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What if the game you're playing ... is real? Three years after a series of terrorist attacks flooded the US with a lethal epidemic, society has changed radically.Sixteen year-old Jinxy James spends her days trapped at home – immersed in virtual reality, worrying about the plague and longing for freedom. Then she wins a war simulation game and is recruited into a top-secret academy where talented teenagers are trained to become agents in the war on terror. Eager to escape her mother's over-protectiveness and to serve her country, Jinxy enlists and becomes an expert sniper.She immediately falls for Quinn O'Riley, a charming and subversive intelligence analyst who knows more about the new order of government and society than he is telling. Then a shocking revelation forces Jinxy to make an impossible decision, and she risks losing everything.Recoil is the first book in a fast-paced, compelling Young Adult dystopian trilogy, and makes great reading for fans of the Hunger Games, Divergent and 5th Wave trilogies.BONUS CONTENT! Chapter one of Refuse (book 2 in the Recoil series) included in this version!

Everyone wants Jinxy, except the one she loves.In a near-future USA decimated by an incurable plague and tightly controlled by a repressive government, teenagers with special skills are recruited and trained to fight in the war against terror.Now a rebellion is brewing.All sixteen year-old expert sniper Jinxy James wanted was a little freedom, but now she's trapped between the government and the rebels, unsure of who the real enemy is. When she uncovers appalling secrets and twisted motivations, Jinxy begins to question her allegiances. Soon she will need to choose between love and freedom, as she struggles to do the right thing in a world gone horribly wrong.Refuse is the second book in the Recoil Trilogy (young adult dystopian romance). This much anticipated sequel is filled with romance and heartache, shocking twists, and a thought-provoking examination of freedom, fear, loyalty and identity.Refuse begins immediately after the cliffhanger ending of Recoil. Buy it now to continue the compelling story of Jinxy, Quinn and the forces ranged against them. 320 pages

Can you win a war without losing yourself?Sixteen year-old online gamer Jinxy James has been trained as an expert sniper in the war against a terrorist-spread plague which has decimated the USA. Now she's a wanted fugitive, on the run with a rebel splinter group, risking everything to save and protect her loved ones.Jinxy has never wanted to hurt or kill, but the rebels are determined to uncover the truth about The Game, the government, and ASTA's sinister activities, whatever the cost. She will need all her courage, skill and strength if she hopes to help liberate the nation from the second war, without betraying herself, or her love.Rebel is the third book in the Recoil Trilogy (young adult dystopian romance) and follows on from Recoil and Refuse. It begins immediately after the exciting ending of Refuse. Buy it now to complete the compelling story of Jinxy and Quinn, and the forces determined to bring them down and tear them apart. 317 pages

She wants to leave home. He wants to be free of his past. But far from being the perfect escape, the glamorous world of movie-making is starting to look like a trapEighteen-year-old Romy Logan has just finished high school and is ready to take on the world, swim with dolphins and save the whales. Her parents have conventional ideas about what she should do with her future, but Romy wants more – more freedom, more adventure, more excitement!So when she saves her celebrity crush, Hollywood heartthrob Logan Rush, from drowning in the ocean, and is offered a job as his personal assistant on a movie-set, she snaps it up immediately.At first, Romy is as out of her element as a mermaid on dry land. But the new job is exhilarating and fun, and she discovers that Logan is smart, talented, thoughtful and even hotter in the flesh than in the kiss-covered life-size poster in Romy's bedroom. Soon, romance blossoms between the obsessed fangirl and the prince of Hollywood.But it's not long before Romy realizes that the movie set is a world of illusions and broken promises where she's expected to shut up and do as she's told. Wondering if she's traded her voice and dreams for a handful of tinsel stars, she even finds herself doubting whether Logan's feelings for her are real.Then she discovers a terrible secret from his past that has the power to destroy his career. And when he makes a choice that hurts and angers her, Romy will need to choose between revenge and love.Hushed is a refreshingly realistic and contemporary spin on the classic tale of The Little Mermaid. Dive into this YA/NA novel hushed today for simmering chemistry, feel-good romance and an unforgettable story that'll hook your head, heart and funny-bone!Great reading for fans of Kasie West, Jenny Han, Stephanie Perkins and Morgan Matson.

The cracks are beginning to show...Ecowarriors Samantha Steadman, Nomusa Gule and Jessie Delaney are now in Grade 10 at Clifford House boarding school. But this year, cracks are beginning to appear in their friendships, romances and their belief in themselves.When Samantha Steadman joins ecological activists to block fracking in the Karoo, she expects that her best friends will be right alongside her in the fight. But Nomusa takes a very different view of the controversial issue and Jessie, under the influence of a glamorous new girl at the school, is too obsessed with her weight to care about ecology.Samantha feels very alone as she tries to deal with pressure from boys, school and her Poison Toad of a science teacher, all while uncovering a personal mystery from the past and struggling to save the Karoo – as well as her friendships – from splitting down their fault lines.This funny and exciting novel is the winner of the 2018 Percy Fitzpatrick Biennial Award for Youth Literature and the MAHLA Award (Minara Aziz Hassim Literary Awards) in 2016.Fault Lines is the third book in the Ecowarriors series (after Turtle Walk and Rock Steady), but can also be read as a stand-alone novel.

A young adult contemporary romance collection that'll hook your head, heart and funny-bone!Includes 3 full stand-alone novels that deliver gripping stories with all the feels, plus sparkling dialogue, heart-wrenching romance and a good twist of humor. Over 400 rave reviews on the individual books! The Law of Tall GirlsWhen you really stand out, can you ever fit in? Seventeen-year-old Peyton Lane is a tall girl. So tall, it's the only thing most people notice about her.On impulse, she accepts a bet to prove she can be as attractive and desirable as other girls. Now she just needs to go on four dates (including the prom) with one of the guys on her very short list of very tall boys.Number one on the list is Jay Young – the new guy that Peyton already likes way more than she should. Because not only is Jay already taken, he's also breaking her Law of Tall Girls, and he's determined to discover the awful secret she's been hiding for most of her life.Funny and romantic, The Law of Tall Girls is a feel-good, heart-warming read for anyone who's ever felt different, or like they just don't belong.Makes great reading for fans of Kasie West, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Julie Buxbaum and Morgan Matson. ScarredLife leaves you scarred. Love can make you beautiful. Sloane Munster had the perfect life, until she didn't. Now seventeen year-old Sloane is trying to reboot her life after a serious accident left her badly scarred and emotionally traumatized.Starting her senior year at a different school, she recognizes Luke Naughton, a swimmer whom she once had a crush on, in her new class. But when she smiles at him, he glares back with revulsion and she's sure he's disgusted by her ugly scar. No matter how hard she tries to keep out of his way, life keeps bringing them together and despite misunderstandings and guilty secrets, the chemistry between them sparks. Meanwhile, tensions are mounting at their school where bullying is rife and Sloane is not the most deeply scarred person.Sharp with bittersweet humor, Scarred is an intense, beautiful, compelling story of life, death, damage, and fighting for love against all the odds.This young adult contemporary romance makes great reading for fans of Sarah Dessen, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Nicola Yoon and Rainbow Rowell. HushedHe's a prince of Hollywood. She's his biggest fan. Can love bridge their two worlds?When 18-year-old Romy Morgan saves her celebrity crush from drowning, she's offered a job as his personal assistant. In exchange for entering the exciting world of the movies, she strikes a deal to reinvent herself from top to toe, and love sparks between her and Logan. But the movie set is a world of illusion, where appearances don't match reality, and Romy soon discovers that she's traded her voice for love, and is in real danger of losing both her dreams and her self-respect.When she discovers a dreadful secret with the power to destroy Logan, Romy must choose between love and revenge.Hushed delivers enchanting romance with all the feels, plus a good twist of humor, and a subtle nod and a wink to The Little Mermaid. This contemporary young adult novel makes great reading for fans of Kasie West, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen, Morgan Matson and Julie Buxbaum.Dive into Hushed today for an exciting feel-good romance that'll hook your heart, head and funny-bone!

When you really stand out, can you ever fit in?Seventeen-year-old Peyton Lane is a tall girl. So tall, it's the only thing most people notice about her.On impulse, she accepts a bet to prove she can be as attractive and desirable as other girls. Now she just needs to go on four dates (including the prom) with one of the guys on her very short list of very tall boys.Number one on the list is Jay Young – the new guy that Peyton already likes way more than she should. Because not only is Jay already taken, but he's also breaking her Law of Tall Girls, and he's determined to discover the awful secret she's been hiding for most of her life.Funny and romantic, The Law of Tall Girls is a feel-good, heart-warming read for anyone who's ever felt different, or like they just don't belong.If you like sparkling dialogue, heart-wrenching romance, and a good twist of humor, then you'll love this young adult contemporary romance. Great reading for fans of Kasie West, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Julie Buxbaum and Morgan Matson. Praise for The Law of Tall Girls: "e;The Law of Tall Girls is a magnificent story from Joanne Macgregor. Her writing is flawless and with a string of brilliant books behind her, this one stands out as her best yet! As you get to know the characters and begin peeling back the strategically placed layers, the Law of Tall Girls very quickly breaks out into a gripping story, stuffed full of humor, grit and sizzling romance. Brilliantly done!"e; - Crushing Cinders Book Blog "e;Smart, real and laugh-out-loud funny. Macgregor is undoubtedly the queen of Young adult contemporary romance. The story draws you in right from the get go and never allows you to leave. The characters are smart and funny, and Macgregor writes beautifully - never a false note, all so wonderfully real. And it's REALLY funny. Highly recommended."e; - Edyth Bulbring (Award winning YA author of The Mark, The Club, I Heart Beat) "e;This book completely blew me out of the water. Completely and utterly blew my mind. I was spellbound. This entire book resonated with me more deeply than I had expected it to. I found myself relating with Peyton more than I have with any character that I have ever read about. This book, is an absolute masterpiece. A poignant, funny, and heart-wrenching work of art that you absolutely must read."e; - Amazon reviewer

"e;Best of the genre. A lot of reviews note that this series is part of the genre inhabited by The Hunger Games and Divergent. This series, though, is superior - with much better character development. "e; - Amazon reviewer The Recoil Trilogy boxed set includes 3 full-length books: RECOIL, REFUSE and REBEL!FROM RECOIL (BOOK 1):When a skilled gamer gets recruited as a sniper in the war against a terrorist-spread plague, she discovers there's more than one enemy and more than one war. The Game is real.Three years after a series of terrorist attacks flooded the US with a lethal plague, society has changed radically.Sixteen year-old Jinxy James spends her days trapped at home – immersed in virtual reality, worrying about the plague and longing for freedom. Then she wins a war simulation game and is recruited into a top-secret organisation where talented teenagers are trained to become agents in the war on terror. Eager to escape her mother's over-protectiveness and to serve her country, Jinxy enlists and is trained to become an expert sniper.She's immediately drawn to Quinn O'Riley, a charming and subversive intelligence analyst who knows more about the new order of government and society than he is telling. Then a shocking revelation forces Jinxy to make an impossible decision, and she risks losing everything.THE RECOIL TRILOGY is a fast-paced, exciting, original Young Adult dystopian romance series, which makes great reading for lovers of Rick Yancey (The Fifth Wave), Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games), and Veronica Roth (Divergent).FROM REFUSE (BOOK 2):Everyone wants Jinxy, except the one she loves. And now a rebellion is brewing.All sixteen year-old expert sniper Jinxy James wanted was a little freedom, but now she's trapped between the government and the rebels, unsure of who the real enemy is. When she uncovers appalling secrets and twisted motivations, Jinxy begins to question her allegiances. Soon she will need to choose between love and freedom, as she struggles to do the right thing in a world gone horribly wrong.Refuse is the second book in the Young Adult dystopian romance that began with Recoil. This much anticipated sequel is filled with romance and heartache, shocking twists, and a thought-provoking examination of freedom, fear, loyalty and identity.FROM REBEL (BOOK 3):Can you win a war without losing yourself?Sixteen year-old online gamer Jinxy James has been trained as an expert sniper in the war against a terrorist-spread plague which has decimated the USA. Now she's a wanted fugitive, on the run with a rebel splinter group, risking everything to save and protect her loved ones. Jinxy has never wanted to hurt or kill, but the rebels are determined to uncover the truth about The Game, the government, and ASTA's sinister activities, whatever the cost. She will need all her courage, skill and strength if she hopes to help liberate the nation from the second war, without betraying herself, or her love.