Books with author J.S Roman

Keeping Secrets: Book OneFor gay teens in the South, Erwin High School is as good as it gets. The prevailing liberalism means being gay doesn’t have to be the focus of your life—which frees up seventeen-year-old Jason Strummer to take on the role of bully. Jason understands his beauty and power and has a reputation to match his attitude. No one but his best friend suspects the cruelty Jason hides behind is a ruse to keep his hellish private life out of the public eye.Jason has only loved one boy in his life, and that crush on Tommy Johnson ended so badly that they’re no longer on speaking terms. When an ex-lover threatens Jason and Tommy steps in to help, the heartless playboy can’t help but fall a little bit back in love with him—but Jason will have to choose between keeping Tommy or his secrets.

Keeping Secrets: Book TwoOut jock Tommy Johnson and former bully Jason Strummer have settled into a surprisingly comfortable routine. They’re even planning a special camping trip for just the two of them for their one-month anniversary. Tommy doesn’t think things can get any better—until Jason’s past catches up to them.Jason’s stepdad will stop at nothing to put Jason back in his place. As Jason spins out of control, Tommy tries desperately to hold the edges of their world together. But the pressure of dealing with Jason’s increasingly erratic behavior and keeping a growing number of secrets under wraps may prove too much for Tommy to handle.Then Jason blows it and their comfy world falls apart. When he finally texts Tommy for help, they both learn some secrets aren’t worth keeping.

Visit a new, gross galaxy without leaving your house with this out-of-this-world chapter book for young readers!According to eight-year-old Mimo, burps are the funniest sound you can make, not to mention the biggest compliment you can give to a cook.Unfortunately for Mimo, his mom doesn't agree.When Mimo burps at the dinner table (and at school, and outside, and everywhere else...) one too many times, she sends him to bed without dessert. Just as Mimo is starting to wonder if burping is really as great as he thought, a strange creature appears in his room:an alien from the planet Burpia.Burpia is in dire need of Mimo's help -- or, more precisely, his burps. He is the only one who can save the Burpians from the evil, burp-hating monster that is threatening them. But will burping be enough to save this strange, green, gassy planet? Or will Mimo have to find another way to save the day?J.S. Romano's debut chapter book is a light-hearted, chuckle-inducing thrill-ride from start to finish. Young readers come for the burps, but stay for the universal message about family, fun, and understanding.