Books with author Rachel Walker

Does life get in the way of love or does love get in the way of life? Riley Silk, captain of the Warriors Ice Hockey team at Dalesburg High, doesn’t think life can be lived if love is present. If there’s two things in life he knows to be true, it’s that love causes pain and hockey is his ticket to a better life. He’s worked hard to maintain his Frozen Silk reputation in order to stay focused on his duties and goals. Audrey Jacobs, the Warriors’ number one fan, believes life can’t be lived without love. She can find love and beauty in the muddiest of situations. Her best friend, Riley, is under a lot of stress at home, so she does her best to brighten his mood whenever she can. When lines cross and blur, they struggle to keep control of the simplicity their friendship once held. With Audrey’s outlook on life usually surrounded by light, the growing darkness of her doubts and insecurities threaten to deflect her toward the wrong path. Can she find her true self before her world burns around her? When truths become lies, can Riley find the strength to fight his way through his own personal darkness that clings to his mind and soul? Can he win this face-off that life has dropped in his zone, or will fate take him out of the game completely? Who keeps the puck? **Warning- Several abuse topics are discussed in this story, which includes parental alienation, physical abuse, alcohol abuse, and mild drug abuse.**

It’s going to take a fight, I know that. But it’s more than just a fight for my life. It’s a fight for my soul and my soul mate.’Jazzy Williams is not your average coffee-loving teen. She's battling depression, an overprotective big brother, and a depressed mother, all while trying to make friends at her new school. In the first week, she meets a gorgeous green-eyed hottie who turns out to be more than just some high school crush -- he's more than human. And she unknowingly enrages a dangerous breed of demon who wants her soul and life as payment. With the help of supernatural friends and protectors, Jazzy thinks she's safe until what remains of her family is put in danger. Does Jazzy have what it takes to save her family, life, soul, and soul mate, or will all be lost?*Warning* Mature Content. This contains some profanity, mild sexual situations, innuendos, and violence. Recommended for ages 16 and up, depending on maturity level.“In most YA novels, the love is instant. In True Connection, Jazzy & Seth’s love grew slowly. That’s what makes this book so special.” – New York Times best selling author, Emma Hart“Wonderful first in a new paranormal series, you may just call out sick to finish this book.” – Carey Heywood, author of Stages of Grace and Him“Rachel Walter takes the soul mate bond to a new level in True Connection. It’s a fresh take on what it’s like to connect to someone from the supernatural world.” – Crazy Book Chicks

“Broken is finding the light and the healing you crave, and knowing you can never have it.”After the attack on his sister and his newfound abilities forming, Henry Williams is struggling to keep it all together. His wolf does not allow him to sleep, and he is beginning to hear voices, torturing him mercilessly.Henry feels as though there is a war brewing inside of him and he is unable to control it. As a protector, he must find a way to fight his inner demons before he is left vulnerable to the real ones. But an unexpected love finds Henry and he tries hard to resist it. Will Henry be able to overcome his inner demons? Will he be able to protect his mate? *** This is book number 2 in this series. Please note that it is suggested to read the series in sequential order. ****Warning* This novel is intended for mature YA readers. 15 + for language and mild violence.

Millions of earthquakes occur in the world every year, causing massive damage to property, as well as death and injury to thousands of people. Homes are destroyed, whole towns can be wrecked, not only by the vibrations, but also by landslides burying everything in their path. Severe earthquakes sometimes create other disasters, such as tsunamis and liquefaction. Everyone needs to know what to do if an earthquake strikes.

Planet Earth is sometimes called the blue planet. Do you know why? Its because the oceans of salty water cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, making it look blue from Space. The oceans are so deep and huge that there are still many dark, distant places that are unexplored. Every year hundreds of amazing new sea creatures are being discovered by marine scientists.

In the 16th century there were many people who didnt know much about the world. They knew that planet Earth was sphere-shaped, but nobody had ever sailed right around the globe. There were still many oceans to explore and new countries and trade routes to discover. Adventurers were keen to sail in new directions to reach the other side of the world.

When a strong-minded princess from a small but magical kingdom tries to help a talking toad, she gets more than she bargained for. Princess Meg thought she knew how to be a princess; but when a simple good deed backfires and leaves Meg with only one leg to stand on, she finds all her ideas of proper princess behavior stood upside down. In this journey across the magical Sea of Undulatia, Princess Meg learns that a princess doesn’t need two legs to stand on her own feet. A quirky adventure story for all ages that explores what it really means to be heroic – and whether a princess really can rescue herself.

She thought she knew how to be a princess... Meg tries her best to be a good princess; but when a simple good deed backfires and leaves Meg with only one leg to stand on, she finds all her ideas of proper princess behavior turned upside down. She thought she knew what makes a hero... And she wasn't one. Princesses are meant to stand still and be rescued, right? And if rescue comes too late, a princess may cry - in a dignified and graceful way - but she certainly shouldn't pick the sword up herself! You think you know how this ends... But when a peg leg princess (and a talking cat) set sail to fight fate on the Undulatian Sea, even her fairy godfather can't be sure what happens next.