Books published by publisher Birch House Press

Carly Howard fell for Micah Bennett the moment she laid eyes on him. She dreamed of their happily ever after and only hoped he felt the same way. Within hours, that dream was soon replaced with the reality that Carly would have to settle for someone else.Carly moved on, and Micah soon became a distant memory. When their paths unexpectedly crossed again, Carly hoped that second chances would make her dreams come true. Maybe this time, Micah thought the same thing too.

Lexi Charles wasn't interested in starting a relationship. The scars from her past left her feeling like it would be impossible to ever love someone. It was a part of her life she had come to accept.Years ago, she said she always wanted to marry a baseball player (one of the San Francisco Giants to be exact). Now, that was nothing more than a distant dream—something she knew could never become a reality.Until the day she found herself in a parking lot talking to the Giants' all-star second baseman. Could he be the one to heal her wounds and make her dreams come true?

Erin Palmer was trying to make a fresh start in a new town. The last thing she wanted to do on moving day was take time out to stop at a Valentine's Day festival. She only did it to make the move more enjoyable for her precious little girl. Her intentions were to get in and out as quickly as possible. She wasn't expecting it to be an all day affair, and she certainly wasn't prepared for a run-in with Cupid.

Laney Spencer had a crush on Zack Callahan for as long as she could remember—not that it would ever amount to anything since he was way out of her league. She was stuck in a rut and needed to make a change. She was a talented artist and had been encouraged to move to San Francisco to pursue her dreams. Days after her little sister graduated high school the two packed their truck and headed south to California. Laney was ready for a new start and assumed everything would go perfectly. She assumed the transition would be painless. When her assumptions proved wrong, all she could do was trust that God's plans were better than her own... especially when His plans included finding the man of her dreams.

Book 2 in the Ellie Sweet series.For once, Ellie Sweet has it all together. Her hair now curls instead of fuzzes, she’s tamed the former bad-boy, Chase Cervantes (she has, right?), and her debut novel will hit shelves in less than a year. Even her ex-friends are leaving her alone. Well, except for Palmer Davis, but it can’t be helped that he works at her grandmother’s nursing home.Life should feel perfect. And yet, it’s not that easy. Ellie’s editor loves her, but the rest of the publishing biz? Not so much. And they’re not shy about sharing their distrust over Ellie’s unlikely debut.Ellie has always been able to escape reality in the pages of her novel, but with the stress of major edits and rocky relationships, her words dry up. In fiction, everything always comes together, but in real life, it seems to Ellie that hard work isn’t always enough, the people you love can’t always be trusted…and the dream-come-true of publishing her book could be the biggest mistake she’s made yet.

Emily Bennett had her future all figured out. Her boyfriend was heir to one of the largest oil fortunes in Texas, and she was growing accustomed to a life of luxury and prestige. The only problem was that he seemed to be more possessive of her with each passing day.When she stopped to think about it, that wasn't the only problem. In recent months, they'd been growing apart, and she wondered if they were compatible at all. She struggled with the thought of abandoning what should be every girl's dream. It wouldn't be easy, but with a little faith and the spark of a new flame, she might just find her heart's desire.

Jacob Fox, son of the notorious Neil Fox, wanted nothing more than to disappear. There had been a media frenzy during the arrest of his parents and their subsequent deaths, and Jacob couldn't escape all the negativity surrounding the ordeal. He decided to buy a house in south Louisiana on a private, wooded lot in the middle of the bayou so he could drop off the face of the earth for a while.He certainly hadn't come to Louisiana to make friends. Unfortunately for him, the neighbors surrounding his property were overly friendly. With the help of his Doberman Pincher, Jacob ran off anyone who tried to welcome him to the area.That seemed to be working pretty well until he met Alex Martin. She simply wanted to offer a little southern hospitality at first, but eventually she realized she might be the only person who could help Jacob rediscover the man he used to be.

Originally published in 2010.Who do you blame when your world comes crashing down?Watching her parents go through a divorce has turned Emma's life into a tailspin. She's angry at everyone around her. She's angry at her siblings because she's always stuck baby-sitting them, her parents for ruining her life, and herself for not measuring up to anyone's standards. Will she turn her torment over to God and put her trust in Him before it's too late?

“Glass Girl is a story of mercy…vast and unending. Delicately powerful.” –Darby Karchut, author of Finn Finnegan and Griffin Rising “First love, family ties, authentically imperfect characters.” –Nicole O’Dell, author of the Diamond Estates series The ice cold fear I’d felt, not knowing if Wyatt was alive, pressed into the wall with other girls and surrounded by guys who were unspeakably brave, hit my body again in a wave. This was trauma—the gift that keeps on giving. When Meg Kavanagh finds herself in the unthinkable role of grieving sister, she discovers some harsh truths—parents aren’t perfect, life’s not always sweet, and the dead don’t write back. Her famous artist mom grieves by slowly disappearing, and her dad copes by moving them to a small town in Wyoming. What she finds in Wyoming blindsides her. His name is Henry, and he shows Meg that the best things in life—like falling in love and finding mercy—require uncommon courage.

“Eloquent take on seeing and celebrating beauty.” –Stephanie Morrill, author of The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt series “Gorgeous…profound look at the longing for place.” –Jennifer Murgia, author of Between These Lines and Forest of Whispers I couldn’t stop crying because it was so intimate, in that way I always thought being physical with him would feel. If someone had walked in they might have thought Henry was barely touching me. I knew the truth of it. Things get messy when Meg Kavanagh gets involved—first with Jo Russell, the eccentric old artist, and then with Quinn O’Neill, the intriguing loner who can’t hide how he feels about Meg. Her senior year isn’t turning out like she planned, but sometimes the best parts of life happen in the in-between moments. He commits to one year in an orphanage that needs him more than he ever dreamed. Thousands of miles from Meg and the new punk who has fallen for her, and absent from the ranch that’s in his blood, Henry Whitmire finds out what it means to trust. When you’re so far from home, it’s terrifying to realize you’re not who you thought. But the perfect glass of calamity makes the best mirror.

Bailey Black was a former college athlete who was now enjoying the beginnings of a successful career in Chicago. Some aspects of her life hadn't turned out the way she planned, but she had slowly come to accept that.She thought she was content with her current lifestyle. Then, on a routine weekend visit home, her little cousin made a comment that was the catalyst for her to begin questioning everything. For the first time, she felt led to make changes and start over. But big changes can often be intimidating, and she just wasn't sure she had what it took to follow through. She'd have to trust that God would intervene.Not only would He deliver her from her past, but He would also, through the most unlikely circumstances, deliver to her the man of her dreams.

Editorial Reviews for the Swimming Through Clouds Trilogy:"It is the rare author who can end an emotionally compelling trilogy with the same resounding truth from which it was formed, but turned inside out. In Soaring through Stars, Rajdeep Paulus does exactly that. Crafting her characters' inner growth at a believable and often heart-wrenching pace across the series, this final book extends an exquisite peace to hearts where extreme fear used to dwell. This series should be on the shelves of every American high school. Soaring through Stars is a beautiful, perfect ending to a truly exceptional series... Don't miss this one." ~USA TODAY (HEA) Serena Chase, Author of The Ryn "Rajdeep Paulus writes young adult fiction with a new kind of hero...Despair and cruelty haunt its pages. Raj's most heroic characters find the strength to be compassionate at moments when it would be much easier to stand by and do nothing." ~AMAZON, Amazon Author Success Story, Editor at Amazon Praise for Seeing Through Stones:"Brilliant. Smart. Brave. And daring."~ Masalamommas Reviewer Angie Seth"Tough and touching, resilient and raw--Rajdeep Paulus has crafted a story of love and abuse with the deft touch of a master... Paulus never allows her characters to be anything less than real and she never averts her pen from the realities that face far too many women and children. "~ Tosca Lee, NY Times Bestselling Author ofHavah and The Books of Mortals series with Ted Dekker"In this follow-up to her debut, Rajdeep Paulus quickly pulls her readers back into a heartfelt story that challenges our notions of family loyalty. Seeing Through Stones continues Talia's healing journey, but, even better, it gives readers the long-awaited story of her heroic brother, Jesse. There's something here for everyone, and perhaps the best part is Paulus's weaving of multicultural characters and traditions into a rhythm as unique as it is refreshing."~ Laura Anderson Kurk, Author of Glass Girl & Perfect Glass"After reading Rajdeep Paulus's debut novel, I was incredibly eager to get my hands on the sequel. The wait was worth it! With a lyrical voice, heart-tugging characters and skillful handling of sensitive subject matter, Paulus's sophomore novel is a beautiful piece of storytelling. I can't recommend it enough."~Melissa Tagg, Author of Made to Last and Here to Stay"Seeing Through Stones both broke my heart and filled it with hope at the same time. Paulus's writing simply soars as she paints her characters' pains, fears, and hopes in a beautiful portrait of recovery and grace. With this book, Paulus has established herself as a powerful voice in Young Adult literature." ~John W. Otte, Author of Numb and the Failstate series"Brilliantly crafted, Rajdeep Paulus stitched what seems dark and broken into a tapestry of hope and love."~Jennifer Murgia, Author of Angel Star & Between These Lines***"I live in the in between. Between yesterday and forever. The way forward haunts me. The gap I must cover daunts me. And hope beckons, 'Run to me,' but I just learned to walk."After a lifetime of abuse, the Vanderbilt siblings flee their home, finally free to pursue new dreams while running from yesterday's nightmares.Once bed-ridden Jesse navigates the Chicago streets, concealing his identity and planning revenge. A chance encounter in the rain introduces a girl who offers Jesse a glimpse of a sunnier future, but how will he weather the growing storm inside himself?Separated from her Post-it note prince, Talia hides at a safe house for survivors of domestic violence while her father turns the city upside-down to find her. Surrounded by women fighting their own demons, Talia faces her past at every turn. From Award-Winning, Young Adult author Rajdeep Paulus comes the sequel to Swimming Through Clouds, a powerful reminder that life is a battle you don't fight alone.