Illegal Goodbye is the story of twin sisters, Kelli and Kari Raker, and how their lives are entangled--and forever changed--by the menace of abduction. Kari and her best friend's playful flirting at a local mall insinuates more than what they intend. Their vulnerablitly costs them more than just a fun-filled shopping day--and by the time they decide to bail out--it's too late! Vaar Roami, a powerful, ruthless Turkish figure, arranges a treacherous journey that could separate Kari from her twin sister forever. Meanwhile, Kelli is devasted that her sister has disappeared. She is convinced that...

Jodie's never prayer in her life, and she doesn't intend to start! But fifteen-year old Tara believes she can convince her abused friend to have faith. Jodie James knows how rough life truly can be. Not only does she have to deal with the struggles of living in the New York slums, but she has to come home to an alcoholic mother who is mentally and physically abusive. When newcomer on the block, Tara Woodward, finds herself in a run with a local gang member, Jodie puts all of her worries behind to help the stranger. While they both would like to believe the problems would stop there, they seem...

Kade didn't realize just how much his world would fall apart when his parents found out that he was gay. Although his mother supported him, his father was furious. This novel shows the emotional roller coaster that Kade and his family experiment as they try to understand homosexuality. Kade and his best friend, John, actually witness some of the hatred that exists in this country. Each day becomes a struggle for John as he battles with his own sexual identity. Kade wants to help his friend feel worthy. Kade's mother, Monica, is enraged at the way homosexuals are treated. She comes up with a...