High School Relationships

Ava Jace has made my life a nightmare. My arrogant, infuriating stepbrother is the king of our school—untouchable, cruel, and relentless in his pursuit of me. He knows exactly how to push my buttons, how to make me shiver with anger, how to make me want him despite everything. I hate him. I hate the way my body reacts when he leans in close, the way my pulse spikes when he smirks like he already knows I’ll come crawling to him. But I won’t. Because if I fall for my bully, I’ll lose everything. Jace Ava thinks she can ignore me. That she can walk these halls without feeling my ...

She thought she could hide her secrets, but he saw everything. Anya Blake, a scholarship student at Westfield High, clings to her pride while living under the Greenwoods’ charity. Her mother’s survival hinges on their generosity, so Anya keeps her head down. But Cade Greenwood, the school’s privileged king, makes that impossible. Cruel, magnetic, and relentless, he targets Anya with a vicious intensity that threatens to break her. When Cade uncovers Anya’s humiliating secret in the dead of night, her carefully built defenses shatter. His touch sparks a dangerous fire, and his ...

Everything fell apart before we were able to pull ourselves together. When tragedy demands my silence, I have no choice but to give it - because losing a life also means saving so many more. I finally have everything I want. Having my best friend back is a dream come true. But everything at Black Falls High comes at a price, and these boys are mine. I’d do anything for them. Even in ruins. In silence. I’ll bring the chaos.

Liliana I hate Kieran Voss. I hate his smirk, his arrogance, the way he watches me like I’m already his. I’ve stayed invisible for a year, keeping my secret safe. Then, in one humiliating moment, he sees it. He sees me. And now he won’t stop until he owns me. Kieran Liliana Hart doesn’t get to hide from me. Not when I’ve caught her scent. Not when I’ve seen what she’s been keeping locked away. She’s mine to toy with, mine to break. She’ll run, she’ll fight—but in the end, she’ll surrender. Because nothing leaks for me and gets away unclaimed. Be aware, this book is a...

He vowed to ruin her, but the game changed when hate ignited into obsession. Raven My senior year should be about survival—stay invisible, hiding the secret that haunts me. But when Kade Warrick returns, my world fractures. His twisted revenge drags me into his games, forcing us closer. Every touch and taunt ignites something forbidden. I hate him, but beneath my rage is an obsession I can’t deny. Kade Raven Holt destroyed my life with one lie, and now Summit Grove High is my playground for revenge. Fake dating her is the ultimate punishment. I savor her fear, live for her panic. But ...

She was supposed to be a joke. Now I can’t stop touching her. It started as a bet. Make Lila Monroe break. Make her beg. Make her thank me for it. But the more I push her, the more I want to own her. Her shame. Her heat. Her body that betrays her every time I touch it. She hates me. But not enough. Because she leaks for me. Moans for me. Kneels for me. And every time she cries my name, I want to ruin her a little more. This was never about the money. It was always about her. 🩸 Bully Romance 🧪 Hormone Disorder That Fuels Humiliation 💔 Hate To Need You 🔥 Forced Submission And ...

Make the most of your high school years by developing new social skills that help make friends, thwart enemies, and build your confidence. Does the thought of starting high school breed a mix of deep emotions–from intense excitement to mind-numbing dread? Don’t be a target for bullies and phony friends. Learn to set boundaries for yourself and use assertiveness to thrive. Avoid unnecessary conflicts, and learn to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and even your boss.

Starring quarterback. Lacrosse team captain. Ripped muscles from head to toe. In high school, he was only a jock with a pretty face. Nothing more, nothing less. Ok? Then why did I volunteer to pose as Dune’s fake fiancé? I convinced myself it was just to help an old acquaintance. He needed to sell a story to the judge. Keeping his niece safe was Dune’s first priority. And he promised to save me from my creepy biological father. So, I agreed to move into his mansion. Only for the sake of our story and my protection, right? Well, maybe, that’s not all. The fake fiancé shtick had ...

"Savage love. Ruthless secrets. In this game, your heart ain’t the only thing on the line." Summer at Westbrook ain’t no beach vacation — it’s a battlefield. Amber’s spiraling after Patrón leaves her on read and out in the cold. But this girl’s done crying. She’s out to snatch her power back, one reckless choice at a time. Who needs love when you can be the one breaking hearts instead of having yours shattered? Willow? She’s playing puppet master, and Symphony’s her favorite toy to break. Symphony’s tired, broken, and out of options — until Roman swoops in with ...

The 14 essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window.

I just got partnered with my former crush/current enemy. Our assignment? Explore the Chemistry of a Kiss. It was supposed to be a fake relationship, but then he kissed me. And things got real. How did I end up in a fake relationship with the gorgeous captain of the basketball team, Jett Bryant? I used to dream of kissing Jett back in kindergarten. He was the pastor's son, but that didn't stop me from tackling him on the playground and kissing him smack on the lips. Fast-forward to senior year when Jett and I got partnered to research—of all things—the chemistry of a kiss. It made me ...

From the author of the award-winning Game Changer comes a new novel about two student-athletes searching for stardom, a young reporter searching for the truth, and a crosstown basketball rivalry that goes too far.

Westbrook High was already messy… but the end of this school year? It’s about to explode. Secrets are no longer whispers in the hallway — they’re front-page news. Amber is desperate to hold her world together, even if it means fighting for a love that was never really hers. Symphony wants to keep her crown, but she might lose everything (and everyone) she thought she could control. Hunter? She’s spiraling deeper into her own lies and has no idea who’s really in her corner. And Roman… well, he’s realizing too late that love can’t fix everything. Friendships are cracking. ...

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. ...

"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. ...

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. ...

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.

What Great Parents Do is an everything-you-need-to-know road map for parenting that you will consult again and again. Psychologist Erica Reischer draws on research in child development and cognitive science to distill the best information about parenting today into bite-sized pieces with real examples, useful tips, and tools and techniques that parents can apply right away.

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.

He made her his prom date. Now he won’t let her go. Ava I hate Ronan Mercer. From the moment he walked into my school, he’s been my personal nightmare—rich, cruel, untouchable. He gets whatever he wants, and what he wants is to break me. I swore I’d never give him the satisfaction. Then my mother makes a deal I can’t escape. One night. One dance. One prom date with the devil. It should be easy—I show up, endure his games, and walk away untouched. But Ronan doesn’t just want to make me suffer. He wants to own me. And the worst part? I think I might let him. Ronan It started as ...