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Rachel's Manifesto	by Rhonda Herrington Bulmer Feb. 07, 2012	$4.99	55848 words	Sample 20%
She's 17, loves her 18-year-old boyfriend, Hugh. Thereâ€™s one big thing Hugh has to change about her, though: sheâ€™s a virgin.
Signs of Winning	by Scott Miller Feb. 07, 2012	$2.99	42286 words	Sample 20%
This young person book is the wonderful story of a young deaf girl, a typical teenager in all apects, and her passion for dogsled racing. Kaitlin has to battle other people's perception of deafness, while facing the normal challenges that beset an adolescent. Her determination to make a name for herself on the dogsled racing circuit runs headlong into opposition from a successful racer.
The Blue Whales	by Gwen Grant Feb. 06, 2012	Free!	3593 words	Read a sample
Knocked down by a car and seriously injured, sixteen year old Michael is in a coma. But the blue whales he has never really liked since his Dad, a committed â€˜Save the Whaleâ€™ supporter, almost put him off all whales, are now not only helping Michael out of the coma but are also helping him forge a new relationship with his father.
The Ghost Girls of Rumney Mill	by Sandra McDonald Feb. 04, 2012	$0.99	5183 words	Sample 10%
Dead kids haunt the mill and old paint factory. When a new boy ghost joins them, he wants to wear dresses and not pants. 2003 James A. Tiptree Award Short List.
The Steam Tunnels	by Steven Hager Jan. 30, 2012	$0.99	4819 words	Sample 20%
It's 1967 and Blake Moore is having big problems at home. He's on the vanguard of the generation gap, and it's not a particularly good time to be an anti-establishment teenager.
Notre village, une ouverture vers la civilisation!	by Arezou Dasta Jan. 30, 2012	Free!	209 words	Read a sample
Une histoire trÃ¨s courte de mon imagination...
Skink	by Michael Gliksman Jan. 29, 2012	$2.99	27488 words	Sample 20%
A skink is a creature that can sacrifice part of itself to escape a predator and when times are good, regrow what has been lost. Can Daniel, a boy who doesn't read or write, who doesn't speak to adults, who life has battered to the point of surrender, regrow what he has lost? Skink is a story of the healing power of love in one troubled boy's life.
Through Her Eyes	by Suzan Battah Jan. 27, 2012	$0.99	3605 words	Sample 10%
The suicide of her boyfriend Carl is too much for Michaela to deal with. She had loved him so much but he couldn't stay. She starts a new life but than the painful reminder of Carl comes back to her three years later. Please be warned this short story does have some adult themes and is suitable for aged 15+
The Lies We Tell Ourselves	by Wren Emerson Jan. 24, 2012	$0.99	990 words	Sample 20%
Zane Littlebury has a secret. Nothing new in a town like Desire, but his is different. It's something he can't even admit to himself.
The Crossroads	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	2045 words	Sample 20%
Molly is given a glimpse at two possible futures of the planet Earth. It is up to her to convince the people of Earth to make the right choices and take the correct path.
Priorities	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	4783 words	Sample 20%
Scott Wilson had a great life. He was an only child, who was spoiled rotten. He was given everything he asked for. Then, his world came tumbling down. His parents lost their jobs, then they lost their house. Throughout the entire ordeal, Scott blamed his parents for everything. Scott decided to run away. Then, something happened that would change his attitude about everything.
Nobody's Perfect	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	3052 words	Sample 20%
Rusty discovered that he has the power to make people become better individuals and make the world a better place for everyone.. He also learned that nobody is perfect, not his grandparents, not his parents, not even himself.
Tough Love	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	6432 words	Sample 20%
Karen Clark was an irresponsible teenager, who didn't believe in following rules. When she became responsible for four young children, she realized why her parents were so strict with her. When tragedy strikes, she must set aside all of her fears, and keep the children from panicking. She must grow up and act like an adult, if they are to survive.
To Save a Town	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	5167 words	Sample 25%
Jerry Davis leads a group of teens, to save their town, by fighting against corporate corruption. He proves that anyone can make a difference, if they try hard enough, and don't take no for a answer.
Jean-Luc's Story: People Are Closer Than They Appear (Book 3)	by Donna Crupi Jan. 22, 2012	$1.99	37714 words	Sample 20%
Growing up in the United States, Heather has no idea what it means to be American. When she is paired up with Jean-Luc from France to complete a social studies project, she is forced to see herself through very critical eyes; her own. As Heather walks down a self-destructive path, all of her friends turn their back on her. Jean-Luc refuses to give up, but will his friendship be enough to save her?
Entering the Abyss	by Asad Shabbir Jan. 21, 2012	$2.00	3825 words	Sample 15%
Asad Shabbir plunges into a mind of a troubled teenager who is contemplating suicide. Ignoring the restricting rules of storytelling, Shabbir crosses the threshold and delves into matter of suicide and self-injury. A neglected boy, who is bullied at school and abused at home decides that it was time to make the decision. Fight, or flight. A series of events lead to him being robbed of the love of
The Green	by Karly Kirkpatrick Jan. 20, 2012	Free!	53481 words	Read a sample
How far would you go to save your dream? Seventeen-year-old Ariceli Pisa is a senior at the prestigious Cambridge High School and has her sights set on Northwestern University. She's a cheerleader, a member of the National Honor Society...and a drug dealer. That's not the only secret she has to keep from her best friend Naomi--sheâ€™s also madly in love with Naomiâ€™s ex-boyfriend, James Bartlett.
Long Live Basketball: Volume 1: Rebirth	by Christopher Hibbard Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	5514 words	Sample 20%
In Basketball, there are many rules. However, when Zack Highberg goes through a traumatic event. Will he be able to handle the pressure of the annual Kings of the Court tournament? -A great book for middle school students who are interested in basketball.
Box Set: Winning Sarah's Heart (8 Serial Novels)	by H.T. Night Jan. 18, 2012	$2.99	85443 words	Sample 15%
This is a box set that has the first eight serial novels in the Winning Sarah's Heart Series.
Helper	by Malinda Mitchell Jan. 18, 2012	$2.99	43761 words	Sample 20%
After being abused in the foster care system for nine years, 16 year old Pamela Reager steals a horse and runs away. Hiding in the mountains of Tennessee, she discovers that her horse, Helper, has many extraordinary gifts. Her plan is to stay in isolation until she turns 18. However, Helper leads other people into her life on the mountain.
Lost and Alone	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	2722 words	Sample 20%
The only family that Lance had left, was his elderly grandmother, who was becoming more frail and weak, every day. Lance was worried that he soon would be all alone.
Looking for Love	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	2448 words	Sample 50%
Dennis wanted someone to love, and he wanted to be loved. He was a high school student, and he was in a hurry to be in a relationship. Then, he met Archie and Maude, who helped him to see things more clearly.
Life Is What You Make It	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	10502 words	Sample 20%
Michelle Pasteron was not one to sit around waiting for change to happen. She believed that if you wanted to see change, you had better do something to initiate the change. She was a visionary leader, who saw all of the possibilities and choices available in life, and she let her voice be heard. This story is sure to inspire people of all ages.
When I was 17	by Sebastian Kohonen Jan. 17, 2012	Free!	2346 words	Read a sample
A very short story about a 17 year old boy. Suddenly homeless and determined to dull his pain with drugs and alcohol, a boy discovers the harder he tries, the more things get out of control and terrifying when he is assaulted by a teen age girl while running from his problems.
Letting Go	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	6953 words	Sample 20%
Jim Holden is sixteen and has a lot on his mind. He is full of mixed emotions; hate, loneliness, despair, and anger. When he meets Bill Crawford, he learns to face his emotions head on. He learns to let go of the bad feelings, so that he can get on with his life.
Hiding in the Shadows	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	2766 words	Sample 20%
The story of how one man dealt with memories of being bullied in school.
Help Me, I'm Drowning	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	2939 words	Sample 20%
David had nightmares, that he was drowning. Soon, he began to feel like he was drowning when he was awake as well. David was terrified, and didn't know what to do.
Fighting Back	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 17, 2012	$0.99	2659 words	Sample 20%
Hank had a secret that could make him a laughing stock if his classmates ever found out. One day, Chas discovered Hank's secret, and began blackmailing him. At first, Hank was willing to do whatever it took to keep Chas from revealing the secret. But one day, Chas pushed hank too far, and Hank had a big decision to make.Getting revenge could have disastrous results.
Closing the Gap	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	5828 words	Sample 20%
The generation gap will always exist, as long as different generations fail to realize the trials and tribulations that the other generations have to deal with on a day to day basis. In this unique story, four college students get the opportunity to see what it is like to be old, and four senior citizens get the chance to see that it is not so easy being young in today's society.
Choices	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	2549 words	Sample 20%
Sometimes, a single decision, a single choice, can change the lives of many people, having a ripple effect; as Bradley Jones discovers, when he decides to go to a bar on his 21st birthday.
Boy Genius: In Search of a Normal Life	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	5406 words	Sample 20%
Marty was a genius. He began attending college at the age of nine. By the time he was twelve, he devised a plan to attend graduate school, and still live the life of a normal teenager. He began living two separate lives. But, at some point, the two lives would collide. How would Marty deal with it?
Best Friends	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	2835 words
Billy and Sam are best friends, but will that friendship be strong enough to help Sam overcome an insurmountable tragedy facing her?
Alex's Secret	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	2447 words
Alex was a typical teenage boy, or so he thought. He kept to himself, and didn't have many friends. Then, one day, while on a class field trip to Grand Central Station, Alex had a major panic attack, and began freaking out. As a psychologist began to investigate, Alex began to wonder if he was cracking up. Would the truth bring closure, or just make things worse?
Acting Like a Fool	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	2989 words	Sample 20%
Traci received the thrill of a lifetime, when she met teen heartthrob, Doug Hunter. They became good friends, and there was a chance of becoming closer, but then, Traci saw a completely different side of the young actor, and she had a tough decision to make. Would she choose wisely? read the story to find out.
A Penny for Your Thoughts	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	5497 words	Sample 20%
Randy was a senior in high school, and everything was going great, or so he thought. When he wished to read other people's thoughts, he got his wish. It was not as great as he thought it would be. He realized that everybody thought he was a jerk, or used him to get what they wanted, including his girlfriend, teammates, and teachers. His little sister thought that he hated her, and his parents were fed up with his attitude. Randy was suddenly seeing himself as everyone else did, and he didn't like who he was anymore. Could he change, after all this time? Read and find out.
Educating Nicolas	by Gil Hardwick Jan. 12, 2012	$2.99	82700 words	Sample 10%
Handsome and intelligent Nicolas was a mistake, so his mother says, and he is beaten and neglected until an eccentric old man with a speech impediment arrives in a truck and changes his life.
Broke After Christmas	by Ron Shillingford Jan. 08, 2012	$0.99	3234 words	Sample 20%
Natalieâ€™s love of designer labels is out of control as credit card bills reach alarming levels. Compulsive shopping is threatening her marriage to the too-patient Leo, as well as her sanity. A surprise offer could possibly change things for the better but Natalie is faced with a dilemma of a different kind.
Fifty Thousand Dollar Job	by Monica P Jan. 07, 2012	$1.00	1387 words	Sample 15%
Eve was nervous for the interview. But getting in proved to be a lot harder then the interview.
Made of Fail - A Brian Carriker Short Story	by Kekoa Lake Jan. 06, 2012	$0.99	8971 words	Sample 20%
College bores the hell out of Brian Carriker. Despite his full class load, the hyperactive first-year student fills his days with any challenge that satisfies his curiosity. Women. Liquor. Money. When an opportunity involving all three arises, Brian has to assess whether the thrills and payoff are worth the trouble.
Code Name: Whatever	by Emily Asad Jan. 05, 2012	$2.99	63890 words	Sample 20%
Sixteen-year-old Margaret Beverly hates her old-lady name, but reconstructing a new identity is proving difficult. Introverted and covered in zits, Margaret's quest is immediately tested by her new Satanic stepsister, a gossiping class bully, and a flirtatious young man who doesn't care how nerdy she is. But is juggling really the answer? Or will she be doomed to nothingness forever?
Highway 90	by Heather Ross Jan. 01, 2012	$2.99	15357 words	Sample 25%
For Brooke and Paige, life in a small border town is getting boring. The same faces cruising the boulevard and getting drunk in the desert just feel so â€˜high schoolâ€™ until a trip to a Mexican nightclub changes the way they view life, love and freedom.
Boss From Hell	by Ron Shillingford Dec. 22, 2011	$0.99	3969 words	Sample 20%
Daphne is the award-winning, celebrated PR guru who has turned her one-woman business into a multi-million international success. Only problem is that when it comes to employeesâ€™ rights, she can only be described as the Boss From Hell.
The College Tour: The Introduction	by Jeanine Nicole Dec. 20, 2011	Free!	1512 words	Read a sample
Introduction of the characters in "The College Tour"
Fighting against Bullying	by Miriam Pourciau Dec. 20, 2011	$3.99	26608 words	Sample 20%
10% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to a charity for stopping bullying. The cover image is a clip art from a purchased copy of Microsoft word.
Football Fanatics	by Jeremy Taylor Dec. 20, 2011	$2.99	4605 words	Sample 20%
Ryan from England and Ashraf from Egypt are both young football fanatics. Ashraf desperately misses his grandparents in Egypt so adopts Ryan's grandfather, Albert, as a friend. Talking about football, Albert has a mad idea - surely it won't work. How can a bunch of old men form a football team? And who could help them? Read Football Fanatics and find out.
Channel Runner	by Jeremy Taylor Dec. 19, 2011	$2.99	6984 words	Sample 20%
Mary Maloney is fourteen years old and is an excellent runner. She wins all her races against the girls so Mary has a new challenge: She wants to race against boys. Mary faces opposition from the sports committee who are determined to stop her. Can Mary convince people that she is right?
The Money Makers	by Jeremy Taylor Dec. 19, 2011	$2.99	33553 words	Sample 20%
Fifteen year old Brian Jones is not exactly Einstein but he is determined to enter the world of business. When a business club starts at school, Brian and his classmates begin a journey that leads to the biggest adventures of their lives.
Gambling Into Oblivion	by Ron Shillingford Dec. 18, 2011	Free!	2552 words	Read a sample
Harrietâ€™s perfect suburban lifestyle is boosted by Vinceâ€™s gambling success. But when there is a dip in their fortunes it is touch and go whether the marriage can survive.
Mum, Please Give Me A Break	by Ron Shillingford Dec. 18, 2011	$0.99	3346 words	Sample 20%
Pauline is quite unashamedly a pushy mum who wants the best for her daughter Hanna, an aspiring supermodel. But the lengths Pauline is prepared to go to!
Drunk, But Don't Take Advantage	by Ron Shillingford Dec. 18, 2011	Free!	2677 words	Read a sample
Annette and Vivieneâ€™s excessive partying leaves them open to men with dubious intentions. Fear of date-rape is not something they consider but have to address in their own way.

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