Illinois Authors

CreateSpace 2018

Joslyn Walters has goals:1. Infiltrate the life of the internet troll, Annie McClintonuck, who wrote a nasty review for her sister’s bakery before it even opened.2. Write an article exposing Annie for a fraud, thereby catapulting Joslyn's stalled career from fact-checker to journalist.3. Flirt with, but don’t fall for, said troll's hot, seemingly shy, incredibly edible next-door neighbor, Rhode Bennett.4. Try not to let one week change her life. Not all trolls are cute and fuzzy, but some lemons are gold in disguise.

Independently Published 2018

I’ve completely had it with men. I’m done.And in case you were wondering, book boyfriends aren’t real. I should know because I write them.My name is Greer Hanson. I think I’ve lost my mojo. After having my heart broken, I can’t seem to write about romance or love. When my best friend and publisher recommends an inspiration vacation, I decide to give it a whirl. What’s the worst that could happen? Enter the perfect stranger. Patrick Fisher knocks me off my feet with his rugged good looks and charm. After one night with him, the words begin to flow. Since I know I’ll never see him again, I use him as my muse. But what do I do when my fantasy comes to life and that man steps right out of the pages of my book? Book Boyfriends can’t be real. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself. Am I willing to risk having my heart broken all over again? Maybe this time reality will be better than fiction. A Second Chance Romance

CreateSpace 2016

Her Truth: Meredith O'Neal is a book editor who just moved into town. She doesn't believe in happily ever afters.His Truth: Devin Stone is an insurance adjuster who's bad with people and doesn't have any real friends. He's tired of his boring day to day existence and is searching for a little excitement in his life. Two stories - Two people. Nothing is what it seems. Someone is a liar. Someone is wicked and deceitful but this time they might have gone too far. Nothing is fair in love and revenge. Hearts will be broken. Lives will be ruined. But that's all just a part of the game. The cruelest burns don't leave scars. Can't you see? The truth is right in front of you. Just keep reading. ***WARNING: This book contains graphic content that is both violent and sexual in nature and is not suitable for all ages.

CreateSpace 2017

My name is Liz Foley. I love my accounting job because I’d rather deal with numbers than talk to people. My best traits: I have (RBF) Resting Bitch Face. I give snarky come-backs. I have no friends. My worst traits: I speak in run-on sentences when I get nervous. I’m attracted to assholes. I’m broke. Enter Finnigan Walsh – the new guy at work. His best traits: He’s kind of hot, I suppose. He has a working car. He sings to me and brings me coffee. Nothing ever gets to him, even when I add more people to our carpool. His worst traits: See above I don’t like him. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself. After all, it’s not about how fast you get there. It’s the journey. Right? Damn this carpool. You’d better buckle up.

CreateSpace 2023

Lucian Kane is sex personified. A popular musician with a bad boy reputation, Lucian always gets what he wants. And what he wants more than anything is the virginal new girl. She’s not like anyone he’s ever known. He’s spent his whole life only looking out for himself. Why does he suddenly want to take care of her? Blaire Barton is a sheltered, farm girl. Promised to the convent from a young age, Blaire has never been able to make a single decision for herself, until now. Running away from all she’s ever known, she finds herself alone, broke, and working for the most beautiful man she’s ever seen. Why is she considering giving up everything to have him? When the devil meets an angel, who will be converted? Sometimes baptism happens in the flames.

CreateSpace 2018

Praetorian- a skilled warrior serving as the personal guard of a Roman Emperor. Bad-boy rock star Roman Creed keeps his secret locked behind a door. When Seamore Productions offers to find him a new bodyguard through a reality TV show, Roman reluctantly agrees. He needs some good press and better security. The last thing he expects is a beautiful, curious cop to get under his skin and into his past. Why can’t he stop thinking about her? Tough-as-nails detective Reed Manning keeps her secret locked away in her mind. After being suspended from the police force, she considers trying out for the show. She’s supposed to keep her eye on the cash prize, but her potential boss captures her attention. What is he so desperately trying to hide? When a single decision can change a life-Never let your guard down.

CreateSpace 2015

What is love, anyway?I’ve been searching for the answer to that question my whole life. My name is Everly and I’m a hot mess. My life has crumbled at my feet, leaving me alone with two kids and no job. It’s forced me to take a good hard look at who I’ve become and who I want to be. Just when I think my life couldn’t possibly get any more complicated, my first love walks back into my life. He’s not the same boy I remember, and I’m definitely not the girl he used to know. We were young and stupid the first time around, and I won’t allow myself to be hurt again by anyone, let alone the man who’s always had my heart. When my second chance is standing right in front of me, will I be able to see more than my broken reflection in his eyes? Will I ever be Enough? A second-chance romance.

Independently published [Place of publication not identified] : 2020

When Natalia Pearson changes her identity and boards a plane for her new job, she swears she’s leaving her past and all the drama that comes with it behind her. That is... until she chooses between two empty plane seats and ends up right in the middle of Sebastian Corronov’s messy life. Agreeing to fake a relationship with a stranger for a few hours doesn’t seem like too much to ask for someone who’s trying to be a better person. But when their paths cross again, that temporary agreement becomes a much longer, sexier, and more spirited commitment. One she may like more than she cares to admit. We’re all attached to something. Some strings are invisible - until they’re not.

CreateSpace [Place of publication not identified] : 2014

When college student Madi Ryan wins a contest she didn’t enter, she reluctantly accepts a weekend date with gorgeous singer/songwriter Jake Morgan. Determined to find something wrong with him, Madi sets out to prove he’s not all he appears to be.Haunted by mistakes, Jake Morgan lives with a past that prevents him from having a future… until Madi Ryan walks into his life. As his walls and his rules slowly crumble around him, Madi makes him doubt everything he thought he knew. Her desire to find something wrong with him fuels his interest in her. It doesn’t hurt that she’s beautiful, feisty and keeps him guessing. As the weekend turns into something more long term, Madi finds herself drawn into his world and his charm. From harmless flirting, to denied passion, no matter how much Jake tries to push her away, he ends up pulling her in. And as Madi tries to put him together, he unknowingly tears her apart. Contests don’t always have a winner and a loser. Sometimes love takes all.

1537443550 2016

Fabulist: a liar, especially a person who invents elaborate, dishonest stories.After losing her job and her apartment, Samantha Wittaker takes a leap of faith when she tries out for The Fabulist, a new reality TV show promising a prize well worth the risk. Her sexy, tough as nails personality attracts more than just the attention of the producers. She also catches the eye of a couple of contestants as well as a hot, challenging cameraman. The twists and turns of reality TV are like nothing she ever even imagined. Deception, danger, love and lust lurk at every turn. Sometimes people lie. They lie to save themselves or to cover a truth. They lie to protect feelings or to protect hearts. Not all lies are bad. Or are they? Can Sam play the game, or will the game play her?

CreateSpace 2015

What happens when you win a love you don’t think you deserve?Long distance relationships are tough and there are two sides to every story. No one knows that better than Jake Morgan and Madi Ryan. It’s not just about falling in love; it’s about staying together when everything in the world wants to tear you apart. When Madi’s attacker is released on bail, Jake decides he’ll to everything in his power to protect the woman he loves, even if that means keeping secrets. Strange emails and photos appear on Madi’s computer, warning her that Jake is not what he seems. Madi’s faith in him begins to waver, especially when Jake becomes linked to beautiful actress, Allison Gregory. Although he promises there is nothing between them, outside forces push Madi’s trust in him to the breaking point. Jake is willing to move heaven and earth to prove to Madi just how much she means to him. But when everything in their lives comes crashing down, will Madi be able to trust her heart or will she lose the only man she’s ever really loved? Can two people stay together when one of them is always waiting to lose?