Oh boy! You're in trouble... by PRASANNA VIGNESH (22 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

When you feel right in here- inside the heart, right now, that you've got to be doing this for the rest of your life, it is your passion and you just can't fake it. Living in the city of Coimbatore, Ravin Vinayak, who in his early twenties decides to quit a life of a decent living to chase his passion of becoming a story teller, despite the uncertainty in his path. One day he's after the good jobs and interviews and in the pursuit of winning a beautiful girl and the next day, he is just a guy who has nothing to lose, daring to pursue his dream and passion. When life finally offers him a chance, it comes with a cost of pain and rejection. Can the amalgam of love and pain he has been bestowed upon with, transform him into a great artist? Can he succeed in his love-life? The twist his life is going to take might change his life forever. His story follows an intense course of social pressure, love and reflection that collectively pushes him to break the shackles of standardizations and choose a life of uncertainty and tribulation. Oh boy! You're in trouble is coming-of-age romantic tale dealing with the complex circumstances that life offers, demanding us to be the captain of one's own life boat. This book is a beautiful saga of emotional realisation and passion that contributes to the evolution of one's personality over the years of existence. "Oh boy! You're in trouble... emerges as a light-hearted reach with a thematic depth of literal and figurative balance." - Issuewire

Genre: Coming of Age

FAKE LAWYER: (Identity Swap) by Donald W. Desaulniers (30 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Rupert is a lonely loser. He works in a small factory in Hamilton, Ontario for minimum wage, lives in a tiny dump and spends his spare time alone reading voraciously or watching TV. When his employer abruptly closes the plant and ships production to Bangladesh, Rupert discovers that his high school education is insufficient to secure another full time job. Deciding to leave Hamilton, Rupert is thrown into a series of unique and complex situations, the combination of which results in Rupert working as a lawyer in a small town in northern Pennsylvania. What could possibly go wrong when an ordinary bloke pretends to be a lawyer? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W. Desaulniers is a Canadian lawyer who operated his law practice in the beautiful city of Belleville, Ontario from 1973 until his retirement in 2009. He has penned more than sixty novels, most of which are about attorneys. Each novel is available as an E-Book and in Paperback form.

Genre: Coming of Age

Arianna (Unholy Trinity Book 5) by Adriana Brinne (62 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

To the outside world, I look like royalty -- a stunning and spoiled mafia princess with a cold heart and a mind of steel. The Consigliere's firstborn. The blood that runs through my veins is not blue but the color of coal and the crown that sits on top of my head is made of painful thorns. For years, I was stripped of my voice and free will until I learned the hardest lesson of all. No one will save me. No one at all. In this tragic tale of heartbreaking betrayals and regrets, no dashing prince will come to save me from torment. Fairytales are not real. But he is. A man with a dead heart and a soul as black as my own, or so I thought. Sebastian Ambrose Kenton. The future president of the United States of America is the man responsible for stripping me of all I've ever known and shattering the only dream I reached for. Freedom. He started this war inside of me the moment he accepted my father's offer. I no longer hold the title of Principessa. But mafia princess or not, I am no one's prey. Arianna Luna Parisi is my name. A name his world will never forget.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Treehouse by John Hilton (53 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

As kids, we were the best of friends. In adulthood, life took us in different directions. But one thing remained true - nothing would ever come between us. That's the way it was, until it wasn't... The war in Afghanistan took one of us. A heroin addiction threatens to take another. I've returned home to try and save the life of my childhood friend but secrets, surprises, and tragedy have altered my plans. Now, I'm left with a crucial decision to make. I can return to my normal life and leave the past behind me or I can safeguard those that need me the most. Friendship, love, and a little girl's life hang in the balance. They say some things never change but the things that do... change everything.

Genre: Coming of Age

Chasing Forever (Chasing Forever Series Book 1) by Lisa Cardiff (Limitless Publishing LLC) (122 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Regan Pierce's life is finally on right path... She's on track to graduate at the top of her class. She's just been offered a summer associate position with one of the largest law firms in San Francisco. She's in control of her future and the painful secrets of her past are long forgotten. Her life is perfect... until Lucas Evanston, sexy former college baseball star turned lawyer extraordinaire, her boss for the summer, walks back into her life. Six years ago, Lucas thought he'd met the woman of his dreams. Regan was everything he never knew he wanted until he ruined it all and left her broken and unable to trust. Just like six years ago, the chemistry between them is as explosive as it is unexpected, but Regan wants nothing to do with the man who turned her life upside down and trampled her heart. Lucas has other plans. Regan owns him, heart, body and soul and he'll do whatever it takes to win the heart of the woman who haunts his dreams.

Genre: Coming of Age

Elton Hall Chronicles: Books 1-3 by Sarah Fischer (Limitless Publishing LLC) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

FIRST SEMESTER - BOOK #1Violet Carrington is a freshman at Elton Hall University, but she's about to get more than just her degree... Throwing herself into the insanity of college life, Violet makes new friends and even catches the eye of a handsome guy. Everything is as it should be, until one night out she crosses paths with a mysterious, sinfully attractive man. Not only does he manage to ignite a burning desire deep inside her, he also happens to be her new, off-limits college professor.Professor David Berneli is only visiting Elton Hall, but a lot can happen in a year... Everyone knows any personal relationship between professor and student is strictly prohibited. But somewhere in between lectures and after school events, Violet manages to dazzle him. She not only challenges David at every turn, but also tempts his every desire. No matter how hard they try to ignore the crackle of sexual tension between them, a few furtive glances quickly turn into clandestine meetings in his office.By giving in to temptation, Violet and David fall deeper down the rabbit hole... As the semester ticks on, Violet begins to question not only the whirlwind affair that threatens to consume them both, but David's desires as well. If he's not willing to risk everything for her, she'll have no choice but to leave the comfort of his arms without looking back.Before any decision can be made, a looming threat comes out of the shadows, putting her and the passionate relationship she has with her professor in danger.Now Violet must fight for her own life, and for the one she wants to spend it with... SECOND SNOWFALL - BOOK #2Last semester, Annabelle fell in love. There are just two problems. Jason is her best friend... and he's already taken.Refusing to break up a relationship, Annabelle resigns to love him from afar -- until a certain hot firefighter walks into her life.Kingsley is the perfect catch. Rich, attractive, with muscles to boot, and he only has eyes for Annabelle. But things ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Acceptance by Niki Jilvontae (Niki Jilvontae Presents) (101 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

What are you willing to sacrifice for the Acceptance that you crave? Your Morals? Your freedom? Your life? Those are questions Dream Mc Collough is faced with each day of her life. Known as the violent, introvert in the neighborhood who was once popular, Dream finds herself battling chaos at home and at school. Her siblings are all she has and each day she fears losing them. When things get out of hand, Dream finds herself alone to face the fire. That's until the neighborhood menace, Moonie, befriends her and they find they have more in common than they thought. Anger, hurt, despair and the desire for Acceptance fuels a fire in these girls lives and effects all around them. Will Dream and Moonie make it out of the fire and change the lives they hate so much? Or will they kill... steal, and destroy their chances at happiness all because of Acceptance? Take this dark, relatable, thrill ride through the streets of Memphis to find out if dying to fit in kills!!

Genre: Coming of Age

Gerald and Elizabeth: A poignant and captivating family saga by D. E. Stevenson (Lume Books) (698 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

An intriguing and captivating tale of challenge, struggle and the power of sibling affection. Gerald Brown is a handsome and brilliant young engineer, but he has been framed - and fired - for the theft of diamonds from the South African firm he worked for. Ashamed and angry, he falls into mental despair as he returns to his hometown of London. Once there, he goes to stay with his half-sister, Elizabeth Burleigh, a beautiful and celebrated West End actress. However, like Gerald, Elizabeth feels ashamed and is compelled to deny herself the happiness she most desires. Together, the siblings face challenges both practical and moral, and battle with their hopes and fears. Gerald and Elizabeth is an acutely-observed and insightful novel from the pen of D. E. Stevenson, and shows the perception and lightness of touch so often associated with that writer. It is a treat for Stevenson's many admirers, and a great introduction to her work for newcomers. Praise for Gerald and Elizabeth: 'Written in the middle of the last century, but a novel of people and relationships that is timeless' - Amazon review 'If not familiar with Stevenson, I suggest starting with Gerald and Elizabeth... The true secret to Stevenson's success, for she was very popular in her day, is how her characters are so likable and how the plot is so plausible with everyday moments' - Goodreads review Dorothy Emily Stevenson (1892-1973) was a Scottish author and second cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. In a career that lasted more than 40 years, she published many books and during her lifetime sold more than seven million copies in the UK and USA alone.

Genre: Coming of Age

Amy - A Short Story (He Calls Me by Name) by Michael Winstell (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Serenity, Chastity, and Charity come together for the first time! After successfully auditioning for a Western movie shooting on the Kansas plains, the girls are confronted with two challenges by the name of Amy - the desolate town where the movie is being filmed, and Amy Steele, the stuck-up star of the film. When the girls find themselves in Amy's crosshairs and disaster threatens the film, kindness and prayer are the only things that can save the day.

Genre: Coming of Age

Brown River: A Novel by Matthew Balleza (38 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Against the current, she found her course... Constance, a spirited tomboy from Maryland's coast, dreams of becoming a fishing boat captain. But her journey defies expectations, leading to heartbreak, betrayal, and the harsh judgment of those who doubt her path. Yet, amidst the struggle, she discovers the strength of family, the courage to follow her unconventional path, and the boundless beauty of life. Told in luminous language, Brown River is a heartfelt tale of love and loss, family and dreams... and ultimately a tribute to the wild spirit within. _________________ What readers are saying: "... you have written something precious... " "... a delightful, deeply satisfying book to read... " "... Brown River is a treasure... "

Genre: Coming of Age

Love and Muddy Puddles (A Coco and Charlie Franks Novel Book 1) by Cecily Anne Paterson (994 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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 the first book in the Coco and Charlie Franks Series. It is the third novel by Australian writer Cecily Anne Paterson. Her first novel, Invisible, also a clean, realistic story for girls and teenagers, was called an 'exquisitely written story' by Publisher's Weekly reviewer of teenage fiction, and was a semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards in 2014. If you love stories about twins, horses, the Aussie bush, or a girl who just can't figure stuff out, this is for you. Charlie Franks is A-OK is the sequel to Love and Muddy Puddles.

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 40 minutes 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 one hour 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 3 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 Crud, Understanding the Alacrán, Developing Minds: An American Ghost Story, and The Soul City Salvation as books two-five. Each novel can be ready independently of the others.

Genre: Coming of Age