Beg for Mercy: A High School Bully Romance (Mercy Academy Book 1) by Lane Hart (Editor's Choice Publishing) (1,111 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Aric Prince is an All-American high school football star with a body built like a Greek god and hair so beautiful he could sell shampoo by the boatloads. The only problem is that Aric's also a rich, arrogant, and gigantic prick. Nothing but filth and insults come out of his smirking mouth, constantly reminding me that poor, trailer park trash girls like myself don't belong in his pretentious academy. Aric and his best friends all think they're untouchable. But the cocky bastard is finally going down this year. I've hit the motherload of blackmail on the jerk, pun intended, and I can't wait to give him exactly what he deserves. Aric Prince's reign at the academy is coming to an end. Before I'm done with him, he'll be on his knees, begging for mercy. WHILE BEG FOR MERCY IS A HIGH SCHOOL BULLY ROMANCE, IT CONTAINS DARK THEMES, EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT, AND GRAPHIC LANGUAGE THAT IS INTENDED FOR MATURE READERS.

Genre: Coming of Age

Don't Be Cruel (Elvis Series Book 3) by Mimi Barbour (Sarna Publishing) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Audra can't fight her attraction to her cousin's lover, so she leaves their small town and builds a life for herself in Los Angeles. Soon, her cousin, Cari, begs to move in with her and give up her life as a spoiled daughter, and girlfriend to the man every woman in town desires. How can Audra refuse? She's never stood up to Cari's female force... until a baby's life depends on it. After his birth, she finds the strength once more to fight for him. Really, how can Cari expect her to let the beautiful baby of the only man she's ever loved, be given up for adoption? Johnny finds it impossible to believe the one person he's trusted his heart to is leaving him. How can she be so cruel? Although he doesn't beg her to stay, he misses her with such heartbreak, he pushes everyone away and replaces fun times with constant hard work. Worst of all... he doesn't find out about his three-year-old son until the hospital calls for him to get there as soon as possible. Book #1 - She's Not You - ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Coming to Astoria: An Immigrant's Tale by O.M. Kiam (Milford Press) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Why do children growing up together in the same household turn out so completely different? How can a child raised in a family of twelve be so lonely? Coming to Astoria is a collections of essays on growing up in a different culture and the experiences of moving to a foreign land Coming to Astoria takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery which is humorous, entertaining, and educational. This is a fascinating human interest story filled with poignant memories about growing up alone in a large family.

Genre: Coming of Age

Hammond by Jonathan LaPoma (25 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

-"Earnest... Compelling... successfully captures the anger, frustration, and freedom of kids on the brink of adulthood." -Kirkus Reviews, Recommended Review A group of troubled but charismatic boys in a tough Buffalo, NY neighborhood play basketball at a local park and dream of winning a state high school championship. Driven by raw talent and killer instinct, they dominate the court, but everywhere else, they feel like losers. Hammond is told through the eyes of James Lombardi, a precocious but mentally ill boy who believes winning a championship will ease his "Evil Thoughts" and save his family, long haunted by generations of substance abuse, uncontrollable rage, and suicide. A dark but humorous coming-of-age novel, Hammond offers a poetic and disturbing look inside the complex mind of an adolescent boy as he slowly learns that having the heart of a champion can sometimes be more burden than blessing. *Hammond is the first novel in a loosely-linked series with The Summer of ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Fighting for Someday (The Someday Series Book 1) by M. M. Koenig (90 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

Bri McAndrews is the envy of every girl at Chamberlain and the one every guy wants at their side. What most people don't know is that there's so much more to her than the picture-perfect life everyone sees on the surface. Being the daughter of a power-hungry senator has her under constant scrutiny. Even though she's used to being in the spotlight, it's becoming harder to meet her father's expectations. When Trey Donovan stereotypes her as just another spoiled, rich kid, she's more than determined to show him he's wrong about her, and she doesn't care about the consequences it will have for her at home. After giving the most popular guy in school a beat down he'll never forget, Trey Donovan becomes more than just the new, all-star quarterback at Chamberlain. He's the bad boy from the south side every girl is dying to have on their arm. Unfazed by his new popularity, Trey isn't about to let his guard down. But keeping everyone at a distance becomes a challenge, especially whenever Bri ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Crossing the Mirage - Passing through youth by BS Murthy (Self Imprint) (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

If passing through youth was like crossing the mirage of life for Chandra and Nithya, it proved to be chasing the mirage of love for Sathya and Prema though for plain Vasavi, Chandra's pitiable sibling, it was the end of the road. As life brings Chandra, who suffers from an inferiority complex for his perceived ugliness, and Nithya, who was bogged down being jilted by Vasu, together, they script their fate of fulfillment. And as poetic justice would have it, Sathya, who caused Prema's heartburn, himself was led down the garden path by Kala, doing a Sathya on Sathya. Just not that, life has in store just deserts for Vasu owing to Nithya's retribution as he tries to stalk her. Besides, after many a fictional twist and turn, the way the story ends, challenges the perception that fact is stranger than fiction. The Beginning Youth is the mirror that tends us to the reality of our looks. The reflections of our visages that insensibly get implanted in our subconscious lend shape to our ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Book of Snow (Flurry the Bear - Book 4) by J.S. Skye (7 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A mysterious gift bestowed by Christopher Kringle sends Flurry and his friend Honja 7,000 years into the past. They arrive in a land ruled by the evil Jack Frost. Before either of them have time to think, they are thrown into the midst of a raging conflict. All the land cowers in fear at Jack's name. Flurry dares to challenge the evil red panda's reign of tyranny. His courage inspires many brave samurai to unite and stage an all-out assault on Jack Frost. This growing band of warriors is led by the legendary Tomodachi. Little does Tomodachi know that Flurry's presence is a brush with fate, and his life will never be the same. The question remains - should they prevail, will Flurry and Honja make it back to their own time? Interview with the Author Q: So, what makes the Flurry the Bear series special? A: My goal was to create a vast, epic world filled with various cultures for my readers to explore. There's so much more to my stories than what someone will get from one ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Rascals Of Stafford Street: Laughing and Losing during the remarkable Summer of '62 by John Quick (31 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This short novel is loosely based on the lives of six actual children growing up in a small southern town during the summer of '62. The narrative is filled with humor wrapped around a thread of darkness based upon an event which actually occurred during the author's childhood. An act of extreme violence soon follows, as the rascals become ensnared in a life and death mystery.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Journals of Kara and Jason by Charlie Wood (130 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

A boy. A girl. A friendship. A shocking secret. When Kara meets Jason, a foreign exchange student from Europe, they quickly form a friendship, bonding over what it feels like to be an outsider who doesn't belong. However, Kara soon learns that Jason has a secret -- a secret that will not only rock their friendship, but also everything Kara knows about life. "A brilliant novel... highly recommended" - The YA Lit Chick "I was completely blown away by just how good it was... I absolutely loved it." - Sooz Book Reviews "Beautifully written... captivating... I loved it!" - The Reading Diaries "A joy to read... beautiful... so easy to get lost in... " - Book Passion For Life

Genre: Coming of Age

Hold the Forevers (Coastal Chronicles Book 1) by K.A. Linde (K.A. Linde Inc.) (507 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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

Puerto Paz by Jefferey J. Reese (Puerto Paz Entertainment) (16 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

We live in an increasingly polarizing landscape of political extremism. Liberal versus Conservative. Freedom versus order. What if that divide caused the United States to split into two countries and four extremist cultures? Marcus Coleman lives in a world where, decades earlier, exactly that happened. The black high school football and track star and his white best friend run away from their home in one extremist culture, and travel through three other extremist cultures, before finally finding the balanced moderation of Puerto Paz. Like a pair of nomadic Goldilocks, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, entering a strange new world full of drastically differing political ideologies and struggling to find a culture that feels like the right fit. Although raised in a culture that demands strict loyalty, their travels lead them to discover differences between themselves that test the limits of their friendship.

Genre: Coming of Age

To My Daughter, Book One by Shaina Richmond (62 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

In her final month of pregnancy, Susie uses her time on bed rest to relay tales of her life to her soon-to-be-born daughter, Britta. Susie was fifteen years old when her mother passed away. Five years later, she learned that her paternity was a lie. Motivated by the recent loss of a friend, Susie starts a journal with the hope that, in the unfortunate case of her own untimely passing, her precious daughter will not be forced to draw her own conclusions about her mother's life. Susie's thoughts turn to the summer of 1999, when she was a fourteen-year-old outcast. As punishment, her father sends her to church camp where she encounters the boy who ruined her reputation with lies the previous summer. When he goes too far to get her attention, a twenty-three-year-old hero named Jerry Lyons steps in, sweeping Susie off her feet in the process. After a few private talks in his cabin, Susie leaves camp desperately in love with Jerry, and hopeful that he will overlook her age and give ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Our Story: an Away From Here Prequel by Christopher Harlan (50 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Set a year before the events in the upcoming full length, bestselling novel Away From Here: A Young Adult Novel--Our Story is a brief, free prequel that introduces some of the characters you'll come to know and love in Away From Here, and includes some early chapters of the book. Logan is your standard mixed up mixed kid, a high school junior who's just trying to navigate the stresses of school, the future, a mentally ill Mom who he has to take care of, and the intense feelings of love that's he's experiencing for the first time. Along the way he'll seek advice from his best friend and loyal sidekick Pete, and do his best to talk to the beautiful and complex Annalise, the goddess in human form who Logan meets for the first time in these pages. Including the first two chapters of Away From Here for free, Our Story introduces the themes of adolescence, first loves, and the challenges of living with mental illness that will make you remember the whirlwind of being a teenager. #potato ...

Genre: Coming of Age

CHIP ROCK and the FAT OLD FART by MICHAEL DASWICK (PLAYA CHICA PRESS) (137 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The importance of the Outsider. Chip Rock has just aged out of the pathetic orphanage known as Boys Hall, in the comically doleful little town of No Palms on the SoCal coast. Low on luck and opportunity, Chip sets out to find a meaningful place in the world. It's no ordinary journey. Aimless and quick with bad choices, Chip wanders into a rich tapestry of characters: the grumps at the No Palms Women's Club; the nagging neighbor Rosita right across the street; the Old Town Dog, luckless fishermen, and the pretty new girl at the bank. Never shy, Chip meets an outcast butcher named Deacon O'Dell, seemingly the complete embodiment of all Chip's lousy luck. Nonetheless, Chip and Deacon strike up a fragile friendship and strike out on an adventure of stunning hardships, but with a remote chance for rejuvenation. CHIP ROCK and the FAT OLD FART is the story of the comic and poignant friendship between 23 year old Chip and 55 year old Deacon, and explores the glue which bind together ...

Genre: Coming of Age

I Unlove You by Matthew Turner (Turndog Publishing) (109 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

My name is Ausdylan Elvis Ashford, a twenty-two-year-old who leads a rather perfect life. With a steady job straight out of university, a charismatic best friend I'm in a band with, and a girlfriend I've loved since the moment I first gazed upon, I couldn't ask for more. Until my perfect girlfriend, B, changed both of our lives forever. It began with the words, "I'm pregnant," and the realisation I'd soon guide a new life into this world. Embarking on my own journey of self-discovery, I found new meaning in love, living, friendship, and family. This should have become the greatest love story of all, but I assure you it isn't. Sometimes true love and unbreakable trust is built upon lies and deceit. Sometimes those you know better than anyone turn out to be strangers you don't know at all. My name is Aus, and this is my (un)love story... -- --- -- -- -- Hi, my name is Matthew and I'm the author of I Unlove You (and my previous novels, Tick to the Tock & Beyond Parallel). I'm ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Rescued (Rebirth Series Book 1) by G. Miki Hayden (Next Chapter) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes 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

Is Love Enough (The Enough Series Book 3) by Taryn Steele (15 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

Hillary thought her marriage was bright and full of life but after a devastating miscarriage and a manipulative mother-in-law, the magic Hillary and Jameson once had is starting to crumble. Their eight year old daughter, Maryn, begs to have a Twitter account just so she can follow her favorite pop star Justin Bieber. After much consideration and debate Hillary sets up an account, but what Hillary never counted on was finding Derek. A man who seems to understand her better than her husband. Is Jameson's love enough to save his marriage once Derek is revealed? Or will it be too much and too late for Hillary?

Genre: Coming of Age

My Paper Heart: A Small Town Southern Romance by Magan Vernon (Beautifully Broken Books) (633 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

One piece of paper can change everything After my parents received the letter I failed out of college, they didn't ask questions. They just sent me to work for my great aunt in rural Louisiana. I'd spent the last year dealing with a cheating boyfriend and backstabbing sorority sisters, so I figured I could handle the swamp. Enter the most infuriating and gorgeous guys I'd ever met, Blaine Crabtree. But as the bayou heat starts gathering, so do my feelings for the southern charmer. If only things weren't so complicated. He plans to never leave his tiny town and has commitment issues. And my commitment? Well, that's supposed to be going back to college... But sometimes a piece of paper and one summer really can change everything. For better or worse. Books in this series: My Paper Heart On Paper Wings A Paper Trail These Paper Walls

Genre: Coming of Age

Betrayal (Infidelity Book 1) by Aleatha Romig (Romig Works LLC) (8,979 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

One week. No future. No past. No more. Alexandria Collins has one week to live carefree -- no ghosts of her past or pressures of her future haunting her. Reinventing herself as "Charli," she is knocked off her feet by a sexy, mysterious man who brings her pleasure like she never imagined. With her heart at stake, she forgets that decisions made in the dark of night reappear in the bright light of day. "Some of my tastes are unique. They aren't for everyone. I understand that." Lennox "Nox" Demetri is wealthy, confident, and decisive--he knows what he wants. From the first time he sees Charli at an exclusive resort, he knows he wants her. Although he is usually the one to make the rules, together they agree on one: One week. No more. When betrayal comes from those closest to Alexandria, she must decide how far she is willing to go to survive. Choices are not always easy, especially when they involve the heart, body, and soul. After all, Infidelity is a business, and some rules are ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Shift (Fuel Series Book 1) by Ginger Scott (Little Miss Write, LLC) (304 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Love You Give Me: Prequel to The Names You Call Me (A Novelette) by Kelly Violet (Pump Up the Violet Publishing) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

Rae I learned early in life never to hope for much. Then a boy crashed into my world and wouldn't take no for an answer. Wouldn't just leave me be. Now, it was the end of my senior year and things were as good as could be. Especially when it came to me and my best friend, Xander. He was still right there by my side. Only he wasn't an annoying steamroller anymore. He was the very best thing. But that was too good to be true. Always had been. Everyone disappoints me eventually, right? I always thought it was funny how people let you down right when you needed them most. Xander I was on top of the world. High school was coming to an end and there I was with my best friend, Rae, along for the ride. My dream girl. She had no clue how I felt, but I was ready for that to change. To tell her exactly how I wanted things to be between us. If my nerves didn't kill me first. But I would take my shot no matter what. She deserves everything. Until she crushed me. One moment was all it took. One ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Collide by J.C. Hannigan (94 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Harlow Jones has a troubled past, and a questionable future. Surrounded by death, tragedy, and intrigue, she is forced to mature long before her time. Plagued by anxiety and depression, she hides her inner turmoil with spite and sarcasm. Her thick skin is impenetrable... or so she thought. Until she becomes involved with her grade twelve English teacher. In this exclusive entry into the new adult genre, with raw style that is as dark as it is poignant, Collide presents the ultimate choice: forbidden love or doing the right thing.

Genre: Coming of Age

Love Thy Roommate by H. S. Volfson (Roosk & Son) (99 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Miriam just wants to start over. She's fresh out of a relationship that ended badly, and all she wants to do now is find a new place to live, finish college, and move on with her life. Jake is a surly bar manager and student who lives with his closest friends and doesn't particularly like change. A new female roommate definitely counts as "change." Fink, Damian, and Libby don't have much in common - except for their friends, Miriam and Jake. Set in and around Denton, Texas, Love Thy Roommate is a tale of five unlikely friends coming together to create an unconventional family unit over time. What does the post-graduate future hold for these individuals? Read Love Thy Roommate to find out.

Genre: Coming of Age

Sound of Sirens (Tales Of Skylge Book 1) by Jen Minkman (226 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes 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 ...

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 7 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Key West Dreams: A Cozumel Nights Novella (Cozumel Nights #1) by Ophelia Sikes (86 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

BOOK 1 Sonya thought she was finally free. Her controlling, fault-finding parents had sold the family home in St. Louis and moved down to retire to Florida. Sonya's life could begin anew! But instead, she found herself lonelier than ever, missing her older brother who had escaped to California the moment he'd graduated from high school. So when her parents offered to fly her down to see the new condo and go on a six-day cruise, Sonya hesitantly agreed. After all, how bad could it be being stuck on a boat with her parents for a week? Oh. The sole shining light was the bevy of stunningly handsome gay men she tumbled into the care of. They offered laughter, fun, and everything she could ever have dreamed of. And Dylan's arms around her could have been all she desired in life. If only it could be real. Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Key West Dreams is the first novella in the Cozumel Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Just Cause (Just Cause Universe Book 1) by Ian Thomas Healy (Local Hero Press) (253 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

A NEW HERO FOR A NEW ERAMustang Sally has some speedy shoes to fill. This young superhero has waited her whole life to join Just Cause - the premiere team of American heroes. Now she's hoping her super-speed will earn a spot on the same team to which her parents and grandparents belonged.AN OLD GRUDGE FROM AN OLD ENEMYA chance encounter with the villain who killed her father changes everything. Even though she's only an intern, Sally devotes herself to finding the man known as Destroyer. With the help of her eagle-winged best friend Sondra and her super-strong love interest Jason, her investigations uncover a sinister plot stretching all the way back to her grandparents' era. Sally and Just Cause must risk everything to halt Destroyer's plans and save the entire world.BONUS FEATURESBeyond the revised original text, this volume contains three all-new short stories that expand upon the history of Mustang Sally's family line in the context of the Just Cause Universe. It also contains a ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Tempering (The Mackenzie Duncan Series Book 1) by Adrianne James (Star Bound Books) (140 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The Mythology department at prestigious Harvard University is tiny -- and Mackenzie Duncan has just been selected as one of the lucky few. Her love for myths and legends is strong, but she never thought any of it could be real. After being attacked by a large wolf while walking home alone, Mackenzie realizes something is not right. She heals quickly, is suddenly super strong, and is experiencing mood swings that can't possibly be normal. The myths she's studying aren't myths at all. Werewolves are real and she's one of them. Fear of what she is, and who she might hurt sends Mackenzie running from the life she's worked hard to build-and straight into the arms of a handsome Were named Geoff and into the home of his pack. Living with her new pack takes the edge off her confusion and self-loathing, but the arrival of new pack members changes the dynamic, and tests Geoff and Mackenzie's growing relationship. The hardest part of being a werewolf is having no control and no memory of her ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Free Falling (Rock Harbor Stories Book 1) by Reni Huang (Rock Harbor) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Best friends Lexi Lin and Elliott Lee are excited about beginning their freshmen year in college. But all Julia Kyoto feels is apprehension. Determined to shed her shy girl tendencies, Julia makes a pact with God to help her overcome her inhibitions with a little step of faith. All seems well, until Julia's diary ends up in the wrong hands, that of unattainable Wynn Yoshida. Follow Julia and her friends as they strive to figure out how to live out their Christian faith once they leave home and set out on their own during their college years.

Genre: Coming of Age

Oblivion by Karolyn Cairns (56 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Lindsay Morgan and Jace Turner had their whole lives ahead of them until one horrific act changed everything. Lindsay has to learn to live without Jace and come to terms with his murder. Jace finds himself in another place, off the beaten track from Heaven. A place called Oblivion. Determined to get back to his girl and make his murderer pay, Jace realizes the meaning of life and love. With help from his mentor named Merrick he learns the secrets of Oblivion. Between dodging demons and creatures called deadheads, he learns the ropes to get back to his girlfriend in time to save her from the one who killed him. Lindsay agrees to go after Jace's murderer, determined to get justice, never realizing every step brings her closer to death's door. She soon finds out the painful truth that you can't know everything about someone in a shocking twist after his death. Jace has come back to make things right, for his girl, his family, and the one thing he can't take back. With the help of the ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Junior "Eh": A sharing love hockey romance series (Red Line Series Book 1) by TB Mann (Heart Sisters Publishing Inc) (51 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Three chances to experience love. Domineering and neglectful parents. Does she have the courage to defy them, to take what she really wants? Excited for her summer of freedom, Kayla longs to experience life. Something she doesn't while under the all seeing eye of her stepmother. With the help of newly minted professional hockey players, the neighbour boy, Ryan, and his best friend, Kris, love is in the air. But when an emergency at home rips her away, can their love survive? Devastated and confused, Kayla struggles to meet the new demands placed by her parents. Problems better suited to an adult, not a sheltered teenage girl. But when her sister's student doctor, Adam, offers more than a shoulder to lean on, does she have the courage to take another risk? Life isn't finished with her yet. Punches continue to come. It's all part of growing up. Making tough decisions and standing on her own two feet. But does she have the courage to leap from Junior "Eh" to the big leagues? This ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Patches by Valicity Elaine (The Rebel Christian Publishing) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 12 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

Forbidden Love (Rusty Quirke Book 1) by Elizabeth Nelson (Elizabeth Nelson Books) (273 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Trisha is excited for the spring semester and all of the opportunities it holds for new things -- classes, job, friends and boys. She's prepared to reinvent herself and start over by creating a new reputation on campus. No longer the girl with pink hair that guys seek out, she's looking for a real relationship. When her best friend sets her up with a stud just before classes start, her excitement grows. But when he walks into her first class, not as a student, but as a teaching assistant, the wind is taken right out of her sails and she questions her decision to sleep with him. His looks, brains and thrills in the bedroom keep her coming back for more, even as other girls flock to him. She thinks he could be her soul-mate. But could she be making the biggest mistake of her life? == > Forbidden Love is approx. 25K words and is volume 1 in the Rusty Quirke series. This story unfolds over three volumes.

Genre: Coming of Age

Hidden Gem #1 by India Lee (India Lee Books) (209 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

Lavishly disguised pop singer, Queen Bee, is known abroad for her high-fashion wardrobe and killer vocals. In the states, she's just Gemma Hunter - shy suburban teenager in her strange new role of high school junior. Luckily, Gemma is taken under the wing of the fiery and popular Madison, who leads her into the high school life of the charmed. Her world as Gemma quickly becomes everything she ever wanted in a normal life - that is until international teen heartthrob, Tyler Chase, announces his celebrity crush on Queen Bee. Suddenly, Gemma's alter ego becomes a household name as the handsome singer's loyal "Tyler Chasers" create a frenzy to discover her true identity. And just when Gemma thinks she can hide from the celebrity drama in her high school life, Lucas - her next door neighbor as well as Madison's boyfriend - develops an interest in her that goes far beyond platonic, and Gemma soon learns that rumors aren't strictly for the stars. Genre: Young Adult Novel Length: appr. ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Love's Heat: An Italian Nights Novella by Ophelia Sikes (390 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Hannah hails from the beautiful port city of Miami. A land of immigrants. She understands the allure of travel and exploration. So when her family plans a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea, she jumps at the opportunity. The romance which is Italy magically brings her Brandon, a fellow Miami native, even though they're both thousands of miles from home. Brandon has faced down dark dangers and heartaches during his years with the Coast Guard in Miami's brutal waters. Drug smugglers, starving Cubans - he thought he had seen it all. But when he walks in on his about-to-be-fiance in bed with his best friend, he reaches rock bottom. He takes that cruise alone, little knowing that it will change his life. But Brandon and Hannah have more than their hearts in jeopardy as they move from Rome to Florence, from Monte Carlo to Sicily. For Italy is a land of opportunity for some - and callous cruelty for others. Unscrupulous human smugglers have made it their mission to twist every last euro ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Pro Surfer: Book One by Bella Twyler (1 Review)    Price verified 11 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Perfectly Normal (The Perfects Book 1) by Amy Martin (19 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Book 1 in The Perfects series Mean Girls + Freaky Friday + Sabrina, The Teenage Witch = The Perfects The Perfects rule Ridgeview High, and nerdy Rachel Lord is obsessed with everything about them--their perfect hair, perfect clothes, perfect boyfriends, perfect lives... But after Rachel gets into an accident while searching for a missing friend, she wakes up in the body of Dani Maguire, her former best friend who dumped her for the Perfects long ago. As Rachel struggles to live her life as Dani, she finds out the life of a Perfect isn't so perfect after all. And as she learns the long-buried secrets responsible for her out-of-body experience, Rachel discovers she is more powerful than she could have ever imagined... and that power beats perfection every time. Also available: Perfectly Weird (The Perfects #2) Perfectly Imperfect (The Perfects #3)

Genre: Coming of Age

Borrowed Tyme by S.L. Ziegler (42 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

***This is only a prequel. The full length novel, Stolen Tyme, is available for preorder now.*** Off Limits. I shouldn't touch her. It's forbidden, wrong, And dangerous. Naomi Minter is my best friend's daughter. I'm supposed to be looking out for her, Keeping her safe, While getting ready to take the music industry by storm. It seemed like a perfect plan, An easy task--anything I could do for a friend. Until I saw her, Watched her, And began to want her in ways that I can't ignore, Won't ignore. Nothing can keep me away, From her body, Her life, Her heart. But once he finds out, I'm done, Finished, Playing with borrowed tyme.

Genre: Coming of Age

Take Me: Part 1 (Power Play Series) by Kelly Harper (1,000 Review)    Price verified 17 hours ago

From USA Today Bestselling and Amazon Top 100 Author, Kelly Harper... The Power Play series is a steamy novella series about the love triangle between Hannah Barnes and bad boy billionaire Isaac Drake and her rich boss Declan Cross. What happens when two bad boy billionaires are out for revenge but fall for the same girl? Take Me: Part 1... Hannah Barnes has just returned to New York City after finishing business school at Harvard. She has one goal on her mind: to return to the company her dad started when she was just a little girl, and find a way to make him proud. This has been the sole focus of her life for the last few years, and she's finally almost there. When Isaac Drake comes crashing into her life, it's everything she can do to keep her focus. He pushes her in ways she never thought possible, and infuriates her in ways that scare her. His sex is mind blowing. But she knows it can never be anything more. A chance encounter, a one time fling, quickly turns into a ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Poisoned Parrots : Don't believe everything you think! by Felix Lane (Popping Hearts) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

'The nature of The Metaphorical Poisoned Parrot can grind you down, and it is very hard not to believe what it says.' Oliver Moorcroft returns home from school to his mother (Melissa) declaring a new relationship. His older brother Josh foretold the possibility of a second chance romance, whilst sitting smugly away from the nest pulling the strings, guilt-tripping the both of them. Oliver has been harboring a secret of his own however. Three of the college girls in the self-proclaimed 'populars' group have taken a 'proper' liking to him. That's all fine and dandy except... he has no clue as to the expectations of the harem or how to go about fulfilling them. It's time for a voice of reason to emerge in the form of trusted friend Emily. Can her 'sensible' advice be heard above the constant chatter inside Oliver's head? Melissa too has the voices to contend with; coupled with a stalking presence in the shape of her ex-husband Ronnie. What chance happiness in the lives of these ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Angel Flights by Baer Charlton (139 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

As Los Angeles comes of age in the 1960s, two undercover cops struggle to maintain their balance in the growing drug trade. Boundaries are broken and borders are crossed in an effort to do good--while doing bad. Newcomer Gabe learns from the masters. "Normal" is a meaningless word the civilian society makes up, and the books (on being a cop) don't know squat. Taken from real events, this is a warning of what was, and is about to be again. Truly a must-read for every woman.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Lost Girls of Willowbrook: Sneak Peek by Ellen Marie Wiseman (Kensington Books) (204 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Wanted by Him (Wanted Series Book 1) by Hazel Kelly (Amazon Digital Services) (670 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Addison Reed has always been too focused on rescuing herself to waste time watching the horizon for knights in shining armor. So when Wyatt Jones crosses her path shirtless, sweaty, and set on seducing her, she considers him an unwanted distraction. But exactly how much of a distraction is something she never could've predicted... **The Wanted Series is meant for a mature audience due to adult language and steamy content.

Genre: Coming of Age

These Dark Hearts: A Darling Hill Prequel by L A Cotton (Delesty Books) (322 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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

First Time: A First Love New Adult Romance (Jack & Lexi Book 1) by Amanda Wilhelm (64 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Lexi did not want to move and nothing is going to make her happy about it. Except maybe that cute guy on the bus. It's 1983 and Lexi has more than gotten over her parent's divorce. Having to move to New Jersey, however, is simply unacceptable. Lexi plans to go back to Brooklyn and stay with her dad, every weekend, whether her mom likes it or not. How else is Lexi going to see her friends? She never imagined she'd change her mind. But then she saw Jack. Jack knows he was born to share his music, and his voice, with the world. His parents and teachers don't see it that way. And it's not just them. Everyone in town it seems, knows Jack as the one who doesn't measure up, to his brother's perfect academic record, that is. Then he sees the new girl on the bus and realizes she doesn't know anything about that. And maybe, just maybe, when she finds out, she won't care. Jack and Lexi quickly become a couple. Then they become a team. Determined to make a life for themselves, on their own ...

Genre: Coming of Age

I killed Bambi (BiBook) by ZEd Lab (0111 Edizioni) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes 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

Caught (Caught By the Bad Boys Book 1) by Raathi Chota (Limitless Publishing, LLC) (184 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

I'm the school geek. The teenage girl with glasses. The girl who boys avoid because her dad just so happens to be the Sheriff. All I'm interested in is getting into Yale so I can leave this town and everyone in it behind. Until four of the most popular boys in school suddenly show an interest in me... Why? I'm not sure. But when they make me a bet I can't refuse, I shed the good girl skin I'm in just to prove to them I'm not as innocent as they think I am. Only, things start to go wrong. Really wrong. As I stare down at the grave in front of me, I know my life will never be the same again -- not while I'm caught up in this web of lies, deceit... and murder.

Genre: Coming of Age

Find: Prequel: ( Shay Series- Age gap romance / Cinderella story with a twist ) by Zoe Adams (43 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Dishonorably Discharged: A Love Story by Desean Rambo (Boardgame Media) (236 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Kate Rowland is the happily married wife of a US Marine. Unlike the stereotype of a military wife she leads a professional life independent of her husband's career. Everything is going well until the fateful night that will change their lives forever. Justin, plagued with an undiagnosed case of post traumatic stress disorder, brutally assaults Kate. How could a once mild-mannered nice guy completely lose it? Kate and Justin's lives are turned upside-down forever as they try to pick up the pieces. Kate's ready to get back in the dating game but will her true feelings for her husband complicate things? Join Kate as she navigates the hectic life of separation from her husband. With her physical needs unmet, what happens when she meets a handsome stranger? Will she give in to her urges or go back to her husband?

Genre: Coming of Age

Dare to Kiss (The Maxwell Series Book 1) by S.B. Alexander (Raven Wing Publishing) (425 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Ever have that moment when a book is so good that you're trying to read and work at the same time? Yeah, that was me. It's more than a love-story. This is a book about overcoming obstacles, struggling through loss, tearing down walls and trusting the most vulnerable part of yourself, our heart." -Badass Beauties Book Club I had the perfect life... the perfect family... the perfect future. ... until one terrifying night when everything was ripped from me. Now I'm trying to sew back the pieces, but it's hard when I'm haunted by nightmares and faced with a bully who does everything to shatter my future. Then I met him... Kade Maxwell makes my mouth water and my belly tingle. Through his own pain, he shows me that I'm stronger than I think. I'm not so sure when his enemy is determined to use me to get to him. Too many obstacles, too many triggers, and one boy who just might be the key to mending my broken heart. This book has strong language and sexual content and is ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Reconnected by Bethany Daniel (136 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Four years ago, Kate Parker was Katy Warren. Wife to Hollywood's newest star, Liam Warren, she thought her marriage would stay the same when she and her new husband moved to L.A., but she was wrong. One night after a particularly crazy party, she threatened to leave if Liam could no longer be the man she married. Unfortunately, he didn't believe her until she was gone. Katy left Liam and Hollywood behind, disappearing without a trace, but couldn't bring herself to ever officially end their marriage. Now, Katy is just Kate. She's living in college dorms with her best friend Krista, working towards a psychology degree. As far as she's concerned, Liam is out of sight and out of mind. That is, until he shows up on campus while he's in town filming his latest movie. Sparks fly, both good and bad, and Katy has to decide if she can handle Liam and his world again... and more importantly, if she can trust him with her heart again. Now has a Christmas bonus and a preview of ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Unconditional Love: A Teen Sweet Summer Romance Novella by Alexa Whitewolf (Luna Imprints) (222 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

It's summer in Tofino, BC. This means chilling, hanging out with friends and meeting hot boys. Not so for Maya Finnigan, who's stuck in summer school with extra classes in order to make it to college. Looks like another summer of studying and boring "fun" - and hanging out with her loyal German Shepherd, Bear. Or will it be? Kolt Waters meets the "hot" criteria with his intense blue eyes and Brit accent, plus he's the boy-next-door. But his smug attitude and never-ending jabs get on Maya's nerves. When Bear goes missing, surprisingly it's Kolt who jumps to the rescue. But is their budding romance a happily ever after or a wreck in disguise? And what's the story with their parents, and the secrets they hide? Dig in for a summer of fun, mystery and first loves... as unconditional as they come.

Genre: Coming of Age

Dwell in Possibility: A Worcester Nights novella by Ophelia Sikes (1,048 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Kate O'Connell's life changed forever when her father was shot and killed in the line of duty. She swore to honor his memory by making a difference - she poured every waking hour into earning a degree in investigative journalism. But now, instead of exposing corruption, she's tending bar at a run-down dive where her immoral boss fondles every co-ed within reach. And then Sean walks in. She knows she should stay far away. Ex-felon. Rippled muscles and toned fists. But there's something about those eyes. Something that, against everything sane and logical, connects deep within her. And she has no idea why. Then his secret is ripped free from the dark shadows - and their lives teeter on the brink of destruction. * * * Half of all proceeds of the O'Connell Family books benefit battered women's shelters. Dwell in Possibility is the first of four novellas in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended ...

Genre: Coming of Age

First Love: Jake & Sabrina (To Be Loved) by Lena Hart (Maroon Ash Publishing) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

When freelance computer tech Jake Landon comes to Sabrina Monroe's rescue her first day on the job, the two develop a sudden attraction that neither can ignore. While Jake sets out to win her over, Sabrina is having a hard time forgetting the humiliating outcome of her last office "romance" and wants nothing more than to focus on her budding, new career -- not the attractive "IT guy." Or so she keeps telling herself. Yet, as the seductive pull of Jake's charm draws her unwittingly closer, causing tension and frustration to flare brightly between them, Sabrina is determined not to break her firm rule: never again date someone she works with. Ever. But the "rules of attraction" cannot be ignored, and Sabrina must decide if she is willing to release her inhibitions and give love a chance. *This story is a prequel to the novella Because You Love Me.

Genre: Coming of Age

Let Love In (The Love Series Book 1) by Melissa Collins (4,413 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

**Because of the explicit language (cursing) and sexual situations, Let Love In is only intended for mature readers.** What would happen if you lost everything? If the people who were supposed to love you unconditionally were no longer there for you, how would your world change? That's exactly what happened to Madeleine Becker when her parents died when she was ten years old. Ripped from her home and everything that she has ever loved, she is forced to start all over again. The only way for her to move on is to build walls around her heart and keep everyone at a safe distance. Her logic: she can't get hurt if she doesn't fall in love. That theory is blown to pieces when she meets Reid Connely during her freshman year at college. He is gorgeous and darkly mysterious. He understands Maddy's pain all too well, but sharing his pain would mean breaking down the walls he put up around his own heart. Conflicted between loving Maddy and hiding his dark past, Reid starts to reevaluate his ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Innocents (Dusty Book 1) by Mary Elizabeth (The Elizabeths, LLC.) (879 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The girl with an innocent heart knows all about bad choices, but has yet to make them for herself. Searching for freedom, she finds it in the delinquent down the hall. The troublemaker with summer-sky blue eyes knows he should stay away, but can't resist the blissful wonder who makes his house a home. She's a hopeless romantic. He's just hopeless. She's his reason, but he might not catch her when she falls. She loves him. He loves her crazy. This is what happens when a love made of secrets is kept with rules instead of promises.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Field: A Novel by Jason Fuhrman (67 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A family torn apart. A friendship stronger than blood. A dark journey that will change two young boys forever. After his mother and sister are killed in a tragic accident, ten-year-old Will struggles to hold on to what is left of his life. His father, consumed by grief and rage, forces Will to find solace elsewhere. An abandoned field is where he finds that solace, exploring the afternoons away with his best friend, Eddie. But when he's attacked during one of his excursions, the one place where Will feels he can escape his broken life is no longer safe. His misfortune soon escalates far beyond black eyes and bruised ribs, threatening to destroy his psyche as well. Beaten and stripped of everything, Will is forced to decide how far he will go to put an end to the torment. In the spirit of films like Stand By Me and novels like The Catcher in the Rye, The Field is a coming-of-age novel that explores the debilitating effects of loss, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and the ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Awakenings (A Witch's Coven Novel Book 1) by Ron Vitale (41 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This is the first book in the Witch's Coven Novel series. Awakenings will captivate readers who love New Adult fiction filled with fantasy and magic. The Witch's Coven Novel series is a perfect match for fans who have read Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy series. Awakenings contains several mature and graphic sex scenes that are not suitable for younger readers. A witch of formidable illusions, Sabrina runs a coven and has settled down to teach initiates in the ways of magic. But when her initiate Alessia asks for her advice and brings back painful memories for her, wheels are put into motion that bring Sabrina's past as a servant in one of the great houses in the magical world of The Realms into the forefront. Bound when young in servitude to Thaddeus, one of the great house lords, Sabrina tries to outlive her past, but the choices she made then have always been a specter chasing after her. When an ancient evil haunts her and tries to destroy her and Alessia, Sabrina fights ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Queen's Alpha Series Box Set: Books #1-3 by W.J. May (1,691 Review)    Price verified 17 hours ago

USA Today Bestselling Author, W.J. May brings her international bestselling series together in a box set limited edition collection! The Queen's Alpha brings you deeper into the world of shifters, fae, and magic. The Queen's Alpha Box Set Books #1-3 ETERNAL - Book 1 She will fight for what is hers. When the king is murdered, Katerina, his only daughter, must flee for her life. She finds herself on a strange and dangerous path. Alone for the first time, she's forced to rely upon her wits and the kindness of strangers, while protecting her royal secret at the same time. Because she alone knows the truth. It was her brother who killed the king. And he's coming for her next. Alone and struggling, she finds herself an instant target until a mysterious protector comes to her aid. Together, and with a collection of the most unlikely friends, the group must navigate through an enchanted world just as fantastical as it can be deadly. But time is not on their side. With her brother's assassins ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Playing by the Rules (Portwood Brothers Series Book 1) by Emily Robertson (212 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours 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 12 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 25 minutes 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

Star Kissed by Lizzy Ford (Guerrilla Wordfare) (251 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

Find love 10,000 years in the future! When Mandy loses her job, she thinks she's hit rock bottom - until her plane is swallowed by a strange storm that sends her and everyone else on board 10,000 years into the future. At first, she thinks the scary world is nothing more than a bad dream. The war-torn Earth is unrecognizable. Black fog blocks the sun, and the oceans are dry. Even worse: the planet is inhabited by half-human, half-alien creatures dying from a mysterious disease. Horrified at the thought of spending her life here, she clings to the knowledge that there's one man who can open the star gate to send her home. As the Naki prince who controls the star gate, Akkadi gets first choice of any human female that makes her way through the star gate. Only by breeding with purebred humans from the past can his race hope to remain immune to the disease and hopefully, develop an eventual cure. With shrinking resources and a raging battle for the human planet, dutiful, commanding ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Secret Billionaire's Stubborn Cowgirl (The Secret Billionaires Series Book 1) by Leslie North (543 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Zach Collins needed a break from the stress of his billion-dollar business and the stream of women eager to get their hands on his money. But when he set his sights on a simple country farm, he wasn't prepared to be working side by side with a firecracker like Lucy Ennis. She's stubborn, spirited and undeniably sexy, but as time goes by Zach can tell that her smiling eyes are hiding something. And while he's not willing to share his own secret, he's determined to unravel hers. Lucy Ennis works hard to make ends meet. With a mountain of gambling debt left by her dead father and her mother in a nursing home she doesn't need any more trouble. So when she loses her job, she jumps at the chance to work at a farm being leased by a handsome stranger. With a Stetson hat atop bright blue eyes and chiseled abs, the man certainly comes in a sexy package, but he's also arrogant, inflexible, and doesn't seem to know much about farming. Despite her own problems piling up, Lucy can't help being ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Bullet List: The Saving Bailey Trilogy #1 by Nikki Roman (112 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A vicious bully. An abusive, alcoholic mother. A father behind bars. High school Sophomore Bailey Sykes is just trying to make it through another day. But when life starts to spiral out of control, and the suffering she endures becomes too much to bear, she writes a list -- a list that cannot be unwritten. This crumpled piece of paper is more terrifying than a knife or gun. The names are marked with small ovals, shaped like bullets -- like the bullets Bailey plans to take their lives with. It's as if by writing their names down, I have already taken their lives. I feel more normal and clear-headed than ever when reading over my Bullet List. I have used nothing but logic to create it, and what's more logical than abolishing the people who hurt you most in this world? I have a list, an actual list of people who are going to die. WARNING: This book is not a lighthearted read. It is dark. It contains violence and describes scenes of a school shooting.

Genre: Coming of Age

At Your Service - Book One (At Your Service Series 1) by C. L. Porter (101 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

I'm Olivia. I'm twenty-five, and I've been working as an expensive call girl under the pseudonym Layla for two years. The job involves a lot of hard work (pun intended), but the money is worth it. And then one day I receive a text from my boss that throws my life upside down... I'm Max. I'm twenty-five, and I've been working as a male escort for older women for three years. My clients know me as Ethan. Recently I've been having problems getting it up during my appointments (shhh, don't tell anyone). When I break one of my most important rules to return a favor, my life gets even more difficult... The first part of "At Your Service," a three-part steamy romance series. Note: due to the dirty talk and sexy times, At Your Service is not meant for anyone under the age of 18.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Trouble with Flying (Trouble Series Book 1) by Rochelle Morgan (Amazon Digital Services) (1,055 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Sarah doesn't talk to strangers. Aiden won't shut up. When they find themselves next to each other on a plane, unexpected sparks begin to fly... - - - Sarah doesn't talk to strangers. It's awkward, stressful, and there's the uncontrollable blushing to worry about. When she boards a plane to fly home after an overseas holiday, she plans to stick her nose in a book and ignore everyone around her. Aiden's terrified of flying, and it's his first time on a plane. If he can distract himself by talking non-stop for the entire flight, he will. Too bad for Sarah he's sitting right next to her. Against all Sarah's expectations, she ends up enjoying Aiden's company. They laugh, argue, concoct stories about other passengers, and accidentally hold hands during the turbulence. When the time comes to say goodbye, Sarah can't help the crazy thought that she shouldn't let Aiden go. Then he kisses her. And then he's gone. With her world turning upside down in more ways than one, Sarah has to ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Southern Belles, A Novel about Love, Purpose & Second Chances by Sarah Anderson (118 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Charlotte Buchanan just graduated from high school and is finally off to college to start her life as a writer. Ever since she was a child, she dreamed of traveling the world and writing award-winning stories about her journeys. A sweet and reserved Southern Belle from Georgia, Charlotte never expected one event to change her fate. The night before she and Cecilia Crawford, her fun and rebellious childhood best friend, leave for school, she meets a mysterious and handsome guy who challenges her future endeavors. Left with doubt and confusion after his sudden disappearance, Charlotte finds that sometimes life's unexpected surprises become our most treasured blessings. To accept her fate, she and her best friend will both set out on a journey to find purpose and learn the true meaning of love and second chances.

Genre: Coming of Age

In the Middle of Nowhere (Willow's Journey Book 1) by Julie Ann Knudsen (444 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A TEENAGE GIRL. A BROKEN HEART. AND A BOY WHO TRIES TO MEND IT. Butterflies. Little, fluttering butterflies. That's what fifteen-year-old Willow Flynn feels in the pit of her stomach every time the mysterious boy is near. But Willow has other things to contend with as she deals with the tragic loss of her father, as well as her emotionally preoccupied mother, while being uprooted to a new house, a new school, a new life, far away, on an island, in the middle of nowhere. At the beginning of the school year, the sickly, but cute Michael sends Willow the first of many cryptic notes during homeroom. He stares at Willow and gives her the creeps. Michael never returns to school after that, but Willow ends up connecting with the poetic boy on-line where they strike up an unusual friendship. As Willow attempts to fit in and find her niche in the ever-cliquey high school world, she is further confused by Michael who strives to win her over and mend her broken heart. But will he be able to, ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Palace Hills by S. Briones Lim (Limitless Publishing LLC) (62 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content. Palace Hills... The very name struck shivers down the spine of the affluent city of Goldendale. Unfortunately, eighteen-year-old Nina Sharman has no choice but to call the poverty-stricken neighborhood her new home. Life for Nina seems bleak until a chance meeting with Conner Hale changes her mind and captures her heart, leading her to believe that maybe Palace Hills wasn't so bad after all. However, one tragic case of mistaken identity changes everything and leads to an event so horrifying that Nina believes she could never recover. Choosing to leave Conner behind, Nina vows never to return to Palace Hills again... Five years later, Nina has a new home, a new boyfriend and a new life. Yet, still broken by the ghosts of her past, Nina finds she must return to Palace Hills to put an end to a nightmare, which has haunted her for years. Upon return, one slip in judgment threatens to bring ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Scattered Colors (a Colors novel): An Emotional New-Adult Romance by Jessica Prince (Jessica Prince Books LLC) (571 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Life has always been easy for Freya Linden. Happiness. Family. Love. Until the unthinkable happens and she's forced to grow up and face reality. The once bright colors of her life fade into black and white, leaving her a colorless shell full of loneliness. Then she meets him. Parker Owens is broken, hiding his sorrow behind a mask, pretending to still be the popular boy with all the answers. But Freya sees through his façade. Suffering lingers in his soulful eyes, creating a connection between the two kindred spirits. Together, they begin to heal. He breathes life back into her world. She gives him peace. But happiness isn't a guarantee. Sometimes you have to fight for what you want. And sometimes, if the person you love can't share their secrets, you have to walk away.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Athena Effect: A YA Paranormal Romance Series by Derrolyn Anderson (147 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Caledonia has a secret. She can see auras - pulsating, colorful clouds of emotion that surround all living things. Not only can she see them, but she can manipulate them. Her parents have kept her hidden away her entire life, but when an awful tragedy tears her from their remote cabin in the woods, nothing she has ever read in her beloved books prepares her for a world that she knows very little about. Girls and motorcycles are all Calvin cares about. Brought up in a raucous party house by his biker brother, he's free to do as he pleases, going through the motions on his final days of high school. Aimless, he stopped thinking about his future a long time ago. Viciously attacked in a deserted cemetery, Calvin is in serious trouble until a fierce girl appears from out of nowhere. She chases away three grown men to spare Cal a brutal beating before disappearing into the night like a ghost. He can't stop thinking about his mysterious rescuer, and when she turns out to be the weird new ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Between The Land And The Sea (Marina's Tales Book 1) by Derrolyn Anderson (489 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Marina Vanderpool is an unusual girl. Brought up traveling the world with her scientist father and doted on by a wealthy and glamorous benefactor, Marina's life seems perfect. Everything changes in the summer of her sixteenth year when she is sent to live with her Aunt Abby and Cousin Cruz in the seaside village of Aptos, California. Only a few weeks after arriving in town, Marina has nearly drowned twice, enchanted the hottest surfer on the beach, AND discovered a supernatural creature. If she can manage to survive some dangerous encounters with an unpredictable mermaid, Marina might be able to unlock the mystery of her past and appease the mysterious forces that seem to want something from her... and maybe even find true love along the way.

Genre: Coming of Age

Not So Casual: Part 1: Bre & Collin #1 (Power Play Series Book 13) by Kelly Harper (20 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Schooled (Travesty Book 1) by Piper Lawson (2,786 Reviews)    Price verified 17 hours ago

My best friend's brother grew up. Hot. I know the rules. The rules say Dylan Cameron is off-limits. That includes his messy dark hair and wickedly knowing eyes. The hard athlete's body he built playing rugby. Definitely his reputation for doing very bad things. But when the most gorgeous, mysterious, brooding boy I never let myself think about "like that" shows up on my birthday telling me he's always wanted me? I can't ignore him. But I refuse to screw up everything over a guy. Especially that guy. Because Dylan is my best friend's brother. Her younger brother. Schooled is a deliciously smart, steamy forbidden college romance from USA Today bestselling author Piper Lawson! This full-length story features a quick, book smart heroine and a dirty-talking, sports-playing hero. It is book 1 in a series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Genre: Coming of Age

Black by T.L Smith (4,485 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

I am loyal, but I will betray you. I am strong, but I have scars. I am an angel, but the devil. I met her when I was sixteen and she was a breath of fresh air. She swooped in, making me smile. But then she left, taking my next breath with her. Her smile could light up a room, making my black heart pitter patter. I found her again ten years later, with a syringe in her arm. Blood coming from between her legs. She was broken and I was glad she was broken. She wouldn't think less of me and my damaged ways.

Genre: Coming of Age

Sacred Bloodlines (The Sacred Guardians Book 1) by Wendy Owens (Orangewillow Publishing) (1,123 Review)    Price verified 17 hours ago

A troubled past. A mysterious prophecy. All of hell after him. 16-year-old orphan, Gabe, is about to discover getting everything he's ever hoped for could end up being his worst nightmare. Plagued by haunting images and tragic events, everyone Gabe has ever cared for has been taken from him. He was starting to come to the same conclusion everyone else had--he must be cursed-- then everything changed. Gabe was thrust into an exciting new world filled with angels, demons, and magic, after a disaster in a subway tunnel led him to Uri and the Guardians. The only problem was his new friends weren't the only ones who found him. Hell has sent some of it's most powerful demons to make sure Gabe never fulfills a destiny he never knew he had. This book has been updated with 20% new material as of May 2016 *** THIS SERIES IS CLEAN YA FRIENDLY. This is a YA fantasy/paranormal story that contains angels, demons, magical creatures, magic, and a lot of action.

Genre: Coming of Age

Fearless (The Story of Samantha Smith Book 1) by Devon Hartford (1,387 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

She dreams of being an artist. He's a master artist who will teach her everything he knows about art and the art of love. After moving from stuffy Washington D.C. to laid back San Diego, Samantha Smith hopes to shed her troubled past and reinvent herself as a freshman at sunny San Diego University. Her parents are pressuring her to major in accounting, because it's the safe thing to do. But Samantha really wants to try something more adventurous, and secretly dreams of ditching the business major to study art instead. When she crosses paths with a handsome tattoo-clad bad boy, her life is turned upside down, and Samantha finds herself with more adventure than she ever dreamed possible.

Genre: Coming of Age

Breathless (For The Billionaire Book 1) by Evelyn Rosado (Fade To Black Publishing, Inc.) (122 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

Good evening ladies (and gentlemen)! I'm Evelyn. I'll be your pilot for the evening. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy the flight. Smoking IS NOT prohibited, for when this steamy flight is concluded, you may need a cigarette or two to relax! This is your first flight? Well, allow me to spin a yarn about a friend of mine, Natasha Yancey: Friday night. Ballroom. Charity auction. Stir in one sexy black dress from a now maxed out credit card. Pour in a few ladles of top shelf champagne flowing all night long. Whisk one irresistible billionaire who's had his eyes on her since she sat down. ... and what you get is one scintillating night of bad decisions and a morning full of head-spinning unanswered questions. But what took place after was beyond Natasha's most insatiable desires. Just what exactly did billionaire Victor St. James have in store for her? I hope you enjoy the flight. Please buckle up, as there may be a few twists and turns along the way. And if you experience any heavy ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Knotted Roots by Ruthi Kight (Self Publish) (301 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Partying with friends and scoring a flawless tan is about all Roxie has on her list of things to make her Hampton's summer perfect. Her parents, however, have other plans and Grandma Betty's farm is just one of them. Just as her life is in shambles and the quaint town is suffocating her, she meets Chase. Somewhere in the mix of bummer summer and small town doldrums, he becomes the boy she can't seem to avoid falling for. Just adding him to the picture, her stay starts to get better, even if she knows it has to end with the summer holidays. That is until Betty drops a life-shattering bomb. Roxie must make a choice that will change her life forever. What happens when a spoiled brat from New York learns the true meaning of love, loss, and forgiveness? Can Chase and Roxie find a way to be together or is this just another summer romance?

Genre: Coming of Age