Before he fought to save the United States, before he battled drones in the sky, before he fought terrorists on trains, helicopters, dirt bikes, horseback, or sinking cruise ships...he went to sports camp. Kirkus Reviews declares it "always entertaining." Foreword Clarion Reviews calls it "just basic fun," and Publishers Weekly describes it as a "high-octane thrill fest." Be the first of your friends to discover the first adventure of the up-and-coming, award-winning, action-packed Greyson Gray Series that follows our young, admirable hero who dares to do what is right, no matter the costs.Sports Camp has everything twelve-year-old Greyson Gray needs to distract him from his father's mysterious disappearance - intense athletic competition, weird friends, and a pretty girl.But when Greyson stumbles upon a terrorist's sinister plot brewing in the observatory, a place already haunted by a chilling camp legend, he suddenly toils with two dueling worlds - one of lurking danger and mystery, the other of competition and awkward romance. Spurred on by his father's words to do what's good no matter the danger, Greyson and his faithful friends must mount a daring and coordinated heist on the observatory in order to save thousands of lives.Threaded with witty, sarcastic humor and gritty suspense, Camp Legend puts you in Greyson's shoes not only as he battles evil in thrilling chases, but also as he deals with his awkward first crush, menacing bullies, and the loss of his father. Parents will especially love Greyson's moral compass - his daring drive to do what is right even when it's hard. Many say this is a boy book, especially for boys ages 9-12 (preteen). While it's true that boys who enjoy spy or detective books with plenty of action and adventure, a dash of mystery and a heaping of humor will love this book, girls have proven to love it, too! They love the feisty and capable Sydney, the budding romance, and the horse chases along with everything else the boys like! Even adults enjoy the nostalgia, witty humor, and the light-hearted action.Prepare to laugh out loud and fall in love with the characters as the Greyson Gray Series begins with a bang.

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume One includes Best Friend, Worst Enemy; Secret Summer Dreams; Sealed With a Kiss; The Trouble With Weddings; and California Crazy.

Sixteen-year-old Paul Porter's relocation to Pennsylvania is a temporary move during his dad's deployment. Or so he and his brother think, until devastating news lands on their doorstep.Paul's new home with the Muellers provides solace, especially in the form of Rachel, his friend and confidante. Their abiding friendship deepens as they work side by side to uncover what could be lost treasure.Will they acquire the strength of character and virtue to take only what rightfully belongs to them or are they in way over their heads, with more than a few lost artifacts at stake?Themes include premarital chastity and overcoming temptation."When a young man or woman recognizes that authentic love is a precious treasure, they are also enabled to live their sexuality in accordance with the divine plan, rejecting the false models which are, unfortunately, all too frequently publicized and very widespread." Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paul II to the Young People of Rome, Sept 8, 1997Catholic Christian fiction.Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval, 2017

Defy her heart or her parents?Junior year is tough for Thalía Reynari.A new high school, trying to fit in, schoolwork, family commitments.With everything going on in her life, Thalía could use a break, an adventure.When the affluent and gorgeous Christopher Cooper saves her from a riptide, she thinks her life should change for the better.Don't bet on it.Thalía and Christopher find themselves caught in the middle of a simmering feud.One which has kept the two families apart for a decade.And no one is sure if young love will be enough to bridge this divide.As they hide their relationship behind masks Thalía must decide if he is worth losing her parents' approval over...or not.First-time novelist Audrey Rich imbues Masquerading Our Love with the joy and pain of how teens live life today as they wrestle with love, friendship, and faith in the small Stonehaven town. Thalía, Christopher, and Rich's entire cast of characters is so vibrant, so alive, that they're sure to leap off the page--and into your heart.Click now to lose yourself in a clean and wholesome, sweet, and heartwarming story about young love determined to stay together...even when it's forbidden.

As the Alkins head back to Crossroads, Claudia leads her normal life, but not for long. Having a special soul, she attracts danger. The Twelve, known as Divine Elders on Earth, are very much involved when they find out evil is lurking in the shadows and Claudia is no longer safe. As more secrets are revealed, Claudia learns about the Venators--demon hunters--on Earth. When two opposing angelic forces come together to protect Claudia, trust becomes a big issue. Will love be enough to keep Claudia and Michael together? Who will make the ultimate sacrifice? Who will betray them all?

* * * READERS FAVORITE GOLD AWARD WINNER 2012--YOUNG ADULT * * ****Based on a dream the author had in high school-chapter 1 & 2***Protecting her from the Fallen was his duty.Falling in love was never part of his plan.Loving her was forbidden.Being with her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity. Claudia Emerson's life is about to change when her good friend, who coincidentally shares the same first and last name, dies in a tragic accident. Distraught at the loss of her friend, Claudia's dreams become tumultuous, and through them she mysteriously travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she unexpectedly meets Michael, a nephilim--half angel, half human. Now that she's been there, Fallen and demons are after her, suspecting she must be special, and it is up to Michael and the other nephilim to protect her. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets are revealed about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most.

The People of Holbrook are suffering under the rule of the greedy Lord Kingsley. Will greed destroy the kingdom the way it destroyed Lord Kingsley? Sir Bentley, an honorable young knight, abandons his calling in order to seek the truth of the Prince. Choosing to live as the Prince did, he forsakes his former lifestyle and wealth to live as a pauper. His travels take him to Holbrook, where the townsfolk live in poverty, paying high taxes to support the lavish lifestyle of Lord Kingsley and his court. But something even darker is lurking in the shadows of the beautiful castle. Bentley soon befriends Eirwyn, a mysterious but compassionate young woman who often distributes food among the poor. When Eirwyn is kidnapped by a ruthless tribe to serve as a sacrifice, Bentley battles a vicious mountain creature to save her life. But when he discovers who is really behind Holbrook's downfall, he's faced with an even bigger challengebattling the Dark Knight's most evil commander and his Shadow Warriors as they attack the castle. Can Sir Bentley and Eirwyn work together to restore order and prosperity to the kingdom through the compassion and grace of the Prince?

Winner of 2018 Reader's Choice Kindle Book Award. Movie rights optioned! A terrifying pandemic decimates society... A two-thousand year old cure buried away in secrecy... Five Chosen Ones on a quest across continents prepare to pay the ultimate price.Two strains of a devastating pathogen infect population centers around the globe, each bringing death in its own horrific way. From mega-cities to remote villages, the descent into chaos is swift as the disease spreads like raging wildfire.Having returned to Dema-Ki to complete their training as the Chosen Ones, Jag, Tegan, Aari, Mariah and Kody are tasked with their most challenging mission yet by the Council of Elders. When Jag is injured saving a life, Tegan is forced to assume leadership of the group--but things take a turn for the worse when one of their own becomes infected.The friends throw caution to the wind and risk everything in their quest for a cure... one which, for reasons unknown, has remained concealed for over two thousand years.Can Tegan and the League discover the remedy before a relentless enemy locates and destroys it, sealing the fate of millions of lives in its quest to remake the world?"Continuing with their expert pacing and growing lore, the Aegis League books provide constant thrills and excitement. This installment is arguably the finest example of those qualities yet." - The US Review of Books ~Over 120,000 copies sold & 2 million page-reads in Kindle Unlimited!If you like epic adventure stories with endearing characters in an immersive world then you will love the Aegis League series! SCROLL UP to download your copy today!Five Books in the Aegis League SeriesBook 1: Aegis Rising (available now)Book 2: Aegis Incursion (available now)Book 3: Aegis Evolution (available now)Book 4: Aegis Desolation (available spring 2019)Book 5: Aegis Reckoning (available summer 2019)What readers are saying about Aegis Evolution:"S.S. Segran magically weaves a delightfully intriguing "cannot put down" adventure." - Danny Coons, Amazon Reviews. "Exceptionally well written... this intriguing series promises much and delivers - gripping suspense and nail biting action as well as timely questions for today." - Amazon Reviews"An amazing adventure of epic proportions, Aegis Evolution whisks you away into a story that is X-Men meets Percy Jackson, and spins a truly engaging and enjoyable tale." - Five Stars by Readers' Favorite ReviewsThis author certainly knows how to create engaging characters. Youngsters will claim the Five as their friends without hesitation. The more elderly will call them kids, as if their own progeny. Either way, the reader will be unable to resist owning up to a fondness for these friends on whose shoulders rest the rescue of the world. And thereby hangs the next pernicious ability of this author... raising suspense in small doses to eventual storms of concern." - Manie Kilan, Amazon Reviews"Another can't put it down read by this up and coming author - she writes very well and it would not surprise me to see this series made into one or more movies." - E.G. Bultmann SCROLL UP to download your copy today! Subscribe at www.aegisnovel.com/insider for updates & exclusive giveaways.

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume Two presents Second-Best Friend; Good-Bye Dressel Hills; Straight-A Teacher; No Guys Pact; and Little White Lies.

University life isn't what Caitlin expected. Her roommate Liz is hostile to her faith -- tormenting her with raunchy music and sleazy boyfriends. Worst of all, suddenly Caitlin doesn't understand herself anymore. Why has she regressed to being the shy, insecure girl she was in junior high? She doesn't even fit in with her new Christian fellowship group! Caitlin tries not to envy Josh and her friends at Christian colleges, but suddenly all she has are questions and few answers. In the story of Caitlin O'Conner's soul, this frustrating year is the most significant one yet, as the homesick freshman eventually remembers there is one companion she can always trust.

Amish Mystery Series In The Witch Burning (the third volume of the Amish Old House Mysteries series), Hannah Gingerich will within two weeks be finally and forever married to Laban Detweiler, the only young man she has ever loved--but unwelcome storm clouds darken the horizon. Her mother invites her cousin Jeremiah, whose middle name is Eccentric, to stay with them for a few days preceding the big event. While worrying about how specifically he will manage to ruin her special day, Hannah, who loves nothing as much as solving a mystery, is distracted by events a few miles away in the affluent (for Summit Mills) Englisher community of Shady Lane. Spinster sisters Joanna and Madeline Hollingsworth--who have been accused by the ignorant in the community of being witches, simply because they are different--suffer a devastating fire that destroys most of their centuries-old mansion and that does not appear to be accidental, at least not from Hannah's vantage point. As she delves further into the facts behind the tragic incident, while at the same time busily preparing for her long-anticipated wedding, she discovers that her own grandparents, now deceased, had links to the once illustrious but downright suspicious Englisher family. She becomes determined, as she uncovers more tidbits of information, to discover the truths behind not one mystery but three.

Torn between the past she can't remember and a future she isn't ready for, Claudia feels at a loss. With unanswered questions, she is certain there is more to her past than just being a Venator. Finding the missing pieces in her life won't be easy because duty calls. When mysterious dark shadows get released, an apocalypse sets in motion. The Venators and the Alkins must work together once again. Knowing Claudia would be the key to destroying the demons that were released, a familiar stranger appears to protect her. Who is the angel assisting her and can he unravel the mysteries of the past in order to help save the world.

Having just confessed his sins to his priest--more sins than a kid his age should have--Jarret jumps in his Chrysler 300 and races to the outskirts of town. Emotion overwhelming him, he pulls off the road and flings himself face down behind an outcropping of rocks. Ever since that life-changing night in the canyon, Jarret has felt the presence of the Lord in his soul. Now that presence is fading. Is it his fault? How will he remain faithful without it when he still struggles against the same temptations? Meanwhile his twin brother, Keefe, questions whether he has a calling to religious life. He's gone along with Jarret's bad schemes for years. Is he worthy of such a calling? What would he have to give up to pursue a vocation? Keefe reads everything he can about St. Francis and the Franciscans, but he's afraid to talk to his father about the Franciscans' upcoming discernment retreat because his father seems closed to faith. Is he ready to go all in? Follow the West brothers in this contemporary teen fiction as they struggle through temptations and trials down paths they can barely see, toward goals they desire in the depths of their hearts.

A delightful Amish Romance Box Set - 4 Christian stories of faith, hope and love.Finding AmishAbigail Bontrager is a herbalist like her grandmother. Some might even say she is a healer.But old wounds of the heart open up when an old flame, Samuel Yoder, tries to lure her away from her fledgling marriage to Amos.Abigail's search for answers and fresh herbs one day leaves her hopelessly lost, and in her absence certain members of the community complain about her foolish obsession with herbs. However, when an urgent need arises will they set aside their pride and ask for help?Amish EmbraceSamuel Yoder wants to court and eventually marry Nancy King. Nancy's father, Abraham, forbids her to consider marrying anyone. Bitterness, over his wife's death, consumes him and makes life unbearable for family and friends. Add to Abe's devastated heart a terrible storm that destroys his property, and it appears nothing can penetrate his defences.But when another catastrophe is averted by Nancy's quick thinking it shakes Abraham to the core. Is it enough to melt his bitterness and open his heart to the possibility of his daughters happiness as a wife for Samuel?Amish SeasonsAfter two years of grieving over his wife's sudden death Abraham King finally realizes he is lonely and doesn't want to spend the rest of his life alone. Matchmaking attempts fall flat but God has a plan no one foresaw.Rebecca Fisher is faced with an important decision after her husband dies, leaving her to run their sheep farm alone. Montana winters are long and harsh. Managing alone is not something Rebecca wants to consider. Moving back to Pennsylvania where winters are milder and family is near makes sense. What Rebecca doesn't realize is that Gott has more than just milder weather to soothe her heart, He has a faithful man's heart waiting for an answer to his hopeful prayers.Amish Mysterious WaysLeah King barely hangs on after the tragic death of her beloved husband in a freak accident on the farm.Nursing such a brokenness Leah cannot bring herself to share her grief with any one else - until an Englischer shows up at her door looking for work.Though a few of her Amish community members are reluctant to approve of her choice of hired hand, the fact the Bishop approves helps assuage their misgivings. Jake Miller arrives on time every day for work and leaves without incident. The problem arises when Leah realizes she is falling in love with the Englischer. Unknowing to her, he is experiencing the same feelings for her. He decides it is time to tell her his life's story, or feels he must leave before it's too late.Once she hears his story, both are devastated and think there is no way they will ever be allowed to marry in the Amish church. Only a miracle will pave the way.Leah reminds herself that God is known to act in mysterious ways and she and Jake pray for their miracle. Leah resolves to rid her mind of all doubt but wonders if this new love will come to fruition for her.

2nd-Place Winner of the 2016 Catholic Press Association Book Awards in the Teen & YA Fiction Category!Roland West, Loner is a contemporary Christian story of a fourteen-year-old boy who finds himself friendless at a new school and the subject of cruel rumors. Despised by older twin brothers, he feels utterly alone but not without hope. If he can avoid his brothers while his father is away, he might have a solution to his problem.When his brothers lock him away, having a plan of their own, he gets rescued by an unlikely pair: a neighboring autistic boy and his brother. Struggling to trust his new friends, secrets, rumors, lies, and an unusual inheritance put him on a journey that just might have the power to change the life of this loner. RolandWest, Loner addresses loneliness, sibling relationships,facing fears, autism, and the Communion of the Saints.

Secrets: Visible and Invisible is a collection of short stories by seven CatholicTeenBooks.com authors. As described by Mark Hart of Life Teen International, who provides the foreword, "Each story reveals something different about the human heart and our constant (though, often veiled) desire for truth and virtue." Secret (n.) - something kept hidden from knowledge or view; a mystery.In a dystopian future, an innocent picnic turns deadly!Elijah knows nothing of the elderly stranger's secret past--until her disappearance changes everything.A mysterious, ever-changing painting alarms a group of teens.The cannonball took Dario's legs . . . Will he lose his soul too? The arrival of a mysterious girl challenges everything about Jason's life.An unlicensed driver. His dad's truck. What could possibly go wrong?An old tale of murder and forbidden love leads to a modern day treasure hunt.For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light. (Luke 8:17 RSV-CE)

This is the second book in the Inspirational Life Experiences series.Grace Peters spent much of her childhood engrossed in the church. Her family spent every waking moment at Full Gospel Tabernacle when they weren't busy with everyday life. After one bad thing after another, she begins to doubt the existence of God as she listens to her godless friends, school teachers, as well as music and television programs.As she goes through life, many different things happen that seem to confirm her growing doubts. Where is God? Does He even truly exist? As far as Grace is concerned, He is now a myth. It isn't until a cataclysmic event happens in her life that compels her to return to her faith in hopes that God truly exists. Will she find Him?

Daisy Crispin is at a crossroads. In one direction lies the promised land--life at college, away from her embarrassing and overprotective parents. In the other direction is reality--her strapped bank account, an ailing father, and family priorities. Daisy knows the "perfect" daughter wouldn't have to think twice. But maybe Daisy was never really perfect on any level, because she does not want her life to look the way her parents think it should. She won't let that stop her, though. Now that she has been given an exciting free trip to Argentina before going to college, she's thrilled--until her parents decide to go along with her.Hilarious and all too true to life, Perfectly Ridiculous gives teen girls more of what they want and love to read from Kristin Billerbeck.

What fate awaits a girl who hears monsters at night ...Sixteen-year-old Jaclyn looks up to her father. An honest man who once fought for the king, he now teaches Jaclyn how to use her wits--and her sword. But he has a secret. And his secret may have a connection to the one thing Jaclyn is hiding from him.Upon hearing "monsters" are terrorizing the small villages around Black Mountain, Jaclyn's father and his friends head out to hunt them ... but they don't return. Armed only with her sword and three magic beans--a gift from a mysterious old woman--Jaclyn sets out for Black Mountain to save her father.On her climb, one bean drops and grows into a beanstalk, catching her when she falls.She isn't the only one that takes the ride. Jack, her childhood friend and secret crush, is following her.Together, Jaclyn and Jack must battle to save not only their fathers, but the townspeople the beasts plan to lay waste to before it's too late.

She alone has the power to stop Maal, the dark god of Hael, from destroying her world. Can she trust her powers and guard her heart, or will she lose herself to the flames?In the land of Aewyr, the immortals stand as mankind's last hope against Maal and his supernatural army of darkness, but the immortals have their limits. The kingdom of Ceredwyn watches and waits, praying for a savior. When eighteen-year-old Lakyn Trahearne annihilates a zuhl by immolating him, she's not the only one stunned. Such power has never been granted by the gods, even to immortals. She's young, and by all accounts, she's human, and her powers are beyond comprehension. Ceredwyn may have found its champion. The immortal Reuel is assigned to train Lakyn. He both infuriates and strengthens her, while everything about Lakyn stokes Reuel's buried pain and rage. Still, he can't stay away. Together, they are electric and explosive, a precarious combination given Lakyn's unstable powers.Nothing and no one have stopped Maal's steady advance. But Lakyn's powers have awakened, and love and loss are potent fuels within her. When Maal's forces threaten the Ceredwyn royal family, Lakyn and Reuel must set aside their friction to protect the ones they love . . . if Lakyn can control the untamed powers within her and stand against the darkness that threatens them all.

A collection of the first five books in Ny Times best-selling author's youth series for girls ages 12 to 16.

Daisy Crispin is at a crossroads. In one direction lies the promised land--life at college, away from her embarrassing and overprotective parents. In the other direction is reality--her strapped bank account, an ailing father, and family priorities. Daisy knows the "perfect" daughter wouldn't have to think twice. But maybe Daisy was never really perfect on any level, because she does not want her life to look the way her parents think it should. She won't let that stop her, though. Now that she has been given an exciting free trip to Argentina before going to college, she's thrilled--until her parents decide to go along with her.Hilarious and all too true to life, Perfectly Ridiculous gives teen girls more of what they want and love to read from Kristin Billerbeck.

When Chelsea Martin's future stepmother helps her transform from gawky and geeky into the hottest girl at her new school, Chelsea is pretty sure it's the best thing that ever happened to her. But her hot new look has a downside. She's attracting lots of guys who all have one thing in common: they're jerks. And stealing the attention of all the guys in school doesn't endear her to the girls either.Chelsea finally finds a true friend in Janelle Parker, and a non-jerk, Nicholas, catches her eye. Janelle keeps telling her to be herself, but Nicholas is the only guy around who doesn't give her a second look. Can Chelsea and Janelle come up with a plan to get his attention? Or will Chelsea's new image ruin everything?Teen favorite and bestselling author Melody Carlson helps girls uncover the real source of beauty in this true-to-life story of young love, friendship, and being yourself.

After collecting the fourth element (wind) in Antarctica, Ret returns home to find the resistance is only increasing. Every nation has joined the effort to stop him, and there's talk of a threat against Coy Manor. Thanks to an ally at Waters Deep, our heroes learn a secret that takes them to a mysterious tree in Russia where Ret discovers a land lost in time (and a new admirer). Meanwhile, a death in the community sets Ana on a mission to uncover the truth about nutrition, eventually gleaning her answer when Paige discovers a strange drawing of Stonehenge deep within the Keep. At the same time, Jaret accepts a mission to steal an item from Lye, and Mr. Coy stumbles upon a deadly weapon that could spell Ret's doom... The stakes are high as the quest to fill the Oracle takes on a whole new dimension, including Lye's plan that eliminates his need of Ret entirely. Find out what the past can reveal about the present in the adventure to collect the fifth element (wood)--an adventure that will teach Ret about a different kind of element by revealing the mutant in us all.

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume Two presents Second-Best Friend; Good-Bye Dressel Hills; Straight-A Teacher; No Guys Pact; and Little White Lies.

Since she was eight years old, Lilly Rayne Nightingale felt like Fate was trying to wipe away her existence through a series of odd, near fatal incidences. Luckily, her best friend Will was always one step ahead of Fate preventing her from being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Will was her knight in shining armor until he broke her heart after their one and only kiss. On Lilly's first day of college, she meets Brand Cole. Intrigued by Brand, Lilly must decide whether or not she can give up her adolescent fantasy of being reunited with Will and allow Brand the opportunity to conqueror her heart.Not only do Will and Brand both love Lilly, they share a dark secret neither wants Lilly to discover. Lilly thinks Fate is after her once again when a new series of attempts on her life start to take place, but she soon learns someone of flesh and blood is trying to kill her this time.

1st Place Winner of the 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Awards in the Teen & YA fiction category!Jarret West, a rich teenage boy, has been accustomed to having control over others and getting his way. When his life begins to fall apart, his guardian angel Ellechial hopes now is the time for his conversion. Jarret must be freed from the deep clutches of Deth-kye, the demon bent on seeing him in hell. The fate of several others depends upon Jarret's conversion.While Jarret gets ensnared in Deth-kye's traps, Ellechial can provide little help since Jarret doesn't pray, doesn't believe, and hasn't listened to him in years. Ellechial hopes Jarret's twin brother, who has recently found God, will be able to influence him. But Jarret goes on vacation with his father and younger brother where temptations only increase. Meanwhile, Jarret's twin and other teens form a prayer group and begin to pray before the Blessed Sacrament unaware of the power they provide the angels. Though Ellechial gains strength, Deth-kye wins victory after victory. His weapons: emotion, vice, and memories. Who will win the battle for Jarret's soul?

A coming of age young adult fantasy fiction storyImagine a world inside your dreams. A refuge of light, a place of friendship, and a land where one escapes their nightmares. The Land of Good Dreams is a heartfelt story about loss, and learning to hope and live again in spite of the pain, with some adventure and magic along the way. (Back of the book)Samantha's first foster home couldn't handle her screaming nightmares. Upon turning thirteen years old, Samantha is fortunate to come live with the Beckmans, a caring couple trying to overcome their own loss.Every night that Samantha dreams, she relives that tragic night over and over, unable to alter the outcome. One night, one nightmare, everything changes. A massive black wolf carries Samantha off to The Land of Good Dreams. This dream world is a fascinating land full of light, wonder, and magic. Her awake world and dream worlds begin to intertwine. She finds herself wondering who the boy in her dreams is.Deep within her, hope sprouts. Hope for a family again, hope for friendships, and hope to be like the child she was before her life shattered, seemingly unmendable. The Land of Good Dreams takes you on an uplifting adventure where Samantha faces challenges to overcome struggles and reach for victories.From my heart came The Land of Good Dreams, my aching heart that watched my son suffer nightmares for years. He prayed every night to God. "Please let me have all good dreams tonight and no bad dreams." I let myself imagine such a place. A land where children who suffer from chronic nightmares could escape. Somewhere safe and full of hope. And so, I created the story of The Land of Good Dreams.T. S. Thompson

The second book in an exciting and inspiring new series from national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley They share a precious gift. . . . Joining Rachel Jackson's church youth group has been a lifesaver for Camille, Alexis, Jasmine, and Angel. The fabulous four share everything from juicy gossip to mentoring school kids. But their loyalty is put to the test when two of the girls get caught up in problems of their own -- and may drag their girlfriends down with them. Will they forget who their friends are? Wealthy Alexis seems to have the perfect life -- but no one can see her fear as her parents head for divorce. Meanwhile, Jasmine is tired of being the glue that holds her mother and siblings together, and she escapes by moving in with her father. Both girls are tempted to do something drastic to get the attention they crave, and both need to hear Rachel's hard-won advice on why stealing will only get them more trouble. But when it comes to winning back Camille and Angel's trust, Alexis and Jasmine will have to find the answers in their own hearts.

Kim's World Turns Upside Down When Kim's mom is diagnosed with cancer, Natalie steps in, as true friends will do, to round up hundreds of people to pray for Mrs. Peterson's healing. Her health begins to improve, and Kim's love life begins to flourish...but with a non-Christian. Natalie warns Kim to break off the relationship, but is that just because she's jealous? Or is God trying to speak to Kim through Natalie's counsel? When her mom's health suddenly declines again, Kim blames herself. Maybe she never should have become involved with Matthew, especially as she's tempted to give in to his pressure to have sex. Kim's faith is hanging in the balance. She wants to believe that prayer will prevail, but the obstacles seem so big...Thursday, December 29 My dad and I are both feeling a little torn about Mom right now. On one hand, we all act like everything is just peachy, perfectly normal. But at the same time, it's like we're walking on eggshells too. Like we're all thinking the same thing-is this our last Christmas all together? Kim Peterson's mom has stage four ovarian cancer, and Kim's done enough research online to know the odds are dismal. But Kim and her best friend, Natalie McCabe, and a lot of other people are praying that God will heal her mom. Kim's mom makes her promise that she'll continue with life as normal: Nat, youth group, violin, her Just Ask Jamie newspaper column, even hanging out with Matthew. But how can life be normal with cancer hanging over your head like a dark cloud? And then she's getting flak from Natalie because Matthew's not a Christian, and Nat's afraid he'll drag Kim down. But Nat's dating life isn't exactly smooth sailing, either. Both girls are praying a lot-and waiting to find out what's meant to be. Reader's guide included Story Behind the Book"My teenage years remain vivid in my mind. It was a turbulent time, full of sharp contrasts-love and hate, pain and pleasure, trust and doubt. Then, just as I reached my peak of questioning, rebelling, and seeking, I found God. And I found Him in a really big way! My life turned completely around and has, thankfully, never turned back. Hopefully this story will touch and change hearts-speaking to teen girls right where they live, reminding readers that God is alive and well and ready to be intimately involved in their lives right now!" -Melody Carlson