Julie Arduini Livres

Jazmin's a natural at dance until a series of changes make her wonder if she should even keep up with her favorite hobby.Lena's a mom with young children overwhelmed with her schedule when a woman remarks that what Lena does isn't even important.Both Jazmin and Lena belong to Linked, a mentoring ministry where all ages encourage each other and build friendships.Can these two surrender the lies they are believing and realize they are amazing?A novella for tweens, teens, and women of all ages by mother and daughter team Julie Arduini and Hannah Arduini.

Holly Christmas left Geneseo Valley and her family’s holiday tourist attraction, The Christmas Mansion, as soon as she graduated. Now both her parents have passed, and Holly returns when her uncle requests her help running the mansion. On Holly’s first day back, a blunt middle-schooler proclaims Holly hates Christmas. His comment forces her to reconcile the past while planning for the mansion’s future. Kevin Holt is invested in offering hope to students with challenges. His best friend’s son is in Kevin’s class, and Nathan needs guidance. Their community project placement at The Christmas Mansion is an opportunity to make a positive difference. When Nathan blurts out his thoughts to the beautiful co-owner, Kevin wonders if he has what it takes to help restore the mansion to its former glory, mentor Noah, and convince Holly Christmas she’s exactly where she needs to be. This story first appeared in the A Christmas to Remember Boxed Set released October 2018.

Amazing things happen when a group of high school students and women discover they are more than competent.Bethany’s not excited to start high school in a new community where she doesn’t know anyone. She quickly befriends KJ, a popular sophomore, and it looks like the transition will go well until Bethany discovers KJ’s boyfriend is a bully. With a strong sense of justice, Bethany challenges Brent Sullivan, and he’s determined to make her suffer.Cheri takes on an additional job in a school to help pay for Sabrina’s wedding. It’s a different atmosphere than at the church where she feels more comfortable as the pastor’s wife and mentor with the Linked ministry. After several mishaps, Cheri feels like she’s found an assignment where she can make a difference until a teacher belittles her work.Can Bethany and Cheri resist the lies about their competency and hold on to the fact they’re brilliant?The final book in the Surrendering Stinkin’ Thinkin’ series for tweens, teens, and women of all ages by mother and daughter authors Julie Arduini and Hannah Arduini.