Young Adult Heartbreak

Indigo, AKA "Indie" loves the art of special effects makeup and sometimes wonders if making monsters and zombies could be more than a hobby. But her sister, Violet, is a TV actress whose career has blown up big and become its own kind of monster. It's affected everything: their parents have split, their dad's too busy being Violet's manager, and Indie's on her own as she agonizes over her music school application. Even worse, she's just been drafted into being her sister's personal assistant for a weekend.

Sometimes the best things in life are unplanned - like when Felicity meets a handsome, masked stranger while she is volunteering at a charity masquerade ball. She certainly never thought he'd turn out to be Alec Williams, a member of the Heartbreakers band. Then Felicity uncovers a shocking family secret. Suddenly, she, Alec, and her two best friends are off on a road trip to find Felicity's missing sister. And she's about to discover that unexpected turns have a peculiar way of landing her right where she needs to be....

Noah Hastings is everything I’m not. Our worlds never should have collided, but when my long-lost father reappears, my life is flipped upside down. It turns out he’s ridiculously wealthy, and without warning, he plucks me from my simple life and throws me into a world of excess.

Seventeen-year-old Julie Clarke has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city; spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes. Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his belongings, and tries everything to forget him. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces memories to return. Desperate to hear him one more time, Julie calls Sam's cell phone just to listen to his voice mail recording. And Sam picks up the phone.

Stella will do anything for her sick sister, Cara - even stand in line for an autographed Heartbreakers CD for four hours. She's totally winning best birthday gift this year. At least she met a cute boy with soft brown hair and gorgeous blue eyes while getting her caffeine fix. Too bad she'll never see him again. Except Stella's life has suddenly turned into a cheesy love song. Because Starbucks Boy is Oliver Perry, the lead singer for the Heartbreakers.

“I’m Young, I’m Lost, But I Refuse to Quit” is not just a book—it’s an anthem for every young person standing on the edge of chaos, wondering if they have the strength to keep going. Narrated by Josh, a high school student who feels the crushing weight of expectations, heartbreak, and rejection, this raw story pulls back the mask most teens wear and reveals the truth: behind every smile, there’s a struggle, and behind every bruise, there’s the possibility of healing. From scrolling social media and comparing himself to perfect images, to facing heartbreak that made him ...

Sage’s life as a teenage runaway in San Francisco is simple: Snatch a few hours of sleep on park benches and bus stops; dodge perverts, predators, and cops; and make enough as a street musician to eat. But her world flips upside down when she meets Derek – hot, tattooed, and charming, a singer from Seattle whose looks and talent take her breath away. What begins as a reluctant partnership quickly develops into a cross-country race against time - and awakens a hunger in Sage that’s unfamiliar and exciting. As they travel from coast to coast, Sage and Derek pursue their dream, only to ...

When their ex-boyfriends get together and start Instagramming a disgustingly perfect summer of love, Jack and Nate decide to concoct a mutual Insta-worthy summer adventure of their own to prove they’re just fine and everything’s great. Of course, it’s hard to have an epic summer road trip when they’re stuck in a van with Nate's mid-life crisis-bound parents and his annoying younger sister. And it’s been years since Jack and Nate have said more than a few sentences to each other. But their followers don’t have to know any of that.

She came to Key West to paint a wall. She didn’t expect to repaint her entire life. For Detroit artist Neomi, a summer in Key West is all business. Create a stunning mural. Boost her portfolio. Stick to the schedule. Falling for a charming, carefree divemaster was definitely not on the list. Dean thought he had his future all mapped out: a boat, a new life, and an escape from the loneliness of his island home. He never planned on meeting a woman whose passion and talent made him want to drop anchor for good. In the charming, colorful world of Key West, two people from different worlds ...

Life's been going well for Waylon since his Mom got a promotion. Four years ago, they picked up and moved across state lines in search of a better life. Despite the changes, they never lost sight of their roots. With Scooter working hard, too, the boys almost have enough money to get married and start a life of their own. When Scooter gets a call, it's news that could change their lives forever. Are they strong enough to brave the storms coming their way, or will all their hopes and dreams end in heartbreak?

Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever. Such is the nature of the curse she was born under, which forces her to live a life without letting anyone get too close. Then her mother dies unexpectedly,and Sare begins to question the curse. Where did it come from? Why her? And rather than accept it, could there be a way to break it? Her questions lead her to Istanbul where she meets Leon, a seer who helps her track down the mysteries of her mother's past. But Sare's heart is a fragile thing.

Every love story has a beginning. Not every beginning has a fairytale ending. The Way It Was by Sophie Mansur-Gupte Before the betrayal, there was the love story. They met in high school Algebra—Amelia, sharp and driven, and Jason, quietly complicated. What started as stolen glances and after-school phone calls quickly spiraled into a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. But timing was never on their side. Spanning over a decade, The Way It Was traces the tender, turbulent evolution of a relationship that survived long-distance, jealousy, and growing pains—only to be tested by the one thing...

Rachael Townsend is the first artist ever to leave Earth and journey out into the galaxy—but after an encounter with an alien artifact, she can't make art at all. Elza Monteiro is determined to be the first human to venture inside the Palace of Scented Tears and compete for the chance to become a princess—except that inside the palace, she finds the last person she ever wanted to see again.

More Than Anything continues Sage and Derek's saga from Less Than Nothing. Can true love overcome adversity and a mountain of obstacles keeping them apart? Will the temptations of their new found success be too much for them? Can hope and sincerity withstand the high-pressure reality of the music industry? Sometimes it's hard to choose the right path, even if you want a future with your soul mate more than anything.

Sixteen-year-old Saira has always juggled family, friendships, and her Girl Genius celebrity. Now, as the youngest med school graduate ever, she can finally achieve her mission to treat young people dealing with cancer. But proving herself in life-or-death situations is tough when everyone from her boss to her patients can't see past her age to trust her skills. And working in the same hospital as her mom isn't making things any easier!

“Love, Lies, and the Loud World Inside My Head: Surviving Heartbreak, Secrets, and the Noise of Growing Up” is not just a story—it’s a mirror. Told through the voice of Taniya, a college freshman, this book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through betrayal, heartbreak, and the chaos of overthinking in the Gen Z era. It’s a raw confession of love gone wrong, secrets too heavy to share, and the battles fought silently inside one’s mind. But this book is also about resilience—the kind that grows when the world feels too loud to bear. Taniya’s voice echoes the struggles...

Syd (no pronouns, please) has always dealt with big, hard-to-talk-about things by baking. Being dumped is no different, except now Syd is baking at the Proud Muffin, a queer bakery and community space in Austin. And everyone who eats Syd’s breakup brownies…breaks up. Even Vin and Alec, who own the Proud Muffin. And their breakup might take the bakery down with it.

Life has been a little hard on Waylon Evarts. Growing up in a place like Harlan, Kentucky, isn't easy. His mom is a waitress at a local diner, and his estranged father is hooked on meth. He and his mom live in a rundown trailer they inherited from his grandparents. It's paid for and on some land, but they're not living well. That is until he meets a roughneck boy named Scooter who's just moved in up the road from him. With his ripped jeans, tank top, and a mountain accent as thick as mud, Scooter is the picture of masculinity.

Winchester, England, has always been home for Flora, but when her mother dies after a long illness, Flora feels untethered. Her family expects her to apply to university and take a larger role in their tea-shop business, but Flora isn’t so sure. More than ever, she’s the chaotic “hurricane” in her household, and she doesn’t always know how to manage her stormy emotions. So she decides to escape to Miami without telling anyone—especially her longtime friend Gordon Wallace. But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn’t cast away her self-doubt.

My billionaire ex, who broke my heart, is back. But this time, he's my only hope for survival… As a matchmaker, my life has always been glamorous and predictable—until it wasn’t. I broke the rules and matched the wrong person. Now, I have a target on my back, and my life is at risk. The one man who can protect me is the last person I ever expected to rely on. Alexander Hayes, my first love and a devoted single dad, is now a billionaire shrouded in mystery. I can't help but admire him—his chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes strip away my defenses, but he is older than me. The ...