Hadley is insecure and thinks she is invincible she doesn't stand out in a crowd. She has her Bff Paige who was a great friend. Popular boy Tripp Bauwer football player has secrets and when by accident trows a piece of paper in Hadley's face starts noticing her. It so happens they live in the sam...
Looking for a sweet, angst filled forbidden romance? Play Safe is definitely a book to check out.Emmy has had the biggest crush on her brother Cal’s best friend Christian for years, but since he’s Cal’s best friend and hasn’t shown any interest in him, she tries to move on with Josh. We meet Emmy...
I don’t even know Taylor, and what little I do know should send me running. In our first conversation she was rude and ice-cold. Then she demands a kiss as a way of hiding from her scary ex-boyfriend. But for some reason I’m drawn to her. And I don’t want her to leave town...
I cringe at Grandpa’s words. Normally it doesn’t bother me when he greets me this way. He’s been affectionately calling me “Big Guy” since I was a kid. He doesn’t mean it as a slam, but today it sort of feels like one. Still, I won’t take my frustrations out on him. After ...
There was something so soothing about being surrounded by books. As a kid I would run down the aisles, excitement pulsing through me. My fingers would fly over the colorful spines, trembling with anticipation. I’d pick up book after book, carefully reading the synopsis. And when I’d finally chose...
I don’t mind my parents watching. In fact, when I was a kid there was nothing better than looking into the stands and seeing my parents sitting there. And even though I’d never admit it, I feel sad when my dad misses a game now. He used to make sure to come to every single one. But that was befor...
I say to Delaney as we pass Sam on the way out of history class. The minute I glance over at him he averts his gaze, but not before I catch the predatory way his eyes rove over Delaney’s body. Delaney just playfully swats my arm. “Why, Micah. You sound jealous.” There is a...
the voice hissed, causing the hairs on the back of my neck to stand on end. It sounded evil, animal-like. Terrified, I spun around in the darkened room and tried to locate the source. “Kenzie,” it spoke again out of nowhere. Its loud rumble reverber...
Staring at my reflection, I blinked a couple of times to make sure it was even. My cell phone vibrated on the bathroom counter. Setting down my makeup, I answered. “Hey Isaac.” My voice echoed in the tiny room. I pressed open the door and stepped into the hallway. &n...
I wish I could’ve been there to see their faces.” Star and I move forward in line at the Starbucks in the airport. My eyelids droop a bit. I sniff, catching a whiff of espresso beans, and that alone perks me up a little. I’m in need of a coffee fix, bad. Just thinking this causes a smile to break...
Mom asks as she passes the mashed potatoes to me. I nod, unable to speak past the mouthful of turkey. “Have you made any new friends?” Beckett’s face flashes in my mind and my face warms. “A couple.” I still haven’t told my p...
as it came careening down my street. I had been standing in the front yard puffing on a cigarette. Mom was out running errands (or so she said) and I had assumed I would have some time to myself. I’d returned from Kevin’s, but no one was home. It was the second time I’d gone over to his house. Bo...
Their idea of a fun activity pretty much always included a trip to the gym. It’s probably why my mom was so thin and my dad was so buff. I, on the other hand, hated to work out. It was my least favorite thing to do. I’d rather stay home and play my instrument. But I knew better than that. The Mar...
Without opening my eyes, I reached over and pushed the button on my alarm clock. The piercing sound persisted. I opened my eyes and listened. It was the phone. Judging by the amount of times it rang it was obvious that Grandma was either outside gardening or not home. I fumbled for the phone on m...
In the weeks after our talk, he acted strange around Austin. Not only that, but he put more emphasis on family time than he had before. I tried to be understanding about it, but mostly it made me angry. Summer was almost over, and then I wouldn’t see Austin again for another nine months. I would ...
Funny how certain smells can cause a flood of emotions and memories to surface. Other than my house and the Fishers’ house, this place is where I spend most of my time. I practically grew up here among the trinkets and antique furniture. Even before moving to Prairie Creek...
Paige links arms with me as we exit the movie theatre. I raise an eyebrow. “Paige, it was two hours of people getting their heads getting blown off.” “Awesome, right?” She grins. I just roll my eyes. “Well, it did beat a sapp...
Yet, when I asked her to accompany me she said yes. We scooted into the back row and sat on the hard pew a few minutes before the service started. It was evening and the room was dimly lit with candles glowing on the stage. It looked beautiful and serene. The sanctuary was almost full. Everyone w...
A walk. I didn’t walk guys. And today sure as hell wasn’t the day to start. It was my first time pitching in a college game, and I was playing like shit. I was choking like Ace said I would. What the hell? &...
He wore his usual khaki pants and collared shirt, a briefcase in his hand. He was polite when I opened the door, and he spoke in curt phrases as I ushered him to the backyard. I had worn my hair down today and it swished down my back. Since I had washed it earlier, it smelled like apples. Not tha...