Inspired

by Jessica Florence

  ~ When thinking about life, remember this: No amount of guilt can change the past.

  And no amount of anxiety can change the future

  Author unknown

  ~Only you can decide what breaks you.

  Sarah J Maas

  ~ Everything will be alright does not mean everything will stay the same.

  Author unknown

  ~ I will breathe.

  I will think of solutions, I will not let worry control me.

  I will not let my stress level break me. I will simply breathe and it will be ok because I don’t quit.

  Shayne McClendon

  ~ Don’t give up, Normally it is the last key on the ring which opens the door.

  Author Unknown.

  ~ What you think, you become.

  What you feel, you attract.

  What you imagine, you create.

  Buddha

  ~ You can rise up from anything. You can completely recreate yourself. Nothing is permanent. You’re not stuck. You have choices. You can think new thoughts. You can learn something new. You can create new habits. All that matters is that you decide today and never look back.

  Author unknown.

  ~ You could rattle the stars. You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scared you most.

  Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass

  ~ For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be.

  I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.

  F. Scott Fitzgerald.

  ~ For after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining is to let it rain.

  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

  ~ Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.

  Rachel Marie Martin

  ~ They caused the first wound, but you are causing the rest; this is what not forgiving does. They got it started, but you keep it going. Forgive and let it go, or it will eat you alive. You think they made you feel this way, but when you won’t forgive, you are the one inflicting the pain on yourself.

  Bryant McGill

  ~ My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to find peace with exactly who and what I am. To take pride in my thoughts, my appearance, my talents, my flaws, and to stop this incessant worrying that I can’t be loved as I am.

  Anais Nin.

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  There are also soo many great books/ articles that you can read to help as well. Here are some that I like.

  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

  How To Stop Feeling Like Sh*t

  Seven Principles to Making Marriage Work

  5 Love Languages

  https://www.thespicytherapist.com/11-important-things-that-helped-my-adhd/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=512875838_18313014_454676

  ~~~

  Ok! I think that is enough for now! I truly hope that you use these resources when you are feeling down. If you are not feeling ok, please get help. You can get better, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

  You are so loved, you are so worth the air you breathe, you belong. I am so proud of you for even breathing today, keep it up, and make life your bitch.

  Only you can do it.

  ~ With every bit of love I contain in my heart, and just ask my husband I have enough love to smother the world and the moon.

  Jessica Florence.

  Playlist

  (In no particular order)

  Ashes- Celine Dion

  Better When I’m Dancin- Meghan Trainor

  Count on Me- Bruno Mars

  I Lived- OneRepublic

  Nobody Knows- The Lumineers

  2 Heads- Coleman Hell

  Tennessee Whiskey- Chris Stapleton

  I Feel Like I’m Drowning- Two Feet

  Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing- Aerosmith

  Gravity- John Mayer

  In My Blood- Shawn Mendes

  Breathe into Me- Marian Hill

  Rise- Katy Perry

  Human- Christina Perri

  Way Down We Go- Kaleo

  I’m A Mess- Bebe Rexha

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  The Final KO

  I fight for a living.

  Which makes finding a decent guy hard when you're a female MMA fighter. None of them have been my equal. I yearn for a man who can push me to reach new heights and challenge me. A man who will treat me like a lady then lift me up by my ass and impale me against the wall.

  But when Arson Kade, MMA's top fighter and notorious manwhore, declares he's that man for me I have my doubts. Any sane woman would.

  There seems to be more to Arson than the rumors that surround him, but will it make me fall hard or run for the hills?

  I know I've got no choice but to hold on for the ride.

  It's the main event and my heart's on the line.

  But will it be the Final KO?

  The Final Chase

  I never thought one day I’d make a bet about pedicures to a man and loose.

  But of course, I’d never man like him.

  Jake Wild. Owner of Wild rescue for exotic animals.

  He’s everything I’m not, my polar opposite.

  I’m heels and my salon,

  He’s dirt and his creatures.

  But much like the animals he cares for, he’s got that carnal edge.

  He’s the type of man you crawl on your hands and knees for.

  He bites, he's on the hunt, and now I’m his prey

  A chance meeting and a bet started the undeniable attraction between us.

  But I’m not giving my heart and soul away that easy, he’s going to have to catch me first.

  It's the ultimate game of cat and mouse,

  But will it be our Final Chase?

  Dawn (Hero Society #1)

  Dawn has come, a time for heroes to rise. Draco has lived long and felt the pain of loss more than anyone in one lifetime could imagine.

  Immortality was given to him as a gift, a gift that failed him and turned him into a shell of the man that has nothing left but to wait out the end of existence alone.

  Until her.

  Rose is an empath who sees more than who Draco is supposed to be: she sees him, and what they could be. Together, they will begin the search for others with extraordinary powers, to stop a war that's been brewing for over a millennia.

  The journey is only beginning, and an unnamed enemy has started to make his mark on their world.

  The dawn of heroes has finally arrived.

  Only time will tell if it's too late to defeat the upcoming darkness of night that now descends upon all of mankind.

  Long Drive

  There is a long road in everyone’s journey in life.

  For some people, it’s a way to get from one place to another.

  For others, it’s a search for one’s purpose in existence.

  For me, the road was where I could find peace.

  When everything in my life had shattered, I turned to the road.

  And that’s where I met him.

  Killian Lemarque.

  A beautiful truck driver, and my salvation.

  One month on the road together is the deal, and when it’s over, I will have hopefully figured out what I’m going to do about my torn reality.

  But sometimes the road can change everything. Falling in love wasn’t part of my plan nor his.

  But here we are.

  One Month. One Truck. One Long Drive.

  How You Get The Girl

  As Hollywood’s hottest actor, getting a woman in my bed is never a challenge.

  But after seeing a feisty w
oman in bar who was looking for a one-night stand, I knew that her being in my bed wouldn’t be enough.

  She turned me down, and I thought I’d never see her again.

  Fate had other plans though.

  Alessandra Rose is now my lead makeup artist for the next four months. Literally, her job is to touch me every day for the duration of filming. Sounds like a win, right?

  Nope, she stops me at every hint of a flirt. I’m in uncharted waters for once.

  Her argument is good I’ll give her that. I’m a good actor, so accepting that it’s not all an act would be tough.

  But I’m not going anywhere; here heart is my Grammy and him here to win it.

  That’s how you get the girl.

  Guiding Lights

  He sings of suffering. His eyes hold the pain of living in sorrow.

  The moment our gaze meets recognition flares within.

  We are tortured souls drifting in a sea of darkness.

  He knows I have secrets that I'll never tell.

  I am numb.

  I am broken.

  I can never be the guiding light through the darkness he thinks I am.

  I have forsaken my past, I rely on keeping myself shut off.

  I wish things were different, that maybe we could be each other's lifeline.

  But destiny drags us down like an anchor.

  He lives his life in the lime light of a famous rock star, and I live in shadows on the run.

  I wished I’d known that before I fell for him, but now it’s too late.

  Blinding Lights

  She dances with a passion I'll never know.

  Seeing her again tears me at the seams.

  She was never mine.

  My soul is stained with the darkness of death.

  I have killed.

  I have tortured.

  I have lost.

  Her soul is too bright for the shadows I live in

  and her determination to be the flame in my heart could kill us both.

  Still, I want her, I crave her.

  But not even her blinding lights can fight away the darkness threatening us both.

  But I refuse to lose her, and this time I don’t think I can walk away.

  Weighing of the Heart

  What happens when the myths of old become reality?

  Thalia Alexander has lived her life in peace until her twenty-fifth birthday when she has a strange dream about a man.

  A tall, dark, and sexy man that shows up at her work the next morning.

  Tristan Jacks is trouble with a capital T, but for some strange reason she is drawn to him like nothing she has ever experienced before. He has this possessiveness and adoration for her that she can’t explain. It’s like they have known each other forever.

  Thalia’s strange dreams continue to stalk her as her relationship with Tristan builds to be a love that will last the ages.

  And when those dreams and reality start to clash, will Thalia be able to handle the truth?

  Could the world of ancient myths truly exist in modern times?

  Evergreen

  It was supposed to be an easy stakeout.

  Until a bunch of bachelorettes mobbed me, changing my life forever.

  I couldn't get Andi Slaton, with her red hair, blue eyes, and cotton candy-flavored lip gloss, out of my head.

  But when she offers herself to aid the FBI to help me take down the biggest criminal family in Tampa, Florida, my very sanity is put to the test watching her spend time with my arch enemy.

  She's everything I want, I will be everything to her.

  We will be Evergreen.

  Acknowledgements

  Where do I begin?

  There is so much to be thankful for, I mean being thankful is a huge part of this whole book.

  I’m gonna start with you, the readers though. I can’t thank you enough for taking a chance on me, on my books. I wanted so much for this story to capture you, and possibly help you. Show you a light at the end of the tunnel. That you can do anything! Anything you want! Including taking care of yourself and turning the downs in life into moments of change. I hope you go after your dreams, and I hope that you grab life by the horns, and live. Live the way you want to, live in a way that makes you proud. Because I am so proud of you, and I will always be your biggest cheerleader. So thank you. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share my story with you.

  To all the bloggers and bookstagrammers who helped get my book in front of all the eyes. Guys.. I’m gonna cry. I could not do this without. You guys are the steam that keeps me going. Thank you for everything. Every share, every post, and every beautiful words spoken about myself and my stories.

  My author pals. Amelia Hutchins, Kate Stewart, K. Webster, Sam Destiny, Jade Royal, Kristen Hope Mazzola. You guys help me breathe when I feel like I am drowning. Whenever I don’t think I can keep going you, lift me up, and push me on. I need you guys in my life and I am so grateful you have chosen me to be in yours as well.

  To my Fairies. I mean you guys are MY fucking Fairies. You guys are everything to me! You are my cheerleaders! I love you guys so much.

  Teresa and Tony, I mean the real guts of this story wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t met you two amazing people. True change and transformation was found because of your work with me. You guys are the real heroes. Helping people become the best versions of themselves with your life coaching program.

  To the best clients in the world, I am so thankful you guys put up with me. Listen to me talk constantly about my stories and my life. I have gotten so many wonderful words of wisdom for you all.

  Mike, you are the captain of your ship. Thanks for that.. I’ll never forget that I do indeed control my own fate.

  My betas. Melissa, Krystal, Laura, Tina, Ashleigh. Thank you guys for being there and keeping me on track. You guys are the blood that pumps through my veins when writing. I couldn’t do it without you guys reading it as I write the story. It means so much to me that you take a chance on whatever the hell I write. You just jump in blind and smiling.

  Sarah, as always you are my cover goddess and even though I’m sure I drive you mad, you’re never getting rid of me. You are everything.

  Virginia, thank you for taking a chance on my pain in the ass as a proofreader. I can’t wait to see what we do in the future together!

  Autumn, girl you’ve been with me since Evergreen. You’ve become so vital to my author life I really don’t know what I’d do without you. Thank you for proofreading, beta-ing, being my cheerleader, and my shoulder when I need it. I wish so much happiness for you.

  Jovana, Thank you for being kind, and patient. Sorry my book was a mess, but you turned it into gold.

  To my dearest husband, your farts smell and I love you anyways. Thanks for letting me do what I want and supporting my happiness.

  To my PB, my peanut butter baby. I love you so freaking much. Thank you for being mine, and giving me true purpose in life as your mommy.

  I love all you guys. Thanks for being there for me. <3

  Another Letter to the Reader

  Dear fabulous reader,

  Thank you, thank you for taking the time to read this book. I hope you were giddy with enjoyment reading it as I was writing it.

  If you have any extra time, please leave a review on any platform OR Send me a message via Facebook, email, or twitter and I can personally thank you for reading my novel.

  I am so humbled and appreciative that you took the time, and hopefully we will have a long standing book loving relationship.

  Thank you! <3 <3 <3

  Jessica Florence

  About the Author

  Jessica Florence writes the stories that her fellow nerds yearn for.

  From Superheroes to Sexy Truckers, Jessica is known to give readers unique tales of hope where love conquers all. Stories that melt away reality and take you on a journey with the characters. If escapism is what you are looking for, then look no further. Jessica is the Queen of w
eaving the tales you may not normally pick up but find yourself not being able to put down.

  Jessica's always had a love of reading, and her love of books lead her to start writing in the 9th grade. She quickly learned that storytelling was her passion. Inspired by movies, music, and her personal life she writes like it's the very air she breathes. Through her writing it's evident that she lives for the stories she creates.

  Jessica grew up in North Carolina, and currently resides in Southwest Florida with her daughter, husband, and German Shepherd. She loves to be outside, write in her hammock, and collect tea mugs.

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