A society where rebellion is not tolerated. A girl desperate to discover the truth. Sixteen year old Quin lives in The Beck, a saviour society. Her community has risen from the ruins of a land shattered by Mother Nature. But Beck law is tough. Quin knows that the rules must be followed in order to sustain life in a place where floodwaters constantly threaten existence. A single violation could land her in Clearance. But some laws are harder to follow than others. And as Quin discovers the horrifying truth, she knows she cannot stay silent forever. Flow is the first in a series of books about a group of people struggling to survive after their world has been annihilated by devastating floods. Warning: contains violence and some upsetting scenes. Recommended for a 13+ audience.

    Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering what killed her parents and avenging her losses.Together with her parabatai Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head and her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. If only her heart didn’t lead her in treacherous directions…Making things even more complicated, Julian’s brother Mark—who was captured by the faeries five years ago—has been returned as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind—and they need the Shadowhunters’ help to do it. But time works differently in faerie, so Mark has barely aged and doesn’t recognize his family. Can he ever truly return to them? Will the faeries really allow it?Two: From Lord of ShadowsEmma Carstairs has finally avenged her parents. She thought she’d be at peace. But she is anything but calm. Torn between her desire for her parabatai Julian and her desire to protect him from the brutal consequences of parabatai relationships, she has begun dating his brother, Mark. But Mark has spent the past five years trapped in Faerie; can he ever truly be a Shadowhunter again?And the faerie courts are not silent. The Unseelie King is tired of the Cold Peace, and will no longer concede to the Shadowhunters’ demands. Caught between the demands of faerie and the laws of the Clave, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come together to defend everything they hold dear—before it’s too late.

    Connor Sanders. All six feet four inches, broad shouldered, rock hard muscled, starting quarterback of him. As he walks toward me (well, not toward me, but in my direction), bright blue eyes smiling at all the beautiful popular girls dripping from his arms, my heart sinks down to my toes. Because if I am the GPS and Connor is my target, I really wish I knew how to program a new destination because there is no way Connor Sanders is ever going to look at me as anything- “Hey, Allie.” “Oh. Hey, Connor.” -as anything more than his best friend. Tomboy Allie Brown has been in love with her best friend, the popular Connor Sanders, for as long as she can remember. The fear of losing him forever has kept her from declaring her feelings. Just friends is better than nothing, right? Connor Sanders has spent his whole life looking out for the girl next door. Circumstances force him to protect her in a way he never expected, one that allows him to act on the feelings he's kept under a tight rein for years.

     This bundle includes: (1) Pepped Up, (2) All Pepped Up, (3) Pepped Up and Ready, (4) Pep Talks, and (5) Pepped Up Forever. Qualifying for Nationals. It’s all I can think about, and I’m willing to do anything it takes to make it happen. I can handle long miles and hill sprints in cross country, but guys? That’s an entirely different challenge. kept my feelings hidden from the boy next door all this time. My longtime friend, Jace Wilder doesn’t see me that way. He has the personal magnetism and good looks to hook just about any girl in town -- and he has. Our friendship stands apart from high school social circles, and I’m fine with that, or so I keep telling myself. That is, until running star Ryan Harding moves to town and bridges the gap. Apparently, I’ve caught his eye and suddenly Jace starts seeing me in a different light. Everything changes, for all of us. On the trails, my goals are clear. Train, run, breathe, run, win. But when it comes to Jace and Ryan, it’s nowhere near as simple. This battle can’t be won by crossing a finish line, this war is in my heart. *This series contains mature content.*

    But what will happen when school starts in the fall?Find out in US at the BEACH.

    Until things get real...Mia Strong is beyond stressed out. With pre-med courses, the looming qualifying exam, a job, and her mother's serious health problems, she's feeling the pressure from all sides. As a distraction, she turns to online gaming and her newest addiction, Dragon Epoch. Mia seeks an escape into fantasy--never dreaming that she'd find something real.He goes by FallenOne. He's smart, funny, and has a sexy voice. Their instant connection is the best thing that's happened to Mia in a long time. He listens for hours while she bares her innermost fears. But he holds everything back about himself. At first, the mystery intrigues her, until she faces a life-altering decision. Now, Mia needs someone she can trust.Will FallenOne's friendship turn into something real? Or will the fantasy disappear, leaving her alone and in turmoil? *Note: A draft version of this story appeared on the author's website. This is now a novel-length work of fiction that has been expanded, revised and edited, adding 40% more content. It is now a novel of approximately 45,000 words and shows the events that lead up to the bestselling At Any Price, from Mia's point of view.THE GAMING THE SYSTEM SERIES:Girl Geek ~ available now (Adam & Mia prequel)At Any Price ~ available now (Adam & Mia part 1)At Any Turn ~ available now (Adam & Mia part 2)At Any Moment ~ available now (Adam & Mia part 3)For The Win ~ available now (Jordan & April)For The One ~ available now (William & Jenna)Worth Any Cost ~ available now (Adam & Mia part 4)For The Taking ~ forthcoming in 2018 (Katya & Lucas)

    Don't Draw Attention.She thought she could handle it, how hard could it be right?She was reading in her room when she just decided to take one, little, harmless peek outside of her new bedroom window.BAM!!Half naked, greek god bad boy right before her very own eyes!!So what do you do in this situation?Simple, you squat down in the middle of your bedroom floor because somehow that was a smart idea rather than walking away, and start doing ninja rolls to the window curtains going completely unnoticed.And when she banged her head against the wall after doing a total of six slightly slanted ninja rolls because she realized she is not coordinated at all, guess who saw the whole entire thing?Ashton Rider in all of his naked glory.Say goodbye to an unnoticed school year, and hello to the bad boy's world.

    But their romance can only last as long as vacation.Or so she thinks.A twist of fate--well, her Dad opening another brewery in a new town--lands her in Blake's school, but the charismatic boy she fell for wants nothing to do with her, and worse, the Snow Bunnies, the popular clique, claim her as their newest recruit.Cally must learn to be true to herself--all while landing a spot on the ski team and figuring out who she is without her old friends. And when she finds out what Blake is hiding, she learns the rules on the slopes apply to more than just skiing.*****Gold Winner (YA Fiction General) 2017 -- Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsSilver Winner (High School Romance) 2017 -- Children's Literary ClassicsBronze Winner (YA Romance) 2017 -- Readers' Favorite"There aren't enough books like The Slope Rules out there in the world of romance. Final Verdict: First love at it's finest. This is a can't miss for anyone who wants more sweet than spicy and needs their hearts thawed on cold winter nights. No one will regret spending time on this book." --YA Books Central"A fun, romantic story with a likeable protagonist and a familiar, yet enjoyable dramatic storyline that will appeal to teen readers." --IndieReader"Author Melanie Hooyenga tells it like it is in this remarkably honest coming of age story. Written in the vernacular of today's teens, this highly relatable book is sure to resonate with young audiences. The Slope Rules offers drama, action and age-appropriate romance all wrapped up in an inspiring, page-turning read." --Children's Literary Classics"Both sporting fans and readers who love emotionally charged novels will adore The Slope Rules,... a great romance for young adult readers... that explores love, coming of age, and personal growth." --Reader's Favorite"The prose is tight and enjoyable from the first paragraph until the very end. The author's descriptions are vivid and beautiful. Cally has a strong, self confident voice and is a fully developed character." --The BookLife Prize

    Time Between UsAnna and Bennett were never supposed to meet: she lives in 1995 Chicago and he lives in 2012 San Francisco. But Bennett's unique ability to travel through time and space brings him into Anna's life, and with him, a new world of adventure and possibility. As their relationship deepens, they face the reality that time might knock Bennett back where he belongs, even as a devastating crisis throws everything they believe into question. Against a ticking clock, Anna and Bennett are forced to ask themselves how far they can push the bounds of fate-and what consequences they can bear in order to stay together.Time After TimeBennett's unable to stay in the past for more than brief visits, skipping out on big chunks of his present in order to be with Anna in hers. They each are confident that they'll find a way to make things work...until Bennett witnesses a single event he never should have seen (and certainly never expected to). Will the decisions he makes from that point on cement a future he doesn't want?

    Tragedy Will Break it ApartExplore the beauty of science fiction with fourteen complete YA, space-themed short stories from a collection of talented authors. Spanning nearly 450 pages. Exclusive to this anthology only.Sasha lives off the treasure she salvages in abandoned ships on the edge of the solar system: until the day she recovers a lost popstar from 200 years ago.-- Dark Star by S.E. AndersonOne rickety ship. Hundreds of refugees fleeing Earth. Millions of light years to an unknown planet.One chance for a new home.-- Let Me In by Jennifer BrodyAnne has a strange feeling the mysterious lights in the sky have something to do with the number six she keeps seeing everywhere.-- Six by Lindsey R. LoucksWhen Evie meets an unlikely ally on her off-ship excursion, they must race against time before an impending war destroys their new planet.-- Siteron by Krista StreetWhen her father is sent on his most dangerous expedition yet, Cortelia doesn't stop to think and sneaks along for the ride, never imagining a deadly alien agenda.-- Deliverance by Raquel LyonLen is the sole survivor on an irradiated vessel deep in space, but is he really alone?-- Daughters of Ayor by David R. BernsteinSurviving the culling was only the beginning. Can they reclaim earth, or will the invaders destroy them?-- The Culling by Melissa A. CravenA snarky black-market trader who hasn't had a date in way too long, a broke-down, junkyard intergalactic ship with an attitude, and a beautiful alien to fall in love with. What could go wrong? Probably everything.-- Sycorax by Jenetta PennerVega Volante, planetborn, planetstrong…and totally screwed.Vega must use her unique planetborn skills to confront an alien force that not only threatens her squad but could bring disaster to the entire Axis.-- Planetstrong by Pamela StewartForced to marry her brother’s killer. Buried alive in an underground tomb. Celeste, sacrifices all for her terrible vengeance.-- The Stars Between by D.S. MurphyThe ever inquisitive Eos suspects the military is hiding something from the settlers on Sutorax, but she never imagines a deadly alien agenda. -- Interception by Norma HinkensArylia is an unwelcome alien seeking refuge on Earth; will her inexplicable friendship with Kyson, a law-abiding soldier, doom the planet?-- Between the Earth and the Stars by Elle ScottA race of body snatchers is deporting people to Mars, but Matt's fight to escape uncovers a disturbing truth about Earth and the Red Planet.-- Going Home by Holly HookImprisoned. Enslaved. Seven girls dig for the source of life in a fight for freedom from powerful invaders.-- The Crystal Prince by Everly Frost

    in my line of work, I can't afford to be Unfocused, but she is just as Alluring as she is forbidden. I should stay away, and yet I don't.// he is Ridiculously sexy. never have I ever been Drawn to a man so ardently. his touch is Everything, consuming me completely. what exists between us Deserves a chance, but he won't let me in.raw. passionate. desperate. real. I take her there--every time.// he feels it, too--I know he does. we could have it all, if only he wasn't so guarded.Intended for audiences 18+ years of age, due to explicit language and sexual content.

    Though I never realized just how fragile it was until that day . . .Charity always had a dream. It was simple, really. Find a guy, fall in love, and get married.The day she met Ryder, Charity knew he was the man God had chosen for her. But she never expected their relationship to be tested and tried through the fires of a freak accident. Suddenly, her world is thrown into chaos, and the bleak, white walls and sterile smells of a city hospital fill every spare minute. And then there comes the dreaded news. It was likely Ryder would never make it out of the hospital bed.As her carefully laid plans for the future come crashing down around her and the sun seems to set on her dreams, can Charity still find hope in the dark of night?Like a dandelion, life is beautiful. But treasure every moment. . . . for one day, the flower will be gone.

    However, those traits don't always come naturally to the feisty abolitionist. Spirited and spunky, Rebecca's chief ambition is to aid the Underground Railroad no matter the cost - until her path collides with slave-catcher Sheriff Clay Dalton who's grimly fighting battles of his own. When tensions between the North and South escalate, the two find themselves propelled on a journey to discover just who God has called them to be ~ and to determine whether their newfound friendship can stand up to a myriad of conflicts.

    A Dire Fate. Do you dare unravel the truth?Trattora is the adopted daughter of the Chieftain on a primitive frontier planet. Velkan is an indentured serf who has never known a day of freedom. Forced to flee a terrifying invasion by Galactic Pirates, they are thrown together on a ramshackle mining vessel that harbors more than one dark secret. Fate and chemistry combine when the pair’s matching birth bracelets lead them to a shocking discovery. Stakes rise when they uncover the classified Expulsion Project, and the devastating sacrifice their birth families made. Determined to save them from liquidation, Trattora and Velkan plunge headlong into a race against time and space to take down the genocidal Artificial Intelligence that now rules their home planet.But will they navigate the treacherous dealings of the seedy Galactic underworld in time to rescue the families who loved them enough to let them go?Girl of Fire is the first novel in The Expulsion Project, a sci-fi, dystopian thriller trilogy with a whisper of romance, a heavy dose of adventure, and action galore. If you are a Firefly or Dark Matter fan, or in Divergent withdrawal, this is the book mashup for you!

    But the phobia she fakes in order to avoid human contact is sorely tested by hot, persistent, motorcycle riding PJ. For a girl who craves contact, maple eyed PJ is impossible to resist. When the inevitable happens, when hands, bodies and lips collide, Casey sees PJ's number, one that can only be seen as a cruel twist of fate. Now she must decide. Will she continue counting the days of her life, or start living a life that counts?With the memorable writing and humor of writers such as Jandy Nelson’s I’ll Give You the Sun blended with the attitude, chemistry and unexpected plot twists of Katie McGarry’s best sellers, Make it Count is a romance that will leave you swooning and smiling.

    The entire Palace is ablaze with excitement, as the Royal Family prepares for the event of a lifetime. Despite the exciting event which is near at hand, Addison and his younger siblings (all seven of them!) must carry on with their daily activities. Addison’s sisters, Princesses Bridget, Chasity, and Hope, have their struggles with being iconic European starlets of a modern day monarchy. The teen heiresses grace magazine covers, smile for photoshoots, and gracefully glide through important interviews–until a certain American popstar arrives on the scene. Kennetic Energy, the wildly popular band from the United States, is chosen to play at Addison’s Coronation. David Carter, the band’s handsome lead singer, fumbles through awkward moments with Princess Hope–in front of the cameras. When an embarrassing rumor sparks that Princess Hope is dating the young fellow, she is determined to get the band fired from their Royal gig. Meanwhile, Princess Chasity is dealing with her own fragile affairs of the heart. Her new security guard, Hanson Fletcher, is completely captivating, yet entirely frustrating. She attempts to keep the entrance of her heart firmly protected, while following the wisdom of Proverbs 4:23. But can she be successful in guarding her heart, from her security guard?

    Secrets. Deleted Scenes. Transport yourself to other worlds with 15 Marked by Fate teen warriors… …encounter shadows, queens, witches, and wizards who battle against immortals, angels, vampires, demons, genetically engineered soldiers, robots and gods. Let yourself be swept away by adventures in magical fantasy worlds, mind-blowing dystopian lands, space stations, galaxies, and alternate timelines. The short stories and deleted scenes in Marked by Fate: Origins are exclusive to this collection and they go away--some of them forever--when the Marked by Fate full box set releases in October 2017. Gain a glimpse of where the action begins, including a deeper look into some of your favorite characters! Get the Marked by Fate: Origins collection today to join these teen warriors in their adventures.

    Never heard of it? That's because in Slowdotna the most riveting activities for a teenager are salmon fishing and grabbing a Big Gulp at the local 7-Eleven. More than anything, Meri wants to hop in her VW Bug and head somewhere exciting, like New York or L.A. or any city where going to the theater doesn't only mean the movies. Everything is so scripted here--don't have too much fun, date this guy because he's older and popular, stay put because that's what everyone else does.But when her senior year should be all boys, SAT prep, and prom drama, Meri feels more and more distance between herself and the people she loves. Her grandma dies, her brother gets hurt, and even her best friend checks out to spend more time with some guy. As she struggles with family, grief, friends, and hormones, Meri must decide if she really is ready for the world beyond her backyard.Meagan Macvie's debut novel, The Ocean in My Ears, raises questions of love, purpose, and the power to choose your own future even when your future's the thing that scares you the most.

    He rules the school. She just wants to make it to graduation. With prom only six weeks away, and his reputation at stake - will Brian be able to get “Scary Pants” out on a date? Brian Royland is the golden boy of Palm Beach High. He’s smart, handsome, athletic, and charming. He could get any girl in school - but he procrastinated and is now dateless for the most important dance of the year. When he hears about the new girl, Iris Newman aka “Scary Pants”, Brian is intrigued. But when Brian’s friends doubt he’ll succeed in scoring her as his prom date, bets start flying, and she turns into a prize to be won. Iris has set several goals for herself; make sure her older sister has a smooth pregnancy, help her recently single mother support and manage their family, and find a way to stop her band’s bass guitarist from asking her out every week. She doesn’t have the time or the energy to deal with the arrogant and pesky Brian Royland, who is suddenly determined to get her out on a date. It only takes six weeks for them to realize they have both experienced great loss. Surrounded by mayhem and high school drama - could they be the key to each other’s healing?

    Starting over is always hard, but when you’re stuck with an emotionally wrecked mother who won’t even look at you and the responsibility of practically raising your younger brother and sister, it’s even more difficult. Life in a small, rural town is a lot different from what she’s used to. Beaches are replaced with lazy, shaded rivers. Six lane highways with dirt roads. And Levi, the cute preacher’s son, with intentions as pure as his smile, takes the place of a string of shallow, meaningless hookups back home. Some things remain the same no matter where you go, however. Like the way a cute boy can make things seem not so bad, or how when you fall in love You. Just. Know.It's too bad it’s not only the good things that are universal. Bad things can follow you, no matter how far away from them you run. Secrets always end up hurting people. A troubled past will come back to haunt you. Michaela has both.

    Sean Johnson’s life as a small-town farmhand has been nothing but predictable, but when he meets Sophia Hillingdon at the local animal sanctuary, she gets him out of an eighteen-year rut, away from the mundane existence on the farm, and a grieving, drunken father.Sophia is the first person who understands him and makes him believe that he might get out of their small town, who tells him, he has the potential to be whoever he wants to be and do whatever he wants to do.But as their relationship unfolds, it is the most devastating of news that will change both of them forever.

     As with all young angels on the Guardian path, Allister and Mina undertake a wide variety of missions to discover their Gifts. Meanwhile, Satan and his top lieutenants have a new secret weapon to test, so they set a trap for the pair. Now, the Guardian Angel candidates need protection. If Spirit’s Bane successfully destroys the angels of light, the last line of defense between humans and demons will disappear. Guardian Angel Files: Spirit’s Bane Interview with the Author: Q: What makes Spirit’s Bane special? A: It’s a fantasy-filled sneak peek into one of the oldest good vs. evil battles out there. Q: Is there a sequel? A: Not yet. Soon. Q: What theme(s) make it special? A: Friendship. Destiny. Self-sacrifice. Q: What do you want the reader to know? A: I am in no way claiming special knowledge of who angels are, what they do, or how they operate. This is a work of fantasy, but it also contains some deep philosophical thoughts about life, death, and everything in between. Life’s a journey. Enjoy it.

    Now eleven years later, Nora works for Palladium Enterprises, where she is given the secret task to locate and retrieve power orbs. It's here that she has finally found a "family" in her team-mates. On a routine mission, she steps into a vault-like room and is frozen in time. Emerging five years into the future, she finds her friends on opposing sides of a war. While Nora struggles with who to trust, she is given a one-of-a-kind orb that transforms her desires into visible energy. She now holds the key to stopping the war.But first she has a choice to make... Which side will she be on? ... And will her choice lead to peace or will it lead to destruction?One choice can change everything.Ray of Light is Elle Scott's debut novel, and is the first in a Science-Fiction/Contemporary Fantasy trilogy called The Incandescent Series. Ray of light follows three strong females as they find themselves in the crossfire of a war over mysterious orbs. The strange appearance of these orbs, where they come from, or what they will be used for is not what threatens these girls the most; their biggest obstacle will be the choices they each have to make. If you love Lauren Oliver, Claudia Grey, and Rachael Craw, you will love this powerful new science-fiction trilogy for Young Adults.Purchase now and start the series today. [alternate cover edition for ISBN: 978-0-9954426-1-0]"A dramatic, engaging story, with impressive worldbuilding and intriguing characters. Ray of Light is sure to appeal to young adults who love fast-paced SF books." - Madeline Dyer, Amazon bestselling author of The Untamed Series."A real cliffhanger with all of the elements of a stunning story. Beautiful imagery and wonderfully complex, developed characters add to a plot which is fast-paced, never predictable and always twisting and turning. The differing perspectives of the characters raise important moral issues and great discussion points. First person narrative meant that I strongly felt the characters' emotions; pain, excitement, lust, embarrassment, happiness, uncertainty, and grief. I truly had those world crashing down, slow motion, stopped-in-time, internally chaotic moments. When I love a book, I devour it. I couldn't stop reading- and the best thing is, there are sequels! Ray of Light is a must-read!" - Jacqui, amazon review"Elle Scott, and her debut novel Ray of Light, transformed me from speculative fiction sceptic to devotee." - Fiona Weaver, memoirist.

    Everyone is assigned a duty, and life is harmonious directed by the chief quantum computer: MAQS. But Masha Mikhailov is not convinced of MAQS’ sincerity, and is determined to escape. Aided by her best friend Esfir, Masha's plans take a surprising turn when she is assigned to marry the Keeper, Kazimir. With both time and options running out, can Masha find her way out... or be forever trapped in the "perfect" life designated for her by the powerful AI? If you're a fan of Hyperion, The Giver, The Matrix, 1984 or Eagle Eye, you will love Quantum State. Praise for QUANTUM STATE: "While Quantum State has similarities to The Hunger Games and Divergent, the plot is unique and refreshing... highly recommended for fans of the dystopian genre" - Readers' Favorite "Fun to read and a very fine escape hatch from reality." - Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer "What an amazing YA story. I got sucked into the story and was just glued until the end. " - Christy, Amazon Fantasy Top Contributor