About An Otherwise Perfect Plan: A Novel of Mystery, Love, and of Chocolate That Defies Description

An Otherwise Perfect Plan is a laugh out loud YA Novel, narrated by the quirky Gwen Pendergrass, a sophomore in high school, who infuses this contemporary coming-of-age story with sarcasm, hyperbole, and wild flights of fancy—including a paleolithic “Shark Tank” with the builders of Stonehenge—all as she tries to make sense of her life with a single mom working two soul-crushing jobs, dysfunctional high school teachers, and her own wild emotions which seem to have a mind of their own.

Her riffs on life, modern society, and the virtues of several kinds of chocolate take us on a journey of discovery as she and her best friend Peter unravel the mystery of who her father actually was, along with the mysteries of her own emotions, ultimately reminding us that the journey very often IS the destination.

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It had always been just Gwen and her Mom, and Gwen had always been mostly fine with that. Until, that is, she learned how much her mom had given up in order to raise her alone. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along for her mom to reinvent herself and get her life back on the track she’s been on prior to Gwen’s unplanned birth, Gwen becomes determined to find her father and give back to her Mom the life she’d always planned for herself.

With nothing more than a Las Vegas photo-booth film strip of her Mom and the guy she’s always been told was her dad to go on, she finds help in the most unlikely of places, a bored private detective whose office is a Jewish Delicatessen, a Vice Principal whose secret Demotivational Poster features a Star Wars Storm Trouper sitting dejected in a bar with the title FAILURE: Those were the droids you were looking for, and of course, her best friend Peter, who introduces her to the novel idea of sending a postcard.

At times poignant, heartbreaking and joyously absurd, Gwen’s story is ultimately about a young woman trying to understand her past, her present, and how it and the people in it will all fit together in the future she’s creating.

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About An Otherwise Perfect Plan: A Novel of Mystery, Love, and of Chocolate That Defies Description

An Otherwise Perfect Plan is a laugh out loud YA Novel, narrated by the quirky Gwen Pendergrass, a sophomore in high school, who infuses this contemporary coming-of-age story with sarcasm, hyperbole, and wild flights of fancy—including a paleolithic “Shark Tank” with the builders of Stonehenge—all as she tries to make sense of her life with a single mom working two soul-crushing jobs, dysfunctional high school teachers, and her own wild emotions which seem to have a mind of their own.

Her riffs on life, modern society, and the virtues of several kinds of chocolate take us on a journey of discovery as she and her best friend Peter unravel the mystery of who her father actually was, along with the mysteries of her own emotions, ultimately reminding us that the journey very often IS the destination.

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It had always been just Gwen and her Mom, and Gwen had always been mostly fine with that. Until, that is, she learned how much her mom had given up in order to raise her alone. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along for her mom to reinvent herself and get her life back on the track she’s been on prior to Gwen’s unplanned birth, Gwen becomes determined to find her father and give back to her Mom the life she’d always planned for herself.

With nothing more than a Las Vegas photo-booth film strip of her Mom and the guy she’s always been told was her dad to go on, she finds help in the most unlikely of places, a bored private detective whose office is a Jewish Delicatessen, a Vice Principal whose secret Demotivational Poster features a Star Wars Storm Trouper sitting dejected in a bar with the title FAILURE: Those were the droids you were looking for, and of course, her best friend Peter, who introduces her to the novel idea of sending a postcard.

At times poignant, heartbreaking and joyously absurd, Gwen’s story is ultimately about a young woman trying to understand her past, her present, and how it and the people in it will all fit together in the future she’s creating.

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About Shackles of Guilt: A YA fantasy prequel novel to the Aeterna Chronicles

Fight for Love. Fight to Survive. Save Levitor City.

Young and ambitious Earmon climbed the ladder in Levitor City. As the Queen’s topmost advisor, he has everything he’s ever dreamed of—except for princess Zenithia’s love.

In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, his love is put to the test. When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and decides to keep it a secret, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, is under attack, and Levitor’s shield fractures. The horde of savages and beasts prowling outside the city advances, and Earmon must battle for survival.

But his hardest trial is yet to come: protect the life of the one he loves the most at the risk of losing his own.

In the end, will he be enough to save her and the city?

Shackles of Guilt is a page-turning young adult sci-fi novel packed with suspense and a touch of romance and fantasy.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels.

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.

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About Rise of Legends (Chosen Legends Book 1)

An ancient threat is rising. The fate of the Legends is sealed.

For Michael Jacobs, high school is hard enough. He just wants to be invisible.

But everything changes when bullies chase him to an abandoned building, and a near-death experience triggers a strange, new power.

Except his luck isn’t going to last. A new organization in the city threatens the peace, and he soon becomes their target.

That’s not all.

An ancient, vengeful monster, buried in the distant stars of a faraway galaxy is awakening, its quest for power ruthless. Worse still, it has big plans to get to Earth… with Michael on its radar.

Entangled in this web of danger and on the run, Michael finds two allies and has no choice but to follow them into the unknown. With their help and a dash of luck, he might just have a fighting chance to survive.

Bursting with action, Rise of Legends is the first book in the Chosen Legends series. If you love superhero fiction, urban fantasy, and reluctant heroes, start the new series by Kris Ruhler and AJ Dasher today!

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About Slivers of Memory: A YA fantasy prequel to Chosen Legends

He dreams of blood and fire. And he may just be the cause.

Worker by day, volunteer at night. This is fifteen-year-old Arctic’s life. Except he’s far from ordinary, and the print shop he works at is just a cover, a safe base for Metas—people with supernatural abilities.

But when Metas start disappearing one by one, his trail of clues leads him into a web of danger. Trapped between the secrets of a hidden world and his turbulent past, he becomes the target of a treacherous hunt.

And that’s just the beginning.

His encounter with a mysterious girl makes him question everything he’s ever believed in. Together, with her as his only ally, he must risk it all to unearth the truth.

Even worse, his own forgotten past is coming back to haunt him.
Who is kidnapping the Metas? Why? And who are the Chosen Legends with the strange marks on their hands?

To find the answers, he may have to seek the same people hunting him down.
Before time runs out.

Journey alongside Arctic in the first installment of Chosen Legends coming-of-age superhero fantasy series. If you’re a fan of the Renegades Series, Marie Lu’s Young Elites, and Mackenzi Lee, you’ll love this story about friendship, identity, and flawed heroes.

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About Scorched Threads (Aeterna Chronicles Book 5)

To find her friend, she has to survive the brutal desert, run from bounty hunters, and fight deadly creatures. But her worst fear will bring her to her knees.

Essie lives comfortably as a companion to Simin, a wealthy merchant’s daughter selected as the prince’s new bride. But when her friend disappears on her wedding day, Essie’s world is turned upside down.

Fearing the worst, she sets off across the desert, but finding Simin isn’t exactly a walk in the park. In a land of scorching heat, bandits, and deadly creatures, nothing is as it seems.

Who is friend? Who is foe?

But Essie believes she might just have a chance. That is, if she can outrun the assassin and bounty hunters at her back. To make matters worse, a voice in her head makes her question her origins. The secrets she unearths shatter everything she knows.

When things go sideways and enemies close in, she forges ahead and faces her most difficult challenge yet.

Will she risk losing her heart?

Dive into the sprawling YA science fantasy tale in the fifth entry to the Aeterna Chronicles. If you’re a fan of Hamilton’s Rebel of the Sands, you’re sure to enjoy this epic, fantastical adventure.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels.

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC
Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.

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About Guarding Eden (Midway Trilogy Book 1)

Tucked away at an upscale, private boarding school in Brindle Hollow, Washington, 17-year-old Eden East comes face to face with a hideous creature on her walk back to her dorm. Shaken to her core, she’s left questioning the world around her, and soon finds herself entering a friendship with a hot, new student named Alexander.

Little does she know, Alex is a Guardian Angel, sent from Midway to protect her from those dangerous creatures – known as Darkling – lurking in the forest outside Brindle Hall. It isn’t long before Alex learns this is no ordinary assignment. Eden’s existence holds a secret; something hidden from even herself.

Eden is thrust into a world where Fallen angels and creatures of the Underworld will stop at nothing to catch her. With Alex at her side and a little help from some of his old friends, they form a formidable front against the enemy.

Hopefully, it’s not too little, too late.

Guarding Eden is a Hidden Wings spin-off series, but you don’t have to read the Hidden Wings Series to enjoy the Midway Trilogy.

Intended for ages 15 and over

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About Ferryl Shayde

How many people have a tattoo that teaches them magic?
While trying to outrun the local bully, Abel trips over a stone slab and something wakes up.

After it helps him escape, Abel returns the favor and breaks the binding seals and finds himself apprenticed to Ferryl Shayde.

Once Ferryl takes up residence as a tattoo on his arm, Abel can see the magical creatures that live alongside us every day. Not the ones of folk tales, but their scruffy, slimy, fanged cousins. Worse, he finds that the pact that should keep them under some sort of control has failed.

Magic is easy, controlling it can be lethal, and by letting Ferryl Shayde out Abel has aroused the unwanted interest of others.

If only it was just a board game, like the one he is creating with his friends. Unfortunately, it turns out the other way around and the players begin to discover real magic.

Oops.

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About When Wishes Bleed

“Spellbinding and bewitching, When Wishes Bleed is the perfect mix of magic, danger, death, and love.” – #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout
One Prince. One Witch. One Fate.
The upheaval in my life began the moment a prince stumbled into my house and asked me to read his fortune. Any other night, I might have made an excuse to get him to leave, but this was no normal visit. My fingers prickled to touch him. So, I granted his request by handing him a single wishbone. When he snapped it, the wish … bled.
Hearing me suck in a shocked breath, he asked what it meant. Such an ominous omen could only mean one thing: his death was imminent. Fate revealed that he wouldn’t die of natural causes. Someone wanted him dead. Stunned by the revelation, the man I now knew as Prince Tauren disappeared into a night I feared he wouldn’t survive.
The following day, I received an invitation to the castle. While it seemed the prince believed I could intervene and uncover who was plotting his death, his motives didn’t stop there. I was being summoned to join twelve other women in vying for the opportunity to be his wife and future queen. Going could mean jeopardizing my plans to reclaim my heritage and resurrect the House of Fate. But staying would guarantee Tauren’s death, and the blood of his wish would be on my hands.
When Wishes Bleed is a young adult fantasy romance perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, Cora Carmack and Kiera Cass.
Praise for When Wishes Bleed: “Spellbinding and bewitching, When Wishes Bleed is the perfect mix of magic, danger, death, and love.” – # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout
“The Selection meets The Hunger Games in this MUST read!” – Tara Brown, International bestselling author
“Witchy, witty, and wildly addictive. Bond’s twist on Fate is imaginative and fun. Cinderella meets the Hunger Games in this magical tale of family, tradition, and deception.” ~Tish Thawer, best-selling author of The Witches of BlackBrook series
“Spell-binding and delicious, with magic that’s absolutely magnetizing. An unforgettable story with breakneck pace, enchanting characters and a dynamic plot. A real page-turner!” ~Misty Provencher, author of the Cornerstone series
“Casey crafted an intricate magical tale into a masterpiece. Be ready to be enthralled.” – Mary Ting, International bestselling, award-winning author Mary Ting
“A magically phenomenal tale with a bewitching modern spin.” – Brittany Hively of Books Babble

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About To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1)

With an endearing yet fierce female protagonist, fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jenna Wolfhart will love this epic Fae fantasy.

The last of her line, a faerie princess prepares to take the throne. But multiple forces plot against her, some trusted friends…

After losing her brothers, Titania studied and trained to rule Aubren. But she hadn’t planned on becoming Queen at fifteen. Now with her reign challenged from within the castle walls, she must decide what is best for her kingdom. Should another rule in her stead? Or has fate led her to this moment?

Only she can decide a path that becomes littered with choices. Will a marriage shore up her reign? Could naming a successor be enough? And what of the creatures of the deep and a tale of one who can end all evil? Faced with a choice to aid beings of Upper Earth, she must weigh whether to believe her inner compass and face charges of treason. Accepting the edicts of the High Council may be a safer route, but is it the best choice for the realm?

Titania’s emerging power lies just beyond her reach. Will it manifest we she most needs it? Or do they face an eternity in darkness?

To be a Fae Queen is the first book in the Realm Chronicles series, beginning a magical journey into the realm of Middle Earth. If you like fearless heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s thrilling fantasy.

Buy To be a Fae Queen to descend into a new world today!

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About My (Not So) Boring Life

‘So boring she was forgettable’ will be my epitaph, so why is Jaxon Lewis eyeing me like candy?

Having a massive unrequited crush on the same guy for four years was not how aspiring poet Rachel had envisioned spending high school. Blending into the wall and being the most forgotten person in high school, sure, but pining after a guy for years?

She’s realistic: her mother has made her well aware of a fact that Rachel has known for years, guys like Jaxon will never give a girl who has to hide her figure in baggy jeans and big t-shirts the time of day. And he never has. But now that they are paired up in half their classes for her senior year and she’s having to spend way more time with him than is comfortable for her, he seems to be noticing her. Is that such a good thing?

Jaxon knows everyone and is more observant than people give him credit – he also also has a closely guarded secret that might destroy his reputation as one of the most popular kids in school if it came out.

He’s never been serious about anyone because high school, but he loves how Rachel blushes when he flirts with her. Suddenly it’s not all fun and games anymore and the girl he thought was a harmless flirtationship is putting him at risk for getting in over his head.

**This book contains sweet romance between late teenagers, some kissing, some humor, and a lot of angst. To experience the intensity and drama of young love all over again, pick up your copy today!**

Look for Books 1-4 in the Believe in Us series: Bk 1: My (Not So) Boring Life – Rachel and Jaxon Bk 2: My (Not So) Perfect Plan – Claire and Evan Bk 3: My (Not So) Secret Crush – Raven and Lucy Bk 4: My (Not So) Grand Adventure – Blain and Tamara Bk 5: My (Not So) Worst Enemy: Reid and Isabel (sign up to my newsletter to receive this one for free!)

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About Seven-Day Mystery

When Davy Wilson and his friend Tommy T rebuild an old VW bus, they are catapulted into the dangerous waters of a twenty-five-year-old mystery. At stake is the Wilson family’s reputation, as well as a priceless book autographed by Abraham Lincoln

Davy and Tommy T set off on an exciting road trip. They risk their lives in their dogged pursuit of the mysterious green-truck man, who hold the key to the solution. In the course of their adventure, Davy comes to realize that his ‘book learning’ is as valuable to the success of their quest as Tommy T’s practical mechanical experience. It is only when the two boys work together, each contributing his particular ability, that they can solve the mystery of the missing book.

Young mystery lovers will enjoy the fast-paced action and spine-tingling adventure of Seven Day Mystery.

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