This author first found success writing for young adults, delving into the complexities of teenage love and angst with a keen understanding. Her narratives are crafted to resonate deeply with a younger audience, reflecting their experiences with sensitivity. Transitioning from her impactful YA career, she now focuses on her passion for mysteries, continuing to captivate readers. Her distinctive voice and storytelling prowess promise engaging and thoughtful literary journeys.
Vanessa: „Alles war einfach perfekt. Meine Beziehung zu Rich, mein Leben in Indian Valley. Doch seit meine Eltern beschlossen haben, wieder nach New York zurückzuziehen, ist nichts mehr so wie vorher. Wie soll ich es bloß ohne Rich aushalten? Ich vermisse ihn so sehr, dass es wehtut.“
Enfin ! Terry a rencontré le prince charmant. Cheveux bruns, yeux bleu azur et muscles d'acier... il est parfait. Le beau Damien a pourtant deux défauts : il a une petite amie (une vraie peste !) et toutes les filles sont folles de lui. Aucun espoir ? Si ! Terry a un plan. 1. Faire comprendre à Damien qu'elle existe ; 2. S'arranger pour qu'il la trouve mystérieuse et craquante...
In California, swimming was important and Jennie was determined to be an Olympic competitor. But at her families new home in Texas, football is all anyone cares about. Jennie is alone, an outsider, "that weird Californian girl". Then she meets Mark. He was a football star until a serious injury left him on crutches. Nobody pays much attention to Mark since his accident - except Jennie. She's seen his beautiful drawings and is falling in love with his artistic soul. Secretly, Jennie enters Mark's drawings in a contest, and overnight Mark has his star status back. But he may be leaving Jennie behind. Jennie is so hurt and confused that she isn't concentrating on her swimming. Did Mark ever really care for her? Is Jennie losing her love and her chance at her Olympic dream?
Kirsten ist am Boden zerstört: Ihr Talent reicht nicht für eine Solokarriere als Eiskunstläuferin. Als Paarläuferin dagegen hätte sie eine Chance. Der arrogante Kai wird ihr Partner. Auf dem Eis klappt's - privat braucht es allerdings viel Zeit, bis das Eis zwischen ihnen schmilzt.
Meredith Markham's not hapy about spending the summer taking care of her sick aunt in Maine. The weather is miserable, she's stuck inside a spooky old beach house, and worst of all, her boyfriend, Peter, is a thousand miles away. Meredith resigns herself to daydreaming about Peter and writing to her friends back home - until she meets Nat Franklin. He seems to be everywhere, haunting her thoughts and haunting her dreams. She tries to put him out of her mind - after all, she has a wonderful boyfriend, and Nat has a girlfriend, too. But it's not easy. Will Meredith be able to stay true to Peter during her summer by the sea? There's only the ghost of a chance.
Wyoming - nach New York City die letzte Provinz! Amber ist stinksauer, dass sie jetzt hier leben muss. Aber dann lernt sie Rich, den Cowboy kennen ....
Hlavní hrdinkou této knihy je patnáctiletá Amber Stevensová. Z výchovných důvodů musí opustit milovaný New York a odstěhovat se na rok na dědečkovu farmu do Wyomingu. Amber se stýská a počítá dny do návratu.. pak ale pozná Riche Wintera a na všechno kolem zapomene. Návštěva bývalých přátel v ní však znovu probudí touhu po životě, jakým žila dřív, a Amber se musí rozhodnout, které ze dvou lásek dá přednost.
Two best friends find they have a lot to learn about friendship, boys, and life in general when they go from their small town to high school in Phoenix.
