A contemporary Christian novel for teen girls about finding your voice and trusting God’s plan.

Chasing the Spotlight is the fourth book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Amelia’s feeling a bit lost these days. Her parents are very involved (make that over-involved) volunteering as marriage counselors with their church. Her big brother Josh, the only one who truly understands her, just got married. And her big sister, Maggie? Let’s just say they don’t exactly get along. Maggie is perfectly pretty, perfectly smart, and dates the perfect guy.

On the other hand, everything about Amelia feels big―her hair, her weight . . . and her personality. Amelia’s refuge, her passion, her place of belonging is musical theater. Someday she’s going to be on Broadway, but this year, she’ll settle for the lead in the spring musical. And she’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. She’s committed, she’s motivated, she’s talented―and she’s completely confident about her abilities. Really, she is!

But somehow, despite her best efforts, reality is playing out a little differently than how she dreamed. Will chasing the spotlight lead to the fame and fulfillment she’s longed for, or will it cost her the friends she’s made this year?

Riverbend Friends: A girl’s best hope for surviving high school is her friends. Join Tessa, Shay, Izzy, and Amelia as they laugh together, lean on each other, and discover that God is a Friend who’s always got their back.

Book 4 in the Riverbend Friends seriesTackles relatable topics like insecurity, searching for where you belong, and challenging family dynamicsFeatures authentic, imperfect characters to encourage tween girls ages 12-16

An authentic, Christian book for teen girls about facing the hopes and heartbreaks of growing up.

Real, Not Perfect is the first book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Tessa has lived a trouble-free life as the only child of two loving parents―she is well-liked, gets straight As, is on the competitive swim team, and is active in her church youth group. It’s a pretty perfect life! That is, until she comes home from swim practice one day to find that her parents are divorcing. Along with that, her BFF has moved to Florida, and Tessa gets stuck in Intro to Drama―possibly the worst high school class ever!

Soon Tessa’s mom sinks into despair and Tessa struggles with her anger and hurt. Meanwhile, her BFF posts fabulous pictures of her new life on Instagram. Tessa thinks that everyone’s posts show lives that are way better than the one she has. Why does it seem like everyone else’s life is more perfect than hers? Find out how Tessa’s new friends from Intro to Drama and Alex, her true-blue friend, help her discover that real is better than perfect.

Book 1 in the Riverbend Friends seriesTackles hard-hitting topics like divorce, mental health, and navigating complicated friendships from a faith-based perspectiveFeatures relatable, imperfect characters to encourage teen and tween girls ages 12-16

An authentic, Christian book for teen girls about the surprises and struggles that come with finding where you belong.

Searching for Normal is the second book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Six months ago Shay Mitchell’s life changed forever. Now she’s just trying to survive high school bullies, drama class, and living with her Aunt Laura above the bookstore. No one, not even her new friends, knows her real story or the reason she’s living with her aunt in the first place.

When Shay learns the truth about her biological father being a famous horse trainer, she jumps at the opportunity to meet him. This could be her chance! Maybe she’ll finally find the normal life she’s longed for―a life where she feels loved and wanted―you know, part of a real family.

Book 2 in the Riverbend Friends seriesTackles hard-hitting topics like bullying, grief, and complex family dynamics from a faith-based perspectiveFeatures relatable, imperfect characters to encourage teen and tween girls ages 12-16

A contemporary Christian novel for teen girls about finding your voice and trusting God’s plan.

Chasing the Spotlight is the fourth book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Amelia’s feeling a bit lost these days. Her parents are very involved (make that over-involved) volunteering as marriage counselors with their church. Her big brother Josh, the only one who truly understands her, just got married. And her big sister, Maggie? Let’s just say they don’t exactly get along. Maggie is perfectly pretty, perfectly smart, and dates the perfect guy.

On the other hand, everything about Amelia feels big―her hair, her weight . . . and her personality. Amelia’s refuge, her passion, her place of belonging is musical theater. Someday she’s going to be on Broadway, but this year, she’ll settle for the lead in the spring musical. And she’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. She’s committed, she’s motivated, she’s talented―and she’s completely confident about her abilities. Really, she is!

But somehow, despite her best efforts, reality is playing out a little differently than how she dreamed. Will chasing the spotlight lead to the fame and fulfillment she’s longed for, or will it cost her the friends she’s made this year?

Riverbend Friends: A girl’s best hope for surviving high school is her friends. Join Tessa, Shay, Izzy, and Amelia as they laugh together, lean on each other, and discover that God is a Friend who’s always got their back.

Book 4 in the Riverbend Friends seriesTackles relatable topics like insecurity, searching for where you belong, and challenging family dynamicsFeatures authentic, imperfect characters to encourage tween girls ages 12-16

An authentic, Christian book for teen girls about facing the hopes and heartbreaks of growing up.

Real, Not Perfect is the first book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Tessa has lived a trouble-free life as the only child of two loving parents―she is well-liked, gets straight As, is on the competitive swim team, and is active in her church youth group. It’s a pretty perfect life! That is, until she comes home from swim practice one day to find that her parents are divorcing. Along with that, her BFF has moved to Florida, and Tessa gets stuck in Intro to Drama―possibly the worst high school class ever!

Soon Tessa’s mom sinks into despair and Tessa struggles with her anger and hurt. Meanwhile, her BFF posts fabulous pictures of her new life on Instagram. Tessa thinks that everyone’s posts show lives that are way better than the one she has. Why does it seem like everyone else’s life is more perfect than hers? Find out how Tessa’s new friends from Intro to Drama and Alex, her true-blue friend, help her discover that real is better than perfect.

Book 1 in the Riverbend Friends seriesTackles hard-hitting topics like divorce, mental health, and navigating complicated friendships from a faith-based perspectiveFeatures relatable, imperfect characters to encourage teen and tween girls ages 12-16

An authentic, Christian book for teen girls about the surprises and struggles that come with finding where you belong.

Searching for Normal is the second book in a YA series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.

Six months ago Shay Mitchell’s life changed forever. Now she’s just trying to survive high school bullies, drama class, and living with her Aunt Laura above the bookstore. No one, not even her new friends, knows her real story or the reason she’s living with her aunt in the first place.

When Shay learns the truth about her biological father being a famous horse trainer, she jumps at the opportunity to meet him. This could be her chance! Maybe she’ll finally find the normal life she’s longed for―a life where she feels loved and wanted―you know, part of a real family.

Book 2 in the Riverbend Friends seriesTackles hard-hitting topics like bullying, grief, and complex family dynamics from a faith-based perspectiveFeatures relatable, imperfect characters to encourage teen and tween girls ages 12-16