Tyler Collins. Just an ordinary girl, leading an ordinary life, in an ordinary college in an ordinary state. Then theres Alex Gaskarth. An extrodinary boy, leading an exciting life, living on a tour bus with his best friends, traveling the world. Who would think that these two would come in contact, and find some sort of connection?

Samantha has always been an spoiled and reckless girl with workaholic parents and because of the work they leave her just with her babysitter who turns out to be Jack Barakat, guitarist of All Time Low. With similar attitudes what would happen with them? Will they hate each other or they will fall for each other?

The story begins on Jen's first day at Dulany High School, where she meets the flirtatious Alex Gaskarth in homeroom and they quickly become friends as he takes her under his wing. He also introduces her to his bandmates Jack, Rian and Zack as well as their friends Matt and Grieco. This story follows their sophmore year and how friendships can grow into something much more, and that love isn't always a neon arrow pointing you in the right direction.

Lewis Champion is in love--total, hopeless, unrequited love--with Jubilee Marshfield. Which is complicated, because she's his best friend. And even though his other best friend Shoe, and his awesome grandfather, Paps, are both rooting for him, Lewis can't get up the courage to tell her how he feels. He's always been a wallflower, watching people and making theories rather than acting on his feelings. In a last-ditch effort for her affection, Lewis acts in a play alongside his two friends, and he discovers a talent hidden within himself. But when Paps suddenly dies and leaves in his will a most mysterious task for Lewis, he must find a way to follow through. And along the way, he discovers the secrets of stories, the courage to say what he feels, and a whole new meaning to the word "acting." The only question is, will his best friend feel the same way, or will he lose her when he tells her? Baker Lawley, the award-winning author of THE BATTLE HYMN BLUES, spins a tale of love, drama, and friendship and a good old-fashioned road trip along the way. STEALING THE SHOW is a fun ride on the meaning of acting and the way stories and plays help us make sense of the things we act on.

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.