1. Be professional at work. 2. Keep the secret. 3. Don't get attached. 4. Meet only at the loft. 5. Absolutely no sleepovers. Those are the rules I must follow if I want to continue my affair with Dr. Masen, but it's becoming impossible to handle rules three and five. Edward Masen is my heroin. Do I even want a cure? Nursella/Doctorward FIRST PLACE VOTER'S PICK BODICE RIPPERS

Bella, reluctant daughter of mob boss Aro Volturi, was raised by outsiders until forced into mafia life at the tender age of fifteen. Seven years later, Aro wants her to marry into another family. A late night attack leads Bella into a dark situation—a night that will have far-reaching consequences. When the masks are removed, all bets are off. 2ND PLACE BODICE RIPPERS CONTEST

Leading a double life is never easy. Bella straddles two very different worlds and finds herself torn between two very different men. One man is suave and confident, the other awkward and sweet. Is destiny a matter of chance or choice? AH 1st Place Public Vote (tie), 2nd Place Judges' Choice Wonkyward Contest

A virus sweeps over the earth, killing man and man's best friend. For the few survivors, the nightmare is just beginning. Who set the virus free, and how far will the remains of the government go to find a cure? An innocent girl, a fiercely loyal dog, a jaded man with a past. Can they survive this new world and its secrets? E/B, AH

She's a hot waitress that uses sign language. He's always behind the bar watching. Toss in an eager bouncer, hearing impaired dart players, a little bravery, and a lot of storm for a potent cocktail—shaken, not stirred. **First place public vote & recipient of High Note Award in May 2022 Song to Story Challenge** A/H E/B O/S

Edward Masen: Bounty hunter. Isabella Swan-Hunter: Bail jumper. He's hired to bring her back for trial, but he's not prepared for what happens once he gets a taste of her. Death, lies, betrayal, toxicity, hope, desire. Who will survive? AU/VAMP

Outtakes from my full-length story A Measure of Grace