Books published by publisher Rose Garcia Books

Some pasts are doomed to be repeated.Seventeen-year-old Dominique thinks her life is over when she’s forced to move across the country during her senior year. All she wants to do is make it to graduation, and then she can move back to Michigan for college. That's the plan. That is, until her new neighbor pressures her into playing a mystical card game.And this deck is like no other.With one touch of the cards, Dominique plunges into a vision of a crimson desert inhabited by a dark presence with murderous intent. She desperately tries to convince herself it’s all in her head, but the images refuse to be ignored. And when the apparitions include hints of past lives, Dominique realizes the darkness is really after her. Not only in her visions, but also in her reality. If she’s to survive, she must discover the secrets hidden in her past. If she doesn’t she’ll be dead. For real.

When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn’t go the way she’d imagined, will she remember to give it to herself?Listening with My Heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves! A beautifully illustrated book that touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy and self-acceptance.A wonderful addition to any home or school library! Includes kid-friendly self-compassion and mindfulness exercises.

Salvation comes with a price.Dominique conquered the evil within her only to discover her one true love now must kill her. To save her friends from sharing her fate, she ditches them and goes on the run. With Trent left for dead in the past, she doesn't know Infiniti and Fleet have banded together and are fighting to find her.Unsure of who to trust, she takes a chance on a stranger.Trusting the advice of a mysterious guy who claims to be an ally from her first life, Dominique sets out on her own mission—kill or be killed. With her friends in hot pursuit and her new hunter closing in, time is running out. To survive, Dominique must finish what was started lifetimes ago. Or finally face her final death.

Some destinies can’t be altered.Dominique defeated Tavion, but can’t escape her dark fate. With her protectors fearing for her life, she is forced to leave her friends and flee Houston. Yet Tavion’s deadly influence still runs deep. His voice swirls in Dominique’s head, whispering of a secret connection binding them together. But Tavion isn’t her only enemy. A new threat reveals itself when Dominique’s car is ambushed, forcing her to face a chilling truth—someone close to her is a traitor. Desperate for answers, she seeks the aid of the friends she left behind. But it may be too late. The voice in her head becomes more sinister with each message, and Dominique is powerless to stop it. With the darkness growing inside her, Dominique and her friends travel back in time. United in a final, desperate stand, Dominique will do whatever it takes to save herself. Or die trying.

To protect her future...she must change her past.Dominique survived the final attempt on her life, yet her victory is short-lived when she discovers her future child has been marked in her place. Determined to spare this innocent loved one from lifetimes of being hunted, she and her remaining allies embark on a mission to first life to alter destiny.But the destination is more dangerous than the journey.Dominique is confronted with a shocking reality she didn't expect. Alliances have been blurred, enemies are hidden, and no one can be trusted. Can Dominique remain true to herself while facing her ultimate enemy? Or will she lose everyone she's ever cared about?The gut-wrenching Final Life Series concludes with heart-stopping action in First Life! Experience the series in its intended order:Final LifeFinal StandFinal DeathFirst Life"As a conclusion to the series, this novel hits it out of the park..." InD'Tale Magazine

The Final Life Series boxset includes: Final Life, Final Stand, Final Death, and First Life. A complete story, Dominique's quest for survival will leave you on the edge of your seat!"… a captivating and engaging supernatural narrative with the capability to force the reader to drown out reality and delve entirely into the story.” InD'Tale MagazineFinal Life: Seventeen-year-old Dominique thinks her life is over when she’s forced to move across the country during her senior year. All she wants to do is make it to graduation, and then she can move back to Michigan for college. That's the plan. That is, until her new neighbor pressures her into playing a mystical card game. With one touch of the cards, Dominique plunges into a vision of a crimson desert inhabited by a dark presence with murderous intent.Final Stand: Dominique defeated Tavion, but can’t escape her dark fate. With her protectors fearing for her life, she is forced to leave her friends and flee Houston. Yet Tavion’s deadly influence still runs deep. His voice swirls in Dominique’s head, whispering of a secret connection binding them together. But Tavion isn’t her only enemy.Final Death: Dominique conquered the evil within her only to discover her one true love now must kill her. To save her friends from sharing her fate, she ditches them and goes on the run. With Trent left for dead in the past, she doesn't know Infiniti and Fleet have banded together and are fighting to find her. Thinking all is lost, Dominique sets out on her own mission—kill or be killed.First Life: Dominique survived the final attempt on her life, yet her victory is short-lived when she discovers her future child has been marked in her place. Determined to spare this innocent loved one from lifetimes of being hunted, she and her remaining allies embark on a mission to first life to alter destiny. But the destination is more dangerous than the journey.Experience the series in its intended order:Final LifeFinal StandFinal DeathFirst Life

A simple guide to parenting teenagers, particularly ages 11-16. Transition from childhood to adulthood is often fraught with frustration, bewilderment, confrontation, and conflict, as children prepare to detach themselves from the nest. Yet it needn't be that way. With a focus on confidence and mutual respect, Elaine Sihera (a former teacher, nurse, counsellor, and currently motivational expert) looks at some key issues of this stage of transition, and offers solutions that could reduce the tension, anxiety and distrust that often dogs this important stage in the parent-child relationship. A readable friendly guide, with lots of little useful nuggets to help get rid of the uncertainty around this parenting period.This book is part of the larger volume, The Essential Guide to Confidence, to appeal especially to parents.

The is book two from "Maggie, Millie, and Merrie's Magical Adventure." The triplets enjoy a fun visit with Grandmother when she returns from Florida. As they are helping her go through the attic, they find a wooden box. Inside, there are three bright shiny coins. Grandmother tells them they are magical. What do the magical coins hold? Readers will enjoy many fun activities as this story unfolds. A dollar of each book sold will go to students in need of art supplies.

The triplets are back, and my, have they grown.The Midwest winter strikes them with a vengeance of snow. Stuck in the house with too many snow days, they turn grumpy with nothing to do. That is, until a mysterious package is delivered. Will the trio be pulled from their boredom as mail arrives each day?“A beautifully-illustrated snowy day tale, with added instructions for kids to make a craft and recipe from the story. Fun boredom-busting entertainment.” - Melinda Kinsman, Children’s Book Author and Illustrator

This book is about a Calico cat named Cali, a bluebird, and a fluffy bunny. They like to play together and they have a lot of fun! However, cats are usually natural enemies to birds and bunnies, so this causes a dilemma. This book is a metaphor for being kind and accepting, which makes the world a better place to exist in. It is written in verse and has a coloring book version of all the pictures at the end.