In this sequel to Heiner's debut novel, Perilous, the FBI promises Jacinta Rivera and her friends that they are safe. Jaci wants desperately to believe them but weeks of hiding from their kidnapper, alias "The Hand", have left her wary. Hidden from the public eye in an FBI safe house, Jaci must reconcile both the mysterious disappearance of her father and the murder of her best friend. A betrayal lands Jaci back in the grasp of The Hand, shattering her ability to trust and leaving her to wonder if she will ever piece together her broken life. "Heiner's writing is crisp and clear, painting evocative word pictures and creating a movie in the readers mind." ~Tristi Pinkston, author, Secret Sisters Mysteries
When Cassandra and her two best friends decide to start a club, she realizes it's going to be harder than she thought. She tries to hold it together as she and her friends weather parents who don't want to drive them, vicious dog attacks, and petty cat fights. On top of that, Cassie is still trying to convince her mom to add a new pet to the family.
Seventh grade was the year Cassandra lost it all: her crush, her social status, and her best friend. This year she's taking it back. She's determined not to let anything keep her from joining the in-crowd and becoming the It Girl. Even if it means changing her hair, her clothes, the way she walks, and who she talks to. It's exhausting work. But Cassie wants to be someone different. So drastic measures are necessary. Except will anyone like the new Cassie? Will she even like herself?
Cassie and Ben finally get to experience their relationship outside of a camp setting, and she finds she really likes him. But how much? And how serious does she want this to be? And can she handle it if her school friends don't approve of him? The fun continues in this series about life lessons and choices!
Cassie's got two big goals for her spring: land a boyfriend and get the starring role in her school play. With Zack giving her attention, she thinks the boyfriend part will be easy. And her schoolmates think she's the perfect person for the play. What she doesn't expect is to co-star with a boy from her class who she never noticed before—and suddenly has her turning her head. Now there are two boys catching Cassie's attention—but will either of them want her?
What's special about Cassandra? Absolutely nothing. She's as ordinary as any other fifth grader. And yet her ordinary life is riddled with hilarious and sometimes heart-breaking mishaps as she guides herself through the world of pre-teens on the brink of adulthood. Cassandra Jones is the new girl at school. She's been uprooted from her beloved state of Texas and relocated to the hillbilly Ozarks of Springdale, Arkansas. She wonders if she will like her teacher or if she will have any friends. She can only hope school won't be harder than it was back home. She doesn't expect to have two close friends, and even worse, two friends that don't like each other. As she tries to make a spot for herself, will she keep her friendships intact?
It’s the end of her ninth grade year. But while all of her classmates are getting excited about high school, Cassie has a different worry on her mind: her friends. She’s felt the distance growing between her and her group of friends all year, and now she finds herself unsure if she still wants to be included in their circle. On top of that, her crush Matt is finally showing her some attention—just as Amity admits she likes him also. Will a boy coming between them be the final straw? Or will Cassie’s devotion to her friends prove stronger than crushes?
How many kisses does it take to stay at the top of the popularity food chain? However many it is, Cassie's determined to keep her place. Even if it involves some crossed fingers and little white lies. Join Cassie for the most unforgettable year yet!
Cassie goes through an identity crisis when her relationship with Ben hits the rocks, and she feels a lot of it is her fault. She puts on a brave face and pretends to fit in while she struggles to understand herself and her desires. What will it take for her to be the person she wants to be? What will she need to do to have the relationships she longs for? Not even her closest friends seem to recognize and accept her for who she is, and Cassie needs to find an inner strength to make it through each day.
Cassie's had her first kiss, and it left something to be desired. Namely, any real feeling. But now that she knows she doesn't like Josh any more, can she get out of this relationship without losing her social status with her friends? And how does she know it will be better with the next guy? Ninth grade meets Gossip Girls and Pretty Little Liars!
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