High School Relationships

When Summer Snow is told she’s on the cut list for softball tryouts, she’s desperate to fix her swing. Her fear of being the only senior cut this year lands her at the local batting cages, bartering her time for free batting practice. The owner isn’t willing to make the trade; but, his son, Gabe the hottie rich kid, is willing to help her out when his dad’s not looking—as long as she cleans the men’s bathroom. Ew! But, whatever. Anything to make the team. Even with a few nights in the cages, her swing’s not improving. Gabe’s sincere suggestions help and before she knows it, ...

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke in his face. But things aren’t so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it.

Seventeen-year-old Julie Clarke has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city; spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes. Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his belongings, and tries everything to forget him. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces memories to return. Desperate to hear him one more time, Julie calls Sam's cell phone just to listen to his voice mail recording. And Sam picks up the phone.

This book is for the scrappers. The grinders. The hustlers. The ones who can’t stop thinking about how they’re going to level up their life. The black sheep. The ones who simply can’t relate to most of society. This book is for the obsessed. Not everyone born into wealth succeeds. Not everyone born into poverty fails. No matter where you come from, you can build the life you want. You have the power to reach your goals through your unique skills and experiences.

Twenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog all around the parking lot of a church. Not his finest moment. And definitely one he would have loved to forget if it weren’t for the dog’s owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats, a t-shirt, hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine. Twenty-four weeks ago: Neon’s dad insists on talking to him about tenderness and intimacy. Neon and Aria are definitely in love, and while they haven’t taken that next big step…yet, they’ve starting talking about…that.

The Westbrook Squad’s Summer Meltdown Summer was supposed to be a vibe — but for the Westbrook Squad, it’s turning into a full-blown disaster. Amber is tired of being the good girl and the loyal friend. She’s done playing it safe — until a family secret drags her deeper into her own chaos, forcing her to question everything and everyone. Roman is trying to keep his game tight on and off the field, but old injuries, deeper scars, and a shocking family betrayal push him to the edge. When he gets caught up with the wrong girl, he might lose way more than his spot on the team. ...

Her secret could ruin her, but his obsession might save them both. Isabelle Chen, a scholarship student at Wildwood Academy, navigates a world of privilege with her head down, hiding a humiliating secret that could destroy her future. Her precarious existence depends on staying invisible, but Rhys Morrison, the academy’s ruthless prince, refuses to let her fade into the shadows. Armed with wealth, power, and a dangerous charm, he corners her, uncovering the truth she’s fought to conceal. When Rhys uses her secret to bind her to him, Isabelle’s carefully constructed defenses crumble. ...

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact.

"Love so toxic it'll either save you or bury you." A Westbrook High Series Book #7 Patrón Walker ain’t your typical high school heartthrob—he’s the definition of hood legend. Tatted, iced out, and walking trouble, he’s the one they whisper about but secretly want. Underneath that savage exterior? A boy who loves hard enough to kill for it… and only one girl’s ever had that hold on him: Amber Styles. Amber’s used to feeling invisible, like she ain’t ever enough for nobody. But when Patrón slides in with that ride-or-die energy, she gets hooked on the chaos and the comfort. ...

Here are only a few of the new friends you'll meet in TEENAGE CHRISTIAN: ASHLEY wins a songwriting contest and backstage passes to meet her favorite rock star, but discovers there's only one true Rock worthy of her love. MELISSA dreads attending a new high school, but learns that unknown roads are often mapped out by God. NICOLE and her best friend must spend Valentine's Day at a nursing home where both encounter real love when they least expect it. WHITNEY suffers from insomnia, but a heavenly cure brings sweet dreams. JESSICA feels like she's missing out on Halloween fun, then learns ...

When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as “edgy” humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account’s discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created the account. Not the group of kids who followed it. Not the adults—educators and parents—whose attempts to fix things too often made them worse.

Max is dying. No one wants to believe it, but he knows it's true. And as the end grows closer, he can only think of one thing: Who will protect Liz if he's not here? Liz can't stand watching Max suffer. She's determined to find some way - any way - to save him. But the only way to help Max is to risk her own life. Is she willing to die for the one she loves?

*WARNING: THIS BOOK COULD COMPLETELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE PERSPECTIVE AND OUTLOOK FOREVER!* "The book is a page turner for sure, it's both daring and triggering, but addictive." -Christina Las "Sniper Doesn't Miss!" He's back and sharpshooting better than ever before. In this first book since the ultra-successful "The Day She Learned Chess," Jamar Camper explores the deepest psychological and relationship issues he believes currently is haunting modern society. Die hard fans, distant admirers, and casual readers are bound to be entertained and glued, as Camper picks apart all the taboo topics ...

The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing, and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of 15- to 25-year-olds.

Bullying is tough, and it can leave deep, lasting scars. This guide breaks down all kinds of bullying—physical, verbal, social, emotional, and online—so teens can recognize what bullying looks like and understand why it happens. Inside, you’ll find advice on handling bullying, whether it’s happening to you, someone you know, or even if you’re the one doing the bullying.

Shortly before her 17th birthday, Emma discovers she has a long-lost twin named Sutton Mercer. She contacts Sutton, who agrees to a rendezvous but never shows up. Curious at first, Emma slips into Sutton's ultra-glamorous life, assuming her identity. When it becomes clear that Sutton is not coming back, that someone made sure she never could, Emma plunges in to investigate who could have wanted her sister gone (a fairly long list, she discovers).

Oscar Wilde's first play confronts the hypocrisy of public "morality" compared with genuine, private kindness. The reasons for its continued popularity are not difficult to identify: the play's witty dialogue contains many of Wilde's most quoted aphorisms, its stylish setting provides opportunities for elegant presentation, and its cast of memorable characters play out a story which is genuinely moving. This new audio production brings together a full cast worthy of Wilde's creative genius.

She thought her secret would ruin her. He found it, used it, and made her body beg for more. Hazel wants to survive Crestwood without being noticed. But when Colt, the school's cruelest bully, discovers her secret—her body is lactating—he turns it into a weapon. With blackmail in his hands and no mercy in his eyes, he drags her into his world of games and punishment. She swears she hates him. She tries to fight him. But every cruel command and humiliating demand makes her body betray her, over and over again. Colt thrives on power. He rules the halls and everyone in them. But Hazel is ...

She was never supposed to matter. He was never supposed to care. But blood and fire forge stronger chains than hate. Reyna was supposed to keep her head down and survive long enough to escape the wreckage of her father’s scandal. But Zarik has other plans. The leader of the Vipers sees something dangerous in her. Truth. And weakness. And something he craves more than he should. What starts as cruel control spirals into raw reckless obsession when violence drags them into the same war. Zarik never wanted a girl like Reyna. But he will bleed for her. Kill for her. Burn the world down if it ...

The spirited child - often called "difficult" or "strong-willed" - can easily overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling frustrated and inadequate. Spirited kids are, in fact, simply "more" - by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, Mary Sheedy Kurcinka offers parents emotional support and proven strategies for handling their spirited child.