Young Adult Heartbreak

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 ...

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....

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.

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.

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?

""One of the most hilarious, heart-flippingly romantic, charmingly observant writers in the game right now."" —Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda A road trip rom-com about heartbreak, social media hijinks, and learning to be happy with who you are, perfect for fans...

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 ...

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.

“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...

Born in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. Their parents scrimped and sacrificed, committed to giving them a better life. But then the unthinkable happened. In 1997, the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war. The twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland. Their parents had to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures—not to mention their very lives.

Lost in the Crowd: Quincy and Hunter (A Westbrook High Series Short, Book #4) Quincy finally has the results of the DNA test, but now Hunter is avoiding him, ignoring his calls, disconnecting her social media, and putting him on Do Not Disturb. Quincy isn’t giving up without a fight—he's determined to get the answers he needs. He’s not ready to let go of their relationship just yet, which is why he's still keeping her secret. But wait until he discovers that Hunter has been hiding another secret that will blow his mind! Dive into this gripping tale of determination, secrets, and ...

Mira Hadlow's debut collection of poetry and prose goes beyond the experience of finding and losing love, and dives into what it means to discover the beauty in the in-between places. She explores the negative space in relationships, and asks the reader to embark on a journey of peace and growth through accepting the grey areas of love and loss.

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 ...

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.

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.

Audra can’t fight her attraction to her cousin’s lover, so she leaves their small town and builds a life for herself in Los Angeles. Soon, her cousin, Cari, begs to move in with her and give up her life as a spoiled daughter, and girlfriend to the man every woman in town desires. How can Audra refuse? She’s never stood up to Cari’s female force… until a baby’s life depends on it. After his birth, she finds the strength once more to fight for him. Really, how can Cari expect her to let the beautiful baby of the only man she’s ever loved, be given up for adoption? Johnny finds ...

Marlowe Meadows understands a lot of things. She understands that calculus isn’t overwhelmingly beautiful to everyone and that it typically kills the mood when you try to talk Python coding over beer pong. She understands that people were surprised when golden boy Josh asked her out and she went from weird math-obsessed Marlowe to half of their school’s couple goals. Unfortunately, Marlowe was the one surprised when Josh dumped her because he’d prefer a girlfriend who's more romantic. One with emotional depth. But Marlowe has never failed anything in her life, and she isn’t about to start now.