The Day It All Changed by Nicole Emmalee Morgan (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

We've all heard of it. It's the fork in the road decision that changes your life forever. Most of the time your decision is not even a question of right or wrong. I believe everyone gets to make this choice at least once in their lifetime. Like a lot of people, I didn't even know I was making it. I simply decided to knock on a door. The events that followed were unimaginable. Also included is the bonus short story: Throwing Eyeballs, a prequel to The Day It All Changed.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Great Influencer by Bret Wellman (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

How far will you go to become a YouTube superstar? Forced with the ultimatum of "getting a real job" or his parents kicking him out of the house, aspiring YouTuber Nick decides to move to California to chase his dreams. With his best friend Teddy joining the trip, it soon becomes apparent that their success is going to depend on a lot more than dreams and hard work. It's about who you know, and Nick knows he's going to have to humble himself before his YouTube famous cousin and her husband. The only question is, can he juggle their drama and infidelity long enough to see some YouTube fame of his own, and will his conscience allow it?

Genre: Coming of Age

Palomar Knots by Anndee Fonnesbeck (36 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Thea rarely felt welcome in her own home. After being placed for adoption as an infant, then losing her new mother a few months later, she was left to be raised by a silent, reluctant father. Moving to college seems like the perfect escape, her first chance at independence. When she is forced to return home after just one semester, Thea must finally face everything she had hoped to leave behind. Palomar Knots is a dramatic coming-of-age story about love and learning that family is who we choose.

Genre: Coming of Age

Rend (Desolation Book 2) by Giles A Anderson (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Nothing comes without sacrifice. Years have passed since the culmination of events in Vidu, and the city flows along thanks to the suffering of one girl. Sheltered, abused, chained to a wall -- she is the canvas that displays the world's misery. There have been few others in her life, and none that would save her from this pain. But that may not be the case for much longer. The world that demands her blood for its progress is changing, dragging her down in a maelstrom that tunnels through her very core and offers the shimmering prospect of freedom. However, before she can even attempt her escape, she must learn that nothing comes without sacrifice, and some sacrifices are worse than she could ever imagine. Rend, by Giles A Anderson--a dark fairy tale for even darker days.

Genre: Coming of Age

Homeless Boy by Michael Freier (12 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Imagine being seven. Imagine coming home after staying at a friend's to find out that your parents and sister are gone, no notice. That's what happened to John that summer afternoon. Homeless Boy tells the story of a boy, John, who goes through a period of homelessness in South Dakota in the 1950s. When the John's parents leave for California to look for work, he is shunted between families until he runs away. He sleeps in cars or a church basement, forages for food in garbage containers, and steals leftovers from cafes. His only regular meal is the school lunch. To pass time, John hangs around Main Street and witnesses the characters and goings-on, including a sexual assault. He finds himself in a new world, one where the threat of violence is always just around the corner. Can he survive long enough to find his family? Being seven and away from your parents is not easy. Being seven, alone, and homeless is a nightmare. Order your copy now and read John's story!

Genre: Coming of Age

Love and Muddy Puddles (A Coco and Charlie Franks Novel Book 1) by Cecily Anne Paterson (994 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Crazy twins, a grumpy horse, and a boy next door. In all the chaos of her family's move to the country, how will Coco find out who her real friends are? Thirteen year old fashionista Coco Franks has finally made it into the popular group when her dad decides to move the whole family to live on a farm so they can 'bond'. Social death is looming, her shoes are covered in mud and all Coco wants to do is get herself back to her city friends. After all, things can't get any worse, right? It'll take a boy with no dress sense and totally hick boots, and a contrary horse called Cupcake to bring Coco to her senses. But it might just be too little, too late. _______________________________ Love and Muddy Puddles is humorous realistic YA fiction aimed at readers aged 10-14 and horse lovers everywhere. Set in Australia, this clean teen romance is a funny and inspiring story of how a horse - and a change of perspective and heart - can change a young person's life. Love and Muddy Puddles is ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Beg for Mercy: A High School Bully Romance (Mercy Academy Book 1) by Lane Hart (Editor's Choice Publishing) (1,111 Review)    Price verified 5 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

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 11 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 4 hours 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 11 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 3 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 Journals of Kara and Jason by Charlie Wood (130 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 11 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

The Still Point: Sneak Peek by Tammy Greenwood (Kensington Books) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

CHIP ROCK and the FAT OLD FART by MICHAEL DASWICK (PLAYA CHICA PRESS) (137 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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

Rescued (Rebirth Series Book 1) by G. Miki Hayden (Next Chapter) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 7 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 6 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 3 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

50 Ways of Saying Fabulous: Book 1 20th Anniversary Edition by Graeme Aitken (20Ten Books) (92 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Billy-Boy preferred culture to cows, but when you're the only son of a rugby-loving Kiwi farmer, you buckle down and do your chores. And escape into a fantasy world of cross-dressing and theatricals at every other opportunity! Sweet, fat, theatrical Billy-Boy was never cut out to be a farmer, but as his father's only son he's obliged to try. The cows are wayward and the chores are gruelling, but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world. A place where the turnip paddock becomes a lunar landscape, a lavender bed jacket a slinky space suit, a cow's tail a head of beautiful blonde hair, and where Billy can become Judy Robinson, heroine of TV's 'Lost in Space'. But in an isolated conservative farming community in New Zealand, not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescence, Billy is beginning to discover that growing up is far more complicated and confusing than he could ever have imagined. While the mysteries of sex confound him, emotions are unleashed which ...

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 11 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

JAGGER: A Complicated Romance (WILD HEART SERIES Book 1) by Shayne Ford (142 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Two men fall in love with the same woman before discovering their friendship is so much more. At twenty-four, Violet Brown reinvents herself after a bitter divorce. Enter a new career, a place to live, and a playful neighbor. Jagger is just what the doctor ordered-- a free spirit determined to charm Violet into giving him a chance. The chemistry is off the charts, yet Violet's rigid upbringing and Jagger's hot temper make for a volatile affair. Later, his best friend, Braxton, gets a glimpse of Violet and comes to grips with how he feels about the whole story. What happens next takes everybody by surprise. AUTHOR'S NOTE: *Get ready for a fantastic story with deeply woven emotions, stunning settings, and a complicated tale of love, power struggles, and unexpected twists between three best friends, their saga spanning across a five-book series. *This book ends in a cliffhanger. *This is serialized content, so all books end in a cliffhanger, except for the last one that ends in ...

Genre: Coming of Age

A Diamond in My Pocket: Teen and Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy Books (The Unaltered Book 1) by Lorena Angell (2,009 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

A secret mystical diamond, warring supernatural clans, and a chance to change the world's fate -- all this on the shoulders of a sixteen-year-old science-minded girl who doesn't believe in the paranormal. Fans of Veronica Roth and Marie Lu will enjoy this YA series. After inexplicably breaking the 100m world record, Calli is whisked away to a secret facility where she's placed with other teens who possess superhuman speed. She soon finds herself in a deadly situation involving other superpowers, a mystical diamond, and a centuries-old clan vying for world domination. Calli will have to rely on her quick wit and gut instinct to navigate her new world which includes secretly carrying a power-infusing diamond, all the while steering clear of the young man who mistakenly believes she's his soulmate. Book one of The Unaltered series introduces a secret universe existing within our own. In this world, cosmic energy grants superhuman abilities, and people of like ability band together in ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Sound of Sirens (Tales Of Skylge Book 1) by Jen Minkman (226 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours 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

If I Break (If I Break Series Book 1) by Portia Moore (14,963 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This is not your typical happily ever after... Lauren Brooks wants to accomplish three things: escape the small town she grew up in, get accepted to her dream school in Chicago, and graduate without drowning in debt. Now, she's working her ass off to do just that. With a full course load and a waitressing job at one of the hottest nightclubs in Chicago, she doesn't have time for distractions - namely, ones who only want to get into her pants. She's been burned before. Only a fool goes for a second round... With just two semesters left until graduation, everything's on track. Until she meets Cal. Enter distraction. At six-foot-two, with ebony hair, deep grey eyes, and a smile that could hide an agenda, she knows he's trouble. And for the first time in her life, a little trouble might be just what she needs. No, what she wants. It isn't like she'd ever marry the guy. Until she does. What she thinks will be her happily ever after is only the beginning. Cal has a secret. One that ...

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 6 hours 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

Just Cause (Just Cause Universe Book 1) by Ian Thomas Healy (Local Hero Press) (253 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours 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

Patches by Valicity Elaine (The Rebel Christian Publishing) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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

This Totally Scary True Story About When My Aunt Died by Theodore Kohan (48 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

In this short story, Sonia, 12 years old, travels by herself from the US, where she resides, to Chile to spend her summer vacation (it's winter in Chile, though) with her grandparents. She's looking forward to having a great time, but is confronted with the stark reality that one of her aunts is dying.

Genre: Coming of Age

Hidden Gem #1 by India Lee (India Lee Books) (209 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours 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

Meeting Liz: (A Mature YA Romance) (The Outside Series) by Kristina Renee (Surrendered Press) (28 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Bonus Scene from Safer Outside: When Logan meets Liz from his POV.

Genre: Coming of Age

Perfectly Normal (The Perfects Book 1) by Amy Martin (19 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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

Poisoned Parrots : Don't believe everything you think! by Felix Lane (Popping Hearts) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours 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

Heartbreak (Stripped) by Skye Warren (823 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"It's a tale of survival, sacrifice and love between two teenagers with an uncertain future." - The Book Sirens Some wounds never heal... She's stuck in another foster home. He's the new boy with a bad reputation. Falling in love in the wrong place and the wrong time never felt so good. NOTE: This novella is a prequel to the full-length standalone novel BETTER WHEN IT HURTS from New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren available now. "Dark and gritty, the story of Hannah's love with Blue unfolds as we are taken back in time." - Lina's Reviews Book Blog "Skye Warren. She writes with so much soul, you can taste it even after a few sentences." - Literaria Book Blog Don't Miss a Breathtaking Minute of Blue and Hannah... Heartbreak - the prequel novella Better When It Hurts Even Better THE STRIPPED SERIES 1. Tough Love 2. Love the Way You Lie 3. Better When It Hurts 4. Even Better 5. Pretty When You Cry 6. Caught for Christmas 7. Hold You Against Me

Genre: Coming of Age

The Great Escape Blues: A Last Chances Academy Short Story by Parker Avrile (14 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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 6 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 ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Wanted by Him (Wanted Series Book 1) by Hazel Kelly (Amazon Digital Services) (670 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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

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

Caught (Caught By the Bad Boys Book 1) by Raathi Chota (Limitless Publishing, LLC) (184 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

Unconditional Love: A Teen Sweet Summer Romance Novella by Alexa Whitewolf (Luna Imprints) (222 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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 10 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

The Field: A Novel by Jason Fuhrman (67 Reviews)    Price verified 8 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 11 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 2 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

Hidden Gem: A Prologue Novella by Skye Warren (443 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 11 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

The Bullet List: The Saving Bailey Trilogy #1 by Nikki Roman (112 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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

Southern Belles, A Novel about Love, Purpose & Second Chances by Sarah Anderson (118 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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 5 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

Between The Land And The Sea (Marina's Tales Book 1) by Derrolyn Anderson (489 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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

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 4 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

Dystopia (Dystopia Trilogy Book 1) by Janet McNulty (dystopian fiction) (231 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Imagine living in a world where everything you do is controlled. Book 1 in the Dystopia Trilogy In the distant future the United States has been split into two regions separated by a barren wasteland; this is the country of Dystopia. Here the individual is discouraged, freedom is an illusion, food is rationed, and everything you do is tracked by a chip implanted in your arm. This is Dana Ginary's world. At age seventeen, people receive their career assignments chosen for them by a government body. Forced to work at the Waste Management Plant because she was declared too individualistic, Dana finds herself surrounded by death and brutality. Knowing her days are numbered, she looks for a way to leave the plant before she, too, becomes one of its causalities. It is then she meets a man named George and soon finds herself caught up in a cat and mouse game between the resistance and the Dystopian government. Dana finds herself faced with an agonizing choice of whom she will betray and ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Betrayal of Times of Peace and Prosperity by Alex Kudera (Gone Dog Press) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Andy does just enough to get by, sometimes less. Between hits from the bong, hallucinogenic shrooms, and eating dog food, Andy contemplates his friend's suicide attempts, his final days of college assignments, and the importance of his education to his dismal-looking future. By his side are Macbeth-like witches, his meek roommate, and an eccentric professor. And, of course, a girl. Edgy and darkly humorous but, like all the best literature, it still keeps an undercurrent of seriousness. About the Author: Alex Kudera has survived fifteen years of teaching overloads but in some circles is better known for his mysterious injuries. He has bussed dishes and tutored English in two countries, and Fight for Your Long Day, his first novel, was drafted in a walk-in closet during a summer in Seoul, South Korea. A lifelong Philadelphian until fall 2007, Alex currently teaches literature and writing at Clemson University in South Carolina.

Genre: Coming of Age

Promise You Won't Tell? by John Locke (John Locke Books, LLC) (5,360 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 11 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

Fresh Start: The Rosewoods Series Prequel by Katrina Abbott (Over The Cliff Publishing) (236 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Brooklyn Prescott (at least that's what it says on her passport) was living the life of a boring, unnoticeable girl. She was almost invisible at the school in London that she'd been attending for the past two years since her family moved from the States for her father's job. Nearly friendless and definitely boyfriendless, Brooklyn is gearing up to start her junior year when her father drops a huge bomb: she's returning to the States on her own to attend an exclusive boarding school. Because high school isn't hard enough, she's about to become the new girl at The Rosewood Academy for Academic Excellence, a school for the kids of the rich and famous. Terrified of what that's going to mean for her social life (though really, it couldn't be much worse) Brooklyn knows she has no choice and prepares herself for whatever is to come. But the trip back to America--what promised to be a long and boring overseas flight -- is anything but boring and instead turns into the kind of pivotal ...

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 5 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

Big Girl Panties: #One Like a Lady Series by S.J. Sawyer (927 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Big Girl Panties is a Southern, romantic comedy that will leave you laughing and swooning in equal measure. It is the first novella in the Like A Lady serial and cannot be read as a standalone. Mom always tells me that when life gives you lemons you squeeze the heck out of them and hope for some lemonade, but after catching that no-good lying, jerk of a bastard cheating on me seconds before we were supposed to be married, I do what any self-respecting Southern girl would do: throw a punch and hide under my blankie. Now, Mary Lou thinks I need a night of fun and adventure. I agree to go out, planning to get her off my back, but when I find myself in Mason Pierce's arms, I'm thanking my lucky stars, and my best friend. ~Red Freemont, Oklahoma, is the last place on the whole damned planet that I want to spend my summer and working on my parents' ranch is the last thing I want to do, but damned if that's not what I'm doing. Monroe and I need a night away from this place, a night to ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Frostbite by W.J. May (Dark Shadows Publishing) (367 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Read 7 stories that will leave you breathless... Each woman has a destined fate and an extraordinary story to tell. BOOK 1 - FINDING FOREVER By Melisa Hamling BOOK 2 - ETERNAL VOWS By Chrissy Peebles BOOK 3 - RAE OF HOPE By W.J. May BOOK 4 - Awakening By Samantha Long BOOK 5 - THE ANGEL SHE LOVED By Irene Kueh BOOK 6 - CRUSH By Chrissy Peebles BOOK 7 - Seventh Mark (Part 1) By W.J. May BONUS CONTENT 1. The Zombie Chronicles by Chrissy Peebles 2. Radium Halos by W.J. May 3. Apocalypse: Underwater City by Chrissy Peebles Some stories have been previously published. Some stories are novellas and some are full length. WARNING: ***Most stories are part 1's to other series*** All your questions won't be answered without purchasing book 2.

Genre: Coming of Age

Shattered by W.J. May (Dark Shadows Publishing) (424 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Click on the 'look inside' feature to see covers, blurbs, and book trailers. Read seven different stories about characters that have had their lives shattered with the twists and turns of fate that have completely turned their lives upside down. BOOK 1 - Eternal Vows by Chrissy Peebles BOOK 2 - Rae of Hope by W.J. May BOOK 3 - Crush by Chrissy Peebles BOOK 4 - Seventh Mark (Part 1) by W.J. May BOOK 5 - Apocalypse - Underwater City by Chrissy Peebles BOOK 6 - The Zombie Chronicles by Chrissy Peebles BOOK 7 - Radium Halos by W.J. May Some stories have been previously published. Some stories are novellas and some are full length. WARNING: ***Most stories are part 1's to other series*** All your questions won't be answered without purchasing book 2.

Genre: Coming of Age

Emerald's Billionaire Boyfriend - Book 1 (Billionaire Book Club Series) by Kiera Zane (Romantic Buzz Press) (208 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

NEW RELEASE - MUST READ FOR LOVERS OF INTERRACIAL (BWWM) BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE! Emerald is caught between attraction and fury when a handsome stranger on the subway holds her cell-phone hostage in return for a date. But when secrets are revealed, can a relationship built on a simple game of phone tag survive the truth? This book contains sizzling sexual content and is meant for readers age 18 and older. Emerald is caught between attraction and fury when a handsome stranger on the subway holds her cell-phone hostage in return for a date. But things are not all as they seem, and as her and the stranger's lives become more closely entwined, Emerald is forced to question everything she knows about love and herself. When secrets are revealed, can a relationship built on a simple game of phone tag survive the truth? Find out in Emerald's Billionaire Boyfriend Book 1 of 3, an exciting addition to the Billionaire Book Club Collection! If you love Billionaire Romance and Interracial ...

Genre: Coming of Age

In the Beginning (Baby Girl Book 1) by Elle Klass (77 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Follow Cleo on her epic saga which begins when she abandoned by her mom at twelve. She has no other family which she is aware of, and in order to survive she leaves her home and lives on the streets. She meets interesting characters and gets into amusing predicaments all in the name of survival, such as jumping trains, being chased through the woods by a crazy man with a loaded shotgun and witnessing an unspeakable crime. After a few months on the streets she runs into another group of kids, Einstein is the oldest and a leader in the group, and they form a family of sorts. For survival and money they lean towards a life a crime which inevitably breaks up their family and sends Cleo and Einstein spiraling into their own adventure. Eventually they settle into a "normal" life however their pasts can't be hushed forever...

Genre: Coming of Age

Fight (Short Story) - #0.5 Fierce Series by Clarissa Wild (197 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This is a FREE prequel to the Fierce Series, and it is a short story of 8500 words, or 24 pages. It can be read at any time: Before, in between, or after the books. Mocked. Scolded. Smeared. Betrayed. From an early age, shy nerd girl Autumn Blakewood didn't know how to fend for herself. Teased and bullied her whole life, she's withdrawing more and more. Not even her broken family can help her get through high school. Her only friends, Brody and Evie, are both social recluses too, and they seek comfort in each other's support. However, Autumn's friends can't always protect her from her malicious classmates who seem set on destroying what's left of her heart. When Autumn thinks her life can't get any worse, devastating news rips her family apart. It's up to her to pick up the pieces of her life and find a way to fix everything. Will she find the courage to fight? "I truly loved reading Autumn's story in FIGHT. I could really relate to how she was feeling while being bullied. My heart ...

Genre: Coming of Age

A Life For Nicholas (The Nicholas Chronicles Book 1) by Matt Zachary (Porterlance Books) (409 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

"A Life for Nicholas" details the life of a thirteen year old boy who is an orphan and living in the foster care system. He has to deal with adolescence, his sexuality, the loss of friends and abuse as he figures out his place in the world. This book is a novella of about 13,000 words and the prequel to "A Home For Christmas" by Matt Zachary. Other Books by Matt Zachary: New Discoveries (Book 1 of the New Discoveries series) Broken Hearts (Book 2 of the New Discoveries series) Life Changes (Book 3 of the New Discoveries series) New Beginnings (Book 4 of the New Discoveries series) The New Discoveries Series: Complete Collection (All 4 Books) 12 Days of Craigslist A Life For Nicholas (Book 1 of The Nicholas Chronicles) A Home For Christmas (Book 2 of The Nicholas Chronicles) A Year For Change (Book 3 of The Nicholas Chronicles) The Nicholas Chronicles (All 3 Books)

Genre: Coming of Age

Every Little Piece (Second Chances, Book 1) by Kate Ashton (Ashton Books) (1,033 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

**This is a YA/New Adult crossover. A story of love, hope and healing.** Needing the truth... I wanted to spend the night before graduation making out with Seth, but one of my best friends had the whole night planned. Lucky for me, we ran into him and his friends playing pool where we made some silly bet over a game, and the losers had to run through town in nothing but their underwear. A year later, I wish more than ever we'd just made out at Raker's Bluff instead, because maybe the night would've turned out differently. Now Seth's back, the guy who broke my heart, the guy I'm still in love with... I just hope he doesn't break me all over again. Desperate for redemption... No one wants to fess up to having a screwed-up family. When my parents dropped the big divorce bomb on me, I decided to keep it a secret. Just the thought of the pity-stares and pats-on-the-back made me feel sick. I'd tell Haley and my friends another time. Except, I never got the chance. Stuff happened. ...

Genre: Coming of Age

In Your Dreams by Amy Martin (316 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Book 1 of the In Your Dreams series. Sixteen-year-old Zara "Zip" McKee lives for three things: basketball, books, and bailing out of tiny Titusville, Illinois, where the junior high and high school are in the same building and everyone's known everyone else since birth. But when Kieran Lanier moves to town and passes out on her desk on his first day at school, Zip's life gets complicated in a way she never dreamed. Kieran has narcolepsy, and although he sometimes struggles to stay awake, he has no trouble capturing Zip's heart and trusting her with his most guarded secret -- he sees bits and pieces of the future in his dreams. And while he didn't know who she was at the time, Kieran had seen Zip in his dreams over five months before he moved to Titusville from North Carolina. But just when Zip thinks that maybe she can handle having a boyfriend who sees things before they happen, her budding relationship with Kieran gets a jolt. She and Kieran learn that his sleeping disorder and ...

Genre: Coming of Age