Monique Shepherd

Kathryn: Starting over in a small town hasn't been easy, not with the threat of Hunter still lurking. Then I run into him—the man who turned my world upside down one fateful night six months ago. It was supposed to be just one night, no strings, nothing personal. Jace: I never thought I would see her again. Here she is, living in my town. It has been four years since I have let myself feel this way about a woman, but something keeps pulling me to her like this invisible force. I have to have her, no matter the cost. In the enchanting small town of LiveOak, Kathryn turns to a fresh start, hoping to leave behind her tainted past. Little did she know that fate had something extraordinary in store for her. Enter Jace Dixon, a brooding yet enigmatic local who wears his past traumas like impenetrable armor. An invisible connection pulls them together, and Kat and Jace find themselves embarking on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Kat is determined to assert her newfound independence, guarding her heart from any potential harm. But Jace, even though silently yearning for Kat’s affection, is unwilling to let go of his past to embrace a future filled with happiness. Together, they collide in a turbulent dance, their hearts locked in a magnetic tug-of-war. As their fiery connection intensifies, the lines between love and hate blur, morphing their relationship into a battlefield of angst and passion. Amidst their internal conflicts, an unexpected twist unfurls when Hunter, a figure from Kathryn’s past, resurfaces. Leaving Jace to question if their love can survive this emotional rollercoaster. In "Meant to be Tied," a tale of enemies and lovers, the sparks between Kat and Jace soar, igniting a slow-burning love story that defies all odds. Will they be able to mend their broken pasts and forge a future intertwined with unbreakable bonds? Or will the shadows of their history tear them apart, leaving their hearts forever tethered to pain and regret?

Unveiling love and Will Kat and Jason’s friendship weather the storm? Dating in 2022 was the absolute worst idea I’ve ever had. Between the ghosting, failed talking stages, and the perpetual womanizers, it’s exhausting. Then there’s Jason, the hero of my story, my Superman. Or so I thought. I guess love isn’t always enough to fight the demons, or is it? Growing up, life was an emotional rollercoaster. It was my sister and I against the world. However, from the moment she walked into that bar, it's only been her. For the last 2 years, she has consumed every thought, every fiber of my being, not that she realizes it. She calls me her Superman, always ready to drop everything to come to her rescue. If only she knew my darkest secrets.Kathryn is a small-town girl, and her dating life has always been a rollercoaster ride, filled with thrilling highs and heart-wrenching lows. Through everything, there has always been one constant - her long-time best friend, Jason Hunt. He is the epitome of what every man should be. He is kind and caring, and his presence brings a sense of comfort and security to Kat's life. As their friendship deepens over the years, Kat begins to wonder if there could be something more between them.Beneath Jason's charming exterior lies a tormented past that threatens to shatter the fragile connection they've built. Secrets from his past haunt him, affecting his ability to fully trust and connect with others. As their relationship evolves, Kat finds herself torn between the man she thought she knew and the uncertainty of a life without him in it.In this emotional tug-of-war, Kat must navigate the tricky waters of love and loyalty. Should she take a leap of faith and give Jason a chance, hoping that they can overcome the shadows of his past? Or should she walk away, safeguarding her heart from heartbreak?

The Phoenix: The one who rises from the ashes. Calista: I was left for dead. Someone I loved wanted to eliminate me from this world so my voice would be hushed. The man I call my fallen angel pulled me from the fiery debris. They may have wanted me gone, but what they don’t know is that I am now a ghost. A part of Societas Expiravitus, working in the shadows. For the last year, I have been fueled by hatred. Training and searching to seek revenge on those who hurt me. Shado: Societas Expiravitus - Society of Ghosts. They can never know my secret as to why I truly joined. I had to, and it was business until I met her. Now, I have to prove myself worthy of her love, an emotion she has sworn off as a weakness. As their unconventional bond deepens, Calista and Shado find themselves entangled in a web of desire and danger, fueled by a shared goal of betrayal and revenge. Together, they must orchestrate their own destiny, rewriting the rules of a treacherous game. Their love becomes both their salvation and their greatest battleground, as they navigate the world of contracts and chaos We are ghosts. Let the haunting begin.

“Sometimes the most forbidden fruit is the sweetest.”Kieran Ten years ago, my world crumbled around me. Losing my wife turned me into a shell of a man, stuck teaching entitled Ivy League brats by day and drowning my pain in meaningless sex by night. The club has saved me countless times, until she walks into my classroom. There’s something behind the pain in her eyes that pulls me in, and even though I know she’s forbidden, I can’t stay away, no matter how hard I try.Deirdre For the last year, I’ve been running from my tortured past, hiding amongst the shadows in hopes that he won’t find me. When I end up in a small town in Connecticut, I’m determined to take control of my life—so I fill my time as a cocktail waitress by night, and a student by day. I stick out like a sore thumb among these snooty frat boys and sorority girls, but one thing draws me the broody professor teaching my world literature class.I know I shouldn’t cross the lines of temptation. But when an embarrassing incident forces us together, we find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of heated moments, and I start to wonder if I can really stay away… or if I even want to.