Cette auteure crée des romances d'accomplissement de souhaits pour jeunes adultes, insufflant à ses histoires un esprit ludique. Son écriture s'inspire souvent de ses propres expériences de vie et du désir de revisiter l'adolescence avec la sagesse du recul. Elle explore des thèmes importants, tels que la violence dans les relations amoureuses, en utilisant son parcours juridique pour ancrer ses récits dans la réalité. En fin de compte, son œuvre vise à établir un lien avec les jeunes lecteurs en reflétant l'esprit durable de leurs propres années d'adolescence.
Je suis un monstre. Pourtant, autrefois, j'étais le type parfait : grand, beau, riche et... atrocement méchant. Je n'aimais que moi et c'est pour cela qu'un sort m'a été jeté. Je suis devenu une bête difforme, monstrueuse. Il me reste deux ans pour être aimé d'une jeune fille, sinon... Ceci n'est pas un conte de fées. Mon histoire prend place aujourd'hui, en plein coeur de New York. J'espère que quelqu'un va venir à mon secours. L'amour saura-t-il me trouver... et me sauver ?
When Rachel was taken to live in a tower by a woman she calls Mama, she was excited. She felt like a princess in a castle. But many years later, Rachel knows her palace is really a prison, and begins to plan her escape. She is encouraged by the speed with which her golden hair has been growing. It's gotten long enough to reach the ground. And she's begun dreaming of a green-eyed man. Could he be out there in the world? Is he coming to save her? Or will she find a way to save herself?
Kyle Kingsbury, once handsome and popular, was cursed for his arrogance and is now a hideous beast roaming the streets of New York. Only love can break the curse and restore his former self.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Flinn is back with magical twists on four fairy-tale favorites, each featuring a little help from Kendra, the witch from Beastly, as she searches through cities and centuries for her lost love. Now available in paperback and featuring retellings of favorite fairy tales such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," "East of the Sun and West of the Moon," and "The Ugly Duckling," Kendra’s adventures in Beheld are filled with fresh fairy-tale fun from beginning to end. Since she first beheld James over three hundred years ago, Kendra has tangled with witch hunters and wolves, helped a miller’s daughter spin straw into gold, cowered in London as German bombs fell, and lived through who knows how many shipwrecks. But her powers have limits, and immortality can be lonely. Kendra isn’t ready to stop searching for the warlock she met centuries ago. With the help of her magic mirror, Kendra will travel the world to reconnect with her lost love—and, of course, she can’t help but play a hand in a few more stories along the way.
To his friends, popular and handsome sixteen-year-old Nick Andreas has led a charmed life. But the guys in Nick's anger management class know differently. So does his ex-girlfriend Caitlin. Now it looks like the only person who doesn't realize how far from perfect Nick's life has become is Nick himself.
In this engaging tale, an immortal girl navigates her new school while grappling with her powers and past mistakes. Despite her vast knowledge, her well-intentioned attempts to help often lead to chaos, from a failed rescue of children to a disastrous matchmaking attempt with a French prince.
The protagonist grapples with the consequences of returning to Miami after a year of evading law enforcement. Once a promising high school athlete named Michael Daye, he now feels like a person without a future. The story delves into themes of identity, regret, and the struggles of living under the shadow of past choices, highlighting a dramatic transformation from hope to despair.
Exploring the complexity of truth, this narrative unfolds through three distinct perspectives, each revealing different facets of a shared experience. As the characters navigate their intertwined lives, the story delves into themes of perception, memory, and the subjective nature of reality. Readers are invited to piece together the puzzle, uncovering how personal biases shape understanding and the ultimate quest for clarity amidst conflicting viewpoints.
Set in a contemporary backdrop, this novel weaves a tale of friendship and romance, appealing to fans of beloved young adult stories. The narrative explores the dynamics between characters as they navigate their relationships and personal growth. With Alex Flinn's signature storytelling, readers can expect an engaging blend of heartfelt moments and relatable experiences.
Talia fell under a spell. . . . Jack broke the curse. I was told to beware the accursed spindle, but it was so enchanting, so hypnotic. . . . I was looking for a little adventure the day I ditched my tour group. But finding a comatose town, with a hot-looking chick asleep in it, was so not what I had in mind. I awakened in the same place but in another time—to a stranger's soft kiss. I couldn't help kissing her. Sometimes you just have to kiss someone. I didn't know this would happen. Now I am in dire trouble because my father, the king, says I have brought ruin upon our country. I have no choice but to run away with this commoner! Now I'm stuck with a bratty princess and a trunk full of her jewels. . . . The good news: My parents will freak! Think you have dating issues? Try locking lips with a snoozing stunner who turns out to be 316 years old. Can a kiss transcend all—even time?
