Books with author Amanda DeWees

A B.R.A.G. Medallion(TM) honoree!Book one of the Ash Grove Chronicles. In the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Ash Grove High School for the Performing Arts draws the brightest and most talented teens. But beneath the peaceful surface, supernatural forces are at work... When ordinary high-school junior Joy Sumner visits a graveyard at midnight on a dare, she doesn't expect to end up sharing a kiss with brooding teen model Tanner Lindsey. And she definitely doesn't expect to make an enemy of Tanner's seductive, sinister mentor, the ageless supermodel Melisande--who may not be entirely human--or to find that her sleepy little corner of North Carolina is buzzing with supernatural energy. But most unexpected of all is when Joy finds out that she's pregnant. And when Tanner's love for her puts his life in danger, will she be able to rescue him--and save their future together? This captivating young adult paranormal romance will leave you eager to dive into the next volume of the Ash Grove Chronicles!Length: 70,000 words ~ Age level: 15 and up

In book 2 of the Ash Grove Chronicles, life keeps getting more complicated for Ash Grove senior Joy Sumner and her boyfriend, former teen model Tanner Lindsey. Having a baby on the way is stressful enough, even without her father’s disapproval of Tanner. When they learn that their baby may have been contaminated by the evil Melisande and that sinister forces are closing in, how can Joy stay safe until the baby is born? At the same time, a disastrous tryst has driven apart Joy’s best friends, William and Maddie. Now Maddie suspects that a demon has targeted William—but since he won’t let her get close to him, can she warn him in time that his life is in danger? In this suspenseful sequel, the characters you loved in The Shadow and the Rose are plunged into more romance, mystery, and danger.Length: approx. 95,000 words ~ Sensuality level: subtle, suitable for older teens ~ BONUS content: preview of Among the Shadows, book 3 in the Ash Grove Chronicles

What if you were erased from your true love's memory? In book 3 of the Ash Grove Chronicles, just hours after Joy and Tanner's daughter is born, Tanner finds himself in a world where Joy doesn't know him and their baby doesn't exist. But when he thinks he has found the source of the magic that has undone reality, a heartsore Maddie makes a wish that alters history even further. With time now growing short for Tanner, he must try to win Joy's trust and convince her that they have a future together--even though their past has vanished. As the fabric of reality begins to fray, an old enemy arises amid the chaos... and Joy and her Ash Grove friends must fight to save the world as they know it. This thrilling sequel to The Shadow and the Rose and Casting Shadows will keep readers guessing as it races toward its astonishing conclusion.Length: about 105,000 words ~ Age level: 16 and up

In the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Ash Grove High School for the Performing Arts draws the brightest and most talented teens. But beneath the peaceful surface, supernatural forces are at work...Discover the world of Ash Grove, where you'll meet strong, smart teenage girls and the guys who adore them. This collection includes all three novels in the Ash Grove Chronicles. In The Shadow and the Rose, Ash Grove junior Joy Sumner must save enigmatic teen model Tanner Lindsey from his seductive, supernatural mentor, the supermodel Melisande. In Casting Shadows, Joy and Tanner confront the aftermath of recent events as their friends Maddie and William struggle with an upheaval in their friendship--and a supernatural danger. In Among the Shadows, Tanner finds himself in an alternate reality where Joy doesn't know him, and as an old enemy returns he must persuade Joy to help him set things right.Filled with humor, danger, magic, and romance, the Ash Grove Chronicles are a fresh new experience in young adult fiction.

A season of choices. A night of magic.In this YA paranormal romance short story of about 13,000 words, teenager Gail Emerson is about to graduate from high school--but where will she go from there? If her boyfriend Darryl has his way, she’ll follow him to college in California. But part of her thinks she should stay in North Carolina for the sake of the lonely little girl she babysits, who is struggling with the loss of her mother and her grieving father’s remoteness. Things get even more complicated when a cute college guy named Jim comes into Gail’s life on a quest for a mysterious butterfly phenomenon.On the magical night of the Beltane Dance, when the veil between the natural and supernatural worlds is lifted, Gail teams up with Jim to confront a crisis—and discovers that when love and magic intertwine, making the biggest decisions can actually be as simple as the flutter of a butterfly’s wings.Note: Athough "On Shadowed Wings" takes place in the same universe as the Ash Grove novels, it can stand alone--so readers don't have to be familiar with the Ash Grove series of YA paranormal romances in order to enjoy it. Learn more about all the exciting books in this young adult paranormal romance series at amandadewees.com.

Book one of the Ash Grove Chronicles. In the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Ash Grove High School for the Performing Arts draws the brightest and most talented teens. But beneath the peaceful surface, supernatural forces are at work... When ordinary high-school junior Joy Sumner visits a graveyard at midnight on a dare, she doesn't expect to end up sharing a kiss with brooding teen model Tanner Lindsey. And she definitely doesn't expect to make an enemy of Tanner's seductive, sinister mentor, the ageless supermodel Melisande--who may not be entirely human--or to find that her sleepy little corner of North Carolina is buzzing with supernatural energy. But most unexpected of all is when Joy finds out that she's pregnant. And when Tanner's love for her puts his life in danger, will she be able to rescue him--and save their future together? Bonus content: excerpt from Casting Shadows, book 2 in the Ash Grove Chronicles Length: 70,000 words ~ Age level: 15 and up

FINALIST in the 2012 RONE (Reward Of Novel Excellence) Awards from InD'Tale magazine! Love and magic always have consequences... In book two of the Ash Grove Chronicles, life keeps getting more complicated for Joy Sumner and her boyfriend, former teen model Tanner Lindsey. Having a baby on the way is stressful enough, even without her father's disapproval of Tanner. When they learn that their unborn child may have been contaminated by the evil Melisande and that sinister forces are closing in, how can Joy stay safe until the baby is born? At the same time, a disastrous tryst has driven apart Joy's best friends, William and Maddie. Now Maddie suspects that a demon has targeted William--but since he won't let her get close to him, can she warn him in time that his life is in danger? In this exciting, fast-paced sequel, the characters you loved in The Shadow and the Rose are plunged into more romance, mystery, and danger. Bonus content: preview of Among the Shadows, book 3 in the Ash Grove Chronicles Length: approx. 95,000 words ~ Age level: 16 and up

Honorable Mention in the 2013 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Awards in Young Adult Paranormal Romance! What if you were erased from your true love's memory? In book 3 of the Ash Grove Chronices, just hours after Joy and Tanner's daughter is born, Tanner finds himself in a world where Joy doesn't know him and their baby doesn't exist. But when he thinks he has found the source of the magic that has undone reality, a heartsore Maddie makes a wish that alters history even further. With time now growing short for Tanner, he must try to win Joy's trust and convince her that they have a future together--even though their past has vanished. As the fabric of reality begins to fray, an old enemy arises amid the chaos... and Joy and her Ash Grove friends must fight to save the world as they know it. This thrilling sequel to The Shadow and the Rose and Casting Shadows will keep readers guessing as it races toward its astonishing conclusion. Length: about 105,000 words ~ Age level: 16 and up

A B.R.A.G. Medallion(TM) honoree!Book one of the Ash Grove Chronicles. In the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Ash Grove High School for the Performing Arts draws the brightest and most talented teens. But beneath the peaceful surface, supernatural forces are at work... When ordinary high-school junior Joy Sumner visits a graveyard at midnight on a dare, she doesn't expect to end up sharing a kiss with brooding teen model Tanner Lindsey. And she definitely doesn't expect to make an enemy of Tanner's seductive, sinister mentor, the ageless supermodel Melisande--who may not be entirely human--or to find that her sleepy little corner of North Carolina is buzzing with supernatural energy. But most unexpected of all is when Joy finds out that she's pregnant. And when Tanner's love for her puts his life in danger, will she be able to rescue him--and save their future together? This captivating young adult paranormal romance will leave you eager to dive into the next volume of the Ash Grove Chronicles!Bonus content: excerpt from Casting Shadows, book 2 in the Ash Grove ChroniclesLength: 70,000 words ~ Age level: 15 and up