Arianna Houston is not your average girl living in a dangerous town. She's prepared, cautious and most of all, fearless. But when Arianna is suddenly kidnapped one afternoon, she finds herself getting tossed into the messy world of gangs and into the lives of these gangsters. Arianna has been living Downtown all her life. But as she learns more about her kidnappers and about what they do, she realizes that she never truly knew anything about her town at all and that maybe, their lives aren't so different from her's after all.

Kaylie, your average teenager.It's finally summer! Kaylie and her family will be at her beach house for the whole summer. What crazy and romantic adventure Kaylie will have to deal with. Will she fall in love? Have the worst experience of love? Keep reading and see what happens!!

Alli Fray is in a fake relationship, but not just with anyone, but with Drew Morgans. A golden boy with an inability to be commited to his relationships. And it all seems to be going well, until the infamous playboy, Preston Dallas finds out. Preston doesn't hide behind charades like Alli and Drew--he's the real deal. Not only is he the heir to Dallas Inc, the top magazine publishing company, but is one of the top rated models in the magazine. In conclusion: Preston Dallas isn't to be underestimated. -- This book doesn't have a love triangle, sorry to disappoint. ________________________________________________________ "The Alibi" is a delightful and fun YA novel that tells a very interesting story, detailing how a high schoolers life is so much more complex than just worrying about grades and friendships."- HEXBOUND highlights reviews (OCT 2013) ________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2013 Reza

Tara tried to get over her crush by doing what she thought was best: Kissing Aaron Hartmann to "get him out of her system". What she did not account for was the charity event that put her and him in a box together for twelve hours the week after. Things are about to get interesting.

Raine Jenkins was thrown into the world of beauty pageants before she was even able to speak. She loved them when she was young, and has become a legend in the beauty pageant world. Now she's sixteen, and is beginning to hate the world of perfection. That's why she created her alter ego, her own bad girl image. Rider Girl. Rider girl, is a drag racing star, un-deafeted and un-stoppable. Until she meets, the only other un-deafeted drag racing star Zane. In his mind, woman shouldn't be able to race, and he intends to keep it that way. So now since he's also living in her home and he knows her secret she is a tough decision. Give up her world of drag racing to be the perfect daughter, or drop the charade of playing dress up and be a failure in her parents eyes. Tough decisions come with life changing conclusions.

"Oh come on now Levi. There's no need to be threatened. I don't want Kylie... Yet," he said before going upstairs. I replayed those three sentences in my head over and over, pissing myself off even more. That asshole would never have a chance with me. "Don't pay any attention to Tyler. He just wants a reaction out of you," Levi continued calmly before distracting me, kissing my neck softly. I snapped out of my trans and smiled at him. "You know how much I hate your brother right?" Kylie's life is nearly flipped upside down when she's forced to move in with her best friend, Levi, after her own father claims to want no involvement with her. All is well initially, until another problem arises: Levi's older brother, Tyler. Returning home after three years, Tyler proves to be skilled in getting under everyone's skin, but what happens when he begins to find an interest in Kylie? Are his feelings genuine or is Kylie's heart merely a shiny trophy that the brothers will fight over?

I haven't always been like this. I got straight A's. I never skipped school or even talked back to my parents. I go to parties, but never developed bad habits. So what happened to me? Why did the leave me? When they left I was completely the opposite girl. I wasn't the Tori Adams they once knew. I was stronger. If he decides to come back, we're not going back to the start.

Lila Carlton is a normal, happy girl. At least that's what everyone thinks. Underneath all that fake happiness, she is a broken, depressed girl. She is drowning in her insecurities. She thought she had everyone fooled till a new kid arrives in town, Ryder Jenkins. He is the definition of bad boy, wearing his leather jacket, and riding his shiny black motorcycle. When he takes a special interest in Lila, one question is asked. Will he be able to save her from herself? Just a note, I've decided to not continue with this story, so if you decide to read it just beware.

After an incident three months ago and her parent's divorce, Reina Caverly finds a way to cope: cutting herself. Her mother's a workaholic, her sister is an out of control teenage girl, and her dad disappeared from the face of the planet. She can't even tell her two best friends, Joshua and Megan, about her problems. Then she meets young and mysterious Calvin Young about to commit suicide by jumping from her school's rooftop which surprised Reina. He's rich; he's handsome for his age, and does well at school, so why? Why would someone who has everything want to kill himself? Everyone has a dark secret, even Calvin who seems to have the world. Can Reina and Calvin learn to speak up about their issues? Can they find their reasons to live? ______ "One day you'll leave me. You don't want a girl with a rape story," I said as I desperately tried to stop my sobs and hiccups. "You deserve someone who is prettier and more stable then me." "Mon ange ," he whispered to me lightly as he held my tear-stained face. I looked at him and my breath shortened as I met his intense look. "I don't want anyone else," he said, "because I just want you." ______ WARNING: Story contains rape, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

Last Summer. First Love. © loveloradestiny, Summertime Promises Started: December 14, 2013 Ended: November 30, 2014 Author's Note: Summertime Promises is completed! It's been an amazing journey, and I'm so grateful for each and every one of you. No matter where life takes you, I hope you all embark on an amazing journey.