Fairy Tale (McKellips)

When someone rises from the darkness, that's where beauty is found.Vincent Cooper was the star of his high school football team. Instead of pursuing scholarships, he chooses to follow in his family's footsteps and join the Army. He became a man of war until one roadside bomb changed his life. Now back in his hometown, he begins to spiral into the darkness. When his house burns down, he's left homeless until his friends step in.Being the daughter of the town drunk, Hazel Lee Green never let it dull her light. Instead, she chose to rise above her past and shine. When her battle-worn best friend needs a safe space, she offers her house to keep him from spiraling. She becomes his shield from the town, just as he was hers all throughout their childhood.Together, they work through the darkness. But he's always one drink away from spiraling out of control. She wonders if she can help pull him back, or will she push him too far out of reach? Because she knows, once you succumb to the darkness, it's hard to see the light. Self-proclaimed history bluff, Laura Lee McKellips writes romance novels laced with history as well as modern-day trials. She likes to write smart and funny heroines and equally strong and funny heroes.She is a mixture of all her characters including the males: funny, smart, sassy, outgoing, loving, and guarded. She lets her characters tell their story in their own way much to her dismay at times.After reading a self-published book in 2013, Laura Lee decided to type out one of the stories floating around in her head. Since then she has written Cursed Soldier, The Woman Behind the Letters, Sorority Sisters Duet (Courtney and Lily), Savannah, Slay the Demon, Falling for Cody, Life in the Moments, Diamond Dirt, and Siren Song. She is currently working on another historic novel based in her hometown.You can check out what she's up to on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraLeeMckellips/?ref=hlTwitter: @leeredmarlinGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7232508.Laura_Lee_McKellipswww.lauraleemckellips.weebly.com

As Lorvena begins the year-long celebrations for the 300th Anniversary, King Richard and Queen Ann have announced they will abdicate the throne in favor of their eldest son. Crown Prince Edward's coronation will be two weeks before the country's annual ball. Is the Crown Prince ready for the throne? And who is the American attending every engagement with the prince?Crown Prince Edward knew he would one day rule, but he never thought it would be so soon. As he steps up and takes a more active role in the government, questions mount. With his people questioning his readiness and members of Parliament not accepting his direction for the future, his mother enlists outside help in the form of an American photographer.Owner of Ever After Photography, Gisella Smith, is shocked to hear a queen offering her a job. It's not just any job, but documenting in photos the 300th Anniversary of Lorvena as well as the coronation of a new king. She'd never even heard of the country until now. Hiding behind her camera, Gisella sees the man beneath the crown, and it's through Gisella's photos that the people begin to see their Crown Prince as a man ready to be king.Three months of social engagements lead Edward and Gisella to spend more time together within the palace walls. Each engagement draws them closer. As Edward prepares for the crown, will Gisella risk staying? Or will this Cinderella take the king's heart instead of leaving her shoe? Self-proclaimed history bluff, Laura Lee McKellips writes romance novels laced with history as well as modern-day trials. She likes to write smart and funny heroines and equally strong and funny heroes.She is a mixture of all her characters including the males: funny, smart, sassy, outgoing, loving, and guarded. She lets her characters tell their story in their own way much to her dismay at times.After reading a self-published book in 2013, Laura Lee decided to type out one of the stories floating around in her head. Since then she has written Cursed Soldier, The Woman Behind the Letters, Sorority Sisters Duet (Courtney and Lily), Savannah, Slay the Demon, Falling for Cody, Life in the Moments, Diamond Dirt, and Siren Song. She is currently working on another historic novel based in her hometown.You can check out what she's up to on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraLeeMckellips/?ref=hlTwitter: @leeredmarlinGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7232508.Laura_Lee_McKellipswww.lauraleemckellips.weebly.com

The princess is coming for her crown.Damaris van der Berg's life has never been normal. As the Crown Princess, she has survived severalattempts on her life and the deaths of her parents. The time has come for her to make the journey back to her country and claim her throne. There's just one problem, the man who has hired people to kill her in the past is lying in wait to prevent her from gaining her birthright.Huckleberry Hawthorne was hired to protect the Crown Princess of Florine and to help her reclaim the crown. What he didn't count on was her absolute determination to make the journey alone. Trying to keep her safe from her uncle and staying one step ahead of her proves challenging, but he won't quit. She will be crowned queen.As they move closer to their endgame, they draw closer to each other. With the threat of her uncle looming, can Damaris and Huck find strength in each other, or will they fall victim to duty and honor? Self-proclaimed history bluff, Laura Lee McKellips writes romance novels laced with history as well as modern-day trials. She likes to write smart and funny heroines and equally strong and funny heroes.She is a mixture of all her characters including the males: funny, smart, sassy, outgoing, loving, and guarded. She lets her characters tell their story in their own way much to her dismay at times.After reading a self-published book in 2013, Laura Lee decided to type out one of the stories floating around in her head. Since then she has written Cursed Soldier, The Woman Behind the Letters, Sorority Sisters Duet (Courtney and Lily), Savannah, Slay the Demon, Falling for Cody, Life in the Moments, Diamond Dirt, and Siren Song. She is currently working on another historic novel based in her hometown.You can check out what she's up to on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraLeeMckellips/?ref=hlTwitter: @leeredmarlinGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7232508.Laura_Lee_McKellipswww.lauraleemckellips.weebly.com

What harm could one charity contest be? Maverick Donahue, the nation's top shortstop, is on the brink of a contract expiration. He's playing his heart out on the field, determined to secure another deal with the Mountaineers. But when a contest winner's single word sends shockwaves through the baseball world, everything changes. Why would a fan reject the best player in the nation?Finley Dallas is a woman haunted by childhood trauma, a past that keeps her confined to her property. She finds comfort in her numbers, watching her favorite player on TV, and listening to the park's fireworks. But when she's given a chance of a lifetime, she's forced to confront her fears and step out of her comfort zone. Will her time with Maverick help her break free from her self-imposed tower, or will a single press conference send her spiraling back into her past?What was meant to be a fun fan experience quickly turns into a journey of self-discovery in the midst of the chaos. Can Maverick and Finley weather the media storm? Or will they be called out at home? Self-proclaimed history bluff, Laura Lee McKellips writes romance novels laced with history as well as modern-day trials. She likes to write smart and funny heroines and equally strong and funny heroes.She is a mixture of all her characters including the males: funny, smart, sassy, outgoing, loving, and guarded. She lets her characters tell their story in their own way much to her dismay at times.After reading a self-published book in 2013, Laura Lee decided to type out one of the stories floating around in her head. Since then she has written Cursed Soldier, The Woman Behind the Letters, Sorority Sisters Duet (Courtney and Lily), Savannah, Slay the Demon, Falling for Cody, Life in the Moments, Diamond Dirt, and Siren Song. She is currently working on another historic novel based in her hometown.You can check out what she's up to on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraLeeMckellips/?ref=hlTwitter: @leeredmarlinGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7232508.Laura_Lee_McKellipswww.lauraleemckellips.weebly.com