I don t read much YA but was given an early review copy of this book which I ended up reading in one quick sitting I was impressed by the thoughtful nature of the story the prose and how well the author handled the very sensitive topic and consequences of teen pregnancy abortion. When we first meet Sami she is struggling with high school the outlook of her future and self doubt guilt about her choice to terminate her pregnancy Enter Travis the college student with his own unhappy past but who has chosen to pursue a path of helping others rather than rebel The sweet romance develops naturally with each character helping the other grow mature in some fundamental way The book balances adult level introspection with teen level action and thought As a parent it also made me reevaluate how I relate to my young teens While this is not a lighthearted or lightning paced story it is thought provoking and spiritual without being preachy I d recommend it to readers who enjoy sweet romance sprinkled with realistic life lessons Young Adult Romance Nonfiction
The GIRLS of THOMPSON LAKE Box Set includes the award winning Young Adult novels HEAVEN is for HEROES ON THIN ICE and PIECES OF LOVE by PJ Sharon These contemporary YA novels are filled with family drama challenging teen issues and sweet romances with hopefully ever after endings With the heroines all connected through their hometown you get a glimpse of their friendship in each book Added as bonus content in this box set and tying all the main characters into one heartwarming holiday novella SAMI S CHRISTMAS WISH LIST will have you rooting for our teen heroines and falling in love right along with them The Girls of Thompson LakePJ Sharon is the award winning author of contemporary young adult novels including PIECES of LOVE HEAVEN IS FOR HEROES ON THIN ICE and SAVAGE CINDERELLA winner of the 2013 HOLT Medallion Award and the 2013 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award Follow the Savage Cinderella Novella Series with FINDING HOPE LOST BOYS SACRED GROUND and BROKEN ANGEL PJ is also the author of The Chronicles of Lily Carmichael a YA Dystopian trilogy which includes the award winning novels WANING MOON WESTERN DESERT and HEALING WATERS. In addition PJ Sharon owns ABSolute Fitness and Therapeutic Bodywork a private practice massage therapy and personal training business in East Granby CT With over twenty five years in the health and fitness ind PJ Sharon is the award winning author of contemporary young adult novels including PIECES of LOVE HEAVEN IS FOR HEROES ON THIN ICE and SAVAGE CINDERELLA winner of the 2013 HOLT Medallion Award and the 2013 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award Follow the Savage Cinderella Novella Series with FINDING HOPE LOST BOYS SACRED GROUND and BROKEN ANGEL PJ is also the author of The Chronicles of Lily Carmichael a YA Dystopian trilogy which includes the award winning novels WANING MOON WESTERN DESERT and HEALING WATERS. In addition PJ Sharon owns ABSolute Fitness and Therapeutic Bodywork a private practice massage therapy and personal training business in East Granby CT With over twenty five years in the health and fitness industry Ms Sharon offers a multidisciplinary approach to wellness Overcome Your Sedentary Lifestyle A Practical Guide to Improving Health Fitness and Well being for Desk Dwellers and Couch Potatoes her debut non fiction title is a holistic living self help book sure to motivate readers toward a balanced and active lifestyle. Writing since 2007 and following her destiny to write romantic and hopeful stories for teens PJ is a member of Romance Writers of America CTRWA and YARWA She is mother to two grown sons and lives with her husband in the Berkshire Hills of Western MA site_link.