Getting along with her isn't something she is against but Detective Tanner's attitude is just not what she can stand especially if they want to catch this killer. Both women are strong leaders but only one can replace the retiring captain which they both want. How far can they both go without killing each other first before they catch their guy?

Love is a beautiful thing, a battlefield of souls wanting, needing and conquering all odds to get to where they are at peace most, home. It's a series of puzzle pieces scattered all over with only one goal, to be found and united to be complete. Love is a journey, beautiful, adventurous, fulfilling and worthy. But like all journeys, it is not always smooth all the way. There are challenges, pitfalls, wanting but not reaching, needing but not getting, disappointments... But, is it all worth trying? Love is a bad idea, but we let it happen because it is then we really begin to live. This journey is about a group of friends, united by the result of love. A wedding, the first same s*x wedding in the country after a very brutal series of events. Isabelle Turner together with her wife Shay Johnson join her highschool best friend Crissy James to celebrate her wedding with the first famous LGBTQ author, Bette Richards. Two couples driven by a common goal and a friendship going beyond barriers. Together they act as a guide for a young love between two young and lost souls, brought together by fate. One running from herself, the other one not but unsure if this love is the right thing for her family. It is as captivating as it is emotional. Will the love conquer? Regardless, it's a journey worth taking.