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Eighteen-year-old Ada Datchery just landed her dream internship, working as a celebrity photographer. Ada's determined to do whatever it takes to turn her internship into a permanent career. But after she gets into an altercation with Liam Anders, Hollywood's hottest young celebrity, Ada becomes the center of a tabloid scandal.

Wäre Sallys Leben ein Film, würde sie darin ganz sicher nicht die Hauptrolle spielen. Sie wäre eher der Sidekick - die Tochter, die keine Probleme macht, die Schwester, die Konflikte scheut, die Freundin, die ihre Meinung für sich behält. Sally mag diese Rolle nicht, dennoch füllt sie sie aus. Bis die ein paar Jahre ältere Leni bei ihnen einzieht und das Gefüge durcheinanderbringt. In ihrer Gegenwart fühlt Sally sich zum ersten Mal irgendwie echt. Und ist deswegen mehr hin- und hergerissen denn je.

Hvad gør man, når man hedder Edel, er femten år og opdager, at graviditetstesten er positiv efter en nat med klassens lækreste røvhul? Og hvad stiller Jokum op med sin flossede selvtillid, sine bumser og en mor, der tvinger ham til psykolog? "KAOS (kys ah oh shit)" handler om livet, når det følger den snoede vej. Om tilvalg og fravalg og to søskende, der krydser hinandens spor. Der er tidspunkter i ens liv, hvor man ikke er klar til at flirte. Hvor skarpe kommentarer ikke ligger på tungen.

Julie Abe's Our Cursed Love is an uplifting story about the magic of true love and the choices we make. Perfect for fans of You've Reached Sam. 'A celebration of all things Japan, magic, and romance, readers will swoon at this charming, big-hearted friends-to-lovers story' - Emiko Jean, author...

Toni und Lukas sind schon lange ineinander verliebt. Das wissen alle auf Schloss Mare, dem Elite-Internat an der Nordseeküste. Doch die beiden kommen aus unterschiedlichen Welten, was ihre Liebe eigentlich unmöglich macht: Lukas ist ein Spross des dänischen Königshauses. Toni hingegen spricht selbst mit ihren besten Freundinnen nicht über ihre schwierigen familiären Verhältnisse und versteckt sich hinter einer sorgfältig errichteten Fassade. Wenn ihr zu Hause alles zu viel wird, flüchtet sie sich in ihre Liebe zum Fußball oder in die Musik.

If there was an award for Least Able To Function Around Cute Boys, Jess Webster would clean up. She can barely talk to a guy, let alone engage in naked things. But now that high school is over, Jess resolves to put her big-girl pants on and at last bang—sorry, bag—the longtime object of her desire, Andrew. All she needs is someone to practice on first.

A Kiss to Wake Me is a modern-day love story between Jamie and Cara. When the two first lock eyes in the high school cafeteria, “love at first sight” is no longer just a cliché to either of them. Their romance takes off at record speed but just as quickly crashes into a wall of disbelief when a figurative bomb is dropped into their lives, upending the world as they knew it: Cara is pregnant, even though she believed she was a virgin.

Camilla and Nick fall hard. She's finally ready to find love. He is not expecting to. Nick's enemy has been threatening him for a while now. And now that he has Camilla, he's concerned for her safety. He reveals to her the truth of things, but she stays at his side against his better judgement. But when the threats become too much, Camilla gives him an ultimatum. Either he reaches out to his estranged family for help with the matter or she can't do this.

Die Romanvorlage zum Netflix-Hit! Hadley könnte sich wirklich etwas Schöneres vorstellen, als auf der Hochzeit ihres Vaters Brautjungfer zu spielen. Dass sie dann allerdings ihr Flugzeug verpasst und erst einmal auf dem überfüllten New Yorker Flughafen festsitzt, hat sie dann doch nicht gewollt. Und genauso wenig hatte sie vor, sich ausgerechnet hier unsterblich zu verlieben: in den Jungen mit den verwuschelten Haaren und dem Puderzucker auf dem Hemd, der wie sie nach London muss. Hadley bleibt genau eine Fluglänge Zeit, um sein Herz zu gewinnen.

Noah Hastings has taken our families’ feud too far, and the divide between us is now so firmly cemented that there’s no going back. I’m trying to move on, but it seems Noah has only just begun toying with me and my heart.

As children, Charlotte and Jack experienced extraordinary evil and heartache. Now, as young adults, they must learn how to put their pasts behind them and believe that love can conquer all.

No dia 5 de setembro, pouco depois da meia-noite, Mateo Torrez e Rufus Emeterio recebem uma ligação da Central da Morte. A notícia é devastadora: eles vão morrer naquele mesmo dia. Os dois não se conhecem, mas, por motivos diferentes, estão à procura de um amigo com quem compartilhar os últimos momentos, uma conexão verdadeira que ajude a diminuir um pouco a angústia e a solidão que sentem. Por sorte, existe um aplicativo para isso, e é graças a ele que Rufus e Mateo vão se encontrar para uma última grande aventura: viver uma vida inteira em um único dia.

Ricky, a reluctant gang leader, landed himself behind bars after killing his abusive and manipulative father, who forced him into the gang lifestyle. Despite his tough exterior, Ricky's dream is to bring back '80s music and become the next pop sensation. Claire received an express ticket to the slammer for attempting to rob a store. Her parents weren’t around, which left her to take care of her younger brothers all by herself. How else was she going to feed them? Despite her tough circumstances, Claire is determined to get into Juilliard, so she can compose music.

Pennys Leben funktioniert nach drei Regeln: 1. Sie gibt sich nur mit Bestnoten zufrieden. 2. Sie verliert nie einen Geländelauf. Und 3.: Sie spricht niemals mit Cade Kelley. Letzteres ändert sich jedoch schlagartig, als der Schulleiter persönlich sie zu Cades Mentorin erklärt. Ausgerechnet! Alles wäre besser, als ihre freie Zeit mit diesem nervtötenden und arroganten Mistkerl verbringen zu müssen. Stünde nicht ihre College-Bewerbung auf dem Spiel, würde sie sich nie und nimmer darauf einlassen. Aber Penny bleibt keine Wahl.

Mom’s sick. Desperate to get some sunshine and relaxation, my parents packed up my brother and I and moved us to a small ranch in Montana. I’m not really interested in making friends. Not when my time with my mother might be cut short.

Nesse romance do premiado escritor John Green, Quentin Jacobsen tem uma paixão platônica pela magnífica vizinha e colega de escola Margo Roth Spiegelman. Até que, certa noite, ela invade sua vida pela janela de seu quarto, com a cara pintada e vestida de ninja, convocando-o a fazer parte de um engenhoso plano de vingança. E ele, é claro, aceita.

Despite the odds, Joan achieved the impossible. She reset the timeline, saved her family—and destroyed the hero, Nick. But her success has come at a terrible cost. She alone remembers what happened. Now, Aaron, her hard-won friend—and maybe more—is an enemy, trying to kill her. And Nick, the boy she loved, is a stranger who doesn't even know her name. Only Joan remembers that there is a ruthless and dangerous enemy still out there. When a deadly attack forces Joan back into the monster world as a fugitive, she finds herself on the run with Nick—as Aaron closes in.

Als Louisa eines der seltenen Stipendien für die Highclare Academy erhält, erhofft sie sich einen Neuanfang. Nicht nur, weil sie als Studentin automatisch zum elitären Kreis des Ruby Circles zählt und ihr jeder Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen wird. Sondern auch, weil sie glaubt, dort endlich sicher vor den Lügen zu sein, die ihr Leben in einen Albtraum verwandelt haben. Doch all der Luxus trügt, denn hinter den Mauern der Academy brodelt es und jeder hat ein Geheimnis. Bald weiß Louisa nicht mehr, wem sie vertrauen kann.

Tall Horse and Joseph Little Eagle are rivals for Nila, with whom they have grown up. In a poignant love story, they face not only the normal conflicts of a triangle situation, but are torn by the pressures innate in reservation life—the fierce loyalty to their own as against the lure of the outside. And, in a sense, it is the outside world that decides their fate.

Paisley Adams is a Discerner. All she wants is to be normal, but she’s full of magic. Her ability to see and manipulate auras and emotions makes her powerful, but it also sets her apart. Bouncing between her two worlds, Paisley struggles to navigate high school while keeping her magic a secret. That is, until she has a strange encounter with the school outcast, James Bennett.

I thought I was strong enough to go along with the plan. Fake dating heart throb Cayden Rivers seemed simple enough. Apparently not. I am just trying to survive. Spending the summer with my loosey-goosey Dad in Hollywood, CA is just enough to send my OCD tendencies into hyperdrive. But Mom thinks it's good for me. And my best friend Michelle has agreed to come along.

Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie, Ashley – Nora musste schon viele Mädchen sein. Denn sie ist die Tochter einer Trickbetrügerin, die mit ihrer Hilfe kriminelle Biedermänner ausnimmt. Mit zwölf gelingt Nora die Flucht aus diesem Leben. Doch fünf Jahre später holt die Vergangenheit sie ein, als sie mit ihren besten Freunden Wes (ihr Ex) und Iris (ihre neue Liebe) in einen Banküberfall gerät. Die brutalen Gangster erwarten keinen Widerstand. Nichts hat sie auf Nora vorbereitet – oder auf die Tricks, die sie und ihre Alter Egos auf Lager haben. Ein raffiniertes Katz-und-Maus-Spiel beginnt.

High school can be boring, but when hearts mingle and lies collide, you may find something interesting. Riley is new to the small town of Summer-Veil, and it's not long before all the girls want him. Wanting to get through the year under the radar, he attempts to take himself off the market. Emma is a normal girl with her set group of friends. When she gets an interesting offer, she's not to hesitant to take it.

Brooke Parker never expected to find herself in the tiny town of Juniper Falls, Minnesota. Of course, she also never expected to lose her dad. Or for her mom to lose herself. Brooke feels like she's losing it . . . until she finds Juniper Falls hockey. Juniper Falls girls' hockey, that is. Jake Hammond, current prince of Juniper Falls, captain of the hockey team, and player with the best chance of scoring it big, is on top of the world. Until one hazing ritual gone wrong lands him injured, finding himself enjoying his "punishment" as assistant coach for the girls' team.

"Beautifully explores the high and low notes of fame. . . . A must-read for anyone who loves layered characters, true-to-life personalities, and country music!"—Jason June, New York Times best-selling author Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six...

Taylor’s new life is perfect. His best friend and next-door neighbor, Gracie has no idea his family is hiding a secret, and no idea he has a huge crush on her. Until his twin brother, Kade is released from juvenile detention center and wants to rock his world. He also wants to be matched up with Gracie. When Gracie is introduced to the guy she thinks is Taylor’s cousin, she is smitten. Kade’s smoldering eyes, so similar to Taylor’s, hide secrets behind disheveled brown curls, a tattoo and a rock star T-shirt.

Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and harrowing examination of America’s justice system, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Samira Ahmed. As fireworks pop off at a rowdy Fourth of July bonfire party, an explosion off the California coast levels an oil...

Bronwyn und Nick, die sich von Kindheit an kennen, ziehen gemeinsam mit ihrer Freundin Claire aus den beengten Verhältnissen in Louisiana nach New York. Schon lange schlägt Bronwyns Herz für den attraktiven Stuntman Nick, doch ein vor Jahren geleisteter Pakt macht ihre Liebe unmöglich. Mit vierzehn Jahren schwören sich Bronwyn, Nick und Claire, für immer Freunde zu bleiben, ohne dass ihnen andere Gefühle dazwischenfunken.

Sie ist das Wunderbarste auf der Welt und einfach unvergesslich. Die erste große Liebe – auch für Becca. Sie und Erik waren nicht nur Nachbarskinder, sondern bereits als Teenager völlig verrückt nacheinander. Doch Eriks Traum vom Fliegen wirbelte alles durcheinander. Jahre später steht Erik wieder vor Beccas Tür. Missverständnisse hatten zu tiefen Verletzungen geführt.

Tan Lee finds himself embroiled in an unusual love triangle, all while trying to defuse a heist, unravel a conspiracy, and navigate the most complicated babysitting assignment ever in this YA novel by New York Times and Indie bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen. After a magical kiss at Prom...