Illinois Authors

Independently published 2023

Aria I don’t live a perfect life, but that’s okay. I have no drama or worries. Partying with my friends while keeping my distance from my mother are the only responsibilities I have. Until him. He’s tall and handsome with dark hair and intense eyes. He’s also my best friend’s boyfriend. I shouldn’t want him, but I can’t help it. The more I get to know him, the more I fall. How long can I resist the temptation to give in? Jensen I try to live an uncomplicated life. If I don’t get attached to anyone, I won’t have to tell them my secrets. All I have to do is live my life, cutting out anything that becomes too much trouble. Until her. Gorgeous dark hair and the bluest eyes that remind me of the ocean. Did I mention she’s my girlfriend’s best friend. There’s no way we could ever work, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting her. She deserves so much better than what I can give. How far can we take this before we both end up hurt?

Independently published 2021

This isn’t your typical fairytale... Belle There once was a beautiful woman named Belle. Stuck in a run-down trailer with a mother hell bent on living her life one drug at a time, she wants to escape. All she dreams about is leaving her past in Deadhorse, Arizona to start a new life. One chance encounter with a handsome stranger could be the change she needs. Maddox Taylor only has one thing on his mind. Revenge. Nothing will keep him from completing his life’s mission. Not even the bombshell blonde temptation in front of him. No happily ever after is ever promised, especially when life is more of a beast than either bargained for.

Independently published 2023

Marley It’s been four years since I’ve been home. When my parents sent me away to boarding school, I vowed to put the past behind me and never look back. Now I’m home for a couple of months before college starts. I’ve come face to face with not only the secrets my dead sister had been harboring but also a familiar face that I just can’t seem to get out of my mind. I can look, but I can’t touch, because Clark James has so many secrets they put the ones I have to shame. He’s my brothers best friend, he’s taken, but I can’t stop wondering what if.. Clark I’m doing my best to get out of the situations I’ve managed to put myself in. Every day that passes, I’m slowly dying inside. Now I’m face to face with Marley, my best friend’s little sister. The same sister he made clear was off limits. He never had anything to worry about, until now. She’s like a piece of forbidden fruit being dangled in front of me, begging to ruin my life. I couldn’t have her, but I didn’t care. The lying, sneaking around, and hurting everyone we loved was an afterthought when we came together. But you know what they say, play with fire and you’ll eventually get burned. She was the only woman in the world with the power to bring me to my knees.

Independently published 2020

Shay Montero is a single mom working a couple jobs to get by. Her life is anything but easy, and she doesn't have time for guys. Especially not cocky, overly confident ones. Luke Baker has it all, any girl he wants, a choice of college or the big leagues...he doesn't have time for a girl with a ton of baggage. A story full of pain, heartbreak, and a little bit of love that spans across the years...will they find a way or does fate have other plans?

Independently published 2024

Willow It took me thirty years to finally leave. I packed what little belongings I had and made my way to the smallest town, on the map, that I could find. I didn’t expect to find Elias Woods. Tall, broody, and closed off. With demons of his own, neither of us were ready for love. But sometimes you don’t get a choice. I should have known he’d find me. That he’d never stop looking. After all, he always gets what he wants. And he wants me. You can’t love someone else until you love yourself. But how do you learn to love yourself, while running from a past that won’t let you go? Elias Ten years, and the pain is still there. Secluded, alone, and shutting the world out is how I’ve been living. I had no plans to change until Willow Morgan. Blonde, angry, and walls up higher than mine. She was running from her past and I was living in mine. Neither of us had any business falling for each other. I never thought I’d find love again. But when she crawls through my darkness and brings light into my soul, I can’t resist the pull. How do I fully let her in knowing I don’t deserve happiness? Will the cleansing of the trauma of two broken souls leave them clean?

Independently published 2024

Maddox I knew deciding to spend my life with Belle would require patience that I wasn’t sure I even had. It’s almost as if she was born in a storm. She’s got thunder in her heart and lightning in her bones. While messy and dangerous, she’s also the center of my universe. One innocent date turned into a flurry of chaos. Our lives quickly changing forever. Belle I’ve never been one to shy away from danger and Maddox knew that from the beginning. He’s rainbows and flowers. His light radiates off him like the sun coming through the clouds on a stormy day. The opposite of me, but the balance that I desperately need. We’re both out for blood now that we’ve discovered a secret our daughter has been harboring. But there’s more to her story than what’s been told. Maybe this is her villain origin story.

Independently published 2020

From the outside looking in, it appears Ava Baker has it all. But looks can be deceiving. The world sees a pretty faced party girl with a famous dad, but she’s so much more than that. What happens when her life falls apart? What happens when she loses sight of who she is? Can she ever overcome the obstacles thrown her way? Is the game over or will she get those extra innings?

Independently published 2021

Sloan Baker has been lost. She wasted all four years of high school on people that didn’t deserve her time. When an opportunity to road trip her way to college presents itself, she jumps on it. She never expected to find herself and love on the way. A love that consumes her, but also destroys her. She’s been looking for that Grand Slam type of love, but does it even exist?

Independently published 2022

Charlotte One last summer of freedom with my best friend. That's all I wanted. Happy memories to hold onto when my future looks so bleak. I didn't expect anything to happen with him. Cole is off limits. He's my best friend's brother, the one man I can never have. Yet, when he touches me, my body feels alive. With my carefree summer quickly turning into a web of lies, will I be able to claw myself out or am I destined to ruin everything? Cole This summer is like any other. Partying and girls. That's all I'm good for. Then one night everything changed. Now I can't stop thinking about my little sister's best friend. I'm a bad man, but she makes me feel like maybe I can be better. My soul has been doomed for a long time, but can Charlotte be my salvation?

Independently published 2022

King University is home to an elite group of siblings. Knox Family. I've devoted my entire life to doing what is best for my siblings. Trying to shield them from the parents life dealt us. I was willing to give it all up once. For her. Then she did the unthinkable. I'll never forgive her. Sophia Regret. I feel like my life has been a series of regrets. Trying to move on from my past, I came back to the only place I ever truly felt home. Too bad one of my biggest regrets lives here. Not only that, but he seems to want to ruin my life. Can't one thing in my life go my way for once? DISCLAIMER: Intended for readers 18 years and older due to visceral mental health issue situations that some readers can find triggering.

Independently published 2021

King University is home to an elite group of siblings. Kai One year ago, I made a stupid decision because I thought it was the right thing to do. I’ll never find someone to live up to Ivy Montgomery. All I do is push her away, and I can’t stop breaking her heart. With a last name like Kingston, I’m not meant to settle down with one girl. Ivy One year ago, I let a man break me apart. No matter what I do I can’t escape him. He’s everywhere. Can you ever really move on from a love that consumes you? Kai Kingston is known all over campus for breaking hearts, it’s no surprise he broke mine too.

Independently published 2022

King University is home to an elite group of siblings. Kinsley Growing up with the Kingston name seems like it would be a fairytale, but it isn't. The overwhelming pressure to live up to the name is almost too much to bear. Then I met him. The one time rendezvous made me feel things I haven't felt before. I don't know his name, but still he plagues my thoughts. What's a girl to do? Foster Moving to California is supposed to be my fresh start. A chance for me to leave behind the ghosts from my past that are haunting me. Then I meet her. As soon as I saw her, I knew my life would be irrevocably changed. One taste of her isn't enough. Then she walks through the door of my classroom on the first day of school. What happens when forbidden love meets a couple destined for each other? DISCLAIMER: Intended for readers 18 years and older due to visceral mental health issue situations that some readers can find triggering.

Independently published 2021

King University is home to an elite group of siblings. Noelle After seven years away, I’ve moved back to the only place that ever felt like home, ready to rebuild the bridges that were damaged with my sudden departure. I thought I would be overjoyed to be home, but nothing is like it used to be. Especially him. Kane Kingston, the boy I once loved is now a man I don’t recognize. I want to settle into this new life, but one secret I never meant to keep may ruin it all. Can we survive the aftermath? Kane I never thought I would see her again. Noelle Cooper will always be the one who slipped away wordlessly into the night, taking a piece of me as she went. Now she’s back in town threatening to crack the armor I’ve held in place for so long. If that isn’t enough, she is also dating my best friend. She’s keeping a secret though. One that can change the trajectory of my entire life. Am I strong enough to weather the storm?

Independently published 2024

The July moon saw everything. Amber I’ve spent my entire life on my grandpa’s farm. He's my hero, my mentor, and the reason I'm the woman I am today. I’ve got a great group of friends and a life I love. But, you know what they say about not knowing what you're missing until it finds you? Chase Jennings was never in my plans. He gave me a whirlwind of a summer and then he was gone. My life was never the same after he left. Chase My life has had its fair share of obstacles. My parents gave me a choice: dive headfirst into the family business, bypassing college, or tough it out on a farm to work for a different opportunity. The decision was crystal clear. My heart yearned to carve its own path, to build something distinctly mine. Little did I know, a piece was missing until Amber waltzed into my life. As we basked in the warmth of our fleeting summer love, we both knew the clock was ticking. Yet, I wouldn't trade those heart-stopping moments, wrapped in her embrace, for anything. But what happens when the past, long buried, resurfaces? Was it just a reckless infatuation or a love story for the ages? Was that one restless summer enough to last a lifetime?

Independently published 2024

Este Suddenly I found myself, a single mom, escaping to a new town with my baby girl. Life had forced me to pack our world into a suitcase and search for a fresh start. I mean, aren't one-night stands supposed to be just that - one night? He was tall, inked, and totally my type. I wasn't looking for a ring, but vanishing into thin air wasn't part of the plan either. I knew my past was a ticking time bomb. He'd always promised it would catch up to me. I thought we'd slipped under the radar, but now I'll fight tooth and nail to protect my little girl. Rhett Cherrywood Creek has been my sanctuary for years. I found a new family here after heartbreak shattered my own. I was content, love wasn't on my agenda. But one night with her? It was never going to be enough. I knew she was meant to be my forever. The challenge was making her see that. She thinks I ghosted her, she doesn't know the real story. I'd walk through fire before letting anything happen to her. When danger comes knocking, I'm geared up for war. Even if the world's on fire around us, we won't feel the heat. Amid the chaos, our world remains unshaken. Together, we've transformed our pain into peace.

Independently published 2023

Ember Throughout my childhood, I had one rule, stay away from him. Our families had a tragic past, and nothing good could come from being around him. Until we found ourselves in the middle of a mystery, trying to dig up our past and find out the truth behind the lies. Now that we’re adults, it’s getting harder to resist temptation, but someone is trying to keep us from each other, no matter what the cost. Blake I’ve never had any desire to be anywhere near her. Her brother ruined my life, and I’d never been able to get over that. Turns out, she knew a lot more than I did. I’d been left in the dark on so many things, it was hard to keep all my family’s lies straight. Now she’s my employee, but I can’t help but want so much more. Our past is trying desperately to keep that from happening. How much are we willing to lose before another tragedy strikes?

Independently published 2022

Tate I was young and in love with my best friend until tragedy struck, changing my entire life. Unable to handle the pain, I ran away, starting over somewhere new. Too bad the past has a way of haunting you. Back in my home town after years away, I didn't expect to see him still here. He's the only one who understands my pain, but there's a secret we are hiding. Stone I gave up on being happy the day I lost my best friend and the girl I loved all in one go. Destined to suffer the judgement and ridicule of the small town I grew up in, I can't escape the guilt swirling inside. Then I get a blast from the past. Tate Cody has always owned my heart even if I never owned hers. She shouldn't be here, suffering the same pain I feel inside. Yet having her close is like a balm to my tattered soul. I want her, but is it selfish to keep her knowing she was never really meant to be mine?

Independently published 2020

What happens when your life falls apart? Shay's life came crashing down around her, and now she's left to pick up the pieces. Things are hard enough right now, but when you add conflicting feelings to the mix, everything seems to be spiraling out of control. Will she ever be able to move on? Is it possible for her to find happiness again?

Independently published 2020

There isn't much in life Ryder Montero loves more than Baseball. His talent will most likely be taking him straight to the majors, and he would do anything to make his mom proud. Between baseball, hanging out with friends, and falling in love with his best friend he doesn't have time for much else. Wait, what?Morgan Wilson has always had a crush on her best friend, Ryder, but knows nothing will ever come of it. Between a new relationship and avoiding her parents she tries to ignore her developing feelings. With so many curves thrown their way it's almost as if it isn't meant to be. But maybe fate has different plans?Maybe the final curveball thrown will be enough for them to realize they're meant to be after all.