heyhannahj

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life." Corrie Walker never expected to have to abandon her English degree, handsome suitor Edwin McAlister, and bustling life in New York City to return to her hometown in Virginia. However, when the Great War strikes and her younger sister Christina falls deathly ill, Corrie must leave her life behind and go home to care for her. There, she meets her sister's doctor, Alexander Benjamin, and discovers their mutual love of poetry, making her wonder if she even wants to return to her old life. When Christina's condition worsens and Corrie must extend her stay indefinitely, Corrie is forced to decide between her life in New York with Edwin and her future at home with Dr. Benjamin. Duty, dreams, or desires. Which shall win in the end?Historical Fiction || Romance || New AdultBook One in the Ragtime Girls SeriesAwards:First Place in the Galaxy AwardsFirst Place in the Hot Dog AwardsFirst Place in the Rebellion AwardsFirst Place in the Elimination AwardsFirst Place in the Quill AwardsFirst Place in the Penguin AwardsMost Likely to be found in a bookstore in the Iced Tea Summer BashSecond Place in the Eclipse AwardsSecond Place in the Mist AwardsSecond Place in the Summer AwardsSecond Place in the Majestic AwardsSecond Place in the Hopeful AwardsSecond Place in the Golden Star AwardsSecond Place in the Sunset Awards Graphic credit: @fanna-tastic…

millieshepherd2002

Shelia Johnson can't wait to marry her fiancé, Little Joe Cartwright. They have many plans for their future together, that is until she gets captured and held hostage by a family of outlaws named the Lassiters. She realizes very quickly that she only has two days left to live, two days without her hazel eyed cowboy and the family who she loves more than anything in the world. Yet she won't go down without a fight and even though she is tied hand and foot, she's determined to decide whether or not she is going to live or to die... This short story is a WHI (what happened instead) for the season seven episode Five Sundowns to Sunup.…

Scarletletterheart

Wattys 2018 Shortlist!!! *First book in a two part series*June 1952-in a world of poodle skirts, convertibles, and rock and roll...At seventeen, Isadora (Izzy) Twiss is forced to accept she has a growing problem, and no matter how much she wishes it away, it just gets bigger. Having a baby out of wedlock is unacceptable. Those who do are shunned by their families and destined to lead a life of guilt and shame. She is forced to "disappear" to a remote island where a nun led home for unwed mothers lies, surrounded by nothing but wilderness. There she meets other girls, all suffering from the same predicament. They bond together, sharing in the heartache that comes with carrying an illegitimate child. Izzy dreams that one day, no matter how far-fetched, love will be hers to have and hold. When a mysterious man arrives on the island, Izzy realizes her dream just might come true.…

MrCrowley667

Cover = Creative Commons.Blurb = It only takes a second to lose everything... One second of rage and Adam became a widower.People say it's natural to see the deceased everywhere you look. They don't say anything about them screaming your name in the dead of night, or about them trying to kill you. Highest rating in Horror so far #36 Third place Horror Winner (The Puppet Awards 2017) Reader Feedback. "Nice first chapter. Perfect amount of detail, this could almost be a short story in and of itself." @KRRodriguez "Brilliant!" @AnnMarieMarsh "Damn.... this book just gets darker and darker. I love it.... more, more, more." @melterry921 "Wow.. just wow" @Darkgirl_forever…

Awards_Community

Open(yes)Judging(no)Closed(no)We are new here.Bringing a new mini awards.…

narylash

Hier lade ich meine Cover hoch, die ich einfach so gemacht habe! Ich hoffe euch gefallen sie, viel Spaß!…

tristam_james

Summer, 1936. 14 year old Alex Dixon's life is one of idyllic adventure. His father owns a small aviation consultancy and the seasons air race events are getting under way. In a few years Alex hopes to be part of it all, flying his own machine against the great pilots of the world.In Europe, however, the storm-clouds of war are growing, and although no-one knows it yet, Britain will soon be pulled into the turmoil of the Second World War.For some, that titanic clash between nations will begin much earlier than anyone could have expected. Kidnap, treason and mortal peril descend suddenly upon Alex's life, and only his courage and wits will help him find his missing father, save his family, and uncover a plot to weaken Britain before the start of the next World War.First in the series of 'V for Victory' stories.…

SelahJoy_

Raven's many talents have elevated her to a position of prestige far above that of the common criminal. But when she crafts a scheme that involves outwitting one of the most cunning, powerful, and ruthless men in the world, she finds that she may be in deeper than she can handle.Kieran's sharp mind and formidable influence are a deadly combination, and they have brought him far. But with power comes enemies, and even Kieran is, when it comes down to it, just a man. Aidan is the fire to Kieran's ice, the hotheadedness to his twin's cool intellect, and the amalgam of their differences has proved nothing short of lethal. But then two young women enter the brothers' lives, and Aidan finds himself caught directly in the center of a power struggle that spans continents. Three extraordinary individuals. Two genius minds. One cosmic gamble. *2nd place in the Arctic Awards 2/193rd place in the Rising Star Awards 2/193rd place in the Moonlight Awards 4/191st place in the Doughnut Awards 8/191st place in the Honour Awards 9/19*Cover credit goes to MayaDemonAngel from Majestic Inc.…

sanrockzz_09

She is always confused about 'love' while He had to suppress it out of fear. What happens when these two souls bump??Meet Sukh ie. Sukhanya Saha - a chirpy, shy, chubby and an "imperfect" girl . Say hi to Weirdo ie. Aditya Malhotra- a handsome mind with a golden heartAnd savour yourself with the taste of rejoicing life. While through their eyes seek the truth behind the intervening "LOVE""Evil or good, it's an opinion,ButYou I'll find Love intervene in all situation." ~Sanrockzz_09Cover designed by a beautiful sister of mine @NinjasLisa ( go check her books as well!)(THE CHARACTERS IN THE STORY HAVE NO RESEMBLANCE WITH ANY LIVING BEING. THE WORK IS PURELY BASED ON MY IMAGINATION AND IS NOT MEANT TO HURT SENTIMENTS .SO PLS DON'T BLAME ME)Pls!!!!**Guys,this is my first work! So l need opinions and directions to know whether the path I'm following is correct or a turn is needed. Feel free to criticise but avoid spams. Hoping you would help me! **#93 ingeneralfiction -14/02/2017…

Kimaka20

,,Was ist das für ein Raum" fragte Mia. ,,Keine Ahnung" antwortete Hailey. Als die junge Hexe Hailey Malfoy einen Streich spielte, hätte sie niemals geahnt, das sie aus ihrer alten Schule Durmstrang rausgeschmissen, nach Hogwarts gehen würde und dort mit ihren 2 besten Freunden Mike und Mia etwas entdecken würde, von dem niemand vor ihnen wusste........... --Alle Rechte liegen bei J.K. Rowling -- ‼‼¡¡¡¡!!Cover by @LilliRayla!!¡¡¡!‼!…