I Shouldn't Have Been That Sentimental: A novel by Kevin Barry Collopy (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Meet Connor O'Connor, a teenager in love with movies, New York City, and an elusive beauty he sees from afar during one sizzling summer in the Swinging Sixties. It was love at first sight. He saw her on the subway for only a minute or two, but Connor was convinced she was the only girl for him. But how do you find the girl of your dreams in the biggest city in the world when you have nothing to go on? A funny, touching, and compulsively readable entertainment for anyone who has been obsessed with that untouchable person you ache to meet again.

Genre: Coming of Age

Crossover Crossroads: The Kell and Maille Story (Daughter's of Rosewood Book 3) by D.L. Hopkins Price verified 4 hours ago

Kell tests women. Eccentric, egomaniacal, mysterious and temperamental Kell believes women are only interested in his career and his money. Maille is privileged, sheltered, inexperienced and shy. How she even flew under Kell's radar is a miracle. Somehow she did-- and his bizarre antics and strange behavior has her more confused than attracted-- considering he told her he's gay. The journey through Neverland is magical, heart-breaking, genuine and crazy in this coming of age, coming to terms, coming together at the crossroads romance.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Name of the Shadow by Mars G. Everson (11 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Fear is a double-edged weapon. When a Shadow spreads over the utopian Colony, the only human enclave on a lonely planet, the young will be the first to understand the danger that hovers above them. What they find about themselves in that struggle will lead them to greatness... or to the destruction of their idyllic way of living. For Arlan, the Shadow is his chance to prove himself and become a man in the eyes of his elders. His friend Seto has always stood in Arlan's shadow, but he might not have a choice but to step up. But their childhood friend Nara just wants to keep everyone around her safe... and that might mean standing in Arlan's way before he leads them to their doom. Who will rise a hero, and who will become a monster? In the tradition of Ursula K. Le Guin and Isaac Asimov, this is the story of a people who do not know fear... and what happens when they discover it.

Genre: Coming of Age

The War On Butterflies by Antonio J. Hopson (Wildboy Concepts) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The War on Butterflies is a gripping novel that weaves a tale of adolescence, existential dilemmas, and the complex bonds of family. Tobias Stuart Daye, a fifteen-year-old grappling with the throes of puberty and perilous homemade fireworks, finds his life further complicated by an unexpected seduction and the relentless pursuit of a Pentecostal minister. As Toby faces these challenges, his world intertwines with that of his adopted cousin, Aiyana, who is on a tragic quest of her own. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Fairhaven, Washington, this story reveals a community in turmoil, battling the unexpected invasion of the Cabbage Butterfly. Toby's innocent backyard hobby spirals into a town-wide crisis, pitting him against his mother, a Unitarian minister with political ambitions and a determined stance against the ecological disaster. Her actions, driven by civic duty and a desire for power, create a chasm within her family, leading to a defiant disappearance to the enigmatic Lummi Island. As the story unfolds, deeper family secrets emerge. Jace, Toby's brother, struggles with heroin addiction, teetering on the edge of destruction, while Aiyana seeks something profound to believe in amid her own life-threatening crisis. In a journey of self-discovery and survival, Toby must navigate the treacherous waters of family loyalty, personal identity, and the harsh realities of growing up.

Genre: Coming of Age

Coming to Astoria: An Immigrant's Tale by O.M. Kiam (Milford Press) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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

Darling Girl's Halloween Carol: A Holiday Novella (Darling Girl's Holiday Novellas Book 1) by Stephen Donald Huff (Capital Ideations LLC) Price verified 4 hours ago

Black eyeliner, thick and heavy. Black lashes, long and flashy. Black lips, thin and jaded. Black hair, bobbed and razor-cut. Through it all, peers the white-cake face of Darling Girl Bones, blanched and blooded. And why not?She's a castaway fourteen-year-old orphan, all alone in the world, sigh! Nobody notices! Moan! Nobody cares! Groan! Heavy pout, mugging for pity!Hey! Step-off her uterus! She knows where she's going, because she knows where she's been! Nobody can tell her anything she hasn't already heard!Except... this guy... this older guy... Sure, he wears cheap leisure suits and something resembling clown-shoes, but he makes such sweet promises! He tells her only what she wants to hear and nothing that bugs her... until one night... the night of Halloween and her fifteenth birthday... something terrible happens! Something wonderful and awful and terrifying and beautiful and TERRIBLE!This is Darling Girl's Halloween Carol. Suck it up, freaks, and get a shovel. 'Cause you're going to dig it!

Genre: Coming of Age

Renaria: Ethereals' Uprising (Book 2 in the Renaria Series) by J.L. Wilson (8 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Book 2 in the magical fantasy series, Renaria. Coffee barista. That's what I've become. This is my destiny. Leda frowned at the busted espresso machine as the milk frothed with the vigor of a retired snail. Set in Earth's future, in a time much like our own, a danger lurks from a magical realm... Since their return from Renaria Leda has heard nothing from Caleb nor the other beings of the magical distant planet. Was it a dream? Will she ever see Caleb, the legendary Elf leader, again? With her powers gone she's all but given up hope. That is, until early one morning a mysterious message appears on her communicator. Could it really be a Seon, a long lost friend? Or is a member of the Dark Adepts bent on seeking revenge for foiling their plans to destroy Renaria? Has her father been found? Are they truly the only humans on Earth who know about the planet of Renaria? Or are other magical beings hiding in wait for a war between the strongest forces of the cosmos? Cover Photography : https://www.pexels.com/@snapwire/ https://www.pexels.com/@kei-scampa-1201427/ https://www.pexels.com/@eberhardgross/

Genre: Coming of Age

Hammond by Jonathan LaPoma (25 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

Fighting for Someday (The Someday Series Book 1) by M. M. Koenig (90 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 is nearby. She's way out of his social stratosphere and the one girl he shouldn't even consider pursuing. As Bri and Trey grow closer, more than a few vengeful people have a problem with it. Can their budding new relationship survive when so many people are set on keeping them apart? *This book has strong language and sexual content. It is intended for readers that are 18 years and up.* **This book is a prequel to the Secrets and Lies series.**

Genre: Coming of Age

Crossing the Mirage - Passing through youth by BS Murthy (Self Imprint) (1 Review)    Price verified 2 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 psyche to define the course of our life. This is the saga of Chandra's chequered life that mirrors this phenomenon in myriad ways. As perceived by the deprived, he had a fortunate birth. Yadagiri, his father, was the prominent pearl merchant in Hyderabad - Deccan, the seat of the Nizam's power in undivided India. The patronage of the royals and the nobles alike, helped add gloss to his pearls making him the nawab of the trade. Besides, Princely Pearls, his outlet near the Charminar, was a draw with the rich, out to humor their wives and adorn the mistresses. When Anasuya, Yadagir's wife, was expecting her second issue, trouble brewed in Telangana, the heart of the Nizam's province. While his subjects' surge to free themselves from his yoke clashed with the Nizam's urge to keep his gaddi, Sardar Patel's plans for a pan India was at odds with his designs to retain the Deccan belt as his princely pelf. 'With a go by to the nobility,' Yadagiri tried to envision his future, 'it could be ...

Genre: Coming of Age

The Book of Snow (Flurry the Bear - Book 4) by J.S. Skye (7 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 read through. I've developed many nations, tribes, cultures, cities, and languages to name only a few. Flurry's world has a rich history and a deep backstory to be discovered. I also have wanted to create my books to be appealing to children ages 7 - 14, but also be something adults would love to read for themselves. There's a lot there to be enjoyed by all ages. Lastly, I set out to create something that is full of action and adventure while still being family friendly. My stories teach various lessons that Flurry learns from each adventure. Q: What order should I read the books in? A: I've written my book series so that you can read the first four in any order. However, book five onward, I assume that the reader knows who everyone is and what had come before it. If you would like to see what my books are like, I frequently suggest that someone read The Book of Snow which is the fourth book in my series. It fills you in on what's come before. Then, you can always go back and ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Going to Nineveh by Trevor McCall (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A powerful coming of age novella in the vein of Stand By Me. It follows a father and son on a cross country journey to save the wife and mother who abandoned them. Along the way they discover how far love bends before it breaks. This short story explores themes of racial injustice, coupled with the knowledge that the innocence of childhood is always spoiled by the actions of the adults who are meant to care for you.

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 one hour 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 5 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 4 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 2 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 2 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 her a chance to be more than his secret friend, but he soon breaks her heart. Susie is distracted from her pain when she lands her first job, working alongside her mother, Priscilla. With her domineering father out of town, Susie gets closer to Priscilla and learns surprising new information about her.

Genre: Coming of Age

Our Story: an Away From Here Prequel by Christopher Harlan (50 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 #loganandannalise #kidsofsickparentsclub

Genre: Coming of Age

The Still Point: Sneak Peek by Tammy Greenwood (Kensington Books) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

CHIP ROCK and the FAT OLD FART by MICHAEL DASWICK (PLAYA CHICA PRESS) (137 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 imperfect families and flawed friendships. Author Michael Daswick is the winner of the two distinguished literary awards from Columbia University. His inspiring work tackles epic themes of luck, loss, struggle, redemption, friendship and fatherhood. Always mixing humor with drama, Michael writes at the crossroads of sophistication and the unexpected. Fat Old Fart blends striking settings and noble decisions that lead to unexpected results. It's a coming-of-age saga about Chip -- and a coming-of-old-age awakening for Deacon, who strives to learn the true meaning of fatherhood. A spree of events teaches the orphan Chip how families are born not only by blood, but also through friendship, workplace, and neighborhoods. From No Palms to Mexico, their adventure and struggle brings together a vastly different collection of people, building into a desperate and very emotional ending which none of them expect. Fat Old Fart grew out of several inter-linked short stories, always portraying the ...

Genre: Coming of Age

I Unlove You by Matthew Turner (Turndog Publishing) (109 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 excited to have you here and appreciate the fact you reserve a few minutes for me and my book. I only hope you venture forward, add this novel to your collection, and begin reading soon :) But what is I Unlove You all about, and why would I write a Coming-of-Age novel like this: a Contemporary New Adult Romance that defies almost every rule a good love story should abide by? In fact, you might say This is Not a Love Story at all... Well, I believe we live in an age where people grow up fast but take many years to come-of-age. We live with our parents longer, tread towards love with trepidation, and hop from one job to another. The world's 'real' and gritty, and I happen to believe most love stories follow suit. So although this Coming-of-Age novel is a Contemporay New Adult Romance, it isn't a love story in the traditional sense. If you like fluff and Disney-happy-ever-afters, you may like to turn away now. But if you like your books to be gritty and real, and you consider yourself an ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Is Love Enough (The Enough Series Book 3) by Taryn Steele (15 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 5 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 3 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 meant to be broken. "Is it really cheating if you're doing it to yourself?" From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero who knows what he wants, and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic Aleatha Romig twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, this new epic contemporary romance will have readers swooning one minute and screaming the next. Have you been Aleatha'd? BETRAYAL is a full-length novel and the first of five in the INFIDELITY series. This series isn't about cheating.

Genre: Coming of Age

Shift (Fuel Series Book 1) by Ginger Scott (Little Miss Write, LLC) (304 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

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 2 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 image I couldn't get out of my head. Then it was over. We were over. The Love You Give Me is a story of unrequited love between high school best friends. This novelette features mean girls and misunderstandings. Get ready for senior year to go completely off the rails. And be sure to continue their story in The Names You Call Me.

Genre: Coming of Age

50 Ways of Saying Fabulous: Book 1 20th Anniversary Edition by Graeme Aitken (20Ten Books) (92 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes 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 urge Billy to betray those closest to him. ??? '50 Ways of Saying Fabulous' is a poignant and endearingly comic novel. Anyone who grew up in a small town, grew up feeling that they didn't fit in, or simply grew up will find this book funny, touching and unforgettably evocative of childhood lost. ??? Praise for '50 Ways of Saying Fabulous': 'I loved this funny sad tale of growing up a sissy in New Zealand. Graeme Aitken proves that even the most extraordinary events can occur to wonderfully ordinary people. If I knew fifty ways of saying fabulous, I'd use them all to praise this charming first novel.' EDMUND WHITE 'Thoroughly engaging.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'A funny but also achingly sad first novel'. OBSERVER 'A sort of gay Adrian Mole... There are laughs aplenty but also moments of agony... Told with bare faced honesty, it is a warm, cruel, funny tale.' THE SUNDAY AGE 'Touching and sad, '50 Ways of Saying Fabulous' also has some very funny moments.' THE TIMES 'An ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Collide by J.C. Hannigan (94 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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

Jumping Ship (Island Hopping Book 1) by Janice Ross (Cultural Cocktails) (57 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

On the 3rd of June 1975 in New York, Edward and Pearl Riley receive the ultimate gift of love - a newborn baby, wrapped in a blanket and stuffed in a burlap bag. The child's name, Sakkara, is written out on a torn sheet of paper, and immediately fills every void the married couple has ever had. Pregnant seamstress Petrina Dugal becomes a runaway at the age of twenty-six. She flees the claws of a brutish husband, despite her adoration for a well-loved South American country known as Guyana. At the heart of the rebellion resides an enigmatic lover named Michael Chen. The journey to escape their choices lead the couple through the Caribbean's treasure trove of is-lands: Trinidad & Tobago Grenada Barbados St. Lucia Martinique Antigua The journey of the young couple from Guyana to New York is chronicled in very specific clues, left with baby Sakkara. But as she comes of age and begins learning the truth of her abandon-ment, the Caribbean calls out to this love child. Sakkara is set to unravel the mystery of her true heritage, and hopefully reunite with her long-lost parents. Jumping Ship is the introductory novella to the Island Hopping series. This explosive collection boasts the rich culture of the West Indies, deep love, and a mystery unlike any other.

Genre: Coming of Age

Love Thy Roommate by H. S. Volfson (Roosk & Son) (99 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 one hour 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 HEA. Jagger (Wild Heart Series #1) Loving Jagger (Wild Heart Series #2) Loving Braxton (Wild Heart Series #3) Wild Nights (Wild Heart Series #4) Finding Home (Wild Heart Series #5) *All books are available in the store.

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 24 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 clans for both safety and community. Governments spy on clans, clans spy on governments, and trusting the wrong person may carry a terrible price.

Genre: Coming of Age

Sound of Sirens (Tales Of Skylge Book 1) by Jen Minkman (226 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 discovers that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Current society and the history of Skylge. Why do the Sirens tempt the islanders to give themselves up to the sea - and where does the Currents' monopoly on electricity really come from? While struggling with these questions, Enna begins to fall for Royce, risking everything to be with a guy who is clearly wrong for her. The sound of Sirens isn't the most treacherous thing out there to haunt her dreams...

Genre: Coming of Age

If I Break (If I Break Series Book 1) by Portia Moore (14,963 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 makes loving him come with a price, and being his wife costs more than she bargained for.

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 2 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 peak in middle school. She's living with her mom, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn't got a clue. And then, her old blue phone rings... Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew -- just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she's dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent... "Kept me guessing and left me with a warm and happy glow." -- Mary Robinette Kowal, author of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning The Calculating Stars

Genre: Coming of Age

Key West Dreams: A Cozumel Nights Novella (Cozumel Nights #1) by Ophelia Sikes (86 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. All of my books are written personally by me and are set in locations I have personally been. I took this cruise and wrote the first book while on board. My goal is to bring the sights, sounds, and textures of the location to life for you, so you can enjoy a virtual vacation!

Genre: Coming of Age

She Awakens by Caitlin Denman (125 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Fae rule the world. Humans are in hiding. In this Young Adult page turner, Attina finds herself in an unlikely predicament when it's uncovered the normal, human existence she thought she lived is turned upside down. Finding out she's half Fae not only confounds her, but in a time where the brutal Fae run the world she is suddenly tasked with bringing the Fae and humans together. With the help of her trusty, and somewhat snarky steed Raven, Attina sets out on a mission to save the human race from extinction. As she continues on her mission, she discovers powers beyond her wildest dreams. In a world where it's tricky to discern who's good and where the evil really lies, Attina finds herself in one predicament after another, not knowing who to trust except for Raven. As her journey unfolds, her strength and will are tested. Will she ever be strong enough to bridge the gap between these two worlds?

Genre: Coming of Age

Just Cause (Just Cause Universe Book 1) by Ian Thomas Healy (Local Hero Press) (253 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 summary of the historical and contemporary superhero teams that have been part of the legendary history.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Tempering (The Mackenzie Duncan Series Book 1) by Adrianne James (Star Bound Books) (140 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 time as a blood thirsty beast. When a moon cycle passes and she actually remembers bits and pieces of the night, she starts to ask questions, and the more questions she asks, the more she realizes she doesn't like the answers. Can she set aside her own sense of morals to belong to a pack that is like a family or will she leave everything behind yet again in search of a life she can be proud of?

Genre: Coming of Age

Free Falling (Rock Harbor Stories Book 1) by Reni Huang (Rock Harbor) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

The Pariah Child & the Ever-Giving Stone by Natasha D. Lane (36 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In the first novel of The Pariah Child series, a young girl's world is changed forever... When Sarah was four, she promised her mother she would be a good girl -- a proper young lady in their small country town -- and that she would ignore the creatures who appeared to her and whispered in her ear of things unknown. But like all creatures of myth and legend, they won't be ignored forever. Now thirteen, Sarah is attacked by a wolf with poisonous black fur and strange, human-looking eyes. With the help of a few unexpected friends, she manages to survive the attack but soon discovers the creatures have returned. They want Sarah to find a powerful gemstone and bring it to them in Lyrica, their magical homeworld. Her new friends urge caution, however. There may be more monsters like the black wolf. And the creatures themselves are frightening. Can Sarah trust them? Stuck between reality and imagination, her mother's wishes and her own desires, Sarah faces an impossible choice - break her promise or do nothing to save a world in peril. "The Pariah Child & the Ever-Giving Stone is a tale of magic, strange worlds, and unusual creatures, but it is also one of a brave young heroine who dares to trust the unknown. A very exciting read!" -Readers' Favorite Review Link: https://bit.ly/2X7St7L

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 3 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 coming of age story is the first book in the completed duet about the loved shared by Kayla, Ryan, Kris, and Adam. Their second chance love story can be found in Changing On The Fly. Read their story along with the love stories of Ryan's two other professional hockey playing brothers in the Red Line Series, books about sharing love.

Genre: Coming of Age

Patches by Valicity Elaine (The Rebel Christian Publishing) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 4 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

Forbidden Love (Rusty Quirke Book 1) by Elizabeth Nelson (Elizabeth Nelson Books) (273 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

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

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

Genre: Coming of Age

Hidden Gem #1 by India Lee (India Lee Books) (209 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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. 60,000 Words + Bonus Excerpt Featuring Bonus Excerpt from the next novel in the Hidden Gem series India Lee is a Young Adult Author living in Manhattan. For more information about India Lee and her work, please visit indialeebooks.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter @IndiaLeeBooks

Genre: Coming of Age

Love's Heat: An Italian Nights Novella by Ophelia Sikes (390 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 from the hands of desparate immigrants before abandoning them to a fate worse than death. When Brandon's honed instincts cause him to see what others wished to remain hidden, he will have to risk everything to keep Hannah safe - while bringing an end to the monsters of the sea. * * * Half of the author's proceeds of all Ophelia Sikes books benefit battered women's shelters. Love's Heat is the first novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first four novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. From the Author: Some readers don't like cliffhangers where they have to wait for the next book to find out what happens. That's fine! If that's you, simply wait until I finish a series and then buy the boxed set. Other readers don't want to wait the one to two months it takes me to write the full series and would rather read along as I go. ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Bound In Blood: Book One by Marlo Peterson (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Passion. Raw. Heart. The Hasani are a war-like people that live life with vigor. Aella is a young woman at odds with her destiny and the life she has been given. While Hasani women are also statuesque and athletic, Aella can't fight the feeling that she is still expected to be nothing more than a warrior's wife. She has a lot of adventure in her still and doesn't want to live life on anyone's terms but her own. However, her heart strings still sing for Leandro, Aella's best friend who she hasn't seen since he left with the elders to participate in the rites of passage into manhood. Leandro has returned older, more mature, more handsome, but with more of a grasp of the horrors that life has in store. They forged an oath of friendship before Leandro left a few years ago. With both of them at a crossroads, newly christened into adulthood and seeing the future in front of them, will a childhood oath be enough to bring them back together or will some other twist of fate alter their relationship?

Genre: Coming of Age

Pro Surfer: Book One by Bella Twyler (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

Meeting Liz: (A Mature YA Romance) (The Outside Series) by Kristina Renee (Surrendered Press) (28 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

Best Friends Forever (Part One) by Dawn Kliest (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In the Best Friends Forever collection, meet the students of Coastal Carolina University. Their lives are all completely intertwined, the good, the bad, and the hated. Meet Hazel, the resident bad girl. She sees what she wants, takes it, and has no remorse whatsoever. Nolan is the male equivalent of Hazel, although he's much more of a player than she is. Upon meeting Miranda, everyone adores her good attitude and generous spirit. But looks can be deceiving. Andre has secrets of his own, including a crush on the one girl he can't have. Cheyanne lied years ago, forever changing the life of another BFF. Audric. The Virgin. Enough said. Lexi is new to the group dynamic, but she manages to get under the skin of at least one of the BFFs. With classes, sex, and drama, this collection is the perfect read for Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill fans. Edgy romance with dark twists and plot turns. Keep your friends close, and your enemies CLOSER.

Genre: Coming of Age

Phoenix Rising: A Pretty Boy Rock Prequel by S. R. Watson (Watson & Stacks, LLC) (94 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Get ready for a gritty, yet enthralling, rock star romance with enough suspense to keep you on edge. S.R. Watson and Ryan Stacks bring you submission, music, and twisted angst in this unique love story. Phoenix Jameson is a rock god... or so he's told. When he gets the mic in his hand, women fall at his feet. The sound of his voice is enough to make them crave him. Women line up for a chance to get into his bed -- for a chance to claim him, but he can't be tamed. Phoenix's predilection is depraved, and he offers no apologies. He rocks hard and dominates harder. He's never met a woman he couldn't conquer... until her. Harlow Lennox walks into Phoenix's life like a hurricane. She is the sister of his band mate Asher, and she is going to be staying with them at the lake house this summer while they work on their music. Her darkness beckons Phoenix. He sees through the image she desperately tries to project. She hates everything that he stands for, but she has no clue what he's capable of. Harlow is supposed to be off limits, but her rebellious nature makes his most sought after asset jump with excitement. Finally, a challenge that he's more than willing to accept. He's determined to bend her to his will. He won't stop until he has her complete submission. Get in and get out. That's the challenge!

Genre: Coming of Age

Perfectly Normal (The Perfects Book 1) by Amy Martin (19 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 5 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 4 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 lust-filled battle for dominance when she discovers that Isaac Drake is more than just the guy she took home from the bar. But what scares her most is the realization that he might be more than just the guy she needs in her bed, he might be the guy she needs in her life. **Mature Content** Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language. Keywords: free new adult romance, free bad boy romance novella, top 100 romance, billionaire revenge romance

Genre: Coming of Age

Poisoned Parrots : Don't believe everything you think! by Felix Lane (Popping Hearts) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 normal people? Poisoned Parrots is a Dark, Reverse Harem Romance. It contains some explicit content, and a smattering of coarse language. "Wickedly clever, charming and full of warmth. POISONED PARROTS is exactly the right combination of relatable characters and subtle plotting that triggers an abundance of fond memories."-- Amazon Reviewer "You can't help but compare to the size of your own family's emotional footprint! A captivating novel." - Amazon Reviewer

Genre: Coming of Age

The Book Addict by Karli Perrin (14 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

I have an addiction. I can't hide it. It's taking over my life. It's the first thing I think about when I wake up and the last thing I think about before I go to sleep. I should seek professional help but the truth is that I don't want to recover from this. I like the voices in my head. I like being able to escape reality whenever I want to. I like being transported to other worlds. It makes me feel alive. Yes, I have an addiction. A beautiful addiction. My name is Halle Hennessy and I'm a book addict. ***The Book Addict is inspired by actual events. Please note that this is a short story, not a full-length novel. It is intended to be a fast paced, fun and flirty read.***

Genre: Coming of Age

Angel Flights by Baer Charlton (139 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

Right Time (Timing is Everything Series Book 1) by Lexy Timms (41 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Don't rush on anything. If the time is right, it will happen. Rae I've always known I was meant to get out of the dead-end side of town where I was born. Trevor is my plan. He's from the right side of the tracks and I always knew he was going somewhere, so I want to hang on for the ride. But if I'm going to impress an experienced, wealthy guy and convince him I'm a keeper, I need to be more confident, and definitely not a virgin. That's when I turn to Sam. My best friend for as long as I can remember, Sam has always been there for me, and I hope he will again. One night with him and I'll be ready for Trevor. Only, when that one night is over, I'm not sure about my plan anymore. Trevor I've loved Rae since the day I met her, I just never told her. We've been by each other's sides through everything and watched as each other struggled to find our way in our hometown. I can't blame her for wanting more. But I hate to see her with that guy. He's everything I've always hated about the rich guys from high school and now he's got his hands on Rae. Our arrangement seems like the perfect opportunity, until I realize I might not only lose the love of my life, but my best friend also. Timing is Everything Series • Right Time • Right Place • Right Reasons

Genre: Coming of Age

Heartbreak (Stripped) by Skye Warren (823 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 3 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

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

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

Genre: Coming of Age

Wanted by Him (Wanted Series Book 1) by Hazel Kelly (Amazon Digital Services) (670 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 5 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

First Time: A First Love New Adult Romance (Jack & Lexi Book 1) by Amanda Wilhelm (64 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 terms, they'll do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true. No risk is too big to take, not if it gets them one step closer to the fame they want, and the freedom they can't live without. After all, win or lose, they'll always have each other. Until they don't. This is Book One of Jack and Lexi's story. Book Two; Never Enough and Book Three; Come Back to Me can be found on Amanda Wilhelm's Amazon page. This is a new adult romance that follows the couple from high school to college. Encounters are explicit but typical for the age and experience of the couple.

Genre: Coming of Age

I killed Bambi (BiBook) by ZEd Lab (0111 Edizioni) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 one hour 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 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Coming of Age

Dishonorably Discharged: A Love Story by Desean Rambo (Boardgame Media) (236 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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 5 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 intended for audiences 18+ ??? This heartfelt book is about growing up and learning to love and trust. I loved every aspect of this book which why I highly recommend it." -Bbs book reviews ??? Cute, fun and a little sassy with a bit of tragedy acting as the cherry on top of the New Adult sundae. It was refreshing." -No Bent Spines ABOUT THE SERIES: The Maxwell Series is about a group of brothers who are all about family, duty, honor, and will do anything to protect those they love. Be prepared for all the feels as Kade, Kelton, Kross, and Kody put their hearts on the line. Book 1: Dare to Kiss Book 2: Dare to Dream Book 3: Dare to Love Book 4: Dare to Dance Book 5: Dare to Live Book 6: Dare to Breathe Scroll up and grab a copy today.

Genre: Coming of Age

Reconnected by Bethany Daniel (136 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours 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 Disconnected!

Genre: Coming of Age

Unconditional Love: A Teen Sweet Summer Romance Novella by Alexa Whitewolf (Luna Imprints) (222 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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

Before His Choice (Dark Romance Prequel) (His Duet) by Clarissa Wild (286 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

His Choice. Her Ruin. My father is one of the rulers of the Family; a community cut off from society. The people think we are perfect. But no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. They won't understand the choice I have to make. And neither will she. The Family doesn't treat girls nicely. For her, there are rules that have to be obeyed. Even if they end in pain, hardship... and ruin. But I will save her. Even if she'll hate me for it. Before His Choice is an optional prequel to the Dark Romance Suspense Under His Rule by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild!

Genre: Coming of Age

Dwell in Possibility: A Worcester Nights novella by Ophelia Sikes (1,048 Review)    Price verified 5 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 for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. From the Author: Some readers don't like cliffhangers where they have to wait for the next book to find out what happens. That's fine! If that's you, simply wait until I finish a series and then buy the boxed set. Other readers don't want to wait the one to two months it takes me to write the full series and would rather read along as I go. That way they can provide feedback and suggestsions on the storyline. Whichever way works well for you, I provide an option. I adore Worcester, Massachusetts with all its gritty streets, rows of muted-colored three-deckers, and tough-as-nails can-do attitude. I've lived in this area since college, with only a few brief flings in other locations. No matter where else I travel, the powerful allure of Worcester pulls me home again. Worcester's a mere hour west of Boston, with many of the same traditions of Irish ...

Genre: Coming of Age

First Love: Jake & Sabrina (To Be Loved) by Lena Hart (Maroon Ash Publishing) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 2 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 world. Maddy's inner strength, snarky personality and breath taking beauty help Reid to make peace with his past. Together they find out what happens when they Let Love In. Series Reading Order: Let Love In- Maddy & Reid (ends in a cliffhanger) Let Love Stay - Maddy & Reid (concludes their story) Let Love Heal - Melanie & Bryan (can be read as a standalone) Let Love Shine - Maddy & Reid (one-year-later follow-up novella) Let Love Be - Lucy & Evan (can be read as a standalone) Let Love Live - Dylan & Conner (can be read as a standalone - MM)

Genre: Coming of Age

Innocents (Dusty Book 1) by Mary Elizabeth (The Elizabeths, LLC.) (879 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 5 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 ghosts of our past that haunt us for the rest of our lives.

Genre: Coming of Age

Awakenings (A Witch's Coven Novel Book 1) by Ron Vitale (41 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 back until she realizes that there is no way for her to undo the mistakes of the past. Instead she needs to find another way to survive and save Alessia and the rest of her coven. To right her wrongs and save her coven, Sabrina must face her greatest fear: the truth she's hidden for nearly twenty years. But ancient evils do not care for truth and only want vengeance on her for what she has done. Interview with the author: Question: What inspired you to write Awakenings? Answer: I wanted to explore a character I created almost thirty years ago. Sabrina is a witch who appears in my first novel, Dorothea's Song and I wanted to explore her origins story. I also wanted to create another series set in the magical world of The Realms. It's a world of wizards, witches and dragons that is similar to the Renaissance era. Awakenings is also my first book in which I explore more mature themes. Question: Can you talk about that? What made you decide that you wanted to include sex scenes in ...

Genre: Coming of Age