Hold the Forevers (Coastal Chronicles Book 1) by K.A. Linde (K.A. Linde Inc.) (507 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A new angsty stand alone romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde that will keep you guessing which man is her groom and which one objects... I'm in love with two men. But I can only marry one. And today is my wedding day. The bridesmaids button my wedding dress. They titter excitedly as the music begins. My groom is waiting for me. I walk down the aisle prepared to say I do. All according to plan. Except for the shout from the back of the room, "I object!" I should have known it couldn't be that easy. After more than a decade of push and pull, neither of them is going to let me go. We're a trio that should have never been. Me and Cole and Ash. One that I'm to marry and one that I'm to leave behind. Now, once and for all, I have to choose: my groom or the man objecting? But until then... hold the forevers.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Still Point: Sneak Peek by Tammy Greenwood (Kensington Books) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition before the full length novel comes out! Black Swan meets Little Fires Everywhere in award-winning author Tammy Greenwood's addictive new novel of suburban noir set in the hyper-competitive world of ballet girls and their mothers as they compete for a prestigious prize... "She had never seen Bea dance like this. Ever sat spellbound as her daughter grew from a little girl into a woman before her eyes... " Ever, Lindsay, and Josie have ushered their daughters -- Bea, Olive, and Savvy -- through years of dance classes in their coastal California town. They've tended bloodied feet, stitched ribbons to countless pairs of pointe shoes, and in the process, forged friendships that seem to transcend rivalry. But now Etienne Bernay, enfant terrible of French ballet, has come to their conservatory. Not only will he direct this year's production of The Nutcracker, but he's brought along a film crew to document his search for one special student who will receive a full scholarship to the Ballet de Paris Academie. For the girls, this is the chance to fulfill lifelong dreams. For Ever, recently widowed and struggling financially, it may be the only way to keep Bea dancing. And Bea is a truly gifted dancer -- poetic and ethereal, breathtaking to watch. Lindsay, meanwhile, frets that Olive is growing tired of the punishing reality of training, while Josie has no such qualms about Savvy, who is a powerhouse of ambition. From auditions to casting to rehearsals, the cameras capture the selection process, with its backstabbing and jealousy, disappointment and triumph. But it's behind the scenes that Bernay's arrival will yield the most shocking revelations, exposing the secrets and lies at the heart of all three families -- and the sacrifices women make for their children, for friendship, and for art.

Genre: Coming of Age

Rescued (Rebirth Series Book 1) by G. Miki Hayden (Next Chapter) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In the heart of Nassau County, NY, young Jay Gardner is a living specter -- alive but invisible to those who should love him most. Abandoned by his family, Jay finds solace and education in an unlikely teacher: the television. With each show, song, and dance, he absorbs the world around him, unveiling a prodigious intellect that bridges the divide between humans, animals, and even the departed. Guided by unexpected allies, from compassionate strangers to a sensei with transformative powers, Jay embarks on a journey from neglected child to a man who wears multiple hats: a PhD holder, a celebrated author, and a martial arts master. The first book in G. Miki Hayden's Rebirth series, RESCUED is a story of love, loss, and relentless resilience, and a testament to the enduring human spirit.

Genre: Coming of Age

Shift (Fuel Series Book 1) by Ginger Scott (Little Miss Write, LLC) (304 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Dustin Bridges has always had two things he could count on -- his fearless instincts behind the wheel and the support of his two best friends, Tommy and Hannah Judge. Dustin brought the speed. Tommy, the brains. And Hannah... she was the glue that held everyone together. Together, they were unstoppable. From the dirt tracks of their youth to the late-night drag races under a desert moon as teens, the Judge siblings pushed and watched in awe as their friend edged closer to his dream. Always racing, always running. That was Dustin's gift and curse. And while his life at home was unbearable, his world with the Judges always seemed perfect. Growing up with people makes for a special bond. But sometimes life has a way of testing just how strong a relationship is. And falling in love with one of your best friends, not to mention your other best friend's sister? Well, that can be the toughest test of all. Heartbreak doesn't know what it's up against, though, because when there is a prize to be won, nobody bets against Dustin Bridges. **Shift is the first book in the brother's-best-friend, friends-to-lovers Fuel Series by Ginger Scott. Books 2 and 3, Wreck and Burn, will release in July!

Genre: Coming of Age

Sound of Sirens (Tales Of Skylge Book 1) by Jen Minkman (226 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

An ancient land protected by a Tower of Light, its people ever tempted by Siren song, and a girl who falls for the wrong boy. With Sirens lurking just beneath the ocean's surface, not everything is as it seems on the island of Skylge... An enthralling story full of deep-sea mysteries, intrigue, and romance. 'Lush descriptions of a fantasy-tinged Dutch culture and evocative storytelling' (Publishers Weekly) On the island of Skylge, electricity is only for the Currents - the rich ruling class who brought the holy fire of St. Brandan. Ever since, the light in the Brandaris Tower has protected the islanders from the Sirens living in the deep waters around the island. When Skylger girl Enna welcomes her brother back from a sea voyage, he gives her a present from the mainland: an electronic record, only playable on Current devices. Enna strikes up a bargain with Royce, the local Current heartthrob, to share the LP and listen to it together - an act punishable by death. But soon she discovers that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Current society and the history of Skylge. Why do the Sirens tempt the islanders to give themselves up to the sea - and where does the Currents' monopoly on electricity really come from? While struggling with these questions, Enna begins to fall for Royce, risking everything to be with a guy who is clearly wrong for her. The sound of Sirens isn't the most treacherous thing out there to haunt her dreams...

Genre: Coming of Age

Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective: Sneak Peek: A Modern and Witty Mystery (Not a Detective Mysteries Book 1) by Katie Siegel (Kensington Books) (25 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! "An immensely fun, voice-y read with a twisty mystery." -- Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo For anyone seeking to satisfy their Harriet the Spy, Encyclopedia Brown, or Nancy Drew nostalgia, this charming, entertaining debut based on the popular @katiefliesaway TikTok series stars a twentysomething former kid detective who's coaxed out of retirement for one last case. The downside of being a famous child detective is that sooner or later, you have to grow up... As a kid, Charlotte Illes' uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But in high school, she hung up her detective's hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her "office" -- aka garage -- convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing pudding cups or locating stolen diamonds. Now twenty-five, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in middle school. She's living with her mom, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn't got a clue. And then, her old blue phone rings... Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew -- just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she's dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent... "Kept me guessing and left me with a warm and happy glow." -- Mary Robinette Kowal, author of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning The Calculating Stars

Genre: Coming of Age

Patches by Valicity Elaine (The Rebel Christian Publishing) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Michael Bull Jr. is best friends with the most popular guy in school, his father is a famous politician, and he's just started his last year in high school. He is the perfect student with the perfect life... except for his face. When you've got a disease that changes the color of your skin, turns your hair grey, and threatens to blind you, high school can be tough. It also doesn't help when your crush decides to blackmail you and expose your secret. But hey, what can you do except try to survive?

Genre: Coming of Age

The Prequel (The Frog Prince Series Book 1) by Zoe Adams (Amazon Digital Services) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Five Friends, One Secret, and a Wedding to Remember Join Jules, Friday, Romy, Maya, and Danielle as they reunite at an old college friend's wedding - a Cinderella story that leaves them pondering the mysteries of everlasting love. While their careers keep them busy, they find time to gather and reflect on their lackluster love lives. Eloise, the bride, now a swan marrying a famous frog prince, unveils a surprising secret to her enduring love - a key hidden within her late great-aunt's apartment. As curiosity piques and questions arise, the friends embark on a journey to uncover the secret behind Eloise's timeless romance. With newfound determination, they wonder: how do you keep what your man desires just out of reach until he's ready to offer the world? Eloise had cracked the code, but can her friends follow suit? As they navigate life's twists and turns, they'll discover if the key to forever love was in their hearts all along. In "Unlocking Forever Love," friendship, secrets, and the promise of lasting romance intertwine, inspiring these friends to embrace new possibilities and reshape their destinies.

Genre: Coming of Age

Pro Surfer: Book One by Bella Twyler (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A chance of a future; a chance of love. If they can make it work. * * * Their mother's suicide has left Jake Kelly to care for his younger brothers. Now he finds himself drawn into a life selling drugs around Huntington Beach in a bid to keep their heads above water and a roof over head. The gun surfer of the local board riders club is wasting his talent and life with seemingly no other way forward. Until that is, when his world is turned upside down by two separate cataclysmic events that will change everything. Forced by the first to reconsider the path his life is taking, Jake's world will never be the same again. But it's when he meets beautiful beach girl Amy that his life spins on its axis. Will she be able to give herself over to his love? Or will her old fears surface denying her yet again the chance for happiness. Set against the backdrop of the beaches of California the story of Jakes emergence onto the world professional surfing scene and the love he feels for Amy will pull you into the pages as their lives entwine. Romantic Suspense novella Recommended for adults only. Steamy scenes and coarse language. This is part of a multi-part romantic suspense series, and ends with a cliffhanger.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Great Escape Blues: A Last Chances Academy Short Story by Parker Avrile (14 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Matt: My foster home is all right, I guess. But I've got bigger places to be than down on the farm with the chickens. Tonight's my night to break free. *** Matt's enemies-to-lovers gay romance can be found in the full-length novel, Freshman Blues: A Gay New Adult College Romance, but this short story prequel gives you a peek into his teen years. Rest easy. The story doesn't spoil the novel, and the novel doesn't spoil the story, so you can read either one first. The Great Escape Blues and Freshman Blues take place in the world of the Last Chances Academy series--an all-male elite college for bad boys where gay romance thrives. Related full-length novels in the Last Chances Academy series by Parker Avrile include: * Hot Roommate Blues * Hot Mafia Blues * Kickoff Blues * Freshman Blues Shorter works in this series include: * Storm Sky Blues (a Young Adult short novel) * Bully Crush Blues (a short story)

Genre: Coming of Age

The Lost Girls of Willowbrook: Sneak Peek by Ellen Marie Wiseman (Kensington Books) (204 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! In this powerful novel of survival and resilience, New York Times bestselling author Ellen Marie Wiseman takes readers on a gripping, emotional journey as one brave young woman's search for the truth about her sister leads her to an infamous institution called Willowbrook... Sage Winters always knew her sister was a little different even though they were identical twins. They loved the same things and shared a deep understanding, but Rosemary -- awake to every emotion, easily moved to joy or tears -- seemed to need more protection from the world. Six years after Rosemary's death from pneumonia, Sage, now sixteen, still misses her deeply. Their mother perished in a car crash, and Sage's stepfather, Alan, resents being burdened by a responsibility he never wanted. Yet despite living as near strangers in their Staten Island apartment, Sage is stunned to discover that Alan has kept a shocking secret: Rosemary didn't die. She was committed to Willowbrook State School and has lingered there until just a few days ago, when she went missing. Sage knows little about Willowbrook. It's always been a place shrouded by rumor and mystery. A place local parents threaten to send misbehaving kids. With no idea what to expect, Sage secretly sets out for Willowbrook, determined to find Rosemary. What she learns, once she steps through its doors and is mistakenly believed to be her sister, will change her life in ways she never could imagined...

Genre: Coming of Age

These Dark Hearts: A Darling Hill Prequel by L A Cotton (Delesty Books) (322 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Harleigh Wren Maguire has loved Phoenix Wilder for as long as she can remember. He's everything she isn't. Brave. Reckless. One-hundred percent unapologetic. But it's Halloween... the perfect excuse to dress up and be someone you're not. To step out of your comfort zone and do things you wouldn't usually do. And Harleigh is determined to make her best friend notice her for once. There's only one problem. Everyone knows monsters come out to play on All Hallows' Eve... She just didn't ever think Nix would become her worst nightmare.

Genre: Coming of Age

I killed Bambi (BiBook) by ZEd Lab (0111 Edizioni) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Silvia and Deborah are two students like many others. They love music and joints, not so much school and rules. One day, they go into their classroom, at their high school in the heart of Rome, and start shooting on their classmates. The first to fall is Eleonora, punished because she was considered the most brilliant and the most beautiful of the students. Other young people will die with her, according to a very precise list that Silvia and Deborah have been preparing for a long time. A real slaughter like those that occur in American colleges or in northern Europe. Except that, for the first time, the shooters are two girls. "I killed Bambi" is the history of this dramatic episode of female bullying, but it is also a journey inside the mind of a teenager, split between anxiety and anger, without references and prospects for the future, like many young people of her generation. A unique novel in its kind, a novel that "begins with the end"...

Genre: Coming of Age

Find: Prequel: ( Shay Series- Age gap romance / Cinderella story with a twist ) by Zoe Adams (43 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In a world of darkness, who will help a young girl find herself and let her live her life again? Shay's 16th birthday becomes more sour than sweet when an encounter with thieves changes her life forever. Four years later Shay has learned to live with the traumas of that night, but things between her and her twin sister, Sasha, have never been the same. Shay never did believe in the "twin bond" as her sister did, but even so, they've grown more apart, their lives splintering in different directions. But they always come back together on their birthday. Ever since that ill-fated birthday, Sasha, as an attempt to bring back the outgoing sister she remembers, has made the same offer to Shay: kiss my man and see what you're missing. Shay had refused her sister's ploy to switch places with her, even just for a kiss, until their 20th birthday when something changes, something that could change her life again. Note: Shay; romantic suspense series /spicy mix/ Cinderella-style romance with twin sister secrets in the mix/ / age gap relationship

Genre: Coming of Age

Playing by the Rules (Portwood Brothers Series Book 1) by Emily Robertson (212 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Payton always had one rule she lived by, no boyfriends until after college. No one seemed to agree with her, even her own mother who had her at age sixteen. Returning to school after an accident that flipped Payton's world upside down left her feeling out of control. Holding on to her rule seemed to be her only lifeline. Josh had been letting the past rule his life for too long. Finally being at school, he'd become his own man, and he'd been putting all that behind him. Just when he thought he had it all put together, life got crazy. Not only did his ex show back up, but Josh also found he couldn't get Payton Whitmore out of his head. Once Josh convinces Payton to give him a shot, she's so closed off that he wonders if it's even worth it. Josh can tell there's something special about Payton, though, and as soon as he goes all in, he's ready to show her that some rules are made to be broken.

Genre: Coming of Age

Hidden Gem: A Prologue Novella by Skye Warren (443 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Of all the girls in Paris... he picked me. I was studying the Mona Lisa, and he was studying me. Not my sister. Me. He turned me upside-down. I hardly recognized myself through his eyes. Beautiful. Interesting. But it was all a lie. It was just a family vacation. Until he came along. I gave him kisses freely, but what he took from me was priceless.

Genre: Coming of Age

Wild Mandolin: A Small Town Romance Novella (Paradise Springs High Series Book 1) by Natalie Rhodes (15 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Samantha Clarke has been anticipating this weekend for a long time. She's a junior at Paradise Springs High School and she's about to spend two nights camping in the Owyhee Canyonlands with her biology class. She'll be sharing a tent with her best friend Shayna, and the best part is that Jayden Juarez (her longtime crush) will be there too. Jayden's not like other teenage boys. He's incredibly handsome and he's so good at playing the guitar that he performs at school assemblies. Of course, Samantha plays an instrument too, the mandolin. Or at least she used to. Will Shayna be able to convince Sam to bring her mandolin on the trip? Will Samantha be able to spend time alone with Jayden without his annoying friend Timothy tagging along? And how did a bunch of doggie treats end up on a school field trip? Read Wild Mandolin to find out.

Genre: Coming of Age

Not So Casual: Part 1: Bre & Collin #1 (Power Play Series Book 13) by Kelly Harper (20 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

From USA Today Bestselling and Amazon Top 100 Author, Kelly Harper... From the author of the Top 100 romance, By You series, the Power Play Series is a series of steamy stories about revenge, betrayal, and second chances among the elite and powerful. It is not required that you read Casual: Parts 1 - 4 prior to reading this, but it is recommended. Not So Casual: Part 1... All Bre Sullivan wanted was a hookup for the night, but instead she'll be spending the weekend at a ritzy mansion in the Hamptons. When she meets the mysterious and sexy Collin Hayes things around the mansion really start to heat up and she discovers that her dream of a weekend fling may actually come true. He's everything she likes about a casual hookup: charming, not clingy, and damned good in bed. But when she starts catching feelings for him she discovers that he's not quite what she led him to believe. Will Bre be able to get over herself long enough to form a real connection, or will Collin Hayes go down as another wasted hookup? Not So Casual is a three part novella series that takes place during the same events of Casual: Parts 1-4. Each part of the series will be released roughly 3 to 4 weeks apart and will cover events that occur during and after the Casual novella series. **Mature Content** Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language. Keywords: romance novella series, steamy romance novella series, steamy romance under $3, steamy romance series cliffhanger, alpha romance top 100, best steamy romance novels 2017, best steamy romance novella

Genre: Coming of Age

Guarding the Broken: (Nothing Left to Lose, Part 1) (Guarded Hearts) by Kirsty Moseley (256 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

I was broken, numb to want and desire, but then he came along... Three years after the tragic events of Anna's sixteenth birthday which saw her boyfriend killed and her kidnapped by his sadistic murderer, she's no longer the happy-go-lucky girl that everyone used to know and love; she's now cold, hard and suffers from night terrors. Carter is currently serving time for the murder of Jack - a conviction that Anna helped secure - but his retrial is coming up because some key evidence appears to have been tampered with. Needing to ensure his daughter's safety, presidential candidate, Senator Spencer, tasks in Ashton Taylor, a newly qualified SWAT agent, to guard the broken girl and keep her safe until the end of the trial. For three years Anna has refused to feel emotion or pain. Can Ashton help her rebuild her life and finally deal with the grief of losing her childhood sweetheart? Will he be the one to make her see that life is, in fact, worth living and that not all men will hurt her? Author's note: Part 1 and 2 were previously published in 2013 as one novel of epic proportion. Nothing Left to Lose was a runaway bestseller that had people all over the world falling in love with Agent Ashton Taylor. Now split into two full-length, more manageable novels and with beautiful new covers, you can fall in love with Anna and Ashton all over again or witness their heart wrenching journey for the first time. Part 2 (Blurring the Lines) is a direct continuation of this novel.

Genre: Coming of Age

Promise You Won't Tell? by John Locke (John Locke Books, LLC) (5,360 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"I think something might have happened to me Saturday night. Something bad." Private Investigator Dani Ripper's client list is nuttier than the Looney Tunes conga line, but she diligently solves one crazy case after another, waiting for a game-changer. Enter Riley Freeman, 17-year-old honor student. Saturday afternoon Riley quietly placed a little strawberry sticker on her private area and pretended it was a tattoo. She didn't tell anyone about it. That night she went to a slumber party that featured drinking and boys. Riley fell asleep, woke up the next day with no reason to think anything happened... ... Until Monday, at school, when a classmate called her Strawberry. Coincidence or crime? Dani agrees to investigate. And the roller coaster ride begins.

Genre: Coming of Age

What's Left of Me: (What's Left of Me #1) by Amanda Maxlyn (Amanda Maxlyn, LLC) (6,271 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

An International and Amazon top 50 bestselling novel with over 3,000 five star reviews on Goodreads! "I absolutely fell in love with What's Left of Me by Amanda Maxlyn. With an uncanny ability to weave an intensely emotional story into a sexy romance, Maxlyn is a debut author you do not want to miss." - AL Jackson, NYT and USA Today Best Selling Author Life works in mysterious ways... Four years ago I became known as the girl with cancer. I refuse to cry. And I refuse to give in. A relationship with a man is the last thing I'm looking for right now, but one night with Parker changes everything. He is persistent, and he knows what he wants. Me. He doesn't treat me like I'm fragile. But he doesn't know, and I'm not ready to tell him. What if it changes everything? Tragedy found me when I was seventeen. Love found me when I was twenty-one. My name is Aundrea McCall, and this is my journey. **What's Left of Me is book one in a powerful, emotional, and steamy love story.**

Genre: Coming of Age

Deep Down (Lockhart Brothers Book 1) by Brenda Rothert (Silver Sky Publishing, Inc.) (2,685 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

I'm falling. Faster. Further. Deeper. Sometimes you fall so hard you can't get back up. My closest companions now are shame and loss. But a sliver of hope lies in the only person I have left in this world - the one who's growing inside me. Survival becomes living again because of my child, and the town where I begin anew. That's where I meet the man who starts to melt the ice inside my heart. As we get closer, reminders of my past become sharper. Clearer. To confront the pain, I have to discover what's deep down inside me. Is there enough left there to become whole again, or am I too wounded to heal? **Warning** This book has mature content that some readers may find troubling. It is intended for readers 18 and up.

Genre: Coming of Age

Kissing Cousins: Kissing Cousins Series (Book 1 of 4) by Heaven J. Fox (Fox E. Flinn Publishing) (767 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

~A short Novelette Teen Love Story Nyla West was a freshmen at James Taylor High. When Chase Donovan, a six feet tall popular basketball player, says, "What's up?" to her in the hallway, it was love at first sight. Well, at least for Nyla anyways. Just when things were getting hot and heavy, Nyla and Chase's mothers tell them they can't see each other anymore because they're cousins. Chase refuses to fall for it and continues to pursue Nyla anyways. Nyla gets pregnant and her mother wants her to do the unthinkable but Nyla has her heart dead set against it. That is until she finds out that she's not the only one with child. Kissing My Best Friend's Brother (Book 2 of 4) Kissing My Best Friend's Brother Again (Book 3 of 4) Kissing My Best Friend's Brother (For the Last Time) (Book 4 of 4)

Genre: Coming of Age

The Sheikh's Secret Bride (The Adjalane Sheikhs Series Book 1) by Leslie North (1,908 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Work always comes first for Sheikh Nassir Adjalane. From an early age, he learned business was infinitely more important than having a personal life. But with pressure from an opponent on his board, Nassir suddenly has only one month to marry, or risk being voted out of his company. With everything he's worked toward on the line, Nassir desperately needs a bride... and only one woman will do. Wedding planner Janna Davis never imagined she'd be summoned to the Middle East to plan Sheikh Nassir's nuptials. But the outrageous sum he's offered will finally give her what she needs to stand on her own two feet. As the planning gets underway, Janna is put off by Nassir's businesslike manner, but she can't deny his appeal. No matter what she's feeling though, Janna has a job to do. Janna values her independence and refuses to fall for a soon-to-be married man, but what will happen when she learns that she is Nassir's intended bride?

Genre: Coming of Age