The Boy Beside Me is a coming-of-age novel that does not sugarcoat the experiences of growing up. It is a story that deals with trust, forgiveness and the most important challenge of being accepted by others and oneself. Seventeen-year-old Mercedes Albright is a small-town girl who lives life the way she pleases, no matter what anyone thinks. With her best childhood friend Kevin Dobner beside her, she gives no thought to the opinions of her peers梐nd really has no opinion of herself either. Troubled by her apathy about life and her future, Kevin takes it upon himself to make her see she is worth more than which she gives herself credit. With Kevin抯 support, she begins to grow out of her insecurities and realizes whom she is and what she has to offer the world. Through a warm, tumultuous and heartbreaking relationship with him, Mercedes learns about life and confidence until the recklessness of her past is nothing but a distant memory. And she learns that love, while not always perfect, takes the honesty of two people and the understanding of two hearts.

He’s lying next to you. He’s not breathing. . . . And the killer might have been you. Detective Chief Inspector Jonah Sheens is on the trail in this explosive crime novel from the acclaimed author of She Lies in Wait and Watching from the Dark. “Secrets and self-sabotage abound in this gripping psychological thriller.”—The Guardian Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory is fuzzy—but she suspects she’s done something bad. She rolls over toward her husband, Niall. The man who, until recently, made her feel loved. But it’s not Niall lying beside her. In fact, she’s never seen this man before. And he’s not breathing. . . . As Louise desperately struggles to piece her memories back together, it’s clear to Jonah Sheens and his team that she is their prime suspect—though they soon find she’s not the only one with something to hide. Did she do it? And, if not, can they catch the real killer before they strike again? In this gripping novel, a young woman finds that trying to make sense of her life’s bad choices might prove the most dangerous reckoning there is.

Three of bestselling author Jodi Picoult's compelling novels together in this ebook collection! Change of Heart One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen. For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child. Handle with Care Emotionally riveting and profoundly moving, Handle with Care brings us into the heart of a family bound by an incredible burden, a desperate will to keep their ties from breaking, and, ultimately, a powerful capacity for love. Written with the grace and wisdom she's become famous for, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult offers us an unforgettable novel about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go to protect it. House Rules Jacob Hunt is a teen with Asperger’s syndrome. He’s hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, though he is brilliant in many ways. But he has a special focus on one subject—forensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues him in to crime scenes, and he’s always showing up and telling the cops what to do. And he’s usually right. So Jacob’s small hometown is rocked by a terrible murder, law enforcement comes to him. Jacob’s behaviors are hallmark Asperger’s, but they look a lot like guilt to the local police. Suddenly the Hunt family, who only want to fit in, are directly in the spotlight.

Dive into a captivating realm of speculative wonders with this bold and imaginative collection of post-apocalyptic tales. Within these pages, you’ll encounter extraordinary individuals who dare to seek a life beyond the confines of their small world, defying conventions and pushing boundaries. Venture forth with them as they journey beyond the horizon in search of the elusive source of ice, scale an enigmatic mountain to uncover its secrets, master the art of horsemanship, or strive to escape the wrath of a relentless apocalypse of disease and fire. But these stories are not only about physical journeys. Each story pushes the boundaries of the characters’ world while also defying readers’ expectations in regard to gender, identity, and sexuality. As philosophical as they are inventive, Echoes of the Red Earth will challenge readers to reconsider their own world, pushing them to view the things they take for granted in an entirely new light.