Books with author Elena Dillon

Reviews of Breathe:" think this is the first YA, thriller, suspense that I’ve ever read and let me say, Dillon has hit a homerun with it. She nailed the voices of the teens and I loved the interaction of Jasmine and her younger siblings. This was a book that I stayed up way too late to finish and boy was I glad I did. Can’t wait to read the sequel Shimmer.""Great quick read that really gets your attention quickly and holds it throughout the entire story. This is a mix of suspense with a cute love story twist. You will form an attachment with the characters quickly and get pulled into their lives. This is a must read and a great price!""Could. Not. Put. This. Down…"-------------------------------------------Winner of the 2012 InD'Tale Rone Young Adult AwardWinner of the 2012 Weta Nichols Young Adult AwardJasmine’s life wasn't normal for a 16 year old girl. It hadn't been normal since the murder of her older sister, Daisy, two years ago. Her life had been changed forever. The monster that murdered Daisy was never caught. That was the reason her family decided to move away from their hometown in Southern California, to start over. Hopefully in a place where the last name Rourke wouldn’t bring on staring or judgment or morbid curiosity.In Lafayette, Louisiana things are quite a bit different but in a good way. Good manners, Cajun accents and a whole lot of Southern Hospitality all make her think things are going in the right direction. On top of that the most gorgeous boy she has ever met is interested in her. Her new friends are better than she could have hoped for even if she is worried about what they might think when they find out who she is. Life would be perfect if odd things didn't keep happening. Creepy phone calls, texts, and flowers in her locker start adding up quickly to something terrifying. Could the Monster have followed them to Lafayette? Was he coming after her this time? Maybe she was just worrying unnecessarily…or not.----------------------------The Breathe Series:Gone PrequelBreathe Book OneShimmer Book TwoExhale Book Three-----------------------------Author BioAuthor, Elena Dillon, is the winner of the Weta Nichols Writing Award for Young Adult, the InD'tale RONE award for Young Adult and a finalist in the Book Buyers Best. She writes sweet teenage romance with sass, suspense and swoon. She has never lived anywhere besides California, which is probably a good thing since she hates being cold and is terrified to drive in the snow. She loves being a wife and a mother to her three kids and English bulldog, Brutus.A self-proclaimed nerd, she spends her days writing and catering to Brutus since he considers her "the help".

Four books in the award-winning series that take you through the Rourke's terrifying, heartwarming, incredible journey to a new life...GoneTrane Braxton, a scarred, reclusive teenager, lives a double life. He can't risk getting close to anyone until Daisy Rourke, his longtime crush, insinuates herself into his very dangerous world. Daisy can't stop thinking about Trane Braxton. They've known each other for most of their lives, but he's still a mystery. Could he be the one sending her flowers and mysterious texts or is there something more sinister at play.A short story that explains how it all started... BreatheJasmine’s life wasn’t normal for a 16-year-old girl. It hadn’t been normal since the murder of her older sister, Daisy, two years ago. Her life had been changed forever. The monster that murdered Daisy was never caught. That was the reason her family decided to move away from their hometown in Southern California, to start over. Hopefully in a place where the last name Rourke wouldn’t bring on staring or judgment or morbid curiosity.In Lafayette, Louisiana things are quite a bit different but in a good way. Good manners, Cajun accents, and a whole lot of Southern Hospitality all make her think things are going in the right direction. On top of that, the most gorgeous boy she has ever met is interested in her. Her new friends are better than she could have hoped for, even if she is worried about what they might think when they find out who she is. Life would be perfect if odd things didn’t keep happening. Creepy phone calls, texts, and flowers in her locker start adding up quickly to something terrifying. Could the Monster have followed them to Lafayette? Was he coming after her this time? Maybe she was just worrying unnecessarily…or not.ShimmerChandler Raines and her “dad” are on the run. Never staying in one place for very long. It’s just not safe. When they arrive in Lafayette, Louisiana, Chandler quickly realizes this is the place she wants to call home. Friends, a cute boy, and competitive cheerleading have her taking dangerous risks to have the life she always wanted. Risks she promised she wouldn’t take. When her lies catch up to her, a decision has to be made. Stay or run? Will the evil that’s chased them for the last four years catch up to them? When Chandler’s past comes screeching into the present, she’ll have to sacrifice everything to keep what she loves safe. But will it be enough?ExhaleIn the last four years, since her kidnapping, Jasmine Rourke has been attempting to live a quiet, normal life under the radar. She graduated from high school, lives on campus at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and is enjoying the college life with her “Dream Guy” boyfriend, Easton Ward.But for the Rourke family, a peaceful life just isn’t in the cards. Only months after her brother’s terrifying run-in with a mobster, the events of Thanksgiving weekend will change the course of their lives forever and it will start with the ringing of a doorbell…

As a pampered and adored daughter of a wealthy Southern family Rory's life was seemingly perfect until her troubled childhood crush moves back in across the street forcing her to choose between him and the life that has been chosen for her. As if that isn't enough, her quiet island town has turned dangerous. A good friend has gone missing, lending truth to the rumors of a serial kidnapper. In her quest to help she becomes a target and will have to make choices about love, friendship and the inevitable sacrifice that they both require.

Reviews of Gone:"I love these characters....especially since I have already read Shimmer. Would love a book about Trane! This series is a must read.""I absolutely love this series and it's characters!""Really enjoyed this book well written"________________Gone: The Breathe Series Prequel Trane Braxton, a scarred, reclusive teenager, lives a double life. He can't risk getting close to anyone until Daisy Rourke, his longtime crush, insinuates herself into his very dangerous world. Daisy can't stop thinking about Trane Braxton. They've known each other for most of their lives but he's still a mystery. Could he be the one sending her flowers and mysterious texts or is something more sinister at play...A short story that goes back to the beginning, to the events that started the Rourkes on their journey..__________The Breathe Series:Gone PrequelBreathe Book OneShimmer Book TwoExhale Book Three__________Author BioAuthor, Elena Dillon, is the winner of the Weta Nichols Writing Award for Young Adult, the InD'tale RONE award for Young Adult and a finalist in the Book Buyers Best. She writes sweet teenage romance with sass, suspense and swoon. She has never lived anywhere besides California, which is probably a good thing since she hates being cold and is terrified to drive in the snow. She loves being a wife and a mother to her three kids and English bulldog, Brutus.A self-proclaimed nerd, she spends her days writing and catering to Brutus since he considers her "the help".

The first book in the Thief Series. It's been eighteen months since the tragedy of Daisy Rourke. What happened to the boy who fell for her? The book that explains it all:ThiefIf it came down to it, who would you save? Your girlfriend or your family? As far back in his seventeen years as Trane Braxton can remember, he’s been a thief. A good one. With a cruel and abusive master thief for a father, he’s desperate to keep himself and his brothers from a life of crime.When he meets London Carstairs, his unbreakable rule of not getting involved with anyone outside his family goes up in smoke. As hard as he tries to keep his two lives separate, fate forces his hand. When his two worlds meet head-on, he must choose between the girl he loves and the family he’s been working so hard to protect.

Jasmine’s life wasn’t normal for a 16 year old girl. It hadn’t been normal since the murder of her older sister, Daisy, two years ago. Her life had been changed forever. The monster that murdered Daisy was never caught. That was the reason her family decided to move away from their hometown in Southern California, to start over. Hopefully in a place where the last name Rourke wouldn’t bring on staring or judgment or morbid curiosity. In Lafayette, Louisiana things are quite a bit different but in a good way. Good manners, Cajun accents and a whole lot of Southern Hospitality all make her think things are going in the right direction. On top of that the most gorgeous boy she has ever met is interested in her. Her new friends are better than she could have hoped for even if she is worried about what they might think when they find out who she is. Life would be perfect if odd things didn’t keep happening. Creepy phone calls, texts, and flowers in her locker start adding up quickly to something terrifying. Could the Monster have followed them to Lafayette? Was he coming after her this time? Maybe she was just worrying unnecessarily…or not.

From mourning the finale of a beloved television series to accidentally attending a pole dancing class intended for professional strippers, this collection captures life’s absurdities through the perspective of an every-woman. Alena Dillon invites readers to laugh along with her as she reflects on universal experiences including diet frustration (The devil is in the Doritos), as well as situations uniquely Dillon’s own, such as pounding on the side of a moving Mister Softee truck. Her widely recognizable stories of love, rejection, body image, snarky baristas, bargain hunting, ill-timed snorting and, of course, public urination, will leave you reeling.

Chandler Raines and her “dad” are on the run. Never staying in one place for very long. It’s just not safe. When they arrive in Lafayette, Louisiana, Chandler quickly realizes this is the place she wants to call home. Friends, a cute boy, and competitive cheerleading have her taking dangerous risks to have the life she always wanted. Risks she promised she wouldn’t take. When her lies catch up to her, a decision has to be made. Stay or run? Will the evil that’s chased them for the last four years catch up to them? When Chandler’s past comes screeching into the present she’ll have to sacrifice everything to keep what she loves safe. But will it be enough?

As a pampered and adored daughter of a wealthy Southern family Rory's life was seemingly perfect until her troubled childhood crush moves back in across the street forcing her to choose between him and the life that has been chosen for her. As if that isn't enough, her quiet island town has turned dangerous. A good friend has gone missing, lending truth to the rumors of a serial kidnapper. In her quest to help she becomes a target and will have to make choices about love, friendship and the inevitable sacrifice that they both require.

The first book in the Thief Series. It's been eighteen months since the tragedy of Daisy Rourke. What happened to the boy who fell for her? The book that explains it all: Thief If it came down to it, who would you save? Your girlfriend or your family? As far back in his seventeen years as Trane Braxton can remember, he’s been a thief. A good one. With a cruel and abusive master thief for a father, he’s desperate to keep himself and his brothers from a life of crime. When he meets London Carstairs, his unbreakable rule of not getting involved with anyone outside his family goes up in smoke. As hard as he tries to keep his two lives separate, fate forces his hand. When his two worlds meet head-on, he must choose between the girl he loves and the family he’s been working so hard to protect.

From mourning the finale of a beloved television series to accidentally attending a pole dancing class intended for professional strippers, this collection captures life’s absurdities through the perspective of an every-woman. Alena Dillon invites readers to laugh along with her as she reflects on universal experiences including diet frustration (The devil is in the Doritos), as well as situations uniquely Dillon’s own, such as pounding on the side of a moving Mister Softee truck. Her widely recognizable stories of love, rejection, body image, snarky baristas, bargain hunting, ill-timed snorting and, of course, public urination, will leave you reeling.

From mourning the finale of a beloved television series to accidentally attending a pole dancing class intended for professional strippers, this collection captures life's absurdities through the perspective of an every-woman. Alena Dillon invites readers to laugh along with her as she reflects on universal experiences including diet frustration, as well as situations uniquely Dillon's own, such as pounding on the side of a moving Mister Softee truck. Her widely recognizable stories of love, rejection, body image, snarky baristas, bargain hunting, ill-timed snorting, and, of course, public urination, will leave you reeling.