The Leap [✔]

Noah and Emma grew up as inseparable neighbors, their childhood bound by secrets, laughter, and the presence of Lily - Noah's beloved sister and Emma's closest friend. But at thirteen, a tragic car accident shatters everything. Lily is gone, and Noah's grief twists into blame, leaving Emma alone with her guilt. Three years later, their paths cross again at a party, where old wounds stir and long-buried feelings resurface. As they circle back into each other's lives - through awkward reunions, hesitant trust, and painful truths - Emma becomes part of Noah's world once more. When the case of Lily's death is reopened, Noah learns the truth that changes everything: Emma wasn't the reason he lost his sister. From shared silence to fragile friendship, and finally to love, Noah and Emma must learn how to forgive, how to heal, and how to rebuild the bond that once defined them.

Within the span of a year, Noa Barret lost both her mother and her father. Desperate not to lose anyone else she cares about, Noa forbids creating strong bonds with those around her. Though, this proves to be challenging when she is forced to move across town to live with her older brother, whom she hasn't seen in years. Stricken with grief she doesn't know how to cope with, Noa struggles to comprehend the new changes in her life. That is until some new, seemingly unwanted friends show her what it's like to feel again.

When Emma was in high school, she had her whole life mapped out: college, career, everything. But when she went to a terrible party that altered her entire future- she had rescinded her college acceptance and moved out of state to get rid of the rumors following her. Now, Emma has been strictly about focusing on work, school, and staying out of trouble. But when a writing contest, new friends, and some old familiar situations rise, Emma has to choose between letting her past take over her decision making or learning to change for the better.... No matter how hard it is.

When 18-year-old Emma Dawson was raped after her junior year in high school, her entire world fell apart. Especially when her egocentric father didn't believe a word she said. Her step-brother then gave her an ultimatum, one she couldn't turn down. Luckily for her, she didn't have to live through the torture for a long period of time. But now, since her therapist is forcing her to live with her father for the summer, she has no choice. Live with her stepbrother, allow him to do whatever he wants to her, whenever he wants, or be forced to watch her eight year old sister go through the same torment. Forced to keep her mouth shut, forced to be raped without any control, she decides to stay silent, to never speak to her family, anyone. Until she runs into one of her old friends, Aiden Carter, a loyal, athletic overachiever. Then, she starts to remember her old world, the world that was taken away from her. When she faces her past, her secrets fall apart. She has to let go of the fear, listen to her own voice that has been telling her to break open from the beginning. And if she doesn't, she knows she'll risk losing the one person who is most important to her: Herself.

After recent high school graduate Lily agrees to dog-sit for her best friend Emma, she finds herself caught in a forbidden love with Emma's brother, Ethan. Over the course of two transformative weeks, their lifelong friendship evolves into a deep romantic connection. Unveiling their true feelings, Lily discovers Ethan's initial motives and realizes their love defies societal expectations. As they navigate the challenges of their forbidden relationship and the resistance they face, Lily and Ethan must decide whether their love is worth the risks and if they are willing to fight for their happiness against all odds.

#2 In Romance |May 1,2019| #1 In Teen Fiction |May 18,2019| ONLY AND ORIGINAL BOOK!!!! "What are we going to tell your brother?" He says, his breath on my neck. "Who says we have to tell him anything?" - - - Sixteen year old Emma knows better than to get involved with her brother's best friend, Jax. She's been keeping her feelings for him a secret for as long as she can remember. Until, one day she makes the mistake of kissing him. She doesn't know how much longer she can keep those feelings a secret before her brother finds out. Worst all, does Jax feel the same way? Can she manage to stay away from him...or does she go behind her brother's back?

Last year, Emma Richardson had it all. The perfect family, friends, popularity, looks, and even the perfect boyfriend...or so she thought. In just one night, her whole world came crashing down. Now, a year later, she's still picking up the pieces scattered around her with one terrifying realization: she will have to face her past in order to fix her present. ****Some of the topics that are talked about in this book, most all of them, can be very triggering for those struggling with mental health, suicide, or rape. Please please please read at your own risk and don't read this if it's going to be too much for you! We love all of our readers, but we want to be cautious to those who struggle with these sensitive topics.**** This book is currently being edited to make it better, so please stick with us.

Age gap step-uncle romance. When twenty-four year Emma reluctantly takes on the role of maid of honor for her mother's wedding, she's anything but thrilled. To escape the stress, she finds herself at a bar the night before the rehearsal, where a chance encounter with a charming older man leads to a night of unforgettable passion in his hotel room. But Emma's world is turned upside down the next morning when she discovers the mysterious man is actually her mother's fiancé's brother, her soon-to-be step-uncle. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions and a scandalous attraction, Emma must navigate through the chaos of wedding preparations while wrestling with her feelings for a man who is about to become family. As the wedding day approaches, Emma finds herself at a crossroads: follow her heart and risk it all, or protect her family's happiness at the cost of her own? ✨Ambys 2024 Top Pick✨

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Falling in love with your best friend's brother is never a good thing, is it? Falling in love with both of your best friend's older brothers? That's even worse. *** Emma Branson has always harbored a crush on Mason Masterson, her best friend Jessie's so-called "brooding" older brother, but as Emma journeys through high school, she realizes it's the middle brother, Caleb, who has always been by her side, leaving Emma in quite possibly the worst love triangle of them all. A story of a group of childhood best friends that navigate the complexities of life, love, and the meaning of family. {Editor's pick, October 2021} ~60,000-70,000 words~ Content Warning: This story contains mild sexual content and strong language. Cover designed by Cil Ojumo