Kirjahaku

Freshmen year over, Marmalade's ready for some summertime peace and quiet along with her favorite pastime, getting lost in good books and cozy cups of tea with Granny Blue. When the object of her affection, Luke, the all-star quarterback, notices her walking out of school and invites her to a party, Marmalade is shocked and starstruck. She barely recovers from this unexpected overture when she meets Bon-Hwa, the mysterious UFC fighter who inserts himself into her life as her new downstairs neighbor, taking over her second home in Granny Blue's Kitchen, forcing Marmalade out of her comfort zone. Marmalade is soon bouncing between broody, coffee shop Bon-Hwa and fun, flirty summer camp Luke, caught in a delicious tug-of-war. As Marmalade struggles in the deep end with new love and longing, will her emotions get the better of her, or will she find the courage to choose the path that leads to her dreams? Will she flounder, tread water, or gracefully glide as a girlfriend, a friend, a novice poet, and a summer camp counselor, as she searches for her place in the universe.

Christmas is just around the corner, and nurse, Maria Marquez, faces her first holiday feeling lonely. She grieves the recent loss of her beloved sister, Liz. Burying herself in work and volunteering keeps her grief at bay while she seeks solace in familiar surroundings. When an unexpected bundle of Joy shows up on her doorstep, Maria's secure little world tilts on its axis.. Maria's search for Joy's father leads her to the smoldering ex-soldier, Nick Laus, who's very hands-on. It isn't long and Maria and Nick discover sparks between them that won't be ignored. While Maria's main concern is establishing stability for Joy, Nick has other plans. Maria fights her attraction to the very persistent Nick, but how long can she resist his holiday cheer and feverish kisses? As Maria battles the elderly meddling match-maker Daisy, while struggling to resist delectable Nick and his ever-present touch, will her defense against heartache defeat her desire to be loved? When Nick relents; resigning himself to only friendship, will it be enough to satisfy Maria? As the Christmas season closes in on her, Maria discovers the value of community and selfless love, and that happiness and Joy are something to be shared.

Ciara Onyx Yengst stumbles on incriminating evidence in her brother's room and quickly buries it in the river. She soon discovers even the best intentions can lead to catastrophe, and that for every reckless action there's an equally devastating reaction. When mysterious flashdrives show up in her school locker followed by a body in the river, Ciara discovers she's in over her head, as she tries to outmaneuver the nameless, faceless dealer and his hidden Kingpin. Terrified and desperate, she turns to the one person she'd love to avoid, Denver Evans, her secret crush, who is somehow involved. As Ciara and Denver quickly become PIC, they discover there's more heat between them than just the chase. Can Ciara survive the dangerous game, rescue her brother, and avoid a broken heart? Only time will tell.