Teen Reads

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.

A collection of 20 short "flash fiction" romance stories by Ruby South. Do you remember your first kiss? The rush of emotions, the anticipation, the fear of getting it wrong? It's a moment you never forget. In this collection, we explore the unforgettable experiences of teens and young adults as they navigate the ups and downs of falling in love. From awkward encounters to unforgettable romance, these stories will make you laugh, cry, and remember the heart-pounding thrill of a first kiss. Love and Allergies Aiden and Hannah attend their school dance as friends, but Aiden longs for ...

Brenda Murphy is in her senior year of high school in beautiful sunny California...and suddenly learns the horrible news that her father has been transferred to Salt Lake City, Utah in the middle of the winter. Not only are there no gorgeous sandy beaches there, but it feels like the Arctic Circle in Utah with its freezing temperatures and snow falling constantly! She is clueless about how to ski and has never made a snowman in her life! If she has to go through one more change, she is sure she will scream! As she walks to the bus stop on her first day of school, she's positive she's moved ...

What started out as fun just turned dangerous. When 14-year-old Jeffrey's high school teacher hires him to find the driver responsible for a hit-and-run car accident, he thinks it's an easy case—until his investigation leads to a harrowing encounter with a ruthless criminal and the clues to an ancient treasure. Now he and his friends Pablo, Marisol, and Susie are in a race against time with a trio of sinister treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the prize. Exciting Mystery Books for Kids, Teens, and Everyone in Be-Tween! If you like action-packed stories of ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is the revised edition of “Garnet’s Curse” by award-winning author Nancy B. Brewer. It is even more thrilling and includes exciting new chapters!When Garnet’s aunt passed away in 1889, she suddenly became the mistress of their manor in France. Just as a sharp needle is drawn to a magnet, youth, beauty, and wealth attract evil to its unsuspecting victim. Her survival depends on how quickly she learns and how swiftly evil pursues her. She must not allow her passions to give rise to the imaginary.

Megan Bartley was in her middle 20's with pretty strawberry-blonde hair, gorgeous blue eyes, a pretty smile, and was a medium height of around five feet five inches. It had been a year since her friend Jenn had left Sadie's boarding house to get married. She wasn't envious of her friend getting married; however now that a year had gone by, she was wishing she would be able to find her special guy. It was going to be challenging since she worked at Evanston Telecommunications as a telephone operator and spent the majority of her life in an office at a switchboard transferring and connecting ...

Barbara is dead, VERY dead, but she just wants to check social media and spend time with her almost-boyfriend. She definitely doesn't want to attend spirit school and learn how to be a spirit guide. Talk about inconvenient! Barbara's instructor, Vineet, isn't making her afterlife any easier. Vineet is zany, nerdy, and a little bit weird. They're polar opposites, but somehow, some way, they have to work together to make humans' wishes come true. Pretty Dead Girl is part of the Spirit School series, but can be read as a standalone story.

Tessa’s Garden is a four novella series collection that covers spring, summer, fall and winter. Looking for a fun and lighthearted romance that will keep you turning the pages? "Tessa's Garden" is the sweet suspense romance for you! Tessa's tendency to jump to conclusions often leads her into trouble, and her investigation into her employer's practices is no exception. Despite her best intentions, Tessa finds herself in over her head as she and Samson gather secret information and try to uncover the truth about the business, an organic produce company. As the higher ups become suspicious,...

Emily Bennett has been up against a lot. Murderous relatives. Biker gangs. But a Greek goddess? This will be a first. Emily is finally back in Anchorville. Home. All she wants to do is to lock herself in for the rest of the year with her fiancé, Alexander Lewis, and not see another soul. Except the members of her ever-expanding household. But trouble loves following Emily. A paranormal investigation team is in town. A psychic seems determined to connect with her, and a teenager has supposedly gone missing. Can Emily stay out of this mess when she already foresees bigger trouble coming ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The creepers include: OUT OF TIME: An avenging time traveler pursues a mass murderer who has escaped into the future. THE ICE PICK KILLER: The serial killer's last victim was in Rose's neighborhood, and she has flimsy locks. LOTTO MANIA: After thirty-five years, Charles's favorite numbers have won the Powerball jackpot, but evil forces want it all. THE SNALLYGASTER: A flying creature has swooped down and taken Harry's precious daughter, and he is desperate for the authorities to help get ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: CANCELED: A traveler on his way to San Francisco is confronted by unprecedented death and destruction by either an earthquake or a nuclear strike. SCARECROWS: After a religious farmer loses his faith in God after three personal disasters, he starts pursuing devil worship as an alternative. THE WENDIGO: A college student is leery about camping with his roommate after seeing him transform into a hideous monster in a recent nightmare. THE BODY DOUBLE: The son of a ...

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.

FORTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER A ROGUE MOON SMASHED INTO THE WORLD... THIRTY YEARS AFTER HUMANITY EMERGED FROM THE CAVES WHERE THEY TOOK REFUGE... A GROUP OF TEENS DISCOVER THERE IS MORE TO THE STORY. A FROZEN WORLD... A LOST LOVE... A DIMINISHING HOPE... Everything Jude has been taught, tells him that Eve was lost to him when he watched the gates close between them. But he refuses to give up on her—because, if there is anything he knows about the girl he reluctantly fell in love with, it is that she would find a way to survive. But would she be able to survive long enough... When their search ...

A collection of seven horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: THE DEMON: A veteran serial killer discovers his son has followed in his footsteps and is the monster the media calls The Copycat Killer. BEAUMONT HALL: After Corey attempts suicide to escape merciless bullying in college, he spends the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Since he died, a mysterious man with an ax has slaughtered four of the bullies who persecuted him. LONG IN THE TOOTH: An elderly vampire on the brink of death, accepts Jesus as his savior and ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: THE OTHER SIDE: After Gerald dies and is resuscitated, something evil comes back with him from the other side. THE PAINTING: Ellen buys a creepy painting at an antique shop that keeps changing and not for the better. THE GRIZZLY OR THE ZOMBIE: Two hikers are attacked by a grizzly bear and then a zombie twenty years after the apocalypse has ended. THE BOX WITH RED AND BLUE RIBBONS: A surly humpback slips an identical-looking box among a counter full of surprise ...

A short and sweet romantic comedy that takes place in a snowy mountain resort. Piper O'Leary is running her family's inn: The Red Chalet Resort. Johnny Parelli is a guest who happens to find Piper rather charming and entertaining, albeit quirky. The two find comical ways of connecting through watching silly romance movies together and trying to predict the story-lines--until their real lives begin to mimic the stories they're making fun of. * Welcome to an Enchanting Winter Wonderland where anything is possible... and love is often comical.... Meet socially awkward, but hopelessly romantic,...

Two brides, a teacher, and an imposter. If anyone can sort out the truth, shouldn’t an experienced sheriff be the man for the job? His true bride is quickly losing confidence. "Typical man, so easily bamboozled by a dimpled smile, flash of an ankle, and twisting skirt. It will serve him right if he marries the wrong woman."

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: THE MAKEOVER: A plastic surgeon seeks revenge for being framed by a malicious, wealthy client who bribes the judge, jury, the attorneys, and the warden to make sure he serves hard time in prison for ten years. The INITIATION: The fraternity brothers have planned a Hell night to top all Hell nights. WHO’S YOUR DADDY: Cecil returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, he discovers the father he never knew was a serial killer who devoured his victims. THE ...