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Max has always believed that rules were meant to be broken-even if that means a whole bunch of hangovers, sex frustrations, and some guys who are just itching to kill her. ~~~~For Maxine "Max" Caldwell, rules are just options. A former-now-disgraced-lawyer, entrepreneur, and firm believer in female superiority, the twenty-nine-year-old runs her own PI firm. Her clientele varies from a desperate father chasing the murderer of his daughter to Russian mob moss Valentin Petrov on the look-out for a "babysitter" for his kid. Rule #1 - Stay away from your married ex! But that's hard to do when sexy police detective Robert Taylor keeps popping up all over the place, tempting her to rekindle their relationship. Not to mention that she needs him to catch the killer.Rule #2 - Never get involved with a client! That's even harder as tension sizzles between Max and Valentin while son Nick keeps them on their toes. Add arrow-straight work colleagues who try to lead Max back on the path of moral virtue, a bunch of thugs who don't like her to meddle in their business, and an overbearing, disapproving mother, and our PI has her work cut out for her.🌶️ 🌶️ Sizzling chemistry and a few open door scenes (chapters will be marked)🤬 Swearing⚖️ Crime Thriller/ Romantic Suspense🗡️Violence💓 Dangerous Love/ Dark Romance 💋 Love Triangle 🐍 Lies, Deceit & BetrayalRead at your own risk!~~~~© Sal Mason/Fire Rose 2024…

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A union which was meant to bring peaceAn encounter in the woods which might destroy it allA scorned mate hell-bent on destructionAnd two star-crossed lovers whose choices could make or break the balance of nature.In an unforgiving world where teeth and claws rule and life is measured by the survival of the fittest, Raelyn is forced into an arranged union to save her native werewolf pack from war. Struggling to adjust to the life of a submissive she-wolf, she rebels against her abusive mate and his dominant Alpha family, only to be coerced into an inferior role until she finds powers buried deep within her. Far away in another part of the country, Kendrick Raynes, the Northern Light King, is the Alpha at the top. An encounter in the woods turns his life upside down, making him question his loyalty to his pack and his ability as a leader. Following his heart could bring him happiness -- but it could also eradicate the werewolves from existence.Since the beginning of time, the Sentinels have been tasked with guarding the balance of nature. Marush, Sentinel of Metal, wants none of that. Born under the dark cloud of the malediction, he is considered the strongest and most powerful warlock alive, and his sole mission is to find his Na Miodóg, the sacred dagger that is the only weapon that can kill his kind. Nothing will stop him, even if that means he'll wipe the entire werewolf population off the planet, with Raelyn and the Northern Light pack being the first in line. In the end, it will come down to a simple choice -- and a final battle under the watchful eye of the Lunar Eclipse.…

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Quite frankly, I don't give a fuck about you or Christos. What I care about is that some Cartel punk has stepped onto my island, messing with my business, so we are going to use you as bait to draw him out.~~~~Five years ago, Solara Doukas escaped from a strip club in Tijuana, just to learn that her new husband is an abusive a-hole. Resigned to make the best of the situation while searching for a way to break free, she endures her torment until the past catches up with her. Now on the run from the Mexican Cartels with nowhere to hide, the Crimson Disciples are her last line of defense, or they could become her ultimate downfall. And then there's the bodyguard who makes her heart beat faster, but can he be trusted to keep her safe?🌶️ 🌶️🌶️ Highest Heat Level (chapters will be marked)🤬 Swearing☠️ Touch Her & Die⚖️ Crime Thriller💓 Dangerous Love/ Dark Romance 💋 Secret Cinnamon Roll🐍 Lies, Deceit & Betrayal~~~This is my secondary ONC entry based on prompt #61: The silence in the room is deafening, as though it has a life of its own. It's time to rewrite the fairy tale, but this time, the ending will be yours, and it won't be happy.Read at your own risk!© Sal Mason/Fire Rose 2024…

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A bag of oranges changed my life. And that's not some f-ing metaphor to be philosophical. Six fat, plump, juicy oranges was all it took for me to fall head over heels. And now I'm stuck, yearning for a woman I can't have. And to complicate matters, she is the federal prosecutor tasked with putting me away for life.My rational mind tells me to ruin her career.To threaten her family.To put a bullet into that gorgeous head.My heart just wants to protect her.Hold her close and kiss away her tears.End any bastard who happens to look in her direction.And the aching fire that has been burning relentlessly craves to separate her from her panties and take her to heaven and back. It has been a rollercoaster ride, to say the least.But time is running out.My trial begins tomorrow . . .🌶️ 🌶️🌶️ Highest Heat Level (chapters will be marked)🤬 Swearing☠️ Touch Her & Die🔥 He falls first⚖️ Crime Thriller🗡️Violence💓 Dangerous Love/ Dark Romance 💋 Overly possessive love interest🐍 Lies, Deceit & BetrayalRead at your own risk!~~~~© Sal Mason/Fire Rose 2024…

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BOOK II OF THE WAR BRIDE SAGALies - Betrayal - DeceitOnly nine months after Stacy Degray resumed her carefree life, CIA handler Devon O'Farrell shows up on her doorsteps to call in his favor. The mission is simple: learn the Coyote's identity with the help of her former drill instructor Tomás Araya.As the enemies silently close in from the shadows, Stacy's life turns into a web of lies and deceit.Who to trust?Who to betray?And if the lies catch up to her, she'll end up with a bullet in her head. [Best Rank: #8 in Mystery/Thriller] Copyright ©2016 by Sal Mason All rights reserved…

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THE PREQUEL NOVELLA TO WAR BRIDEPower-Allegiance-ControlLife has been a struggle for Tomás Araya. Orphaned after the execution of his parents by the new regime of Malaguay, he elbows his way up the ranks of the national army. At nineteen, his life looks bright. A fast-track career beckons in the military, his sweetheart carries his child, and his music is to lift him to the stratosphere.But the higher you rise, the deeper you fall.As Tomás's life explodes, he needs to act.Fast.One wrong turn, and it's game over.…

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My whole life, I've been taught that my people were created to serve the Anou. On my 18th birthday, I'm taken from my village and brought to the Stye, the Anou's stronghold, to begin my servitude. Little did I know what that entails. The Anou are cruel and demanding, and they care little about life. The worst of them is Talon. Their leader. My new master.Through the blood that binds me to him, I can't hide my secrets. Talon can read my thoughts. He can see my fears. He can crush my hopes. I'm at his mercy unless I risk condemnation by breaking the eternal bond. For me to be free, Talon has to die.And for Talon to die, I have to give up my only hope to love.~~~~This is my take on Romantasy. It will be dark, spicy, with very morally gray characters. Violence, dubious consent, and abuse might be included. Read at your own risk!Elements (warnings):🌶️ High Heat Level (likely only a few scenes)🦄 Magic and magical creatures (some of them vicious and cruel)💏 Enemies to lovers☠️ Touch Her & Die💓 Dangerous Love💥Slower Burnish🤬 Swearing💋 A very domineering, broody love interests who are hot and larger than life (but might deserve love)~~~~© Sal Mason/Fire Rose 2024…

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Trafficked -- Beaten -- TrappedWhen eighteen-year-old Stacy Degray sets off to visit Felipe, a charming guy she met on the internet, she has no idea that she is being lured to his home country Malaguay to be auctioned off as a soldier's bride. All too soon, her dream vacation turns into a nightmare when she catches the eye of dictator son Miguel Rizo, a cruel and controlling man who is immediately drawn to her naïve innocence. Miguel will stop at nothing to add Stacy to his collection of prized possessions. After her own country turns its back on her, Stacy becomes trapped in the small, poverty-riddled nation with no place to run or hide. Her plight to find a way home turns into a struggle of survival. One wrong move, and she is dead. [Best Rank: #3 in Mystery/Thriller]THIS STORY IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON WP FOR A LIMITED TIME AND WILL BE UNPUBLISHED ON JUNE 7TH, 2024. PLEASE DO NOT START TO READ IT IF YOU THINK THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO FINISH. Author's Note: This story includes a radicalization subplot. The political opinions expressed in this book do not reflect the beliefs of the author. There are themes of domestic and sexual violence, and some coarse language. Do not read if you find any of this disturbing. Cover by @lucyface Copyright ©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved…

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Anchor Morningstar owns and operates the Resting Point, a hole-in-the-wall tavern sitting right on the border between life and the afterlife where travelers catch a brief respite before passing through a portal for judgment day. For years, Anchor has lend a kind ear to those desperate souls and has offered words of encouragement as he polishes glasses and serves drinks. All this changes the second Cass stumbles into the bar. Carrying with her a tremendous amount of guilt and remorse, she begs Anchor to let her stay, so he offers her a warm bed and some tender loving care for the night. The outcome is not as expected.In hell, they say that soulmates are real and dangerous. They hold the power to bring someone back from the brink of death or tear their soul in half. Only the devil has no heart, and he has already claimed Cass as his soulmate.Warnings:🌶️ High Heat Level🤬 Swearing☠️ Touch Her & Die🦸🏽‍♂️ Anti-Hero💓 Dangerous Love 💋 Two domineering, broody love interests who are hot and larger than life (but might deserve love)😈 Dark HumorRead with caution!~~~~~This is my entry for ONC 2024 based on the following prompts:Prompt #7: You are the barkeeper, the owner and operator of the resting point between life and the afterlife, being a kind ear to those who have passed on.Prompt #25: Soulmates are real and dangerous. They hold the power to bring you back from the brink of death or tear your soul in half. And a devil with no heart is the soulmate that awaits you.Prompt #32: A drunk dare and the biggest mistake of your life. A sin you can't wash off your hands. After all, blood leaves its traces and so does the taking of a soul.| Round Two AMBASSADORS' PICK |~~~~© Sal Mason/Fire Rose 2024…

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When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis…

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THIS IS THE SEQUEL OF "LIVING WITH THE CHOICES WE MAKE". THE BLURB BELOW CONTAINS SPOILERS AND I RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THE BOOKS IN SEQUENCE. The enemy is always just around the corner... After her release from jail, Rena is trying to piece her life back together. Just when things seem to be getting better, old wounds are torn open by none other than Brent's father -- Ryan Parks. He's not only set on putting her behind bars for killing his beloved son but also attempts to take the one thing away from her that has been keeping her sane. Confronted with the nightmares of her past, Rena's battle starts all over again. Yet, on the other side of the country, another woman is fighting her own wars. On the surface, Charlotte Parks is just one of Ryan's many minions but deep down, she holds a secret that could be the key to Rena's redemption. When their two worlds collide in the fight for the one thing they want the most, they have to make a choice; and that choice will alter their lives forever. Authors Note: This story contains topics about child abuse and domestic violence as well as important social issues such as discrimination, dangers of alcohol, drug abuse and date rape. Please do not read this book if you find any of these topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright@2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface…

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My name is Brent Parks and I have just about driven my girlfriend Rena to her limits. In a few days, she will take my life. I can't necessarily blame her because I have abused her on and off during our relationship. Before I met her, I faced my own demons - for years, I suffered violence at the hands of my father. I am not trying to make excuses but I hope you will understand that there is another side to this story, a side I would like to tell you about....This Novella can be read independently from "Living With The Choices We Make" however, it contains references to the main story and it would be beneficial to read both for completeness.Authors Note:This is a story about child abuse and domestic violence and tells the story from the eyes of an abuser as a reminder what can happen to children who suffer violence at the hands of their parents. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness.Copyright@2015 by Sally MasonAll rights reservedCover by @Lucyface…

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To an outsider, Patrice's family is the perfect image of the American Dream. Her stepfather is a successful lawyer, they live in a mansion and she has always had everything she ever wanted. But behind the well kept facade, violence and abuse dominate Patrice's life. Marcus rules his family with an iron fist and does not tolerate any form of opposition or disobedience. And one night, he takes it a step further -- and there is no one around to come to Patrice's aid. This Novella can be read independently from "Living With The Choices We Make" however, it contains references to the main story and it would be beneficial to read both for completeness. Authors Note: This is a story about abuse and domestic violence and has been rated mature due themes and language contained in this book. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright ©2016 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface…

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Discover some of the writing tips from Wattpad Star and formerly featured author of 'Trapped'.I have completed my share of beta reads and critiques for new authors on and off Wattpad and many of the points I have noted are often repeats - something that I used to find in my own writing as well, but have stopped (or tried to stop) over the years. It's hard starting out, but it's even harder when no one points out your mistakes. I hope you will find this guide useful to detect some of those problem areas and pick up tips on how to avoid common mistakes. Writing is an art and takes practice. There is no corner cutting - you can only improve if you keep at it.Interested? Well, then let's explore some of the common traps I've seen...…

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Every sound could be your last...Check out the official @Fright profile, where you'll find the Stay Silent Horror Anthology, featuring this story, plus four others by some of Wattpad's Masters of Horror, @KellyAnneBlount, @Monrosey, @SheHopes and @ShaunAllan!…

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It's Sci-Fi Smackdown time again and our great host Ooorah has promised that it will be the most epic contest yet. This is the collection of my submissions - it will include all six rounds. The sub-genres are: Lost World, Alternate History, BardPunk, Super Human & Spy-Fi.…

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Facing the all-powerful Justice Board, temptation and death go hand in hand for Zena. Will she choose her freedom over her soul?Commissioned by THE HANDMAID'S TALE, a new Hulu Original series premiering April 26th…

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A fun author's challenge for the month of May where you can discover a little piece of my writer's journey every day :)…

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Irina had never believed her grandmother when she used to tell the young girl that dragons were real. "Such imaginary beast do not exist," Irina would say, returning to her own fantasies that had always been dominated by pencils and colors.That's when Patumuk materialized out of thin air, Irina thought she had to be dreaming - that was until he took her onto an adventure that went far beyond her pens and paper. Yet, in order to save this newly discovered world, she might have to conjure up her best drawing yet.This story is written for the Brian Kesinger contest. The image used for this cover is sole property of Brian Kesinger (and probably Disney Productions :) Official Wattpad word count - 2499Story:Copyright ©2016 by Sally Mason All rights reserved…

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COLLECTION OF PITCHES FOR THE TARGET 'ONCE UPON NOW' CONTESTIf you are an author and wish to be included in this collection, please PM me.…