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TruLeigh


Yvonne Collins - 2005
    Plans that don’t include six weeks in a rainy foreign country, getting to know her estranged movie star mother, Annika Anderson. Despite her furious protests, Leigh’s dad ships her off to Ireland where she’ll be her mom’s personal assistant on the set of her latest film.When Irish eyes are smiling...Annika may be a cold-hearted diva, but her gorgeous young co-star, Sean Finlay, has Leigh all hot and bothered. Unfortunately, Sean only has eyes for Annika. And Annika only has eyes for the unavailable director, Roger. When Leigh lands a bit-part in the movie, she finds herself not only sharing scenes and scripts with her mother, but vying for the spotlight—and Sean’s affections.One diva is too many...But one small movie set isn’t big enough for two divas. Tensions rise as the diva and her daughter clash off and on the set. There’s no script, and no predictable happy ending as they tackle the toughest roles of their lives: acting like a mother and daughter.

Dare to Dream


Kate Lattey - 2013
    Marley has grand ambitions to jump in Pony of the Year, but every good pony she’s ever had has been sold out from under her to pay the bills.Then a half-wild pinto pony comes into her life, and Marley finds that this most unlikely of champions could be the superstar she has always dreamed of. As Marley and Cruise rise quickly to the top of their sport, it seems as though her dreams of winning the Pony of the Year might come true after all.But her family is struggling to make ends meet, and as the countdown to Pony of the Year begins, Marley is forced to face the possibility of losing the pony she has come to love more than anything else in the world.Can Marley save the farm she loves, without sacrificing the pony she can’t live without?

A Heart in a Body in the World


Deb Caletti - 2018
    She’s not ready to think about the why yet, just the how—muscles burning, heart pumping, feet pounding the earth. But no matter how hard she tries, she can’t outrun the tragedy from the past year, or the person—The Taker—that haunts her.Followed by Grandpa Ed in his RV and backed by her brother and two friends (her self-appointed publicity team), Annabelle becomes a reluctant activist as people connect her journey to the trauma from her past. Her cross-country run gains media attention and she is cheered on as she crosses state borders, and is even thrown a block party and given gifts. The support would be nice, if Annabelle could escape the guilt and the shame from what happened back home. They say it isn’t her fault, but she can’t feel the truth of that.Through welcome and unwelcome distractions, she just keeps running, to the destination that awaits her. There, she’ll finally face what lies behind her—the miles and love and loss…and what is to come.

The Finnish Line


Linda Gerber - 2007
    Finally, escape from her famous skier father's shadow and a chance to jump in the renowned Lahti Ski Games. But Mo quickly realizes that balancing practice and classes is more challenging than she expected. So when a gorgeous bad boy teammate offers coaching assistance—for a little publicity in return—how can she refuse? Surely she can work in a few extra practices somewhere between studying for calculus and sightseeing in Finland? Amid snowmobiling and dog-sledding, ice hotels and Northern lights, Mo begins to discover what strength and perseverance—the Finnish sisu—is all about. Now it's up to her to take that final jump and cross the finish line in style.

Friends for Life


Ellen Emerson White - 1983
    When her best friend is found dead, supposedly from a drug overdose, seventeen-year-old Susan suspects murder and determines to find out the truth.

The Madolescents


Chrissie Glazebrook - 2001
    Holed up with her mum in a Newcastle suburb and living on a steady diet of Bailey’s and chips, Rowena fantasizes about her absent dad and plans her own funeral music. But when she embarks on an energetic campaign to eliminate her mother’s new boyfriend, Bernard “Filthy” Luker, Rowena starts to lose her slippery grip on reality and is packed off to a teenage therapy group. Meet the Madolescents.

Griffin


Melanie Marks - 2014
    All it has ever brought her was a string of stalkers. Until she falls for “bad-boy” Griffin Piper. Then her looks are a curse in another way … because apparently she looks a freaking lot like Ally—the girl that broke (big-tough-hockey-playing) Griffin’s heart. Can Dara prove to Griffin she’s not like Ally? That she won’t break his heart as well? Or will Griffin break HER heart?—just like he has all the other girls at their school. All the many, many girls that aren’t Ally … the only girl Griffin has ever loved. GRIFFIN: Ally broke my heart. I can’t exactly give it to the new pretty blue-eyed girl that seems to crave it. What am I supposed to do when the only girl I ever loved wants someone else? ALLY: I trusted people in my life that I know had my best interest at heart. I know they did. (Or, well, did they???) … But maybe the person I should have trusted was Griffin. Is it more important to listen to your head or your heart? I’ve always tried listening to my head … but Griffin owns my heart. Can he ever forgive me? Have I made the biggest mistake of my life? NOTE: This is not a retelling of His Kiss or High School Boys. (Griffin’s version of Melanie Marks’ book, His Kiss, is called: HER Kiss (Griffin).) This story unfolds over two books. Each book is 65,000 words (220 printed pages). No other book needs to be read before this. However, if you want the back-story to the characters in this book you may want to read His Kiss; HER Kiss; and High School Boys. (It’s not mandatory, though. However, it would add to the enjoyment of this book. But again, it’s not necessary.) From the author of The Dating Deal

One Fake Fiancé (Romeo Family Romance Book 8)


Jennifer Youngblood - 2020
    She needs a fiancé pronto. Can the cowboy and the debutante find common ground? Or will their shot at happily-ever-after get stomped to smithereens before it even has a chance to begin?Lucas Romeo has no time for love. He’s been down that road before, and it didn’t end well. When his sister Lexi fixes him up on a blind date with her friend Magnolia, things take a disastrous turn. Lucas has no intention of ever going out with Magnolia again—not if she were the last woman on earth. Forget that she’s stunningly beautiful. She’s also spoiled and entitled, the kind of woman who wouldn’t last a day on a ranch.Then, Magnolia makes Lucas a deal he can’t refuse …

If This is Love, I'll Take Spaghetti


Ellen Conford - 1983
    Nine short stories explore the trials and tribulations of teenage life.

Losing It


Lizzie Wilcock - 2006
    You keep lying to cover your tracks. The lie grows. It becomes huge. Savage. Hungry.’Gabbie likes her life just the way it is. She has a cool best friend and parents she can tell anything, and she’s just met the perfect guy.But there are some things you can’t control. When her best friend starts to go off the rails, Gabbie finds it harder and harder to share the truth with her parents. Her family is changing, and that may become the biggest problem of all . . ."Losing It" was shortlisted for the Young Adult Fiction Prize in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, 2006.

Life as Told by Nerdy


tsubame - 2012
    What's the big deal you say? Nothing except for the fact that he's some insanely beautiful Greek God under those nerdy glasses. And now, he lives next door. I'm Sarah and this is my story.http://www.wattpad.com/story/384625-l...

Forever and a Day (Believe in Love #9)


Amy Sparling - 2019
    Half of Jett’s fans are happy for him. The other half are mad at me, the girl he just proposed to. They don’t think I’m good enough to marry the fastest racer in Texas. Or they think it should be them with the Tiffany engagement ring instead of me. But Jett disagrees. Maybe we’re too young. Maybe we don’t know what we’re doing. But this is our life and we’re going to live it the way we want to. Until death do us part. ⭐Based on the bestselling novels, Forever and a Day is a standalone novel from the Believe in Love series. You can read this book after reading that series, or read it as a standalone. ⭐

Mismatched Compatibility


Louisse Carreon - 2013
    But what if you share an undeniable chemistry with your complete opposite?Ethan Tyler is your typical arrogant jerk of a bad boy. He likes sports, girls and booze -- and he got no problem getting it all. While in the world of luxurious life style, Daniella Howard couldn't ask for more. All she wanted was someone to see her, and rescue her from all the superficiality. Daniella grew up in prestige, as Ethan lived a normal life. They didn't get along when they met, having lived in completely different worlds and having different beliefs.Five days is all they have, though. Five days to bicker and five days to get to know each other . All it takes is FIVE days to change their lives forever.So how will it possibly work between them? Mismatched Compatibility (featuring the characters from "A and D" and "Realize")

How I Broke Up With Ernie


R.L. Stine - 1990
    Everyone thinks he is wonderful, and when she finally tells him, he just stares at her. No matter what she does, she can't make Ernie go away. Breaking up isn't just hard--it's impossible!

Where I'll Find You


J.A. Owenby - 2018
    I protect my heart at all costs. But when Kaisen waltzes into my lifeSexy. Kind.Too good to be true.No matter how many times I turn him away,he keeps showing up.As hard as I try, I can’t resist him.I take the leap.Let him in.Give him my heart.Then one afternoon,one choice,one glimpse of a letter not meant for me,and everything is destroyed.Everything I thought I knew is a lie.He isn’t who he says he is.But neither am I.Dark secrets come to light.They’re not his, though.They’re mine.I had no idea. No clue I was being spoon fed lies my entire life.But do I have the strength to face my past?Or do I walk awayand leave behind the only man I’ve ever loved?