Title: By Your Side
Series: (standalone)
Author: Kasie West
Publisher: Harper Teen
Date Published: January 31, 2017
Rating: 3.5 Stars
In this irresistible story, Kasie West explores the timeless question of what to do when you fall for the person you least expect. Witty and romantic, this paperback original from a fan favorite is perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Morgan Matson. When Autumn Collins finds herself accidentally locked in the library for an entire weekend, she doesn’t think things could get any worse. But that’s before she realizes that Dax Miller is locked in with her. Autumn doesn’t know much about Dax except that he’s trouble. Between the rumors about the fight he was in (and that brief stint in juvie that followed it) and his reputation as a loner, he’s not exactly the ideal person to be stuck with. Still, she just keeps reminding herself that it is only a matter of time before Jeff, her almost-boyfriend, realizes he left her in the library and comes to rescue her. Only he doesn’t come. No one does. Instead it becomes clear that Autumn is going to have to spend the next couple of days living off vending-machine food and making conversation with a boy who clearly wants nothing to do with her. Except there is more to Dax than meets the eye. As he and Autumn first grudgingly, and then not so grudgingly, open up to each other, Autumn is struck by their surprising connection. But can their feelings for each other survive once the weekend is over and Autumn’s old life, and old love interest, threaten to pull her from Dax’s side?
Kissing
practice
has
never
been
more
fun. Kate
ships
tons
of
fictional
couples,
but
IRL
her
OTP
is
her
and
Mick,
the
hot
quarterback
she’s
crushed
on
since,
like,
forever.
With
only
one
semester
left
of
senior
year,
it’s
now
or
never
if
she
wants
to
land
him
in
time
for
prom.
Since
she’s
flirtationally
challenged,
she
enlists
Cooper
Callihan,
the
guy
who
turned
popular
seemingly
overnight
but
who
used
to
be
a
good
friend. Cooper
lives
and
breathes
rowing,
but
his
partner
just
broke
his
wrist.
When
he
remembers
Kate’s
good
with
a
set
of
oars,
he
strikes
a
deal:
help
him
train,
and
he’ll
make
sure
her
crush
notices
her.
Only
he
didn’t
know
how
addicting
spending
time
with
her
would
be.
Or
how
the
more
successful
the
Operation
is,
the
more
jealousy
he
experiences. The
mission
has
been
set.
The
troops
have
their
marching
orders.
But
what
if
the
target
is
the
wrong
guy
all
along?
Disclaimer:
This
Entangled
Teen
Crush
book
contains
stargazing,
accidental
swimming,
and
poker
swindling.
This
kissing
practice
will
melt
your
ereader…and
give
you
a
new
couple
to
ship.
Title: The Fill-In Boyfriend
Author: Kasie West
Standalone
Publisher: Harper Teen
Date Published: May 5, 2015
Rating: 4.5 Stars
When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she has to think fast. After all, she'd been telling her friends about him for months now. This was supposed to be the night she proved he existed. So when she sees a cute guy waiting to pick up his sister, she enlists his help. The task is simple: be her fill-in boyfriend—two hours, zero commitment, a few white lies. After that, she can win back the real Bradley.
The problem is that days after prom, it's not the real Bradley she's thinking about, but the stand-in. The one whose name she doesn't even know. But tracking him down doesn't mean they're done faking a relationship. Gia owes him a favor and his sister intends to see that he collects: his ex-girlfriend's graduation party—three hours, zero commitment, a few white lies.
Just when Gia begins to wonder if she could turn her fake boyfriend into a real one, Bradley comes waltzing back into her life, exposing her lie, and threatening to destroy her friendships and her new-found relationship.
Title: Love & Gelato
Series: (standalone)
Author: Jenna Evans Welch
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: May 3, 2016
Lina is spending the summer in Tuscany, but she isn’t in the mood for Italy’s famous sunshine and fairy-tale landscape. She’s only there because it was her mother’s dying wish that she get to know her father. But what kind of father isn’t around for sixteen years? All Lina wants to do is get back home.
But then Lina is given a journal that her mom had kept when she lived in Italy. Suddenly Lina’s uncovering a magical world of secret romances, art, and hidden bakeries. A world that inspires Lina, along with the ever-so-charming Ren, to follow in her mother’s footsteps and unearth a secret that has been kept from Lina for far too long. It’s a secret that will change everything she knew about her mother, her father—and even herself.
People come to Italy for love and gelato, someone tells her, but sometimes they discover much more.
Title: Get Happy
Author: Mary Amato
Date Published: August 1, 2014
Publisher: Egmont USA
In this poignant, realistic, contemporary YA by a state master list star, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Gayle Forman, a young songwriter builds a substitute family with her friends in place of the broken family she grew up with.
A hip high school girl who loves music, writes songs, and is desperate for a ukelele, learns to her shock that her father did not abandon her years ago and has been trying to keep in touch. She begins to investigate him, only to discover that he has a new life with a new family, including the perfect stepdaughter, a girl who Minerva despises.
Title: Deviate
Series: The Light Key Trilogy, #2
Author: Tracy Clark
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Date Published: March 3, 2015
Tormented after a daring escape, Cora Sandoval must find a way to stop the Arrazi from murdering innocent people and from violating, using, and killing the Scintilla for their powers. She must also accept one bitter betrayal: Finn Doyle—the Irish boy who has both a piece of Cora's heart and soul—is Arrazi...
On the verge of extinction and sought by those who would either consume or destroy them, Cora and the remaining Scintilla survivors must solve the mystery of The Light Key. If they fail, the truth will stay buried forever and mankind will pay the ultimate price.
No longer will she hide.
No longer will her loved ones be hunted.
And she will have her vengeance...even if she shatters her heart in the process.
I've been participating in the Summer of Series Challenge hosted by Danielle from Love At First Page and Lili from Lili's Reflections. I've had so much fun doing so! I think I've actually enjoyed the books more, because I could read them back-to-back- instead of waiting MONTHS for the latest book to be released.
I know, I know...I am very late getting this post in, especially since I read these books in July. I kind of got carried away with other things *hangs head in shame*.
Title: Red Queen
Series: Red Queen, #1
Author: Victoria Aveyard
Publisher: Harper Teen
Date Published: February 10, 2015
Rating: 3 Stars
Graceling meets The Selection in debut novelist Victoria Aveyard's sweeping tale of seventeen-year-old Mare, a common girl whose once-latent magical power draws her into the dangerous intrigue of the king's palace. Will her power save her or condemn her?
Since the dawn of time, Brudair, otherwise known as the Sandman to the world, has faithfully lived out his purpose, faithfully performed his duties. He has never questioned his lot among the immortals, until now, until her. Sarah Serenity Tillman, a consummate beauty both inside and out, is a high school senior five months from her graduation. She has great plans, dreams of leaving the small town of her childhood behind her forever. But destiny has other plans, and it’s the Sandman’s job to make sure those plans are fulfilled.
The tall muscular Sandman, known as Dair to his friends, dressed in black, wrapped in shadows, is more than a myth. And he has a job to do. His very existence makes him a creature of the night, because dreams, (yes the legends got that part right), were indeed his specialty. But his purpose was more than just weaving dreams for sleeping children. No, his dreams were made to influence, made to ensure that certain special individuals, those individuals who would change the course of history, actually accepted their chosen destiny.
Little does Serenity know that she is Dair’s next assignment. And the dream that he weaves for her, if she follows its influence, will change the course of, not only her life, but possibly the whole of history as well. But she isn’t the only one being influenced. The beauty inside of her was weighing on the Sandman, lighting up the darkness that was his constant companion. Her light was warmth, it was life, and he didn’t understand how he had survived the previous millennia without it.
The Sandman was indeed greater than anything humans had ever imagined, and his purpose was vital to the course of history. So what happens when the weaver of dreams gets so distracted by a mere human that he ignores his own duties in the immortal realm? How can an immortal who was never meant to have a mate, join a young woman in her destiny without irrevocably changing the lives of millions and potentially altering history in a way the Creator never intended?
Quinn lives in beautiful NW Arkansas with her husband, 2 sons, Doberman and cat (who thinks she is a ninja in disguise). She is beyond thankful that she has been blessed to be able to write full time and hopes the readers know how much all of their support means to her. Some of her hobbies include reading, exercising, crochet, and spending time with family and friends. She gives all credit of her success to God because he gave her the creative spirit and vivid imagination it takes to write.
I am very happy to have had the opportunity to read another book by Quinn Loftis. She's one of my favorite author's, so when I found out she was writing a book about the Sandman, I new I had to read it! I'd never read a book about the Sandman before. Of course, I had heard about him, but I knew very little about the legend. I have to say that I really liked Quinn's take on this, and the direction that she went with the story.
Dream of Me focuses on two very strong, female characters. Sarah Serenity, is about to finish high school, and wants to move away from her small town and see the world. She's not sure what's she's meant to do with her life, but she is seeking to find her purpose. She's torn, because she is one of the most unselfish and caring people out there, and she always thinks of others first. However, she feels guilty about leaving her aunt and uncle, and others who love and depend on her. Then we have Emma, an eight-year-old genius, whose life is somehow connected to Serenity's. I don't want to give away to much, but I would like to say that I hope that I can one day have as much strength as this child did.
Then, we have Brudair (Dair). Oh my goodness. Who knew that the Sandman would be so hot? Not only that, but he was also very wise and kind. I also admired his strength and his dedication; it couldn't have been easy at times. I am so glad that this is a series, as I would really like to know more about him.
Raphael. I don't know how I can justly describe him. I must admit that I teared up a couple of times because of his diligence and compassion, and for just being who he was. All I can say is that I hope that we all have a Raphael in our lives. I'd like to think that we do. ;)
Dream of Me is a beautiful story about love, kindness, spirituality, and trust. I am really looking forward to the next book in this series, and finding out what happens next!
By the way, isn't the cover for Dream of Me is absolutely gorgeous?! I love everything about it, especially all of the gold. I must order a paperback copy soon.
Title: Wish You Were Italian
(If Only...#2) Can be read as a standalone
Author: Kristin Rae
Date Published: May 6, 2014
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Source: NetGalley
Pippa has always wanted to go to Italy … but not by herself. And certainly not to sit in art school the entire summer learning about dead guys’ paintings. When she steps off the plane in Rome, she realizes that traveling solo gives her the freedom to do whatever she wants. So it’s arrivederci, boring art program and ciao, hot Italian guys!
Charming, daring, and romantic, Bruno is just the Italian Pippa’s looking for—except she keeps running into cute American archeology student Darren everywhere she goes. Pippa may be determined to fall in love with an Italian guy … but the electricity she feels with Darren says her heart might have other plans. Can Pippa figure out her feelings before her parents discover she left the program and—even worse—she loses her chance at love?
My Thoughts:
I seek out books in which characters travel abroad and experience new places. It's a dream of mine to travel, and unfortunately I've only gone to one other country. When I read a book in which a person travels, I feel like I am living vicariously through them, and it thrills me to no end.
Pippa's parents have forced to spend a summer at an art school in Florence, Italy. Although she is an aspiring photographer, Pippa has no desire to attend art school or to follow the footsteps of her parents, who own an art gallery. When she arrives in Rome, she makes an impulsive decision that will change her summer entirely.
First off, I am so jealous of Pippa right now. Italy??
I loved how the author described the different places that Pippa visited. I sort of felt like I was there with her, because she described the colors, scents, and surroundings so vividly. I loved the interactions that Pippa experienced with the people she encountered, and thought it was nice that she was trying to learn how to speak Italian.
I really liked the journal that Pippa's best friend, Morgan, gave to her. In this journal, Morgan suggested new things for Pippa to do and to try and experience while she was away. I just thought this was a really really cute and fun idea! I think I just might make one of these journals if someone close to me ever decides to make a trip out of the country.
I really liked the guys- Bruno and Darren. Bruno was this cool, fun guy, even though he had some issues and what somewhat of a ladies man. My heart went out for him, as it seemed like he didn't really have anyone to help him through his difficult times. Darren was this friendly and sweet guy, who was like the boy next door. I thought it was really cute how nervous he'd get around Pippa. Chiara was another character who I was especially fond of. I don't think Pippa would have ever guessed that she would meet someone who would become like a sister to her, when she decided to go to Rome. Chiara was so nice and outgoing, and I loved how she had Pippa's back. She'd also talk sense into Pippa when she really needed it.
Pippa was really mature and independent, especially for seventeen. I have to say though, I was a bit surprised that she decided to go her own way right after arriving. Stunned even. While on the plane to Italy, she was so panicked and worried as she contemplated being alone to a foreign country that I found it surprising that she even changed her plans at the drop of a hat. As a parent, I would totally flip out if my daughter did this. My heart beats faster thinking about it (don't judge). I really did not fully understand why Pippa did what she did until the end of the book.
There were times in the Wish You WereItalian that I wondered about all of the coincidences that occurred. Were they likely or probable? Probably not. However, I chose to let them slide because I was having fun with the story. Would I recommend this book to those looking for a fun, Teen/YA, standalone book? Absolutely.
Title: Sekret (Sekret, #1)
Author: Lindsay Smith
Date Published: April 1, 2014
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Publishing Group
Synopsis: From debut author Lindsay Smith comes an espionage thriller with a dash of both history and dystopia.
Yulia’s father always taught her that an empty mind is a safe mind. She has to hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive in Communist Russia, especially because she seems to be able to read the minds of the people she touches. When she’s captured by the KGB and forced to work as a psychic spy with a mission to undermine the U.S. space program, she’s thrust into a world of suspicion, deceit, and horrifying power where she can trust no one.
She certainly can’t trust Rostov, the cruel KGB operative running the psychic program. Or handsome Sergei who encourages her to cooperate with the KGB. Or brooding Valentin who tells her to rebel against them. And not the CIA, who have a psychic so powerful he can erase a person’s mind with his own thoughts. Yulia quickly learns she must rely on her own wits and power to survive in this world where no SEKRET can stay hidden for long.
My Thoughts:
I have a soft spot in my heart for historical fiction, so when I read the synopsis for Sekret- a young adult book that takes place in the former Soviet Union, during the Cold War, I knew I had to read it! You see, I grew up in the seventies and eighties, and vividly remember what it was like to live in the United States during the Cold War. There was so much tension, mistrust, and fear between the US and Russia. I didn't know what to believe sometimes, but I know I was curious about the people of Russia and what life was like there. Although Sekret is considered fiction, with a little bit of sci-fi thrown in, I was hoping to get a glimpse of the Russian society during that time. Let's just say, I wasn't disappointed.
Sekret takes place in Moscow, in 1963. A young, sixteen year old girl named, Yulia, has been in hiding along with her mother and brother, and have to sell things on the black market in order to eat and to survive.
"My fears are outweighed by one simple truth: I need something and Raisa needs something, and that will keep us safe. Capitalism is alive and well in our communist paradise."
Right away we discover that Yulia has a unique and special gift. Because of that she is chased down.
I was hooked after the first chapter. The title Sekret, is so appropriately named. Yulia has an especially big secret. She's also a secretive person in general, and like many during that time, she had to be VERY careful as to who she trusted and confided in. There were also top secret government projects. I was curious if Yulia would ever crack under pressure, or if she would ever find someone she could truly confide in.
There was so much excitement in this book, and I was often scared for the characters. I was always afraid that Yulia would get in trouble, and if so what would happen to her. She was forced to do things she didn't want to do, yet she did not give up on her goal. I really admired that about her!
The only reason why I did not bump this book up to five stars, was that there were a few times that I wasn't sure if the events were actually happening, or if the author was using imagery. I had to go back a page or so, and re-read to make sure.
I am really looking forward to reading the next book in the series- Skandal. We left off with a bit of a cliffhanger, so I need to know if everything will be okay.
Today we are celebrating the release of Veronica Bartles' new book, Twelve Steps!
Twelve Steps
by Veronica Bartles
Release Date: 03/25/14
Young Adult
Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Andi is tired of being a second-class sibling to perfect sister Laina. There in Laina's shadow, Andi's only noticeable feature is her pretty awesome hair. And even that is eclipsed by Laina's perfect everything else.
When Andi’s crush asks her to fix him up with Laina, Andi decides enough is enough and devises a twelve-step program to wrangle the spotlight away from Laina. After all, great hair must count for something. Step 1: Admit she’s powerless to change her perfect sister, and accept that her life really, really sucks. OK, maybe that's two steps in one. Step 4: Make a list of her good qualities besides great hair. There have got to be at least three good qualities, right? Step 7: Demand attention for more than just her shortcomings, and break out of her shell. Easier said that done, but worth the effort in the long-run.
When a stolen kiss from her crush ends in disaster, Andi finds that her prince isn’t as charming as she'd hoped, and realizes she may need a new program--perhaps with less steps!
As cracks in Laina’s flawless façade begin to show, the sisters work together to find a spotlight big enough for both to shine.
Twelve Steps was such a fun book to read! The story is about a teenager named Andi, who is frustrated with her life because she feels like she doesn't measure up to her older sister, Laina. As far as Andi is concerned, Laina is perfect- she's beautiful, gets stellar grades, and has most of the guys at school chasing after her. But most importantly, Laina (unknowingly) has the heart of the boy Andi's been in love with for years. Andi decides it's time to change things, and comes up with steps to become more like Laina, and to get the attention of her crush, Jarod.
My heart really went out to Andi. Like many girls (and guys), she doesn't see the good qualities in herself, or the things that make her unique. Andi feels like her sister has set the bar so high, and feels that she needs to behave the same way in order to earn Jarod's love, as well as the approval of her parents. Of course, it didn't make her feel any better when others constantly compared her to Laina, or just referred to her as 'Laina's little sister'. But Andi discovers that not everyone is what they appear to be, and that we all have issues we're dealing with.
I really liked that in Twelve Steps, we get to see Andi's hidden talents and the things that make her shine. With the help of a good friend, she starts to believe in herself. Speaking of which, I really really liked Dave! He was so intuitive and sweet. I wasn't sure what to think about Laina. For someone who is supposed to be really smart, she could be really dense and unaware of what was going on around her. Jarod really frustrated me. I could not believe some of the stuff he said and did!
The only thing I have left to say is that I wish there was a little more at the end. I wasn't ready to say good-by to the characters. I'm curious to see where they all will be two, five, or ten years down the road.
Overall, I thought Twelve Steps was a great standalone, YA book!
About the Author
As the second of eight children and the mother of four, Veronica Bartles is no stranger to the ups and downs of sibling relationships. (She was sandwiched between the gorgeous-and-insanely-
popular older sister and the too-adorable-for-words younger sister.) She uses this insight to write stories about siblings who mostly love each other, even while they’re driving one another crazy. When she isn’t writing or getting lost in the pages of her newest favorite book, Veronica enjoys knitting fabulous bags and jewelry out of recycled plastic bags and old VHS tapes, sky diving (though she hasn’t actually tried that yet), and inventing the world’s most delectable cookie recipes. TWELVE STEPS is Veronica Bartles's first novel.
Title: Scintillate (The Light Key Trilogy, #1)
Author: Tracy Clark
Date Published: February 4, 2014
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
ebook given by publisher in exchange for an honest review From Goodreads:
A mighty flame follows a tiny spark.
Cora Sandoval’s mother disappeared when she was five and they were living in Ireland. Since then, her dad has been more than overprotective, and Cora is beginning to chafe under his confines. But even more troubling is the colorful light she suddenly sees around people. Everyone, that is, except herself—instead, she glows a brilliant, sparkling silver.
As she realizes the danger associated with these strange auras, Cora is inexplicably drawn to Finn, a gorgeous Irish exchange student who makes her feel safe. Their attraction is instant, magnetic, and primal—but her father disapproves, and Finn’s mother orders him home to Ireland upon hearing he’s fallen in love. After a fight with her father, Cora flees to Ireland, both to follow Finn and to look for her missing mother.
There she meets another silver-haloed person and discovers the meaning of her newfound powers and their role in a conspiracy spanning centuries—one that could change mankind forever…and end her life.
Scintillate is the first book in this lush and exciting new trilogy, full of romance, adventure and metaphysical mystery.
My Thoughts:
Wow! I really enjoyed Scintillate. I'm usually pretty leery about reading some YA books, especially if there is a slight chance that there will be a love triangle involved. However, I am such a sucker for Irish folklore (and hot Irish guys), that I knew that I had to give Scintillate a shot. I'm so glad that I decided to read it! It grabbed my attention from the very beginning.
The story begins with seventeen year old, Cora, battling an unusually high fever. While she is battling her sickness, she hears her dad and step-mother talking about her mother who has been missing for twelve years, and becomes alarmed when her dad (a research scientist) draws some of her blood to study. Cora also sees a strange, creepy man watching her and making her feel lethargic, even from a distance. She later discovers various colored lights that surround the people she comes in contact with. After having these strange things happen to her, she decides to do some of her own research to find answers.
I liked Cora's character. Although smart and intuitive, she could also be pretty impulsive, and tended to jump into things without fully thinking of the consequences. She was definitely determined young lady. I have to say, I fell in love with Finn from the get-go. He was very sweet and compassionate...and a musician to boot! I thought that there was something fishy about their instant attraction, but I just couldn't put my finger on it. The author really managed to surprise me, which isn't something that is easy to do these days.
I was so stoked that part of this story took place in Ireland! I loved hearing about the pubs and the scenery. One of my dreams is to go to Ireland, and this book made me want to travel there even more badly.
The Scintaillate and the Arrazi are a new concept for me, and I found them to be very interesting and intriguing! I'm really looking forward to reading more about them. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. I definitely need more Finn, and I do believe Giovanni may have some more explaining to do.
Seventeen-year-old Caymen Meyers studies the rich like her own personal science experiment, and after years of observation she’s pretty sure they’re only good for one thing—spending money on useless stuff, like the porcelain dolls in her mother’s shop.
So when Xander Spence walks into the store to pick up a doll for his grandmother, it only takes one glance for Caymen to figure out he’s oozing rich. Despite his charming ways and that he’s one of the first people who actually gets her, she’s smart enough to know his interest won’t last. Because if there’s one thing she’s learned from her mother’s warnings, it’s that the rich have a short attention span. But Xander keeps coming around, despite her best efforts to scare him off. And much to her dismay, she's beginning to enjoy his company.
She knows her mom can’t find out—she wouldn’t approve. She’d much rather Caymen hang out with the local rocker who hasn’t been raised by money. But just when Xander’s attention and loyalty are about to convince Caymen that being rich isn’t a character flaw, she finds out that money is a much bigger part of their relationship than she’d ever realized. And that Xander’s not the only one she should’ve been worried about.
My Thoughts:
Recently I took part in a readalong of The Distance Between Us, hosted by Fic Fare, The Fictionators, and Swoony Boys Podcast. I had not heard much about this book beforehand, but I decided to give it a try, since I've enjoyed the other books we've read as a group. I am SO glad that I did! I ended up loving it.
The story is told from Caymen Meyers point of view. She is a seventeen year old girl who works for her mother, who owns a porcelain doll store. Porcelain dolls. Right off the bat, I had to sympathize with Caymen, because personally, porcelain dolls scare me a little. My grandmother used to collect them, and I was always afraid to go into the room where she kept them in (I watched a lot of old episodes of The Twilight Zone as a kid, and sometimes they featured dolls that came to life).
Back to Caymen. She has been raised by a single mother, and works tirelessly in the store. It is to the point where she has sacrificed her social life to help her mother, who is barely making ends meet. Caymen's father had come from a wealthy home, but walked away from Caymen's mother when she was still pregnant, so she has never met him. Her mother often uses the fact that he was rich as the scapegoat for his actions.
The doll store takes place in a wealthy neighborhood, and Caymen and her mother often secretly make fun of the rich customers who shop at their store. That is until Xander walks in. He changes many of Caymen's preconceived notions and makes her think about things differently.
I really like Caymen's character. She is funny, witty, and sarcastic. At first, I was worried that the author would take that too far or to the extreme, but thankfully she did not, and I often found myself chuckling at some of the things Caymen had to say. Xander was such sweetheart, and I really admired how he seemed to see past her tough exterior. This book was so touching, and I am so glad that it did not slip under my radar.
I was kind of sad when the book ended, because I wanted to hear more of their story and find out if Caymen ever decided to seek out her dad. The author leaves it open for the reader to interpret, and in my mind she does. I borrowed The Distance Between Us from my library, but I plan to buy a hard copy because it has now become one of my favorites.
Hi! My name is Anna. I was born and raised in California, but moved to the Southwest in June of 2013. I have a wonderful husband and three fun, adventurous kids. I almost always have a book or an e-reader in my hands, and I am constantly adding to my to-read list. I enjoy all kinds of genres, such as young adult, paranormal romance, fantasy, historical fiction/romance, and chick lit.
Title: By Your Side
