Teen Reads

Aunt Clara made the best chocolate chip cookies in the whole world! When asked what her secret to such delicious cookies was, she would always say, 'LOVE', of course! She was constantly delivering plates of delicious cookies to others and loved every minute of it! Aunt Clara was in her 30's now and the rest of the family thought it was time that she should be married and settling down with some children of her own. When the subject would come up, she would always laugh and say, "Would you like another chocolate chip cookie?" ...and seemed to manage to change the subject. Unbeknown to Aunt ...

If Devin Mack can’t actually fight his father, he’s going to fight everyone he can find on the football field.

A Gallery YA audio.

Sometimes it takes an outsider to make us see what’s right before our eyes Carolyn Butler likes Todd Keating but he won’t let anyone close enough to find out what he’s really like. And then Diego Lopez comes to town to compete in the sandcastle contest. His sculpted lips, brooding eyes and ripped body take Carolyn’s breath away. Is it any wonder Carolyn is lost in a sandcastle daze? Author’s note: Unlike my regular romance novels, this short story is intended for Young Adult readers. Mona Ingram is the author of over forty sweet, clean romances full of hope, inspiration, and ...

Triumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types. This YA anthology features thirteen short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake—superheroes don’t have to just be generic handsome white dudes.

Brett Somers had informed his family that in the new year he was going to get married and start a family. The only problem was, he had no prospects in mind and was too old for any of the local eligible girls. He was a man of his word and prided himself on his reputation for following through on the things he said he would do. While massaging his neck and head to relieve his headache pain, he wondered how he was going to make his new year's resolution come to fruition. It couldn't be that hard, could it? Bernice was a young woman in her mid-twenties. She had picked up the nickname of 'Burnie...

Ever since Margot was born, it's been just her and her mother. No answers to Margot's questions. No history to hold on to. Just the two of them, stuck in their run-down apartment, struggling to get along. But that's not enough for Margot. She wants family. She wants a past. And when she finds a photograph pointing her to a town called Phalene, she leaves. But when Margot gets there, it's not what she bargained for. Margot's mother left for a reason. But was it to hide her past? Or was it to protect Margot from what's still there?

Two years have passed since Hildie's little angel, Joy, was kidnapped. Life has returned to normal, and Hildie and Ben couldn't be happier. The holidays are fast approaching and one morning before school Hildie compliments Joy on how she has grown into a lovely young woman. "It's no wonder you have several beaus pursuing you!" Joy smiles a bashful smile and lets her mother know that the only boy she's interested in is Billy. They go on to discuss that Miss Benton, her schoolteacher, is going to teach them several dances. Hildie tells Joy what a lucky girl she is, remembering that she didn't...

Montgomery Willis has warned his wife, Delores, that something has to be done about their daughter Luanne, who is a spoiled rotten, out of control girl that does nothing but cause chaos and misery everywhere she goes! She may be beautiful, but she is a handful! The best thing would be to send her to finishing school where she can learn some manners...or they need to marry her off and let a husband deal with her temper tantrums! Montgomery has had enough and for once in his life, he's putting his foot down! A Wyoming cowboy places an ad for a mail order bride and has no idea what kind of a ...

Effortlessly Talk to Anyone and Build a Connection with This Fail-Proof Guide Do you feel like you’re always striking out when it comes to socializing? Do you find it hard to keep a conversation going? Do you struggle to get out of your shell and make friends? Then this is the perfect book for you. In his book, "How to Talk to Anyone", communications specialist Cole Mcbride, is here to share this comprehensive guide that will give you all the tools you need to get out of your shell and create the rich social life you've always wanted. How to Talk to Anyone is a fail-proof guide that will ...

The night of the car accident changes everything for Jace Northall, leaving him an orphan at three years old. Fast forward 12 years later, Jace is struggling to survive his teen years. Frequent relocations complicate his life, leaving him feeling lonely and frustrated. After his most recent move, Jace is hopeful they have finally found a place to call home, where he can finally just be a normal kid.

**Included in the following box set: Teen and Young Adult Historical Royalty Romance Box Set Sadness is what she knows. Loneliness is all he’s experienced. Can time at the orphanage help them both find each other and, perhaps, love? By Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in 90 - Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Eliza Heaton. Lady Matilda had experienced grief in her life — losing her mother to illness, her father lost in the depth of sadness, no husband and no children. Instead of falling victim to her own sadness, Lady Matilda decided to follow in the footsteps of her beloved mother ...

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

Millie Anne Murphy knew she'd never be the same again after her trip to Ireland! She had actually captured a leprechaun and made a deal to secure three wishes from the wee man if she would set him free. The tiny fella would be shocked to know that his curse to her opened up doors she could have never imagined! It was true she couldn't use the wishes to benefit herself, but what she could do for others was unbelievable! Are you feeling lucky? You're going to love this incredible adventure Christy Webb has magically written for your enjoyment! Get it quickly before it disappears like the ...

Olori - An Incredible Love Story! Step into the passionate world of Olori: An Incredible Love Story Romantic Novel, that weaves tradition, destiny, and the complexities of love. This historical romance novel tells the enthralling story of Amenze, a woman determined to escape a life she never wanted, and Bawo Domingo, the mysterious man who just might change everything. A Battle Between Destiny and Desire Amenze longs for marriage like her friends, but she refuses to settle for the King of Warri Kingdom, a man older than his father prophesied to be her husband. Desperate to escape this ...

Two boys, one struggle. A new family, an uncovered secret. Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. Tommy is a young offender, he’s tough and he’s cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool. Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever. Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy's third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour.

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you’re in store for: an hilarious story.

Annette Peters recently lost her mother and is now trying to figure out how she will support herself. For the last five years she has been her mother's fulltime caregiver and had put her life on hold. She is now 28, has no schooling, or livelihood skills; however, her mother did leave her the cabin she's living in, and she decides to turn it into a B&B. She isn't a trained cook or chef but believes she can turn out a pretty good breakfast...and if she can rent some of her extra rooms, she will be able to support herself. Todd Murphy is out on a hunting trip with his friends, and they get ...

Ede: A Most Unlikely Pair! Get swept away by the captivating story of love, betrayal, and redemption in Ede Romantic Novel, a heart-stirring African romance novel. Follow the gripping story of Ede Ezomo, a woman born to marry royalty, and Sato Ihaza, a man forged by the streets, as they navigate a complicated relationship that spans a decade. A Love Story Forged in Fire Raised in a privileged world, Ede Ezomo was destined to marry royalty. But the instant she meets Sato Ihaza, the chemistry between them is undeniable. However, when he hesitates to respond to her advances, she retaliates ...

Oloi: A Queen Shrouded in Mystery – An African Royalty Romance Embark on a captivating journey of love, fate, and royal intrigue set in the heart of the ancient Benin Kingdom with Oloi: A Queen Shrouded in Mystery. This African Royalty Romance weaves together the fates of two unlikely characters—Eki, a beautiful commoner, and Osad, the proud Crown Prince! A Story of Forbidden Love, Duty, and Fate Eki is no ordinary village girl. Full of dreams, she longs for a life far away from chores and hopes to marry Odaro, the son of a wealthy chief. But destiny has other plans. Osad, the young and...