A loner, stealing for survival and running from her past. Could returning home be her biggest mistake? Gut-punched to a life on the streets, Cara earnt her turf by working with street gangs. When two sisters fight her for ownership, she’s derailed by a past best forgotten. Tortured memories of family, home, and the abuse she abandoned. When the Mayor plans to bulldoze her neighbourhood, Cara’s nimble fingers are her best tools for revenge. Picking pockets is child’s play, but as her past creeps into her present, can she control her sanity and get the job done? Yet, she’s oblivious to the biggest problem awaiting her. The Mayor’s charismatic son, who has an appetite for risk, extravagance, and women. With the odds stacked against her, and her own safety put in jeopardy, can Cara escape the ballroom before time runs out? If you love found family drama, a suspenseful mystery, and sexy lesbian romance you'll love this contemporary retelling of Cinderella. Books are best read in order as characters in the book series interconnect. This book depicts sexual assault and physical violence. Reader's discretion is advised if these issues are personally distressing.

Cara has no last name. Known on the streets as Girl, she lives a loner life, surviving by picking pockets and providing intel to gang members in the Nightclub District. Slowing down is never an option, until a sexy, soul mate-worthy woman distracts her, and Cara questions her life choices. The moment is quashed when life gut-punches her back to the streets. Two less-than-desirable sisters invade her turf and remind her of a past best forgotten. More of her past seeps into her present and brings to light the mounting problems for people like her in the lower class district. Cara is forced to take action when it's apparent she is the only one with the street smarts and skills to bring justice to the community. One big heist could solve everything. With her sights set on the Mayor's Masquerade Ball, Cara has no idea her biggest problem still awaits her. The Mayor's charismatic son, Caden Walsh, who has an appetite for risk, extravagance, and women. Again, a chance at love and her own safety are put in jeopardy. Can Cara escape the ballroom before time runs out?

Someone wants her title, and they’ll force her into marriage to get it. After fleeing a predatory situation, hiding her upper-class persona is protection. From a life of luxury, this hard-working socialite discovers a world of poverty. When her family business is her every thought, this new world compels her to re-evaluate her lifestyle. Never did she imagine finding Mr Right. Kind-hearted, down on his luck, and thankfully, nothing like the man asking for her hand in marriage. As passion flames between them, revealing her true identity could lose him. Is risking her heiress status worth a chance at love? Fearing a vile engagement, Jazz has a heart-breaking decision. Return home to fight for the title she craves. Or risk everything to be with a man who could change her life for the better. If you love contemporary romance intertwined with gripping suspense, you'll love this modern retelling of Aladdin. Books in the Happily After When series: 1. Jazz - An Aladdin Retelling 2. Aria - A Little Mermaid Retelling 3. Cara - A Cinderella Retelling 4. Sachi - A Snow White Retelling 5. Rory - A Sleeping Beauty Relling 6. Buck - A Beauty and the Beast Retelling And many more to come...

A star athlete. A psychotic sister out for revenge. Will chasing her dreams be worth risking her life? Plagued with insomnia. Haunted by her past. Tormented in mundane life. Aria needs an out. But with no education or basic skills, she’s shackled to her father’s house. Meeting the eyes of a handsome boy, she begins to dream. A life without her sister’s rivalry or her father’s strict rules. But her vengeful sister delights in smashing her passion-fuelled illusions. Doomed in her family home, the boy of her dreams is also riddled with sorrow and stress. When their paths cross with an instant connection, will they be the key to each other’s freedom and happiness? If you love wholesome romance intertwined with gripping suspense, you'll love this contemporary retelling of The Little Mermaid. Books are best read in order as characters in the book series interconnect. The book contains depictions of domestic violence and strong violence. Reader discretion is advised if these themes are personally distressing.

Magic shoes, family problems, and a midnight deadline... How much do you really know about Cinderella's fairytale? Ella always knew she'd marry for love or not at all. She wanted nothing less in a marriage than the obvious affection she witnessed between her father and her stepmother, Iris. But when her father disappears and Iris sinks into depression, Ella cuts herself off from the rest of the world as she struggles with her own emotions, a disgruntled stepsister, and an overwhelming workload. Armed with a fragile hope, she must go to the royal ball to find her father. But a reunion with her childhood best friend threatens to shatter the walls she's built around her heart. Crown Prince Aeden always hated his status. He felt like social engagements and propriety were a waste of his time and energy, especially with girls who were just interested in a crown. One such confrontation with Ella led to the start of an unlikely friendship. Over time, Aeden realizes that his feelings for Ella have evolved into something more. But before he can tell her, tragedy strikes and Ella pushes him away. When he finally sees her, Aeden is determined to do whatever it takes to not lose her again. He must convince Ella that they are meant to be together before his time runs out. Stepmothers aren't always villains and princes aren't always charming. With so much uncertainty, do they have what it takes to create a happy ending? The Once upon a Story series consists of interconnected standalones that can be read in any order.

The boy of his dreams. An abandoned mansion. An urban legend coming to life. Nick is not in the party mood. Hung up on his crush, the silent text chain is like a dagger to his heart. After his best friend labels him mopey and lovesick, he’s willing to give fun a chance. Never did he expect a gorgeous and eccentric blonde hottie to captivate his attention. The night steams up and the booze flows. So much so, that a location change sounds awesome. Joining a group of friends, they adventure to a place that inspires ghost stories. After a series of wrong turns, Nick is separated from the group. Finding them becomes a nightmare. Is Nick's fight for love strong enough? Or are they the victims in a new ghost story?

Unforgivable regrets. Unity over isolation. Can two sisters undo the mistakes of the past and finally find happiness? Studying at university and excluding herself from the social scene, Brittany lacks meaning in her life. Will her struggle to choose a path cause her to surrender to the mental torture in her head? Globetrotting and casually dating, Charli soaks up life experience. But when the isolation she cocooned herself in causes past trauma to resurface, can she resist the urge to medicate with self-destructive habits? Desperate to unite, and burying years of hostility, can they remain loyal to their sisterhood? Pledging to fight their inner demons together, can the sisters find peace and their true paths to happiness? In It Together is the gripping third instalment in the Brittany & Charli story. In this tear-jerking and hope-filled contemporary romance novel, find the true meaning of sisterhood, love, and loyalty. In It Together depicts depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised if these themes are personally distressing.

69 pages Cinderella made a vow to her mother, before her mother tragically passed away on midwinter's day. Ella swore to watch over her father and care for him. But then her father married anew. Her stepmother and two stepsisters took sharp delight in causing Ella grief from morn to eve. They bullied her, called her Cinderella, and treated her as little more than a slave in her own home. It took all of Ella's courage to swallow the insults and to honor her word. Now the crown prince has returned home from the battlefront; a ball is announced to celebrate his arrival. All eligible young women from the entire kingdom are invited to attend. Ella has but one desire left. She wishes to see the king's gardens one last time before she leaves home. It will be a final way to commemorate her beloved mother before counting her vow's terms as complete. She has no idea what awaits her on that arched stone bridge ... * * * Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 1 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seem insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads through five books up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Readers have the option to read each tale one by one or to get the complete set which contains all five tales. As fairy tales are so integral to so many young lives, it was critical for me to do my very best to present each heroine in a way which honored her strength and showcased her ability to stand on her own. It took me over five years to craft this series. I feel strongly that no woman should ever sit around waiting for a man to "rescue" them. Women should not endure abusive behavior in the hopes that a man will change or magically become a prince. Be the change you wish to see in the world. I have a library of over 450 books running the gamut from medieval romance to cozy mystery, from mythology to fairy tale to Biblical retellings. I support battered women's shelters. Feel free to contact me with any questions!