Rebecca Taylor is the author of Her Perfect Life. She crafts narratives that delve into the intricacies of modern living and the struggle to balance personal aspirations with familial connections. Her work is recognized for its keen insight into the human psyche and its sensitive portrayal of family dynamics.
The story follows a brave alien named Coco who arrives on Earth to attend school. As he explores his new environment, he encounters challenges and makes friends, ultimately discovering the joy of embracing his unique qualities. The narrative highlights themes of friendship and self-acceptance, illustrating that being different can lead to fun and meaningful experiences.
It's the perfect neighborhood, filled with not-so-perfect people. Alyson Tinsdale is giving her son the childhood she never had: a stable family, loving home, and a great school in a safe neighborhood. When they move into the home of her dreams in one of Denver's most sought-after developments, Alyson works hard to fit in and impress the other mothers. Bonnie Sloan is the neighborhood matriarch. With her oldest son headed to Yale, and her youngest starting kindergarten, Bonnie is now pursuing her own long-held political aspirations. But it's her middle child, Elijah, and their private family struggles, that cast a shadow over her plans. When the open space behind some of the most expensive homes gets slated for development into an amusement facility, the neighborhood becomes deeply divided. The personal pressures and community conflicts ratchet with every passing day, but it's when a thirteen-year-old boy is found dead beside the lake, that simmering tensions boil over into panic. Gossip flows, lies are exposed, and accusations are made as cracks run through the community's once solid foundations. The neighborhood's faith in exterior appearances is eclipsed by the secrets every house keeps. Rebecca Taylor, author of Her Perfect Life, returns with this fast-paced, engrossing novel that reminds us that nothing is ever as perfect as it seems.
Rachel Woods, hailing from a close-knit Vermont family, faces a life-altering revelation on her wedding day that propels her to London with her husband. As she navigates her new life abroad, the three-year separation from her family looms large, challenging her dreams and heart. The story explores themes of love, family dynamics, and personal growth as Rachel grapples with her past and the choices that led her to this new chapter.
The highly anticipated final book in the Ascendant Trilogy by award winning author, Rebecca Taylor Charlotte barely escaped Emerick's underground Paris compound with her life and her friends, but to do it, it cost her the puzzle and the keys--her only hope of ever freeing her mother from Lilith's possession. Back at Gaersum Aern, Charlotte has only one advantage left--she alone knows the true location of the next key. She sets out once again on her international quest to fulfill her duty as the new Ascendant, but if she is going to save herself and those she loves, she needs to stay one step ahead of the most powerful, and dangerous, man on the planet--Britain's new Prime Minister, Emerick Wriothesley. Praise for Ascendant "An emotionally robust, intellectually vibrant start to a new trilogy." --Kirkus Reviews "I'm surprisingly dumbstruck by this brilliant story." --Amazon Reviewer "Wow, what a page turner! This book really sucked me in." --Amazon Reviewer "I hid the book so I could finish reading it...didn't want to put it down."--Amazon Reviewer Praise for Midheaven "Rebecca Taylor truly has a refreshing gift for creative writing." --Amazon Reviewer "A great follow up to the first book! Super suspenseful and filled with anticipation." --Amazon Reviewer "Loved this! Can't wait to read the next one!" --Amazon Reviewer
Set in a world filled with magic and suspense, this children's fantasy invites readers to join a group of extraordinary kids on an epic adventure. As they navigate challenges and uncover secrets, the story promises to captivate young imaginations with its enchanting elements and thrilling plot twists.
Amelia and Max embark on an exhilarating adventure sparked by a mysterious message they discover while reading about pirates. Their journey leads them to a ghost ship manned by children, where they encounter thrilling challenges at sea and in turbulent skies. With the assistance of a quirky pelican named Corkscrew, they navigate through obstacles, blending fantasy and excitement. The adventure takes a magical turn as they slide down a rainbow into a stunning crystal blue sea, further igniting their imaginations.
When I was twelve, my mother disappeared. I was the first person to never find her. I'm sixteen now and she has never been found, alive or dead. I'm not the girl I should have been. When Charlotte Stevens, bright but failing, is sent to stay at her mother's childhood home in Somerset England her life is changed forever. While exploring the lavish family manor, Gaersum Aern, Charlotte discovers a stone puzzle box that contains a pentagram necklace and a note from her mother-clues to her family's strange past and her mother's disappearance. Charlotte must try to solve the puzzle box, decipher her mother's old journals, and figure out who is working to derail her efforts-and why. The family manor contains many secrets and hidden histories, keys to the elegant mystery Charlotte called mom and hopefully, a trail to finding her.
The book offers Holy Spirit-inspired messages focused on prayer, worship, and the study of God's Word, providing encouragement and instruction for personal growth and relationships. It explores themes of repentance, freedom, and rest, while also addressing times of testing, including preparation and support during challenges. Readers are encouraged to listen for God's voice, making it a source of guidance and uplifting messages of redemption, applicable to various life situations.
Annie returns from the forest for her third year at the Court, changed by her experiences. Kat worries as they both navigate their evolving lives and seek to find their place amidst the changes.