C. Shell

Biography

C. Shell lives in the hot state of Texas with her husband and three beautiful girls. Romance books are her obsession. One that includes a bad boy or an alpha male who knows what he wants is her own personal version of heaven. She finds the happy endings and endless possibilities of books alluring and addictive. When she is not thinking up her next kick-ass character, she is working in the community rescuing dogs.

Smashwords Interview

How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords makes publishing easy. It not only checks your work for formatting mistakes that you might not catch yourself but it sends your book to a huge selection of markets and manages them for you. They take the work out of publishing your book.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I love getting lost in the characters and the opportunity to make them into anything and anyone I choose. It is freeing and fun all at the same time. I also love that I can write from anywhere I am. Whether I am on vacation or sitting in the line at the grocery store, I can use my tablet and spend my extra time wisely.
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Where to find C. Shell online

Series

Harlow
Sometimes the thing you try the hardest to ignore is the one thing you need the most. Jessica Grayson met CEO, Alex Harlow working at his magazine and fell head over heels. But he was everything she had learned to distrust—rich, handsome, and alpha—and when he betrayed her, she walked away. Determined to move on, she’s dried her tears and trashed the ice cream cartons, ready for whatever comes her way. Alex Harlow has never met an obstacle he couldn’t overcome and that includes winning back the feisty make-up artist who challenges him at every turn. Using every tool at his disposal, he manipulates the playing field to keep Jessica close until he can earn her trust, all while dealing with his wife-in-name-only. His secrets run deep, but with his heart on the line, he’ll go the distance to prove his love for her is real. When outside forces step-in, Alex and Jessica must not only fight for their lives, but for the happily-ever-after they both crave.
Beneath Him
Price: $2.99 USD.
Embracing Him
Price: $2.99 USD.
Completing Him
Price: $2.99 USD.
CW Boys
Follow Nate, Dex, Jimmie, and Addison as they maneuver their way through high school, family drama, and the clusterfuck called love.
CW Boys: The Beginning
Price: $1.99 USD.
CW Boys: Starting Over
Price: $2.99 USD.
CW Boys: Tell Me No Lies
Price: $2.99 USD.
CW Boys: Happily Ever
Price: $2.99 USD.
Yours
Anonymously Yours
Price: $2.99 USD.
Only Yours
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Completing Him
Series: Harlow. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 43,550. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
All It takes is one night to change the rest of her life. With Jessica's life in danger, they must now navigate how to keep her safe from an unknown enemy. Secrets are uncovered at every turn. As each shocking puzzle piece is uncovered, Alex and Jessica's love will be put to the test. Do they have it in them to fight for their happy ending?
Beneath Him
Series: Harlow. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,260. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Erotic, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Jessica Grayson is a make-up artists in Dallas, Texas. During a photo shoot for a prestigious magazine, Jessica runs into an intense stranger who makes her rethink everything she thought she knew about attraction. He is everything she never knew she wanted. Her attempts to keep things between them casual was feeble at best, and Alex steamrolls over them the way he doe
Dirty Love & Filthy Lies
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 64,940. Language: English. Published: March 15, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, all I dreamed about was getting out of our small town and going to college. Love was not in the cards for me. And then Conner happened. The unattainable high school star, he came in like a white knight, sweeping me off my feet. Lies surround us at every turn and I've got to figure out what is real and what is a mirage.
Weak Link
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 43,060. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Life is hard. Chloe knows this better than most. After losing her mom to cancer, she is left to pick up the pieces. Forced to move to another city with a father she's never known, Chloe digs her heels in. Ryan sees Chloe as a problem that needs to be dealt with. With his future on the line, she holds the power to ruin it all. With tensions running high sparks will fly.
CW Boys: Happily Ever
Series: CW Boys. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 34,700. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
I never imagined that I would spend my senior year of High School lying, hiding, and having to fight for what I want. I’m living each day as if there is a clock over my head counting down the minutes until I’m forced to make an impossible decision. Nate is the air I need to breathe, and Dex is the blood running through my veins. If I don’t make a move soon someone will force my hand.
CW Boys: Tell Me No Lies
Series: CW Boys. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 40,690. Language: English. Published: July 27, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult
I wasn't supposed to start the New Year being single with my heart broken into a million jagged pieces, and yet, that is precisely what I'm dealing with. Dex might have hurt me, but I'll be damned if I let his betrayal define me. And now my father has his toxic hooks stuck in Jimmie and is luring him back to Texas. I'm in way over my head and Nate and Dex are my only option to fix everything.
CW Boys: Starting Over
Series: CW Boys. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 39,470. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult
Addison and Dex are together. With outside forces trying to tear them apart, and Dex determined to keep her safe at any cost, she' s left feeling frustrated and alone. Threats are issued and relationships tested. Love, loss, and secret passions threaten to tear the dynamic of the CW Boys apart. Will Addison find the strength needed to hold her group together or will everything fall apart?
CW Boys: The Beginning
Series: CW Boys. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 64,610. Language: English. Published: November 1, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
I knew Dex and Nate were trouble from the start. Nothing scared them. They ruled our school with an iron fist. All the boys wanted to be them and all the girls wanted to be beneath them. The pushed themselves into my life, embedded themselves into my thoughts, a when I thought they couldn't do anymore damage, they found a way. They stole my heart. This is my story. This is how it all began.
Unholy Creations
Series: The Associates, book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 52,680. Language: English. Published: October 6, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
My name is Kara Radcliff and I’m a witch. Not the pointy hat kind that you see on Halloween, but a true spell casting, sneaker wearing, party loving, kick-ass witch.I’m going to compete for the chance to fulfill a vacant spot as an Associate. The job will require me to go up against Fae, shifters, witches, and vampires. I've also caught the attention of two of the Rulers. Welcome to my crazy life.
Only Yours
Series: Yours, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 62,330. Language: English. Published: June 23, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Adult
In the wake of betrayal, the fiery interior designer Kelly Dawson finds herself adrift, her heart still tethered to the man who deceived her. Daemon Scott, the enigmatic billionaire who still holds her heart, seeks absolution for his sins. Determined to reclaim Kelly's trust, Daemon whisks her away on a journey not just through tantalizing landscapes, but across the a terrain of raw emotions.
Chasing Karma
Series: Karma Series, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 59,240. Language: English. Published: April 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
(5.00 from 1 review)
My name is Karma Gallo. My father is a Chicago mob boss, and I’m his little principessa. But in twelve days my life will change. College will do that to a girl. So will the frat boy and the bad boy. While one wants to protect me and the other want to use me to force my father’s hand. Once all is revealed, will love be enough or will all the lies and deceit tear everything apart?
Anonymously Yours
Series: Yours, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 62,960. Language: English. Published: August 22, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
In the glamorous world of interior design, Kelly left behind her high school sweetheart for a chance at a new life. As she embarks on a forbidden romance with a wealthy client, she treads carefully to protect her career. But when her affluent boyfriend's hidden agenda shatters her trust, Kelly's world fractures once more. As she stands on the brink of heartache, she faces a pivotal choice.
Embracing Him
Series: Harlow, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 58,850. Language: English. Published: April 5, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
After uncovering Alex's betrayal, Jessica has to deal with the realization that she has fallen in love with him. Sometimes the thing you try the hardest to ignore is the one thing you need the most. Alex has never met an obstacle he couldn’t overcome and that includes winning back the woman who challenges him at every turn. When outside forces step-in, Alex and Jessica fight for their happy ending