True magic is found among the bluebells and bramblesHarriet Hunt is completely alone. Her father disappeared months ago, leaving her to wander the halls of Sunnyside house, dwelling on a past she'd rather keep buried. She doesn't often venture beyond her front gate, instead relishing the feel of dirt under her fingernails and of soft moss beneath her feet. Consequently, she's been deemed a little too peculiar for popular Victorian society. This solitary life suits her fine, though - because, outside, magic awaits.Harriet's garden is special. It's a wild place full of twisting ivy, vibrant plums, and a quiet power that buzzes like bees. Caring for this place, and keeping it from running rampant through the streets of her London suburb, is Harriet's purpose. But a woman alone in the world is vulnerable. Soon, a sinister plot involving her father's disappearance begins to take shape, with Harriet herself at its center. Everything she holds dear - from the thorny roses she tends to her very freedom itself - is at stake. To save herself, Harriet will have to unearth her past, discover the secrets of her garden, and finally embrace the wild magic inside of her.
There are stories about the woods around Salvation Creek and the people who have gone missing. Now their friend is one of them. A riveting, fast-paced YA mystery told entirely through first person police interviews of four teens over the course of a few hours.It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping. Down by Salvation Creek, the five of them would make smores, steal kisses, share secrets.But sometime around midnight, she vanished.Now the four friends who came back are under suspicion—and they each have a very different story to tell about what happened in the woods.The clock is ticking. What are they hiding? Who is lying? Dark truths must come to light if their friend is to be found…Told entirely through first-person police interviews, this riveting mystery asks: what really happened that night?Perfect for:Fans of Holly Jackson and Jennifer Lynn BarnesMysteries and police proceduralsPeople looking for young adult books best sellersAlso by Chelsea Sedoti:The Hundred Lies of Lizzie LovettAs You WishIt Came from the SkyPraise for Chelsea Sedoti:"Easy to read and hard to put down."—VOYA on As You Wish"A dark, comedic mystery about a girl's quest for proof that ultimately helps her discover some truths about herself." —Justine on The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett"[A] quirky, intelligent novel." —Booklist on It Came from the Sky
A propulsive new young adult thriller from the author of Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets, featuring a compelling mystery about buried secrets and lies passed between generations – and protected at all costs. ***Everyone knows the legend of Fairport Village: twenty-five years ago, a shocking murder closed the place down. This year, the ruins will be bulldozed at last. But tonight, it's not too late to die.All her life, Eden Stafford has heard the lore about the abandoned beach resort at the edge of town: ever since the notorious murder there, anyone who sets foot on the property is cursed to die. It’s more than just a story: over the years, two high school students who dared to explore the ruins of Fairport Village were killed there.Eden is no stranger to notoriety, having endured a family scandal that's made her a target at school. So when she reluctantly attends an overnight party at the ruins, she's on edge – not because of some legend, but because the clique that has made her life hell for years is there too, including Caleb Durham, the worst of them all.Yet out of all the things Eden expected to happen that night, finding another student dead at Fairport Village wasn't one of them.Though the death is ruled an accident, Eden knows she saw something suspicious at the ruins – and Caleb and her other longtime tormentors did, too. Now they're all being followed by a deadly stranger, and to save themselves, they must work together to uncover the truth about Fairport Village. But after all that’s happened, can Eden really trust Caleb and his friends? Or will they leave her to face a killer alone?We Were Warned is a YA mystery thriller rife with dark, local lore and buried secrets. With twists and shocking deaths aplenty, this is a mystery not to be missed by fans of haunting teen thrillers.TropesMurder MysterySuspenseYoung Adult ThrillerAbandoned RuinsFamily Scandal
Only Human is the third installement of the Unspoken Agreement poetry series. Described as heart-wrenching, beyond realistic and beautiful, Only Human touches on loving yourself while battling your mental health.
From award-winning essayist Chelsea Biondolillo, THE SKINNED BIRD is about all the ways we break our own hearts. In lyric, fragmented essays-full of geological, ornithological and photographic interventions, with landscapes, loss, and longing-Biondolillo travels the terrain of leaving and finding home while keeping her sights fixed firm on the natural world around her. Includes "How to Skin a Bird," winner of the Carter Prize for the Essay, and the Best American Essays 2014 notable, "Phrenology."
Julianis awkward, athletic, and knows a fun fact or two. According to his friends, the most important aspect about him is that he's still a virgin. Except, the thing is, sex never crosses Julian's mind. He doesn't understand what the big deal is. Julian's tired of all the pressure. He just wants his friends off his back once and for all.Quinnis the captain of the soccer team and a straight A student who undeniably loves sex. And who cares? Her body, her decisions. Guys can love sex, so why can't girls? With the double standard, she's found herself with a bad rep. Her friends don't believe she can hold a relationship. But Quinn's competitive. She may not care to date but she's determined to prove her friends wrong.Julian and Quinnare seemingly polar opposites. Coaxed on a date through a dare, each only carry half of the story. Together, they learn there is far more to a person beyond stereotypes, society's expectations, and that love has more than one meaning.
Will the truth set him free or drive him deeper into the bottle?Formerly "cured" in therapy, Benjamin Jacobson refuses to further explore or accept his sexuality-that is, until the charming Caden Benson waltzes into his independent coffee shop. As Ben plays the role of picture-perfect husband and father of two, he relishes the hidden moments of a secret relationship where he can finally embrace who he is. Soon, the increasing weight of a double life demands to be acknowledged, whether Ben is ready to address it or not.Underneath the Whiskey is the poignant and wrenchingly honest story of a closeted gay man struggling to keep his family and business afloat amidst an affair and alcohol addiction.
Can there be a world without chaos?Theodore, a teen activist, has been in a year-long fight to get his parents justice after they were murdered. He's nearly lost faith in humanity as each protest brings him no closer to progress. Yet, millions of people are watching his every move. He has to fight, he has to create change, he has to protect.Theo is exhausted. He wishes he could disappear to another planet, give up his responsibilities, stop caring, and not be the teen who saves the world-for just a moment.So when the opportunity to escape presents itself, offering hope, progress, and a break, Theo is skeptical.Can a perfect world even exist?
Because of You is a Represent Publishing anthology about love, growth, and finding peace. This is a collection of four short stories by Ashlyn Drewek, D. Allyson Howlett, Danielle Merchant, and Chelsea Lauren."Spirits n' Chai" by D. Allyson HowlettRaina, an introverted artist, is fine with how her life is. She's safe, and she's comfortable-sort of. Regardless, she's making her own choices and living the life she wants to live; more than she could say nine months ago. But when Raina is thrown out of her comfort zone, haunted by a ghostly spirit in search of closure, Raina has to decide between stepping face first into her fears or remaining in the shadows forever."Wither" by Ashlyn DrewekWorking for literary sensation Gerulf Prince should have been a dream job for aspiring author Zane Beaumont. Six months, all-expenses paid, and one-on-one time with his favorite writer? It sounded too good to be true-because it was.Still reeling from an accident that left him lame and disfigured, Gerulf Prince has struggled with his career, but that doesn't mean he needs an assistant, let alone someone like Zane, hanging around all day. With a deadline approaching, Gerulf's faced with a decision he never saw coming-break his contract and face a legal firestorm or submit his novel and lose his newfound muse forever."Fairytale Ending?" by Danielle MerchantAt 29, Courtney refuses to be single on Valentine's Day. Last year, on that very holiday, she was dumped by a man she thought was the one. Almost a year later, she is tired of waiting for Mr. Right to fall into her lap, so she is taking matters into her own hands. Her solution: online dating to curate her perfect Valentine's Day. This light-hearted love story is about letting go, being patient, and having faith in the Universe's plan."All A-Boat You" by Chelsea LaurenEvie had envisioned a different life for herself by the time she turned 30. But as the days creep closer to the big 3-0, she's still a workaholic, single, and always the maid-of-honor, never the bride. Evie has one wish: a day dedicated to her on a sailboat with her best friends. Little does she know that while on the edge of a burnout is the day her entire luck changes. It starts with a tea latte and ends with the next chapter of her life.
SOME FRIENDSHIPS FADE. OURS WAS MURDERED.What would you do if your best friend died? What if she'd betrayed you hours earlier?Emma's nights are haunted by the twisted sight of her friend's body in Stone Lake. Others in the sleepy town of Camber slap an accident label on the death and call it a day. Emma can't. It hurts too much to leave it alone.Proving the drowning was murder isn't easy. The sheriff stonewalls her, her friends want her to leave it alone, and her parents are too busy bickering to worry over much else.Cole's mistrust for corporations and government hasn't made him many friends in town, but his willingness to believe Emma makes him her strongest ally. Together they'll dig into the town's past-and their own-to get to the truth.Even if it brings more danger to their doorsteps.
Perfect high-tension sci-fi romance for fans of The 100Most kids dream of being accepted into the Clean Air Development program. The chance to live on the government's teen-only Cloud Nine colony means ditching the protective gear and experiencing real sunlight, and that's just for starters. Only Ally Ramsey isn't like other kids. She loves Ground Level. She intends to stay there below the blackened clouds, making a difference where it matters. Too bad the government doesn't care about her plans. Before she can say, "I didn't even apply," she's shipped off to Cloud Nine to research ways to fix the environment below.Ally thinks something is wrong up there in the sky. She has no idea how wrong it actually is, or that she's wedged herself into the center of danger even her self-defense training and scientific mind may not be able to get her out of. If she fails to expose what's really happening and stop it, those closest to her could die. First in a series with a gasp-worthy ending. Expect: Kissing in the Middle of a FightStrong Female LeadWomen in STEMFound FamilyEnemies to LoversFriendship GoalsSnarky AF
In most Western and Westernized cultures, the reality of death is a subject that we avoid because it makes us uncomfortable. Even participants in religions that celebrate death as a release to a paradisiacal realm will avoid talking about or facing the death experience, unless it's through the lens of their religious beliefs. The rest of us tap dance around the subject, enjoying death-related fiction involving vampires, zombies, and serial killers, while we recoil in mind-numbing horror at the thought of being in the same room with a corpse. Chelsea Tolman is a funeral director, mortician, and embalmer with over 15 years experience. In her book, "Speaking of the Dead," she attempts to provide the balm that allows us to engage in the real world of death's circumstances and give us a peek behind the curtain at what it's like to be a professional in the death industry.This book is a collection of Chelsea's recounted stories that illustrate the unique perspective of being a professional in the death industry. She covers a wide range of emotions and circumstances from light hilarity to deep sadness and grief. She does well in not taking herself too seriously and is quick to share stories where she laughs about her own foibles and mistakes. Chelsea also takes the time to celebrate the diversity of cultures, describing in intimate detail the way some religions and nationalities treat their dead. All get equal respect, including the careful corpse wrappings of the Bha'i, the pronated wailing women of the Far East, the colorful dancers of Africa, suicides, and drug overdoses. She expertly weaves these stories of culture in with the experience of grief and loss to reveal how we all share the basic human essence of missing our dead.Finally, "Speaking of the Dead" serves as Chelsea's heartfelt attempt to show to the world that the experience of caring for one's dead is one that should be embraced and cherished, rather than avoided and feared as it largely is at present. She details the loving care she gives to the bodies and how she encourages the loved ones to participate and catalyze their own progress at closure. The tenderness she shows in wrapping infants in blankets, smoothing an old man's hair, or applying a young woman's make-up invites you to step over the gap from macabre avoidance to emotional acceptance and understand that death is simply another part of the human experience that we should all embrace.
The Color of Mother is a tribute, in colors and words, to mothers and mother figures who inspire, encourage, love and care for us, whether we are age two or 52. Serving as both a sweet story for children ages newborn to 10 and a gift book for those who raise them, The Color of Mother is a universal message to moms and children alike, rooted in the belief that love can transform and the hope that spreading a message of love causes a shift in the world. For children, it's a reminder of how wonderful it is to be nurtured and cherished. For mothers and mother figures, it's a thank you for who you are each and every day.
The Color of Mother is a tribute, in colors and words, to mothers and mother figures who inspire, encourage, love and care for us, whether we are age two or 52. Serving as both a sweet story for children ages newborn to 10 and a gift book for those who raise them, The Color of Mother is a universal message to moms and children alike, rooted in the belief that love can transform and the hope that spreading a message of love causes a shift in the world. For children, it's a reminder of how wonderful it is to be nurtured and cherished. For mothers and mother figures, it's a thank you for who you are each and every day.
"Ivan and India Make an Investment" follows 12-year-old fraternal twins Ivan and India on an exciting adventure into the world of investing. Through their investment club, they discover the power of group economics and teamwork, illustrating how working together can lead to financial success.
Be Candid. Be Loud. Did you want to dip your toes into the world of social justice poetry? Are you looking to see a small portion of the African-American experience in America? In this book, Chelsea Haye gives a fresh and young outlook on american racism. This is her first entry into an intriguing field of writing. With poems touching different areas of social justice. She is excited to share with her readers some fresh and young content. You can expect poems about racism, inequality, and her life.
