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Jordan Sterling has had a boring summer, unlike the other girls at her high school. When she hears story after story of fun summer romances, Jordan decides she has to come up with her own special boyfriend. She brags about Ryan, a gorgeous … more

Readers will be touched and inspired by this latest novel from bestselling author Lurlene McDaniel:Beth’s world has been torn apart.  She cannot figure out how to go on when a car accident claims the lives of her entire family, and she is t… more

If no one meant for it to happen, should someone be guilty?Analise: She knows the roads and feels secure riding her bike.Laurie: When asked out by Quin, Laurie is happy. Then his car hits something. Later, Laurie realizes there is a way to … more

Remember the true meaning of the holidays with three touching novellas from best-selling author Lurlene McDaniel.In the opening novella, “Christmas Child,” 15-year-old Melanie is just getting used to the idea of having a sister when she lea… more

The celebration isn’t supposed to end in tragedy. The night of their high-school drama group’s cast party starts out as fun for sisters Amy and Erin.Their lives come crashing down when Amy takes the car to get more food and has a horrible … more

“Junior high will be a blast,” promises Andrea Manetti’s best friend. But while exciting things are happening at school-new friends, boys, and a chance to star in the musical-Andrea’s home life is falling apart. Her parents are always fight… more

Rachel Deering has her eyes on her toes: she wants to become a world-class ballerina. As a 14-year-old, she is already one of the best dancers in the country. Just as she prepares for an audition for an opening with a prestigious dance trou… more

Jory Delaney has always had lots of money. But there’s one thing she knows she cannot buy—and that’s her best friend Melissa’s life. Although Melissa’s leukemia is in remission, it’s hard for both girls to hold on to the possibility of a v… more

Thirteen is supposed to be a great age—dances, cheerleading, boys—she never thought it would also include cancer. Dawn Rochelle is about to face the toughest fight of her life—a fight she has to win. Otherwise, she has only six months to… more

In first grade, twins Alexis and Adam wrote down what they wanted to be when they grew up and put it in their teacher’s time capsule. Now entering their senior year in high school, they are surprised to find out what they wrote: Alexis want… more

Feisty, thirteen-year-old Megan McCaffery is proud to be a tomboy, and she just can’t relate to the “southern belles” in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. Her older sister, Audrey, is driving her crazy with constant talk about her… more

It’s Mandy’s thirteenth birthday and her dream is coming true: She’s getting a beautiful horse of her very own! But Mandy’s best friend, Laura, doesn’t seem very happy for her. Then tragedy strikes. Can Mandy and her new horse save Laura?

Carley Mattea never expected to become friends with a boy as handsome as Kyle Westin—especially not in the hospital. Seventeen-year-old Kyle was blinded when a chemistry experiment exploded. His doctors don’t know whether he’ll get his vis… more

For thirteen years, Elly has been in Kathy’s shadow, always second best. Even so, the two of them understand each other as only sisters can. Jealousy, anger, and resentment give way to guilt when Kathy dies suddenly and Elly is left to ask,… more

Nathan Malone has been homeschooled his whole life. He’s never spent much time with kids his own age and he’s never dated. His mother is now busy with his new twin sisters, so Nathan must enroll at the local high school for his senior year…. more

Deanne doesn’t want to spend her summer on silly debutante activities, like hanging out at the country club and flirting with the rich boys. She’d rather spend time with the kids in the cancer wing at the local hospital. Will Deanne’s compa… more

Pink Angels and best friends Holly, Raina, and Kathleen have been through a lot over the past year. The summer before their senior year promises to be busy but fun, as Holly and Raina return to their full-time volunteer jobs at the hospital… more

It is 1974 and the country is still struggling to come to terms with the Vietnam War. In the small town of Conners, Georgia, Darcy has just started high school, her older sister Adel goes to weekend dances at the local Army base, and their … more

Being sixteen means all kids of freedom—driving on your own, going to the mall with friends, dating. But Dawn Rochelle can’t feel free because of the fear that her cancer will return. Maybe her greatest freedom can only come when she has t… more

Fourteen-year-old Dawn Rochelle has had a busy year. She’s been to summer camp and she’s helped her brother make plans for his wedding. And Dawn has been in remission from the leukemia that threatened her life. Now she’s sick again and wait… more