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Rowena Aldus is a British scientist living in the Amazonian jungle of Venezuela where she is studying spider venom which may prove a cure for ED. She meets an angel investor and falls in love, only to have her dreams and her life shattered.

Guy Westerphal, venture capitalist and startup consultant, has tracked down Rowena and arranges to meet her. His interest in her research and his stated desire to fund it seems a dream come true to Rowena. He travels with her back to her primitive research station in the jungle and throws himself into understanding her work.

Lo mejor de la literatura para jóvenes adultos-Revista Suspense

Una historia cautivadora de un peligroso romance adolescente-Kirkus Reviews

Trabajando como periodista para un periódico local, Cloe, de diecisiete años, conoce a Kieran, un actor aspirante y algo excéntrico. Se enamoran locamente, pero en cuanto que su relación se profundiza, Kieran se vuelve asfixiante, posesivo y se da a rabias aterradoras. Él confía en Cloe que sufrió una niñez traumática. Si él se puede sanar, ella cree, su relación estaría perfecta pero

sus esfuerzos fracasan y Kieran se vuelve violento. Con corazón destrozado, Cloe rompe con él. El remordimiento de Kieran se vuelve en una misión despiadada de venganza. Cloe debe utilizar sus habilidades investigativas para comprobar la verdad.

Una historia cautivadora llena de suspense, Chica al borde llega al corazón mientras proporciona un relato tanto de advertencia como también inspirador para adolescentes a medida que comienzan a navegar por el mundo adulto de las relaciones de pareja.

"Gripping." "Scarily accurate." "Unputdownable." "Powerful." "Beautiful & shocking."

He was perfect. At first. The summer before senior year, seventeen-year-old Chloe thinks she''s found the perfect boyfriend in Kieran, an aspiring actor, but he soon reveals a darker side to his charming quirks and carefree attitude. He''s possessive, jealous and prone to violent fits of rageful blame. Chloe tries to help him but soon realizes that he is beyond her reach. She must get away from him, but Kieran will not let her go. Chloe faces the ultimate choice: save herself or save Kieran. This is a riveting, realistic story of a teen romance gone wrong, finding the courage to break free and the strength to survive.This novel was inspired by my own experience. I got involved in an abusive relationship and managed to get myself out of it after a year and a half or so, but it was difficult. This happened to me well into adulthood, but I wanted to write a book aimed at teenagers because the signs of an abuser are clear -- once you know what they are! Trouble is, no one tells you. Chloe''s story lays out the red flags in a way that I hope is entertaining and suspenseful, as well as educational. I hope that sharing my story will help someone somewhere. The book is also available in Spanish: Chica al borde and as an audiobook in both English and Spanish.

"Compelling." "Captivating." "Thrilling." "Real page-turner." "Gut-wrenching." "Authentic." "Brilliant book." "Gritty."

A noir crime novel and Silver Falchion Award finalist, Skin of Tattoos portrays a Salvadoran gang in Los Angeles as members battle each other for leadership while fighting rival gangs. Magdaleno thought he was done with the Cyco Lokos, the gang that framed him and sent him to prison. But Rico, his old rival, has other plans. Now Mags is trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where every move could be his last. He must choose between loyalty and freedom, revenge and redemption, in a world where the only way out is through sacrifice. Based on real-life stories of gang warfare in LA and San Salvador, this gripping novel exposes the harsh realities of immigrant families living in the shadows of the American dream.