Rebecca Avery has never been one of “them”—the popular kids, the beautiful people. With less than fashion-plate looks and an off-beat, quirky style to living life, she has been relegated to finding “alone” activities to fill her time throughout high school. Unfortunately, college hasn’t changed that. Then she meets Eric Barnett, a nice guy who seems a little quirky himself. The only problem is, he’s in love with her roommate—one of the truly beautiful people. When Rebecca finds herself falling for him, she must find a way to break out of her shell or risk losing him forever. Who will win out in this mixed up jumble of feelings and loyalties? Eric Barnett is drifting through college. Unlike his friends, he doesn’t have a path to relentlessly pursue. In fact, he often feels like the tag-along in a life that’s unfolding without him. Then he meets Rebecca Avery’s roommate who seems like she will finally give him what he most wants—credibility with his friends. However, when the roommate proves to be less-than-into-him, can Eric see past the outward appearance to find love with Rebecca? A new adult college romance novel, “A Work in Progress,” gives new adult meaning to the genre of Contemporary Christian Romance. So many college students see only the world’s options presented in their romance novels, “A Work in Progress” shows an alternative—good, clean romance that makes you think about life differently. This is new adult fiction that will inspire readers to reach for more than what the world says is possible! “Staci Stallings is Christian Romance at its best!” “No, man, I didn’t blow you off,” Eric said as he approached the desk behind Rebecca. “I had a lot of stuff to get done.” “Like what? More studying?” spike-haired guy asked. “Is that so hard to believe?” “From you? Yeah.” Spike-haired guy laughed in a way that made Rebecca want to turn around and knock his head off his shoulders. How dare he make fun of Eric. “I needed to meet with Diane,” Eric said. “She was going to help me with sign language.” “At ten o’clock on a Saturday night?” “It was the only time she could meet.” Rebecca’s eyes narrowed in confusion. Saturday night? “Well, the party was just getting started. You could’ve invited her over.” “We studied at the Student Union it was quieter there.” Saturday night he was playing pool—alone, Rebecca thought as she listened. “Sign language?” spike-headed guy asked as if that was akin to cleaning cesspools. “Yeah.” “Well, what time did she go home?” Clinging to every word, Rebecca pressed back against the chair, waiting to hear the answer. “About 11:15. The place was a madhouse.” “I thought you said it was quieter.” “Oh, yeah. Well…” Rebecca heard the stumble. “It was, but then a ton of people showed up, so we decided to pack it in for the night.” “Uh-huh,” spike-haired guy said. “And where did you go after that?” “She went home, and I went home.” Eric’s story paused. “I know. Wonderful night, but she’s not my type anyway. She’s all interested in her studies. Glasses, books, notebooks—you know the type. Not the kind of girl I’m looking for.” Unconsciously Rebecca pushed her glasses up as her heart dropped. “Yeah,” spike-haired guy said. “Seems like I remember that.” Rebecca’s attention never wavered from the seat behind her. Eric was obviously lying. Yes, he was at the Student Union, but there was no girl. Was there? Fighting with her brain to recall every last detail of the non-encounter, Rebecca examined the clock in her mind. Although she couldn’t clearly remember the time they had left, it was 11:25 when she and Holly got back to their room. How far was it from the Student Union to her dorm? Five minutes? Ten? But even so, his line about studying the rest of the time was totally bogus. And although she knew she shouldn’t care, one thought kept working its way into her brain. Why was he lying?

*** Amazon #1 Best Selling Author ***New recruit Kyle Shatter must give everything and prove himself to join the most powerful agency in the world known as Sintac in this heart-stopping new thriller from bestselling author Julia Payne. Kyle Shatter – graduated top of his class at Harvard, quick on his feet, and loyal to his country without bounds. For this, Sintac, the most secretive intelligence agency in the world, designed to thwart terrorist offensives before they sprouted, recruited him. No family, no friends, and no life, he sacrificed all in the name of service to his country.Sintac used its immense surveillance ability to protect the country. It operated at such high levels of secrecy that even congress did not know they existed. With zero oversight, and no accountability, they expanded in size, reach, and ability, until they acted with impunity were immune from consequence.Follow Shatter as he learns new things about himself, develops new skills, undergoes hard lessons. Follow his journey as he descends into the cult of the intelligence service. Was thinking that the abolition of the principles on which the country was founded worth the price of security?Shatter rose through the ranks to be one of their key agents, taking on classified operations in the pursuit of American global dominance. But who exactly was he benefiting? The people? The government? The President? Even he didn’t fully know.Then one day, it all went horribly wrong, and he found himself clinging to life, left for dead, and out in the cold. ★★★★★ “Thrilling and edge of your seat reading.” (Amazon Review)★★★★★ “You will be hooked from the first page.” (Amazon Review)★★★★★ “You will be thoroughly entertained until the very last page.” (Amazon Review)