Books in Breaking the Rules Series series

When a bully targets her friends, can one girl find the courage to speak up?Hannah thought her bully problems would end after her day in court. But her testimony against Brady and his lenient punishment only make him hungry for revenge. As the new school year begins, Hannah and her friends find themselves in the crosshairs of Brady’s cruel pranks…When her friends are punished unfairly, Hannah is determined to clear their good names. But as Brady’s scheme becomes more elaborate and dangerous, Hannah can’t help but feel terrified. In the face of hatred and abuse, can Hannah find the courage to speak up for what’s right?Hear Me is the second book in an insightful series of young adult novels. If you and your child like true-to-life characters, stories that examine the power of friendship, and blueprints for coping with bullies, then you’ll love H.R. Hobbs’ empowering tale. Buy Hear Me today to give your child the confidence to find their voice.

It’s Hannah against the town!Hannah knows what it feels like to be an outsider. Disturbed by how her town treats a homeless man named Ben, she’s determined to help.When Ben is arrested for a string of robberies, Hannah sets out to prove his innocence. Now she’s up against a fishy politician, judgmental neighbours and her parents, who just don’t understand. With the help of her friend Chip, she uncovers a political scandal with Ben as the pawn, and her small town may never be the same.Can Hannah prove Ben is innocent and bring her town back together?"Watch Me" is a thought-provoking contemporary middle grade novel. If you like courageous girls, memorable characters, and small town mysteries, then you’ll love H.R. Hobbs’ inspiring book.Buy "Watch Me" to fight for justice and kindness today!

How do you survive seventh grade? If you’re Hannah Williams, you become invisible. Up until now, she’s learned to protect herself from the bullies in her life by following four simple rules. But when Chip Cavanaugh moves to her school and decides they should be friends, her rules go up in smoke.Hannah doesn’t know what to do with a friend, especially one that’s funny, outgoing and with a strong sense of right and wrong. Chip isn’t afraid to draw attention to himself or stand up for others. So, when the class bully reads her journal to the class and Chip defends her, he becomes a target himself.Now Chip’s life is being threatened and Hannah realizes she can’t be invisible any longer.Can Hannah break her rules and stand up for what’s right?An empowering, compassionate story of life in middle school.

Headline News can be absolute murder.Television News Editor, Devon Harvey, receives a midnight phone call from an overbearing boss, who was definitely not her favorite person. It was just part of the job, and had happened more than once. But when that boss is found murdered the next morning, Devon turns out to be the last person to whom the victim spoke.With the police eyeing her suspiciously and small-town gossip bearing down on her, Devon finds herself drawn into an investigation to clear her name and reveal the true killer. Her hilarious pal JB, and her cat Mozzie join her in a fast-paced and sometimes humorous hunt for the facts.Will her death be the next headline?

“Trust no one. Everyone lies. You can only save yourself.”It was supposed to be a Friday night like any other for Lana and her best friends. Three girls out to cause a little trouble. Break a few hearts. And try not to get caught. Except on this night, Lana Peri is the sole witness to a horrific crime, and she can’t say a word. Not if she wants to protect her friends. No one will believe her word over his, so he gets away with it. And she’s forced to pay for her silence.Instead of serving time in juvie, Lana is sentenced to a boarding school for privileged teens. Removed from everyone she knows and cares about, she’s abandoned at Blackwood School in Vermont, where everything is an illusion, including the lives of those who attend the elite institution. Lana isn’t wealthy or privileged. The only thing she has in common with the sons and daughters of celebrities and politicians is that she’s a delinquent, just like them. And they’ve all been forced to grow up much too fast.Just when Lana begins to feel accepted, mysterious notes start showing up in her belongings and ominous threats are painted on her wall. Only someone she knows could have done it. Someone she thought was a friend. As the pieces fall into place, secrets begin to emerge, leaving Lana with too many questions and not enough people to trust.The Cursed Series is a thrilling and tangled mystery that explores the sacrifice of love and the secrets kept to protect friends. How do you know who to trust when no one is telling the truth?