Books with author Stephanie Ford

Mia moves from the shadows to the spotlight when her matchmaking plans go awry in this contemporary M!X novel from the author of 30 Days of No Gossip.Mia is used to feeling overlooked: her perfect older sister gets all the attention at home, and the popular clique at school are basically experts at ignoring her. So when it’s time for the annual Student Council chocolate rose sale, Mia is prepared to feel even worse. Because even though anyone can buy and send roses to their crushes and friends, the same (popular) people always end up with roses while everyone else gets left out. Except a twist of fate puts Mia in charge of selling the roses this year—and that means things are going to change. With a little creativity, Mia makes sure the kids who usually leave empty-handed suddenly find themselves the object of someone’s affection. But her scheme starts to unravel when she realizes that being a secret matchmaker isn’t easy—and neither is being in the spotlight.

When the clock strikes midnight, will the huntress become the hunted?With President Koenigin stuck in the form of a changeling miner, Koenigin Corp is in disarray.A new president has stepped into power, and he's asked Verdi to trade her role of huntress for that of an ambassador to the Society for Natural Progression.At first, Verdi is eager to accept. Being an ambassador means she'll finally have her voice heard. Better yet, she'll be able to spend more time with Maria Snow, the woman she loves.But participating in social "balls" isn't a job she trained for, and certain members of Koenigin Corp are determined to get revenge on those who pushed Koenigin out of power.When Verdi is framed for murder and placed on house arrest, will she find a way to get to the ball and warn Maria of the rising threat?Or will she, too, find herself trapped in a changeling body? Step into her shoes in this Cinderella retelling... and read Changeling to find out what happens!

Mia moves from the shadows to the spotlight when her matchmaking plans go awry in this contemporary M!X novel from the author of 30 Days of No Gossip.Mia is used to feeling overlooked: her perfect older sister gets all the attention at home, and the popular clique at school are basically experts at ignoring her. So when it’s time for the annual Student Council chocolate rose sale, Mia is prepared to feel even worse. Because even though anyone can buy and send roses to their crushes and friends, the same (popular) people always end up with roses while everyone else gets left out. Except a twist of fate puts Mia in charge of selling the roses this year—and that means things are going to change. With a little creativity, Mia makes sure the kids who usually leave empty-handed suddenly find themselves the object of someone’s affection. But her scheme starts to unravel when she realizes that being a secret matchmaker isn’t easy—and neither is being in the spotlight.

Can a middle school gossip queen change her ways, or will she lose her BFF for good? Find out in this M!X original novel.Maddie Evans prides herself on being the gossip queen of Troy Middle School. She is the first person her classmates go to when they need the latest news on the ins-and-outs of TMS—and Maddie never disappoints. Her best friend since birth, Vi, isn’t crazy about Maddie’s penchant for passing on rumors, but it’s never been an issue in their friendship. Until the day Maddie lets slip who Vi is crushing on—in front of her crush. Vi is furious, and she confronts Maddie with an ultimatum: no gossip for 30 days, or twelve years of sisterhood goes down the drain. Maddie agrees, but only a week into the challenge, she gets one of the juiciest pieces of gossip EVER—something that could affect the future of the school. Will she be able to keep her mouth shut and tame her ways? Or will she be left standing alone with no one to hear her stories?

We all have our secrets. Mine involves a felony record, illegal potions, and magi–well...the last one could get me killed.I've been living in a small town working for the vampires for the last six months. All I want is to save up enough to open an apothecary, so I don't have to heal the neckers anymore.Of course, nothing in my life can be that simple.Two detectives show up at my door asking questions about a dead girl and trying to pin the murder on my employer. Next thing I know, I'm dodging fireballs in parking lots.The police and the witches want me to roll over on the vampires. The only problem is, I'm almost certain they didn't kill the girl. Although, my best friend and favorite vampire has been missing and won't answer my calls.Time is running out for me to save my paycheck... and do the right thing or whatever.Borrowed Magic is a page-turning urban fantasy with a sassy heroine, vampires that don’t sparkle, and magic that's unique and refreshing.Witch's Bite series (Now Complete!)Borrowed MagicPrice of MagicBlood MagicForbidden Magic

When the student of a protective duelist foils a revenge plot and incurs the wrath of a deranged god of justice, can the duelist shield her from the god's harsh judgement?Explore the dark realm of one of Cirena's not-so-pleasant gods in this thrilling short story...Read The Cursed Halls of Kalecen!~ Each Legends of Cirena short story and novella can be read stand-alone. ~* The Wind Mage of Maijev* The Gryphon and the Mountain Bear* The Restless Sands of Neel* The Cursed Halls of Kalecen* The Scars of Her Past

Mean Girls meets The Clique in this relatable M!X novel that tackles the effects of online bullying.Faith Taylor is popular by association, thanks to her BFFs, Adria and Janelle. When a new website called SlamBook targets her school’s popular kids, Faith gets sucked in. And when she discovers her own page on the site, she finds herself obsessing over the comments people are posting about her. Some are good, some are…not so good. Faith becomes determined to match the negative comments to the people, and begins to retaliate by posting negative comments of her own. Soon, Faith finds that people are talking about the comments she’s leaving. Even though she does feel guilty, it’s just so easy to be mean behind the anonymity of her laptop. But when her comments go too far, she realizes she must figure out a way to make things right before it’s too late.

In this enthralling final installment of the BISECTER series, Hemera and her friends must learn to survive in a world that has only ever existed in prayers and nightmares: a world of darkness. Surviving each day when the all-powerful Duskers are hunting them is a miracle in itself. But Hemera has other problems to worry about. Hemera must confront the abominations she helped to create before they kill everyone she cares about. But how does one destroy a part of oneself? Desperate to save her friends, her family, and her world from the spreading darkness, Hemera must lay waste to the only things that make her whole. Lies and betrayal. Love won and lost. As the final battle is waged, Hemera must decide how much she can stand to sacrifice for the future of their world in this deeply satisfying final chapter of the BISECTER series.

A thief is the only one who stands between her people and complete annihilation. Liss is a Soul Sorter who can sense any emotion a person is feeling. She uses this talent to steal jewels and dragonhide wallets to help provide for her people, the Extended. A side benefit of her thieving is that she gets to empty the pockets of the wealthy Lagonians, who shun the Extended for the deadly disease that runs in their veins. When the Lagonians announce that they’ve developed a source of immunity, they are no longer content to just ostracize the Extended. The Lagonians plan to eradicate them. The only way for Liss to save her people is if she can pull off her biggest heist yet and steal the secret to the immunity. What is already a perilous mission is further complicated when Lagonia’s infamous Chief Assassin is tasked with taking Liss out. Entangled in his own web of deception, risk, and a fight to survive, the assassin cannot fail. One truth becomes clear. If either hopes to succeed, the other must die.

"With a Kiss" is the first book in the Twisted Tales series. It's a YA fantasy about a girl with no heart who will do anything to get it back from that dirty faery who stole it from her. There are seven rules of the faery kingdom that mortals must never break: 1. No trespassing sacred faery territory 2. Don't ever say thank you 3. Using a faery’s given name is a no-no 4. Resist the music of the faeries 5. Never break a promise to a faery 6. Refuse all faery food 7. And never, never fall in love with a faery But Halley is cursed. Yeah. No joke. She can barely survive Omak High with that shard of ice in her heart. How could she possibly be a proper godmother and stop Rumpelstiltskin from taking the heir of the faery kingdom? And let’s be honest, there is no way she’ll go with Goldilocks (some hot faery guy) who won’t bother telling Halley his name or that she looks like she’s talking to herself when he’s around. Not a chance. And really, who can blame her? If Halley wants her heart back again, she can’t worry about the rules . . . "Faerytales are real, they just haven’t happened yet."

“A different take on women’s prowess and accomplishments that equine lovers will find appealing.” —Kirkus[green]Texan Tad Lucas traveled the world dazzling rodeo crowds with her daring trick riding, bronc riding, and steer riding. She competed for more than 40 years and is the only woman honored by the National Rodeo Hall of Fame, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. In her will, she established the Tad Lucas Memorial Award to honor women who excel in any field related to Western heritage. Illustrations from cowgirl and Western artist Stephanie Ford accompany the text while sidebars provide rodeo facts. Laura B. Edge earned a BA in education from the University of Texas at Austin. After retiring from teaching Edge jumped full-time into writing and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.Stephanie Ford loves drawing horses and has done some trick riding! She is a member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists and Women Artists of the West. Ford lives on a ranch in Texas!

The gods won't let her forget the past...Alia is a merchant with a dark secret—A scar she's desperate to put behind her.With her business partner's stall positioned in one of the most celebrated festivals in the city of the gods, she has a chance of finally earning enough money to start her own caravan and forget her time as an undercover agent.But not everyone likes the gods, and mage-hating extremists plot to destroy the city—And its innocent inhabitants.When a goddess requests Alia's help in rooting out the threat, Alia plans to pass the job to the city guard.She's no longer a soldier.Still, when she runs into the man responsible for her past scars—and possibly for the current threat—can she afford to stand aside?Investigate the menace to the city of the gods in this gripping novella.Read The Scars of Her Past today!~ Each Legends of Cirena short story and novella can be read stand-alone. ~* The Wind Mage of Maijev* The Gryphon and the Mountain Bear* The Restless Sands of Neel* The Cursed Halls of Kalecen* The Scars of Her Past* The Dragons of the Mist