Courage

Selene grows up in a large family, mother absent, father lost too soon, and raised by her grandparents. Amid grief, trauma, and early abuse, she exhibits remarkable intelligence, resilience, and a compassionate heart. Adolescence brings rebellion, self-discovery, and her sanctuary—running. High school tests her emotionally and socially as she navigates heartbreak, weight struggles, and first love, reclaiming her power along the way. Young adulthood introduces pregnancy, an abusive relationship, and devastating loss. Through motherhood and perseverance, Selene finds healing and meets Eli, a love that mirrors her strength. This is a story of survival, courage, and transformation.

Ava has endured years of suffering at the hands of her greatest foe, Vanessa, and her malevolent stepmother. Just when she believes she has reached her breaking point, destiny steps in, leading her to bond with three of the pack's most captivating men. As she struggles to embrace this unexpected relationship, turmoil and peril seem to follow her every move. With her past looming ominously and the passionate cravings of her new partners igniting a fierce struggle within her. Will Ava summon the courage to rise above the chaos and embrace the love she never imagined she could have?

Elias Rivers has always blended into the background—quiet, obedient, and hidden behind a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. But when "Blue," the mysterious and unapologetically bold new boy, transfers to school, Elias’s carefully constructed world begins to unravel. As their lives tangle and secrets start to surface, Elias must confront the truths he's spent years avoiding. What does it mean to love someone you're not supposed to? And what happens when being yourself might cost you everything? Becoming Blue is a tender, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful journey of love, identity, and finding the courage to be seen.

The story starts with Rachel Jones who caught her husband cheating on her when she went to his company to surprise him. Unfortunately, she got the shock of her life when she learned that her marriage to him was a fake and his real wife was with him. With a pained heart she left his office and swore for revenge. As for Harris, he was devastated when he heard the news of Rachel getting married. He has been secretly in love with her, but he didn’t have the courage to tell her. What will happen when he learns that her marriage was a fake and that she was free?

Broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage… Electa Leventis meant every word of the vows she shared with her husband Adrastos at the altar. Pity he didn’t return her sincerity… Expecting happy-ever-after, instead, Electa found herself going through a mortifyingly public separation! Now, divorce papers in hand, Electa has finally built up the courage to put an end to her time as the mighty Greek billionaire’s wife once and for all. But she’s forgotten the magnetic pull that devilish Adrastos possesses. And that broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage…

Lisa Williams has been in love with her best friend Stephan Biscotti since college, but never had the courage to tell him. After one drunken night that Lisa can barely remember leaves her with an illegitimate child, she is forced to make a decision that can affect three lives. Now rumors are spreading that Stephan is getting married, Heartbroken, Lisa moves on and starts dating Ricky, she hopes to finally find some type of happiness even if it's not what she truly wants, but When Stephan finds a BDSM profile on her computer it seems fate has had other plans.

She arrived wanting to forget the past. He just wanted to protect what's his.Sofia is a nurse who came seeking peace in Serenity Creek. Ethan is a cowboy fighting to keep his family ranch standing. They had no reason to get involved… but fate has other ideas. With the drought ravaging the land and Rick Dawson striking fear into everyone, the love between them is born amid the danger. When an ancient secret about the death of Ethan's father comes to light, the two realize that some battles can only be won hand in hand. A story of courage, secrets, and a love that no one can stop.

Yongsann Lim is a female talent manager at a well-known entertainment company. She initially fell in love with Greel Gomez but ended up marrying Greel's brother, Grantt Gomez. Their arranged marriage complicated Yongsann's situation, especially since Grantt is one of the artists she manages. They pretended to have a manager-artist relationship, hiding a dark secret from everyone. Their married life is devoid of love and is at risk of falling apart due to misunderstandings and doubts, fueled by their past. Will Yongsann and Grantt find it in their hearts to truly love each other and summon the courage to reveal their genuine relationship to the world? What will happen when the public discovers the secret of a superstar and her manager?

Ruby gave John six years of loyalty, only to be repaid with lies and betrayal. When she finally gathered the courage to walk away, John thought she’d come crawling back. Instead, she turned heads by marrying someone John could never match—a dominant, powerful Alpha hockey star with the money, fame, and strength to protect what John discarded. Now, as John watches Ruby in the arms of the man he’ll never measure up to, his regret consumes him. But Ruby isn’t the same heartbroken girl anymore—she’s the woman every Alpha wants, and the one John will never win back.

England, 1876. Twenty-year-old Maraina Blackwood has always struggled to adhere to the restrictive standards of Victorian society, denying the courage and desire that burn within her soul. But after a terrifying supernatural encounter, Maraina's instincts compel her to action. Maraina soon discovers a plot to unleash a new world—one of demonic aristocrats, bloody rituals, and nightmarish monsters. Putting her upbringing aside, Maraina vows to fight the dark forces assuming control of England. But as her world transforms, Maraina finds that she too must transform...and what she becomes will bring out all that she once buried. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing