Melissa Landers

Solara Brooks needs a fresh start, someplace where nobody cares about the engine grease beneath her fingernails or the felony tattoos across her knuckles. The outer realm may be lawless, butit's not like the law has ever been on her side. Still, off-world travel doesn't come cheap; Solara is left with no choice but to indenture herself in exchange for passage to the outer realm. She just wishes it could have been to anyone besides Doran Spaulding, the rich, pretty-boy quarterback who made her life miserable in school. The tables suddenly turn when Doran is framed for conspiracy on Earth, and Solara cons him into playing the role of her servant on board the Banshee, a ship manned by an eccentric crew with their own secrets. Given the price on both Doran and Solara's heads, it may just be the safest place in the universe. It's been a long time since Solara has believed in anyone, and Doran is the last person she expected to trust. But when the Banshee's dangerous enemies catch up with them, Solara and Doran must come together to protect the ship that has become their home-and the eccentric crew that feels like family.

Starflight

Alienated

Cara always knew life on planet L'eihr would be an adjustment. With Aelyx, her L'eihr boyfriend, back on Earth, working to mend the broken alliance between their two planets, Cara is left to fend for herself at a new school, surrounded by hostile alien clones. Even the weird dorm pet hates her. Things look up when Cara is appointed as human representative to a panel preparing for a human colony on L'eihr. A society melding their two cultures is a place where Cara and Aelyx could one day make a life together. But with L'eihr leaders balking at granting even the most basic freedoms, Cara begins to wonder if she could ever be happy on this planet, even with Aelyx by her side. Meanwhile, on Earth, Aelyx, finds himself thrown into a full-scale PR campaign to improve human-L'eihr relations. Humans don't know that their very survival depends on this alliance: only Aelyx's people have the technology to fix the deadly contamination in the global water supply that human governments are hiding. Yet despite their upper hand, the leaders of his world suddenly seem desperate to get humans on their side, and hardly bat an eye at extremists' multiple attempts on Aelyx's life. The Way clearly needs humans' help but with what? And what will they ask for in return?

Invaded (An Alienated Novel)

When Princess Cassia Rose fled her home world of Eturia to escape an arranged marriage, she had no idea her sudden departure would spark a war. Now after two years hiding as a ship hand, she is finally returning to her beloved home but not in the way she imagined. Shackled by bounty hunters, she is violently dragged back to account for her crimes. Her only solace is that the Banshee crew managed to evade capture, including Kane Arric, her best friend...with occasional benefits. Meanwhile, Kane and the rest of the crew of the Banshee plan a desperate rescue mission. But when they arrive on Eturia, Cassia isn't exactly in need of heroics--she's claimed her birthright as Eturia's queen, but has inherited a war-torn planet simmering with rebellion. Cassia must make alliances, and Kane, the bastard son of a merchant, isn't a choice that will earn her any friends. Kane knows he will never find someone to replace Cassia--and is certain she returns his feelings--but how can he throw away his own promising future waiting on a queen? When the outer realm is threatened by the dangerous Zhang mafia, Cassia, Kane and the rest of the Banshee crew uncover a horrifying conspiracy that endangers the entire universe. In the face of unspeakable evil, Cassia must confront her own family's complicated legacy on Eturia and decide once and for all who her real family is.

Starfall (a Starflight novel)

Star-crossed teenagers Aelyx and Cara must unite their people against a common enemy or face extinction.

United

The Half King

Don't miss the free romantic story that connects Alienated and Invaded! Cara and Aelyx only have one day to spend together before he returns to earth and she travels to Aelyx's home planet, L'eihr. Homesick and worried about the upcoming year apart, Cara is desperate to make these final hours count. Worst of all, Cara is missing Christmas, stuck on board an alien spaceship. When Aelyx learns that Cara is forgoing her favorite holiday, he tries to recreate Christmas in space by researching traditional earth customs...but a few things get lost in translation. Includes bonus chapters from Alienated and a sneak peek at Invaded.

An Alienated short

Until Midnight

Lisa Desrochers

Hannah Moskowitz

Julie Cross

Molly McAdams

J. Lynn

Andrew Shaffer

Tracy Wolff

Gennifer Albin

Sophie Jordan

Carrie Ryan

Roni Loren

Lauren Layne

Melissa West

Cole Gibsen

Lyla Payne

Myra McEntire

Mark Perini

Alessandra Thomas

For New Adult and Young Adult fans, nineteen stories … fifty unforgettable experiences. Nineteen fabulous tales of first kisses, first loves, first … everythings. With stories from Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn, Sophia Bleu, Lisa Desrochers, Cole Gibsen, A. L. Jackson, Sophie Jordan, Melissa Landers, Lauren Layne, Roni Loren, Molly McAdams, Myra McEntire, Hannah Moskowitz, Lyla Payne, Mark Perini, Carrie Ryan, Andrew Shaffer, Alessandra Thomas, and Tracy Wolff. All compiled by Julie Cross.

A New Adult Anthology

Fifty First Times

Yabanci

Kyler Centaurus isn't your typical runaway. All he wanted was a quick trip to the legendary Fasti Sun Festival. Who wouldn't want to see new stars being born? Um, try Kyler's entire family. They couldn't care less about mind-blowing wonders of science. When an accidental launch sequence ends with Kyler hurtling through space on the family cruiser, the thrill of freedom is cut short by two space pirates determined to steal his ship. Not happening! Luckily, Kyler bumps into Fig, a savvy young Wanderer who makes a living by blowing up asteroids. She could really use a ride to Earth and Kyler could really use a hand with the pirates. But when Kyler learns the truth about Fig's mission, the two must put aside their differences long enough to stop the threat of astronomical proportions racing towards Earth?

Blastaway

In a world where magical Mystics exist alongside humans, sixteen-year-old Talia is thrust into the most powerful and secretive Mystic family--and accused of trying to murder them.

Lumara

Savasci

Isgalci

Звезден полет

Make Me a Liar

Veronica Mars gets a fantastical twist in this novel about a girl with a transferrable consciousness, who uses her power for good, only to have it turned on her when someone uses her body to commit murder. Now she must solve the crime before the killer comes after her. Caught red handed... for a crime she didn't commit. Within the secret circles of Harvey Davis High School, everyone knows Tia Dante is worth her weight in hall passes. Using her genetic gift of transferable consciousness, she can slip inside your mind and do your dirty work--humiliate your cheating boyfriend, bring a bully to his knees, tell your boss where to stick it--and then return your body with no one the wiser. No task is too awkward, and unlike the competition, she takes care of business without peeking at your goods. But while Tia is occupied during a routine payback mission, someone uses her body for a few dirty deeds of their own...like murdering the town prosecutor. With the crime caught on camera and no concrete alibi, Tia is forced to ask her infuriatingly gorgeous ex--Nash Brock--to help unravel the mystery. The heat is on, in more ways than one, and a few stray bullets later, Tia is in a frantic race against the clock to find the killer before they find her.

Cara Sweeney è stata selezionata tra migliaia di studenti per il primo gemellaggio intergalattico. Cara è emozionata: ospiterà sotto il suo tetto un alieno, avrà accesso a un sacco di segreti e informazioni su di lui e sul suo popolo e il suo blog non potrà che trarne enorme beneficio. Eppure tutte le aspettative di Cara vacillano quando conosce Aelyx. Gli alieni condividono quasi lo stesso DNA con gli umani, ma sono più freddi, molto più freddi: detestano il loro cibo, non sanno cosa significhi baciarsi e ci tengono a mantenere le distanze. Eppure un terrestre non potrebbe essere mai tanto bello. Quando i compagni di classe di Cara vengono travolti dalla paranoia anti-alieno, il college improvvisamente non è più un luogo sicuro. Abbandonata da tutti e persino divenuta oggetto i minacce, Cara trova sostegno nell’ultima persona dalla quale sperava di averlo: Aelyx. E si troverà costretta ad ammettere che lui non è solo l’unico amico che ha, ma anche il ragazzo di cui si è perdutamente innamorata. Aelyx però le ha nascosto la verità sul vero fine del suo viaggio sulla Terra e sulle sue conseguenze...Per i ragazzi americani è già un cult!«Landers utilizza con successo la trama del romanzo d’amore per esplorare i più grandi temi sociali, ecologici, etici del nostro tempo.»BooklistI commenti delle lettrici:«Questo libro è la perfezione. Mi è piaciuto da morire.»«Questa divertente storia è sicuramente nella lista dei miei libri preferiti.»«Un perfetto mix di romanticismo frizzante, azione e suspense.»Melissa LandersVive fuori Cincinnati ed è un’ex insegnante che ha lasciato l’aula per seguire la passione della scrittura.

Un amore oltre le stelle

Dall'autrice del bestseller Un amore oltre le stelle Cara sapeva che la sua permanenza sul pianeta Leria non sarebbe stata una passeggiata, eppure si sente sola nella nuova scuola, circondata da alieni ostili. Nemmeno la colonia, nella quale si cercano di fondere le due culture, le sembra rassicurante. Lei e Aelyx, un giorno, potrebbero vivere insieme lì, ma sono così pochi gli spazi di libertà concessi che Cara comincia a dubitare di poter essere felice su quel pianeta, anche con il fidanzato al suo fianco. Intanto Aelyx è sulla Terra e sta cercando di rinsaldare l’alleanza tra i due pianeti. Gli esseri umani non sanno che la loro stessa sopravvivenza dipende dalla riuscita di questa impresa: solo i simili di Aelyx possiedono infatti la tecnologia per affrontare il problema della contaminazione globale delle acque che i governi stanno nascondendo, e di cui nessuno sembra davvero rendersi conto... Romantico e fantastico Il fenomeno del momento Dall’autrice di Un amore oltre le stelle I commenti delle lettrici: «Mi sono affezionata a questa storia e ai suoi teneri personaggi. Fa volare la mia fantasia verso mondi lontani.» «L’ho amato fin dal primo momento. Questo secondo libro è più intrigante del primo.» «Non riuscivo a smettere di leggerlo. Lo consiglio a tutte le adolescenti come me che amano sognare ad occhi aperti.» Melissa Landers Vive fuori Cincinnati ed è un’ex insegnante che ha lasciato l’aula per seguire la passione della scrittura. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Un amore sotto le stelle e Un bacio sotto le stelle.

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