Books with author Angela Carling

What could be more awkward than getting dumped at graduation....kissing five strangers to get over it! Nikola Jensen hates endings, like when her parents told her they were splitting up, or when she was forced to leave her first love and idyllic lake home to move to the barren desert of Arizona. So, two years later when her high school boyfriend Sam, publicly breaks her heart, Nikola can’t seem to let go. To help her move on Nikola’s best friends, Liberty and Maya create the absurd Five Days, Five Kisses plan. All she has to do is kiss a new guy every day for five days and Sam will be a distant memory. Five Days, kissing five strangers. What could possibly go wrong?

Winter Merrill knew it would be difficult when she took on an ancient curse to save her family, but couldn’t have imagined the isolated existence she would inherit. When her long-time boyfriend’s demanding college schedule competes with her needs, Winter is left completely alone to fight the dark secrets she bares. At her breaking point a stranger enters Winter’s life, one who understands how she feels and more importantly knows how to eliminate the curse. Will his friendship be a new beginning for Winter or will it prove to be her demise?

For months, Jesse has been envious of her twin sister Bryn and even has a crush on Bryn’s gorgeous, popular boyfriend, Quinton. When Jesse awakens from a coma to learn that everyone thinks she is Bryn, the option of actually taking over her sister’s life is beyond tempting, but there’s a downside. She’d have to give up Ethan, her best friend and the only person she trusts. Could she actually live as Bryn for the rest of her life? And if her family and friends found out, would they ever forgive her?

When Seventeen year old Winter Merrill made a bargain with the mysterious Secret Keeper, she knew there were rules. The most important one, the next time you have a secret, you will not be able to tell it….even if you try. What she didn’t know is that her next secret if not told, would destroy her life and the life of Liam, the only boy she ever loved. Can Winter find a way out of the dark bargain that binds her tongue or will her deal with the Secret Keeper bring devastating consequences unimaginable even to her?

Fifty years after a world-wide pandemic, a new country emerges with Eleven men and women as its ruling body. This brave new world is built around a radical philosophy. Everyone lives in movable homes on Traxx, simplicity is perfection, and social technology destroys people’s lives. Jetta Banks is born into this ever-changing world, yet, she’s restless, discontented and doesn’t know why.Then she meets Montana Tanner, the blue-eyed boy who steals her heart and reveals horrific truths about their country’s dark history and it’s eleven self-appointed leaders. Jetta now faces an impossible choice. Will she cling to the lies of her childhood society, or will she embrace the truth, and risk losing all that she loves?

Shackled was a IBPA Benjamin Franklin silver award winner in 2012 and was optioned as screenplay in 2013.After shy, quiet Lucy and her family move from their small hometown in Minnesota to Seattle, Washington, she is surprised when Ryan, the most popular boy at school asks her out. Soon, she is swept up in a whirlwind romance and her naïve and trusting nature allows her to fall head over heels in love with her too-good-to-be suitor. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself enraptured by the excitement of her new relationship, leaving her blinded to the warning signs of danger ahead. Can her fairy tale romance last, or will she find that her prince charming is more like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

From the day Winter struck an ill-fated bargain with her secret keeper, she and Liam have suffered unrelenting loss and heartbreak. Now, to save others from the same miserable fate, Winter and Liam have embarked on a quest to eliminate the Secret Keeper Curse. Liam will do anything to protect the girl he loves, including pay the ultimate price for her happiness and freedom. Winter won’t be satisfied until the curse is eradicated, at whatever cost. Will the lies, secrets, and betrayal of a treacherous journey to hunt down the curse’s Creator unite and strengthen Winter and Liam, or will it finally destroy them?

Jennie Townsend is unlucky in love, so she is immediately suspicious when a mysterious new student named Nate tries to gain her friendship. But there is something special about Nate, and in spite of her best efforts Jennie finds her feelings for the boy growing deeper every day.In fact, Nate is more special than Jennie can even imagine. He is a guardian angel, sent to protect Jennie during a most dangerous time in her life. To do so, he must first become close to her – but not too close. The rules for Protectors warn against physical contact and strictly forbid falling in love. But the more time Nate spends with Jennie, the harder the rules are to follow. Will Nate be able to save Jennie from a premature end, or will his own emotions – and Jennie's – get in the way of completing the task for which he was specifically chosen?

Bree Adams is tired. As an admin in a busy, prestigious New York law firm, she is in need of a vacation. A long escape to Peru seems like the perfect place to elude the hustle and bustle of the big city.She shops and eats at some of the finest restaurants. She explores the historical basilica and the dank and morbid catacombs. She meets several locals and learns more about the city’s colorful history.Bree returns to New York refreshed. But something has followed her home.Something diabolical and ancient.Something that will not stop tormenting her until she is dead.

Bree Adams is tired. As an admin in a busy, prestigious New York law firm, she is in need of a vacation. A long escape to Peru seems like the perfect place to elude the hustle and bustle of the big city.She shops and eats at some of the finest restaurants. She explores the historical basilica and the dank and morbid catacombs. She meets several locals and learns more about the city’s colorful history.Bree returns to New York refreshed. But something has followed her home.Something diabolical and ancient.Something that will not stop tormenting her until she is dead.

Amethea thought she was the last of her kind, a creature from mythical stories, from light, peace, and magic. But, Amethea isn't a myth, and she doesn't hold any peace in her heart. She watched as her family was murdered for the magic of their horns. She'd give anything to avenge their deaths. She just hasn't figured out how yet.When she meets another, everything changes. Together, they harness more power than Amethea ever dreamed. But is it enough to take down the Lords of Shifters?We all have demons hidden deep in the crevices of history. Johnnie's have busted out, exposed for all to see. But he doesn't care that everyone knows. Just Jess. She's got a front row seat to the Johnnie's demon show, and Johnnie's about to find out that he hasn't met all of them yet.Dark Horse is a Lords of Shifters Novella.Lords of Shifters:Loramendi's Story #1Spider Wars #2Dark Horse #3Death Touch #4

’Tis the season for tidings of romance—Crush style!Noelle’s birthday is on Christmas. And her crush, Noel, was born on Christmas Eve. If that’s not romantic fate, what is? In addition to being incredibly cute, Noel is just about the nicest boy Noelle has ever met. But it seems like Noel is friendly to everyone. Noelle isn’t sure if his goodwill toward her is simply holiday spirit...or maybe something more?