Teen Reads

Life’s hard enough being a cop and a single mom, but who needs a new love interest to complicate things? Especially when he’s a charming basketball coach with a megawatt smile. Throw in some robbery drama and flirtation, and life is spinning faster than a basketball at center court. My daughter Alice treats teenage rebellion like an Olympic sport. Ever since Cade Waverly, the irresistible basketball coach, walked into my investigation and kept lingering in my thoughts, I've been balancing on the edge of my own emotional foul line. He's sunshine and laughter, I’m all work and no play...

You are the ultimate teen. It’s time to unleash the power within. Embark on a transformative journey with Derek T Freeman's groundbreaking 2-in-1 compilation that combines his acclaimed first two books – "Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens" and "88 Life-Changing High School Hacks (A Sur-Thrival Guide)." This isn't just a book; it's a transformative guide designed to empower teens to not only navigate high school but to dominate every aspect of life beyond. Book 1: Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens 5 simple steps to find your uniqueness and embrace the amazing ...

A collection of twenty-six horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to thrill you and chill you to the bone. The creepers include: REST STOP: Martin loved the story The Lady or the Tiger so much he started playing the game with real people and hybrid beasts. THE CURSE: When Rebecca found the pharaoh's tomb, she refused to leave no matter how many perished. TILL DEATH DO US PART: Isabelle discovered her new husband had been married before, and all ten brides had disappeared without a trace. THE EXECUTION: Myers has a crazy dream he's on death row, waiting to be executed. LIFE TO THE ...

Darcy Field has made a promise to her brother: No more dating his friends. Ever. Which is fine, because all of her brother’s friends are massive losers. Thanks to them, she’s spent one too many Valentine’s Days with crushed dreams, a broken heart, and zero chocolate. But when Darcy is forced to attend the annual singles' event at Lonesome Coffee—her family’s coffee shop in the small town of Emerson, Massachusetts—a certain promise may become very hard to keep. Stuck on Your Heart is a novelette of approximately 18,000 words.

Edgar Williams was in his late twenties and decided he had been single long enough. He drove to the mail order bride auction in Laramie, Wyoming and was hoping he would be able to find the perfect bride! When he glanced at Opal Church, he knew in his heart that she was the girl of his dreams! She seemed perfect in every way with her beautiful long medium blonde hair, sapphire blue eyes, and a gorgeous smile. When the bidding began, he wondered why he and a couple of the other men were the only ones bidding. Did they know something he didn't? Regardless, he kept bidding...and the auctioneer ...

Patty Durham was an only child and was teased about being ugly as she grew up. The children used to tell her that her parents stopped having children when they saw how ugly she was! Of course, their cruel words would make her cry...and then they enjoyed teasing her more. Patty was fortunate to have a very loving mother who told her when she grew up, she would be prettier than any of the other girls that made fun of her. She always hoped her mother would be right! Her mother sent her away to finishing school...and while she was gone, Patty received a message informing her of her mother's ...

Jenny Goldberg was as plain as any girl could be. She was often teased and called 'plain Jane', and she tried to laugh and be a good sport about it. However, when she was by herself, she would break down in tears and wonder why her life was so disappointing. She was in her twenties now...and decided that the only way she was ever going to get married was to go to a mail order bride auction and hopefully someone would want her. She had been thinking about this for several years...and had recently gotten the courage to go through with it. When the day of the auction finally arrived, she ...

Ellen Sorensen arrived on the stage in Salt Lake City in the mid 1800s and was looking forward to meeting a handsome young man a little older than her age of 19 from her letter's description. Instead, the man waiting to meet her was in his early fifties. Not only was he too old for her, but he was also going bald and looked like he hadn't had a bath in a month. His clothes were filthy and smelly, and he hadn't shaved or brushed his teeth in days! She was in shock and couldn't believe her worst nightmare was coming true! What was she going to do? Don't miss the latest exciting Mail Order ...

Are you a teen in need for some self care? Do you want to be healthy and fit but don’t know how to do it? Do you feel stress from everyday ordeals and find yourself settling for a bad routine? Then look no further than this teens MUST HAVE guide!.With this book comes the knowledge you need to get yourself back on track and deal with the pressures you’re facing. Not only will you learn how to look after your mind,body and spirit but you will also understand the importance of prioritizing you and adapting good habits! You will learn everything there is to learn about self-care and the ...

The 30 Nightmares: The CONDOM IN THE COFFIN: A wife finds a condom in the lining of her husband's coffin which triggers suspicions someone at the mortuary is a necrophiliac. THE LOOKER: Kidnappers abduct an unusually beautiful woman to harvest her organs for half a million dollars. THE BEAST OF SPOOKY HOLLOW: A freelance writer goes to his college reunion and decides a legendary beast devouring the locals there may be his ticket to a Pulitzer. THE ALIEN: A man struck by lightning while having an MRI is the only one who can see aliens invading the Big Apple. THE INTRUDER: Mary calls 9-1-1 ...

When Noah fell in love with Nick, she knew their relationship would never be easy. They're fire and electricity, and when they're together, every kind of sparks fly. After last summer, Noah thought their passion had grown stronger than their fear, but her life is about to turn upside down again now that she's starting university. Moving again while maintaining her relationship with Nick will be a difficult hurdle, with their age difference, campus life, dangerous parties, and inner demons stalking them both, reminding them of all they still don't know about each other.

A collection of 25 horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. Look no further if you are fans of Twilight Zone, Tales From the Crypt, Night Gallery, Outer Limits, One Step Beyond, and horror stories with a plot and a twist ending. Billy Wells Horror is your ticket to a journey into the macabre, if you dare. The average Amazon review rating on all Billy Wells Horror collections is 4.3!! The terrors include: THE MONSTER NEXT DOOR: An apartment dweller is convinced his next-door neighbor is a monster. UNCANNY COINCIDENCES: Ashley joins a dating club ...

Marcie Middleton's whole summer vacation was ruined when her father announced their family would be spending the summer away from home while he did some biology research for his company! She could only imagine the boring days ahead of her after listening to him explain the experiments his company was working on at the dinner table night after night! She had just graduated from high school and had plans with her friends! How could life be so cruel? Her mother tried to lessen the blow by telling her they would be staying at a summer cottage with its own private beach. Marcie was excited about...

If You’re Tired of Putting Other People’s Needs Over Your Own, Then Keep Reading… Are you tired of letting others walk all over you? Are you starting to feel like a doormat? Would you like to finally learn how to put your foot down and be more assertive? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with saying no and standing up for themselves. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay silent. It can be tough to express yourself confidently and without being aggressive. People pleasing can often get in the way of standing up for yourself and expressing your ideas, especially when you've ...

‘We’ve been summoned. I was supposed to take you to them as soon as you woke. I’m terrible for keeping you here for so long. Follow me.’ ‘Hang on a sec,’ she said and the girl stopped to look over her shoulder, ‘Where am I?’ ‘Dragon Academy of course!’ the girl replied with a small laugh. Madison Dakin is just a normal girl from Edinburgh, Scotland, trying to figure out what to do after school when she is catapulted into a world she didn't know existed. She has to get used to it pretty quickly. With professors teaching her about dragons and their history, fellow students...

A collection of thirteen horror stories for my readers who enjoy no holds barred terror before turning in at night. I have selected my most gruesome nightmares from "Don't Look Behind You" and "Scary Stories-Volume 1." This volume includes stories of zombies, vampires, mummies, ghosts, and a sampling of monsters and deranged maniacs to haunt your dreams all the lonely nights. Enjoy! The nightmares include: SOMETHING IN THE HOUSE: Randolph and Francene have come from the cemetery with some friends to visit a house where they lived when they were alive. FIDO: George lost his job and needs to ...

Trapped in an RPG...or a Virtual Prison? When Eric and friends secretly log onto the new Tower of Gates fully immersive virtual reality MMORPG against his father's wishes, they spawn separately throughout the game. Eric finds Sarah easily enough, but they can't find Josh, their remaining party member. Unable to escape or even pause the game, Eric and Sarah work together to find Josh. They meet a colorful cast of characters along the way, including a priest named Benji. Unsure what happens when you die, they vow to be careful with who they trust. While Benji and others they meet seem ...

As usual, on these special dates we celebrate a holiday that gathers many souls to share a unique moment of terror, suspense, mystery, fantasy and courage. That is the goal of this book, to immerse the reader in this fantastic world where anything can happen and curiosity and courage do not go unnoticed at the time of making a decision. This book contains 3 short stories: The secret of the haunted house The Festival of Lost Souls The curse of the sinister dollEach one of them will transport you to a given time and place where you can imagine the universe that is detailed and feel every ...

"My kids have read the whole series and asking for more!" Book 12 in the Award-winning Wright Cousin Adventures series! Snowmobiles, mysterious messages, and desperate rescue attempts. "We're descending too fast," said Robert. "I know," Jonathan replied. "I can't help it. That left wing isn't going to last much longer." A cold war is about to turn hot in the Kingdom of Gütenberg and time is running out for the Wright cousins. Snowstorms, jagged mountains, enemy soldiers. Can the Wright cousins discover and retrieve a top secret clue before it's too late? “I like the adventures the Wright...

Beatrice Fletcher is obsessed with unsolved murders in her small town of Cabot Cove, Maine like her great-aunt Jessica, the famous mystery writer. But when her best friend Jackson goes missing, this time the mystery is personal. Then Jackson fails to show up for a late night meet-up, and instead, Bea stumbles upon three students from the elite Broadmoor Academy: overly-friendly and slightly vicious Leisl, her aloof twin brother, Leif, and Carlos, who knows more about, well, everything than he's letting on.