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“THIS BOOK! You. Must. Read. It. It’s beautiful. Heart-wrenching.” -Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom international bestselling author KIM HOLDEN comes an inspiring, life-changing story about the power of love in all its forms, having the courage to live life to the fullest, and always looking on the bright side.Amazon Top 20 BestsellerBook 1 of 3 in the Bright Side seriesKate Sedgwick’s life has been anything but typical. She’s endured hardship and tragedy, but throughout it all she remains happy and optimistic (there’s a reason her best friend Gus calls her Bright Side). She’s quick witted, endlessly passionate about music, the first to offer a smile, and the kind of loyal that most friends only dream about. The one thing that escapes her optimism is love. She’s never bought into it, never believed in it. So, when Kate leaves San Diego to attend college in the small town of Grant, Minnesota, the last thing she expects is to fall hard for Keller Banks.They both feel it.But they each have a reason to fight it.They each have a secret.And when secrets are revealed,they may heal you,or they may end you.Note from the author: due to strong language and sexual content, this book is recommended for mature audiences.

Bennett Robinson loves baseball, especially watching Dodgers games with his dad while munching on burgers and fries—the perfect “game food.” Baseball even helped Bennett and his dad get over his mom’s death from cancer. But there’s no way Bennett could ever play baseball. Bennett is fat, the kind of fat that gives you belly button sweat stains and makes it tough to get off a sagging couch. But on one perfect, baseball-watching day, everything changes. Bennett’s dad is taken away on a stretcher, and Bennett doesn’t know if he will live or die. Now Bennett has to move in with know-it-all Aunt Laura. And she’s making it her personal mission to Get Bennett Healthy. Bennett knows that Aunt Laura will take over his entire life if he lets her. It’s time for Bennett to step up to the plate. Because maybe there are some things a Fat Boy can do...like talk to a girl, run a mile, and maybe even save his own life. Erin Fry explores the issue of obesity with heart, depth, and humor in this unforgettable debut novel.

Is anyone really safe? At nineteen years old, violin virtuosa Serena Brinkman seems to have it all. A student at Tilton University, she's got good looks, money, people who love her, and rare musical talent. She's also got a valuable Amati violin, a musical rival, friends whose secrets she knows, and an obsessed fan. Serena's dreams are shattered when she dies on the night of a major music competition. Serena's partner is convinced that her death wasn't an accident, and asks for help from Dr. Joel Williams of Tilton's Department of Criminal Justice. Williams, a former detective, soon finds that, far from keeping her safe, Serena's privilege and talent made her vulnerable.

The thrilling, shocking and romantic sequel to the bestselling YA debut FLAWED is finally here. When we embrace all our flaws, that's when we can finally become PERFECT...

Sometimes I wish I'd lost a leg or something. Everyone can understand that. They never get it when what's been broken is inside your head.Five years after an unspeakable tragedy that changed him forever, Gordie Allen has made a new home with his half-brother Kevin. Their arrangement works since Kevin is the only person who can protect Gordie at school and keep him focused on getting his life back on track.But just when it seems like things are becoming normal, Gordie's biological father comes back into the picture, demanding a place in his life. Now there's nothing to stop Gordie from falling into a tailspin that could cost him everything--including his relationship with Sarah, the first girl he's trusted with the truth. With his world spinning out of control, the only one who can help Gordie is himself . . . if he can find the strength to confront the past and take back his future.

Pain and grief are old friends. I've done my best to balance them, ignore them, simply live with them my whole life. And I had a plan. Summer break was going to be my time to finally address my grief with Nevaeh by my side.We were supposed to be happy, to start planning the rest of our lives together because I've known from the moment we met that I'm going to marry her.Nothing was supposed to go wrong.But then everything did.Now, my whole world is upside down and nothing makes sense anymore. Not my feelings. Not right or wrong. Not even left or right.All I can focus on is that I'm leading the Drivers' Championship, but my rivals aren't far behind me. They're threatening to take away my chance to get my first title.Worst of all, the reason I'm lost, the cause behind it all, isn't going away. It's here to stay, no matter how forcefully that may be.And I'm scared it'll cost me the one person I need more than oxygen to breathe.I'm scared it'll cost me the love of my life, and if I do...That's something I could never survive.

You don't know me, nut I know about you. . . . I can't make you live longer, I can't stop you from hurting. But I can give you one wish, as someone did for me. Katie O'Roark feels miserable, even though she knows she's incredibly lucky to have received an anonymous gift. Still, the money can't but her a new heart or bring her back to her track-star days. When a donor is found with a compatible heart, Katie undergoes transplant surgery. While recuperating, she meets Josh Martel and senses an immediate connection. When Katie decides to start training to attain her dream of running again, Josh helps her meet the difficult challenge. Will Katie find the strength physically and emotionally to live to become a winner again?

This bestselling series, which features teens facing life-altering situations with which they must cope, has received a great deal of attention in the institutional media, as well as a feature story in Publishers Weekly. Seventeen-year-old Donovan needs a liver transplant and only candy-striper Megan can orchestrate a plan that will make his dream come true.

Adrianna and Kova let caution fly for love despite the odds. The one place where they should never feel alive is where they find complete absolution. Though the dynamics shift between coach and gymnast, nothing can prepare them for the agonizing truth. There is no atoning for what Kova did. The vow he made cannot be undone. With his devastating betrayal lingering, Adrianna must become her own champion and place her dream ahead of all else. In doing so, she ignores the warning signs as both the extreme training and unending heartbreak begin to take their toll. Unable to stand by as Adrianna continues to jeopardize herself, Kova surrenders to what she needs most. With boundaries set and lines defined, the beautifully anguished man who's been at Adrianna's mercy giving her everything she's demanded, has no choice but to walk away. Fighting for a dream becomes only half the battle when Adrianna's fate is sealed, leaving them both with their biggest challenge yet. As Adrianna fights for her life, Kova battles for them both. No one is left unscathed as they succumb to their darkest hunger, creating an endless link between them. Adrianna must soon realize life is more than an Olympic dream. But in order to salvage them both, she will first have to save herself.

Melanie Tourbier desperately wanted a child, but she'd stopped looking for a husband who would love her for more than her money. When she started the sperm-donor process at the hospital, Dr. Jared Cross tried to talk her out of motherhood. The handsome doctor had reasons for wanting to deter Melanie, but the feisty heiress vowed to show him a thing or two! While she volunteered at the hospital, Melanie came in close contact with Jared. Suddenly, harsh words turned to passionate kisses, until the truth became evident. Would these stubborn lovers rise to the stork's ultimate challenge?