Books published by publisher Cold Run Books

WILL THEIR LOVE SURVIVE?Book One in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy )- CONTENT WARNING Contains bawdy humor, non-graphic sexual content and some strong language. -When Lilly announced that her estranged brother is coming to live with her, Adonia was shocked—she had no idea her best friend even had a brother! Adonia doesn’t have long to process this revelation before Lilly jets off to vacation in sunny Florida, leaving her alone for weeks. Adonia doesn’t know how she’s going to pass the time, but that changes one morning when she’s sitting in a local book store and spots the sexiest guy she’s ever seen. Little does she know, he’s spotted her too. His name is Luke, and he’s smokin’ hot—so hot that Adonia has dubbed him a Greek god!Luke sweeps her off her feet, beats the tar out of her jerky ex-boyfriend at school, and is a perfect gentleman—what’s not to love about her Greek god? He’s an award-winning skier and Olympic hopeful, and he’s fallen in love with HER! But between stolen kisses, moonlight skiing and heated whispers, Adonia has the feeling Luke is keeping secrets. When she tries to get him to share, Luke clams up. Not knowing what to do, Adonia decides to back off, but has no idea that everything is about to come crashing down around her. Her love for Luke is about to be tested beyond any relationship she’s ever had! Will their love survive the test? Or will Adonia end up with nothing, just as she was starting to think she had everything?______________***** NOTE: Some reviews may contain spoilers, without written notice! If you do not want spoilers to ruin the book, please consider this before reading the reviews! If you post a review, please be kind and do not ruin the book for others — avoid posting spoilers! Thank you! *****

A seek and find book, There s Something Wild in There presents 18 exquisite illustrations set in nine spreads by artist Don Saint Denis, who has created an array of lush forest scenes featuring a variety of creatures who seem to challenge sharp eyes to find their hiding places. Accompanied by 8 original poems by Children from Wind Dance Farm a rural school providing supplemental instruction for homeschoolers Something Wild provides a feast of sight and sound for young readers and non-readers and their parents too.

HOW FAR CAN ONE LITTLE LIE GO?Book Two in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy )- CONTENT WARNING Recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor, non-graphic sexual content and some strong language. -Meeting Luke was the best thing to ever happen to Adonia Morrison. Just one look at him makes her knees wobble--he's sexy, smart, funny, literally every girl's dream! And her father's nightmare.As senior year draws to a close and everyone prepares for a change of scenery, Lilly Jacobson's boyfriend, Gino Barone, backs out of moving to Hawaii with her. Distraught, Lilly tells a "little white lie" to make him reconsider.Or maybe it's not so little.Luke and Adonia's chaperoned trip to the Alps offers at least some distraction from Lilly's plight. And, for a while, all goes well ... until Adonia discovers the frequent texts Luke receives but never mentions. Adonia can't help but feel her average self may be in for some serious competition.Upon their return home to Alaska, Adonia's shocked to learn that Lilly's not-so-little white lie has snowballed into a fictional reality. Caught in the middle, Adonia must choose between her best friend and her best friend's brother. And, sadly, Lilly's lie is bound to not only wreck her own love life, but to drag Adonia's down with her.Can Luke's secret really be that bad? Who thought a new hottie would cause such chaos? How far can one little lie go? And will anyone's relationship survive this arctic blast?______________***** NOTE: Some reviews may contain spoilers, without written notice! If you do not want spoilers to ruin the book, please consider this before reading the reviews! If you post a review, please be kind and do not ruin the book for others -- avoid posting spoilers! Thank you! *****

WILL FINDING TROY WRECK LILLY'S LOVE LIFE?Book Three in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy )- CONTENT WARNING Recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor, non-graphic sexual content and some strong language. -Adonia, Luke, Gino, Lilly, and Troy are off to British Columbia for spring break. Adonia’s planning her new life with Luke, and she's sure nothing can ruin her vacation!Nothing but her dad.When Adonia and Luke spot an Irish wolfhound being dragged into an animal shelter, Luke feels compelled to save it from certain death. Adonia's always wanted a dog, and this one is perfect—perfectly huge, sweet, cute, and cuddly—so why would anyone want to kill this amazing dog?What's eating Gino Barone? Maybe it’s the arrival of Troy De La Fontaine—the guy who's after his girlfriend. The guy who constantly one-ups him. The guy with the dragon tattoo.Since Troy came into the picture, Gino's been acting off; so when the heirloom necklace he gave Lilly disappears, she knows something's up. She promised Gino's grandmother that it would never leave her sight, and now it's gone without a trace. Where did it go? Will she get it back? And what will finding Troy do to Lilly Jacobson's love life?

WILL AN IMAGINARY BOYFRIEND DOOM THEM ALL?Book Four in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy )CONTENT WARNING: Recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor, non-graphic sexual content, and some strong language. -After a disastrous graduation, Adonia and Luke are off to British Columbia, where they meet up with their new roomies, Nikki and Andre. Adonia and Luke start a life without curfews, and Nikki finally has a chance to steal back her high school sweetheart—and the love of her life—Andre LeBlanc!What’s Nikki’s ingenious plan to get Andre jealous? Tell him about her Facebook boyfriend, Blake. But she has a secret that might destroy any chance she might have with Andre—Blake isn’t real.Or is he?When her made-up boyfriend starts writing on her wall, flirting with her friends, and pissing off the guys, things get undoubtedly weird. As the situation comes to a head, Nikki, Lilly, and Adonia need to determine the identity of “Blake Lachance”—before he ruins each of their love lives.How far will “Blake” go? Will their relationships survive? Or will an imaginary boyfriend doom them all?

CONTENT WARNING: This YA Contemporary Romance is recommended for ages 16+ due to non-graphic sexual content and some strong language. - Anna can’t believe her life is such a mess. She’s dating Derek, but she’s in love with his brother—and her best friend—Jesse Daniels. To make matters worse, Anna’s dad is about to make them her stepbrothers! Now she’s graduating high school, but instead of thoughts centered on her future with Derek, all she can think about is Jesse. When had he slipped past her defenses, with his blond hair and soulful eyes…and that grin that makes her knees wobble? When had her crush become full-blown desire? Everywhere she turns, Anna’s confronted with her love for the Daniels’ boys, and she knows she can only choose one. Even her twin, Tiffany, is gaga over Jesse’s cousin, Greg—a bad boy with a mean streak! Anna is torn and doesn’t know what to do. She doesn’t want to hurt either of them, but she can’t stay away from Derek any more than she can stay away from Jesse. Derek and Jesse are egged on by Greg, and it’s only a matter of time before they come to blows over Anna. As the summer heats up, so do emotions. At a beach party one night, Greg—as always—fuels the emotional fires to a raging blaze and the unthinkable happens. No one, not even Anna, could have imagined the unspeakable tragedy that awaited them, or the bittersweet aftermath that could be the balm to heal their hurting souls.LIFE WITH JESSE DANIELS is a poignant exposé of young love that is sure to become a keeper with everyone who reads it!___________***** This book is full of surprises, so BE WARY OF REVIEWS: Some reviews may contain spoilers, without written notice! If you do not want spoilers to ruin the book, please consider this before reading the reviews! If you post a review, please be kind and do not ruin the book for others — avoid posting spoilers! Thank you! *****

HOW CAN ANYONE ENJOY MARRIED LIFE WITH A PESKY BROTHER IN THE WAY? Book 6 in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series (YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy) CONTENT WARNING Recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor and some strong language.Fans of the series demanded it! Finally! The highly anticipated next chapter of the YA romantic comedy series, My Best Friend’s Brother, is here! Adonia and Luke are ready for their happily ever after, but how can they enjoy married life with her pesky brother, Sullivan, in the way?The latest chapter of the hit teen romantic comedy series evolves into a family saga, as the Morrison-Pawlak family battles the brutal British Columbia weather, tragic loss, and the bonds of this new family are tested. ____Readers of the series say: “Loved it from page one. Highly recommend.” ~Deborah H.“Fantastic read, all the 5 books couldn't put them down.” ~Jessica M., UK“Brilliantly down to earth heartwarming romance.” ~Lyn Lawton Powys UK

* Alternate Ending to LIFE WITH JESSE DANIELS. * *CONTENT WARNING: This YA Contemporary Romance is recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor and some strong language. Anna’s dating Derek, but she’s in love with his brother—and her best friend—Jesse Daniels. The feelings were manageable, until her crush on Jesse went a bit too far. Making mistakes is just part of growing up, but for Anna it could mean losing the two guys that matter most to her. She knows she can only pick one, and either way, someone will get hurt; it’s unavoidable. Once Derek finds out about Anna and Jesse, can he get past the betrayal? Who will she choose? And can a split-second decision change the course of their lives?

Book One in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy ) - CONTENT WARNING This book contains non-graphic sexual content and some strong language. -When Lilly announced that her estranged brother is coming to live with her, Adonia was shocked—she had no idea her best friend even had a brother! Adonia doesn’t have long to process this revelation before Lilly jets off to vacation in sunny Florida, leaving her alone for weeks. Adonia doesn’t know how she’s going to pass the time, but that changes one morning when she’s sitting in a local book store and spots the sexiest guy she’s ever seen. Little does she know, he’s spotted her too. His name is Luke, and he’s smokin’ hot—so hot that Adonia has dubbed him a Greek god!Luke sweeps her off her feet, beats the tar out of her jerky ex-boyfriend at school, and is a perfect gentleman—what’s not to love about her Greek god? He’s an award-winning skier and Olympic hopeful, and he’s fallen in love with HER! But between stolen kisses, moonlight skiing and heated whispers, Adonia has the feeling Luke is keeping secrets. When she tries to get him to share, Luke clams up. Not knowing what to do, Adonia decides to back off, but has no idea that everything is about to come crashing down around her. Her love for Luke is about to be tested beyond any relationship she’s ever had! Will their love survive the test? Or will Adonia end up with nothing, just as she was starting to think she had everything?

HOW CAN ANYONE ENJOY MARRIED LIFE WITH A PESKY BROTHER IN THE WAY? Book 6 in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy ) - CONTENT WARNING Recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor and some strong language.Fans of the series demanded it! Finally! The highly anticipated next chapter of the YA romantic comedy series, My Best Friend’s Brother, is here! Adonia and Luke are ready for their happily ever after, but how can they enjoy married life with her pesky brother, Sullivan, in the way?The latest chapter of the hit teen romantic comedy series evolves into a family saga, as the Morrison-Pawlak family battles the brutal British Columbia weather, tragic loss, and the bonds of this new family are tested. _____Readers of the series say:“Loved it from page one. Highly recommend.” ~Deborah H., “Fantastic read, all the 5 books couldn't put them down.” ~Jessica M., UK “Brilliantly down to earth heartwarming romance.” ~Lyn Lawton Powys UK

HOW FAR CAN ONE LITTLE LIE GO? Book Two in the MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER Series ( YA Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy ) ** This book can be read as a standalone. ** - CONTENT WARNING Recommended for ages 16+ due to bawdy humor, non-graphic sexual content and some strong language. - Meeting Luke was the best thing to ever happen to Adonia Morrison. Just one look at him makes her knees wobble--he's sexy, smart, funny, literally every girl's dream! And her father's nightmare. As senior year draws to a close and everyone prepares for a change of scenery, Lilly Jacobson's boyfriend, Gino Barone, backs out of moving to Hawaii with her. Distraught, Lilly tells a "little white lie" to make him reconsider. Or maybe it's not so little. Luke and Adonia's chaperoned trip to the Alps offers at least some distraction from Lilly's plight. And, for a while, all goes well ... until Adonia discovers the frequent texts Luke receives but never mentions. Adonia can't help but feel her average self may be in for some serious competition. Upon their return home to Alaska, Adonia's shocked to learn that Lilly's not-so-little white lie has snowballed into a fictional reality. Caught in the middle, Adonia must choose between her best friend and her best friend's brother. And, sadly, Lilly's lie is bound to not only wreck her own love life, but to drag Adonia's down with her. Can Luke's secret really be that bad? Who thought a new hottie would cause such chaos? How far can one little lie go? And will anyone's relationship survive this arctic blast?