Our choices are what define us. What determine who we are and how other people see us. Seventeen-year-old Penelope Chisholm has always chosen to be on the outside. A bit of a loner who finds her solace in running. Until she meets Gilbert Staal and decides he needs to be part of her life. Sure, it’s complicated but what relationship isn’t. She’s positive she’s found her future, but has to decide if his temper is something she can deal with. Her twin brother, Ash, is her exact opposite. Editor of the school paper. Star pupil. Dating one of the most popular girls in school. Everything is perfect. Until he discovers that his sister is dating his new teacher. A teacher he wants to respect but can’t. He knows he should do something about it, but decides to give Penelope the opportunity to end things on her own. They’re both so sure their decision is the right one. Blinded by the rightness of their choice. But when Penelope ends up seriously hurt because of their choices, everyone is forced to re-evaluate the things that have lead them to where they are and figure out how to move forward with their lives.

A teenage wizard burdened with a mysterious destiny, a cat-girl ninja he can't help but fall for, and a bat-winged daemon that doubles as a diary embark on a dangerous journey in a world teeming with monsters and magic.

Chris and Holly's relationship is finally perfect. With no gangs to harass them, the only thing they have to worry about it keeping their relationship a secret from the student body and faculty at school. Simple enough. Except when have things ever been that simple for these two? Cue in the appearance of two new students and new troubles. The new girl isn't who she seems and the new boy seems to have a thing for Holly. And Chris. Meanwhile Chris is finding it harder and harder to stay away from Holly in school. Keeping their relationship a secret suddenly becomes ten times harder. And to top it all off, Jeremy has a big surprise for every one.

Mara Lynn is the most beautiful girl in the world. James Parker is the ordinary boy who discovers her power. Set on the beaches of Michigan in 1994, the book depicts the joys and consequences of young love as Mara and James meet, shoot a movie, fend off bullies, and explore the potential of infinite beauty. "The Accidental Siren" is a dark, contemporary fairytale available on paperback and ebook at the end of June! To learn more, check out my website at www.JakeVanderArk.com!

he only thing Sebastian Russo loves more than music is Charlie-- the girl next door. It shouldn’t be a problem for a guy like him. He’s funny, charming, and the lead singer for an up and coming band, Bach’s Revenge. But when Charlie looks at him, she sees nothing more than a disheveled kid with frogs in his pocket. When a national radio station sponsors a contest offering a record deal for the winner, Sebastian sees the perfect way to show Charlie his true feelings. He enters his band, hoping to win both the girl and the record deal. He lands the deal but his confession leaves Charlie stunned and out of reach. Rejection stings and Sebastian soon turns to McKenzie Johnson, local groupie to salve his burnt ego. He prepares to leave for Los Angeles when Charlie admits Sebastian’s affections are not entirely one sided and McKenzie quickly becomes his biggest regret. As Sebastian’s fame climbs, McKenzie’s dangerous obsession does too. Will she tear him apart from the one girl he truly loves?

Paulette's life is in shambles. Her sister is dead, her mother is a drunk, and she's been forced to transfer into a chaotic public school full of bullies. Things go from bad to worse when, one night while driving them home from dinner, her intoxicated mother hits and kills a teenage boy and is sent to jail. Now Paulette is truly alone. But when the teenage boy mysteriously comes back from the dead looking for Paulette, she finds herself face to face with the purest love on earth.

Laney Herman is living the life of a typical teenager in her small town in Minnesota, when she's discovered by a big-time agent who whisks her off to L.A., and thrusts her into the crazy world of young Hollywood. Within weeks, she's starring in a film, getting her first onscreen kiss, dating her hunky co-star and being stalked by the paparazzi. Will this town chew her up and spit her out, or is Laney a star in the making?

When 17 year old Harley finds herself jobless, she needs a new job-- and quick. Her uncle comes to her house with a job offer. For her to become a teacher at his school. A school for delinquents. Watty Awards 2010 Winner of Best Overall, Best Romance, Best Female Lead, and Best Cast!

Camille Jackson has been an orphan for the past five months ever since the death of her mother left her alone. The brother 'Logan Jackson' she doesn't really remember shows up out of the blue and takes her in and finally gives her a home, the only problem with that is she doesn't want to live with him but will do anything to get out the hell hole she's been living in. Camille is determined to get out of there and the town as soon as possible until she meets Owen, A hot spunky teenager at Sunshine High and quickly become confused on what she wants to do; she was all set to stick it out until she was legal to live on her own and finally be free but that's not going to be the only problem she has to face- Logan's best friend Talen 'Parker' A tall dark and handsome Cop also finds her utterly irresistible and things begin to heat up between them in one of the most ultimate forbidden romances- An officer of the law and a minor.

What if the only thing seperating you from your crush was a kiss? Amy never thought that she would be hanging out with the popular kids. But after having made a bet with Chris, Amy was determined to win. The challenge? He could get her to kiss him before the end of the term. Amy was sure that she would win. But after spending some time with Chris, she finds it's harder resisting him than she thought...