Anne-Marie Meyer

Maggie Dallen

Collette would kill to be the kind of dancer her mom wants her to be, but it's just not in the cards. She's sick of dieting. She'll never fit into the perfect ballerina mold and she's tired of wishing that she could. She's over it and done trying. She's perfectly content to dance alone in the dark while the rest of the school is sleeping. Meanwhile, Ethan's coach says his football team needs discipline, and that practicing ballet is how they'll learn their lesson. Only problem is that Ethan doesn't have time for ballet. He's too busy trying to be the star quarterback, the dutiful son, and the perfect student, all so he can achieve his father's dream. When he meets Collette, Ethan can't help but take notice. She's a vision of grace and beauty all wrapped up in snark and sass. And she helps him see that his own dreams aren't so stupid after all. He just wishes she could see that in herself"--Adapted from cover, page 4.

The Ballerina Academy Book 1

The Quarterback and the Ballerina

Eve: I've been in love with my brother's best friend for as long as I can remember. Once upon a time he was my knight in shining armor, but now? He acts like I’m his worst enemy.I don't know why Cooper Jenkins insists on keeping me at arm's length--which is hard to do when he’s my partner at the Academy--or why he insists on shielding me from every other boy at school. I don’t want to be at Oakwood high anymore than he seems to want me there, so why won’t he leave me alone? Cooper: When my best friend enlisted I made one promise: protect his little sister. And I'll do that, even if it means pissing her off and making her hate me. Besides, I’d rather she hate me than know how I truly feel. If I give into temptation and make her mine, I'll be breaking my vow in every way possible. But there’s something about her. Something in her gaze that is drawing me in and terrifying me at the same time. And the more I’m around her, the more I begin to fear that perhaps, the only person who can truly hurt Eve? Is me.

The Ballerina Academy Book 3

The Wide Receiver and His Best Friend's Little Sister

What's the first rule of reinventing yourself as a cool girl at a new school? Steer clear of your old crush.A new school means a fresh start. So long Ronnie Smith, invisible tomboy, and hello Veronica, popular new hottie. This is my chance to finally be seen....and kissed. Yeah, that's right. I've never been kissed. But I mean to change all that now that I'm starting over with a new look and attitude. The only problem? I'm not the only one from my old school who's transferred to Briarwood High. Drew Remi is here, too, and he's still the same wildly popular baseball star. He's also the only person who can ruin my new life. But he can only rat me out if he recognizes me...So, why am I so upset when he doesn't have a clue who I really am?

Out of His League

Band Geek vs Quarterback... One humiliating photo, a stupid prank, and a hashtag that goes viral. That's how my senior year goes from predictable to absurd in a heartbeat. This year is supposed to be easy. I've finally scored first chair in band, my college applications are done, and all my friends and I have to do is survive one more year of high school before our real lives can begin. Instead, I find myself in trouble with the principal, humiliated in front of the entire school, and fighting with my neighbor—AKA star quarterback, Prince Charming, and nicest guy on the planet. And that's just on the first day back at school. Trust me, it only gets worse from there. As #GeeksGoneWild trends on social media, my friends and I are the targets of an online witch hunt. But they've picked on the wrong people and retaliation is severe. As the tension escalates, it soon becomes clear that someone needs to step up and put an end to this nonsense. If that means playing nice with the quarterback, I guess that's what I have to do. Now if someone could please tell my heart that this new friendship is just for show. And the kisses...oh, the kisses. Someone please remind me that they don't mean a thing. Keyword: YA Books, YA, Young Adult, Young Adult Books, Teen Books for Girls, Firs in Series, Standalone, High School Romance, Teen, Girls, Coming of Age, Books, Teen Books, YA Books, YA Book

A Sweet Young Adult Romance

Love at First Fight

He's just trying to survive. He never thought she would be the one who would understand. 
Cora

We're starting over. Mom and Dad think the best way for me to move on from the death of Ben is to move to Oakwood. There, we can spend time with Mom's late best friend's family and open a new bakery. 

And I'm okay with that. After all, I get to dance and in Oakwood where no one knows me, which means there are no pity stares and silent whispers. 

Austin

The world feels as if it's stopped turning ever since Mom died. Dad's colder than usual and all I want to do is forget the pain that is coursing through my body. Kendall was the only one who was there for me when Mom died and she's the one person I can't seem to let go. Even if Dad thinks she's bad for me, she's the only one who helps me feel grounded in my memories. 

Then I meet Cora. 

Our mom's were best friends. They always wanted us to eventually date. Now that she's here and Dad trusts her, she might be the key to my happiness. So we agree to fake date. Dad will get off my back and her parents will stop pity hugging her. 

It's a win/win situation. 

Until it's not. Until I can't get her out of my mind. 

Until all I want is this fake relationship to be real. 

A sweet story of broken hearts and broken spirits who finally find peace and happiness with another. 

The Ballerina Academy Book 4

The Kicker and the New Girl

He was my best friend until...he kissed me.
Olivia
To say that I'm excited to have my best friend come live with me is an understatement. Even though he's not my boyfriend and I would never look at him as such, I'm excited that with him around, I'm no longer the ninth wheel.
Plus, having a movie buddy to watch my favorite movie Dirty Dancing is a plus. Even if he rolls his eyes every time we watch it.

Derek
I have one semester of freedom until my parents force me to persure a relationship with a girl who is beneficial to our family. Sure, I come from a rich family with loads of connections, but I'm trapped. I want to love who I want to love and not who my parents want me to marry.
I want to love Olivia.
But I'll settle for being her friend and spending the rest of my senior year feeling free.
And I was fine, until my feelings became too hard to ignore.
She's the one girl who can make me smile. The one girl who understands me. And the one girl who doesn't use me for my family.
I just hope that when this is all over, I haven't lost my best friend in the process.

If you love best friends to lovers stories with carefree female leads and strong heroes, you'll love The Fullback and his Best Friend. The FINAL installment of The Ballerina Academy series.

The Ballerina Academy Book 5

The Fullback and His Best Friend

The Love Fakers

What can Briarwood's resident bad boy teach little miss perfect? A lot, actually, since he's her hot new tutor. Beloved by her classmates at Briarwood High and newly minted captain of the girls' basketball team, Juliette's life is perfect. Except for the fact that she's one bad grade away from failing. A tutor might help, but that would mean exposing her deep dark secret--she's not perfect. Far from it. But if word gets out, her team will lose their fearless leader and she'll lose her stainless reputation. Luckily there's one name on the list of tutors who has nothing to do with her friends...or anyone else in the school, for that matter. Connor may not have friends, but it turns out there's a lot he can teach her. And not all of it is on her syllabus. Like how amazing a first kiss can be and how hard and fast two people can fall in love, even when they both know that this secret relationship is all sorts of wrong. The Briarwood High novels are completely standalone romances that can be read in any order.

A Standalone Young Adult Romance

The Perfect League

My Know-It-All Nemesis

Playing the Enemy

King Geek vs the Cheerleader Julia Farrow has it all. She's got the friends, the grades, the smile, the perfect reputation, and the new boyfriend who adores her. All in all, life is pretty much perfect for Grover High's favorite cheerleader. Until she's tagged, that is. That ridiculous Geeks Gone Wild hashtag is still going strong, and while Julia has managed to steer clear of the drama unfolding between the jocks and the geeks, one embarrassing photo is enough to flip her world upside down. The boyfriend? He's out. The friends? Turns out they're more like frenemies. And that perfect reputation? Well, that's all about to crumble as the truth comes out about Julia and her secret, passionate love affair with all things comics. But Julia isn't about to go down without a fight. She's spent a lifetime honing her perfect image and when it's ruined, there's really only one person to blame. The school paper's editor-in-chief and the guy behind the hashtag—Matt Cartwright. Sure, he claims he's innocent, but if it wasn't for him she'd still be on track to be prom queen. He might not be able to fix this disaster that her life has become, but there's one way he can make it up to her. He can bring her along to the comics convention he's assigned to cover for his internship with the local paper. He's got the tickets, she needs an escape, and really, it's the least he can do. She's just tagging along as a fan, that's all. It's not like they have to be friends or anything. And those kisses? Well, what happens at comic-con stays at comic-con...right? Keywords: YA Romance, YA Contemporary Romance, Young Adult Romance, High School, Teen, Teen Books for Girls, YA Series, Standalone YA Romance

Once Upon a Comic-Con

Who knew one kiss could cause so much trouble? Now these lifelong enemies will have to work together to set the story straight-and try not to kill each other while they're at it. Just one Kiss. That's all it's supposed to be. A dare is issued, a challenge accepted, and now these rivals have to kiss. No biggie, right? Except it becomes a big deal when Mara's crush finds out and now she needs Ryan's help to make things right. But Ryan has issues of his own. And those issues? They require the help of a girl. Preferably Mara. After all, everyone already believes they've kissed. Why not let them think she's his girlfriend too? A sweet, full-length, standalone young adult romance.

Just One Kiss

Gamer vs Player Some girls have a dream guy, but Suzie's ideal boyfriend is totally real. He’s just...virtual. Suzie doesn't need to see her online gaming buddy to know that he’s her perfect match. The problem lies in reality, AKA high school. Ever since a humiliating photo of her surfaced on the first day of senior year, she hasn't been able to escape the attention of Luke Warner, the hottie player who's apparently made it his mission to annoy her. Now that they're paired together in a programming contest there's no way she can avoid him...or their chemistry. His unexpected kisses might be earth shattering, but he’s so not her type. Luke's got a secret, and it's one that could change everything between him and his new computer science partner. Suzie thinks he doesn’t know her at all, and she seems convinced that she doesn’t like him. But what if she knew that he was her online BFF? That would change everything. But will sharing his secret bring them together or tear them apart?

My Virtual Prince Charming

The high school hero offers to help his friend win the heart of the bad boy. But when he falls for her himself…? It’s no more Mr. Nice Guy. The Bad Boy... Simone has a plan. Well, her friends have a plan. The self-proclaimed Lonely Hearts Club has found a way for the awkward movie-quoting art geek to get the attention of the brooding bad boy in the band. This plan? It involves…studying. When they get their hands on a stack of old magazines filled with 'how to' articles, the answer is clear. If Simone can master the fine art of flirting, her crush won't stand a chance. Mr. Nice Guy... The school’s beloved starting pitcher might be popular, but the nerdy chick he’s been eating lunch with every day for years…? She won’t give him the time of day. Until he’s recruited by her friends to be her practice date, that is. Everyone knows that Andrew is a good guy. A nice guy. So of course he agrees to be Simone’s stand-in crush. But then he starts crushing on her himself… Now, all bets are off, because Andrew might be nice but he’s not that nice. And if playing dirty means stealing kisses, well…things are about to get messy. This is a free clean contemporary teen romance. Keywords: High school, YA, Young Adult, YA Books, Young Adult Romance, Teen Romance, High School Romance, Clean, Sweet, Free, Free Books, Free Books for Teens, Free YA Books for Teens, Young Adult Books Free, YA Books Free, Coming of Age, Opposites Attract, Enemies, Best Friends, Teen Books for Girls

A Free Young Adult Romance

Striking Out with the Star Pitcher

Henri lives to uncover secrets, but this man has everything to hide... Lady Henrietta Bloomfield has built a fortune gambling on the utterly predictable foibles of her peers. When her latest wager fails thanks to the stodgy Earl of Colefax and his surprisingly rash behavior, she's more intrigued than disappointed. It seems there's more to the upright earl than meets the eye, and Henri makes it her mission to discover who he really is. The more she gets to know the real Alistair, with his dark passion and his mysterious missions, the more she finds him utterly, irresistibly appealing. And what she feels when he holds her in his arms? That's enough to make her doubt her sanity. No rational woman should lose her heart to a man who's determined to ruin her fun. Alistair might have found Henri's nosey antics amusing...if he didn't have so many secrets to hide. But it's not just his pride on the line--lives are at stake, including his brother's. He has no choice but to do whatever it takes to distract Henri from her suspicions, and if kisses are the best way to do that, then so be it. Now if only he can kiss her senseless without risking his own heart in the process.

Maggie Dallen

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