Shelena Shorts uses her passion for literacy to craft entertaining stories. Her writing explores themes of joy and gratitude, drawing from her experiences and observations. Through her work, she aims to uplift and engage readers, making literature an accessible and delightful pursuit.
Living in hiding due to witnessing a high-profile murder, Avery Monroe finally gets a chance for a normal experience on a spring break cruise with friends. However, her attempt to maintain a low profile is disrupted when she becomes entangled in a missing person's investigation aboard the ship. As secrets unravel, Avery must navigate the dangers of her past while uncovering the truth behind the disappearance.
Set against the backdrop of a pandemic, Risa and her family strive for acceptance into a new Safe City, a sanctuary meant to protect a select group from the virus. The story explores themes of survival, privilege, and the moral dilemmas faced by those vying for safety amidst a global crisis. As they navigate the challenges of their application, the family's dynamics and the societal implications of exclusion come to the forefront.
In the aftermath of Sophie's ordeal, Weston will make some uncharacteristic decisions to distance himself from the past in an attempt to change the future. But, while venturing into the improbable, the present sneaks up in a chilling way that will lead to Wes' unexpected submission. Suddenly, Sophie will find herself watching as both his immortal secret and his own existence are threatened. Continuously intriguing, The Broken Lake takes readers to a place where eternal bonds confront a division that is sure to leave everyone wondering whom they can trust.
"Sophie has survived her nineteenth birthday and another attempt on her life. But as the days pass, she realizes there are significant signs that her chances of reaching twenty are not in her favor. With Sophie's resolve weakening, Wes is convinced that a different fate is locked in memories from a past lifetime. If only they can access them. But even if Wes can convince Sophie to trust in memories that could be nothing more than dreams, neither of them will be prepared for what comes next. As their vows are unexpectedly tested, they'll be forced to utilize those memories and dreams in hopes of surpassing the ever-approaching final hour. In this intricate conclusion to The Pace Series, there's only one assurance: Time is a gift, and Sophie and Wes don't intend on wasting any of it."--Publisher's description.
With Weston's self-imposed forty-eight hour deadline having already lapsed, Sophie's patience is pushed to the max- especially with her realization that his concern is not for his own well-being, but for hers. Just when they embrace a reconnection, she'll learn that her greatest threat is not necessarily something that might happen in the future, but something that's happening...right now. And this time, Sophie and Wes will need the help of more than one person to fix it -even if it means giving up his secret. With time forever moving, and the dark cloud at its lowest, the third book in the Pace Series stays true to its signature grace and determination as Sophie and Weston take the biggest detour so far.
Weston Wilson is not immortal and he is of this world. But, aging is not part of his existence, and eighteen-year-old Sophie Slone is determined to find out why. In doing so, she could also uncover something about her own life expectancy that she may not want to know. Suddenly, immortality will mean everything and nothing all at the same time.