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Books in Seeking Heart Teen Series series

  • Raining Down On Me

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 19, 2014)
    Amber Wilson's junior year of high school is getting off to a start she never imagined. A month ago she had never been on a date, and now she is facing the unpredictable moment of meeting her boyfriend's parents. Discovering something unexpected about his family makes her feel more nervous, and after four weeks of nothing but blue skies surrounding her, she begins to wonder how long the blessings that are raining down on her can last. What if they don't like her? What if they think she is totally wrong for their son? She tries to remain optimistic, but it's not easy, and receiving a disappointing email on the same day she is scheduled to meet them doesn't help her frazzled emotions. Amber knows something isn't right with her former best friend, Nicole, but she doesn't know what's wrong or if she can help even if she gets close enough to find out. Will Nicole let Amber in on the secret she's hiding, or will all of Amber's efforts to be a friend be a complete waste of time? **Raining Down On Me is the third book in the Seeking Heart teen series, recommended for girls age 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • What Our God Wants

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 7, 2014)
    Graduation is here, and Amber is ready for her high school days to be over and another summer at Camp Laughing Water. She is excited about being a counselor, and her first days of training week are reminiscent of last year. Bringing some friends with her this time, along with meeting up with those she hasn’t seen for nine months, she knows there’s no other place she would rather be. But when a new staff member causes some problems, Amber finds herself in the middle of a situation she never imagined or could have prepared herself for. Suddenly her summer at camp is in jeopardy once again, only this time it isn’t a physical injury that might bring it to an abrupt end, but an injury to her heart. Facing their greatest test as a couple, Amber and Seth must continue to seek what God wants for them and entrust themselves to the only One who can sort out the mess caused by another person’s lies. And a deceptive plan that was meant to drive them apart, may just bring them closer than ever. **What Our God Wants is the eleventh book in the Seeking Heart Teen Series for girls ages 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • Do You Love Me

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 7, 2014)
    Love is in the air at Camp Laughing Water. After getting their summer off to an unexpected and difficult start, Amber and Seth move forward in their relationship, but they aren’t the only ones. Many of their friends are falling in love, or at least thinking about it, and while Amber tries to stay out of other people’s drama, sometimes she can’t resist giving them a little nudge in the right direction. Enjoying counseling for the most part, until a particularly defiant group of girls invade her cabin for a week, Amber experiences the joys and challenges of her new role and learns to cling to Jesus a little tighter, absorbing and sharing His love in new and creative ways. And at the end of each week, she treasures her time with Seth like never before and sees God unveiling the future plans He has for them. **Do You Love Me is the final book in the Seeking Heart Series for teens, recommended for ages 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • A Dance To Remember

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 19, 2014)
    Amber doesn’t know it yet, but she’s about to experience the most memorable December of her life. It all begins with an interesting night at the Winter Dance where she encounters several things she didn’t expect, and more unforeseen events await her in the days and weeks that follow. Some good, some more difficult, and some that leave her completely confused and unsure of what to do. Along with her own joys and heartaches, several of her family members and friends need her support, advice, and prayers. But fortunately she’s not alone, and she sees how much a part of her heart Seth has become. His constant support and encouragement prove to be just what she needs more than once, especially when she makes an interesting discovery about herself—and when she receives some unsettling news about one of her best friends. As the busy and life-changing month comes to an end and a new year begins, Amber looks forward to the remainder of her senior year, but she doesn’t think she will ever forget the special moments that mark a turning point in her life. A life she believes God has perfectly planned, but is far from predictable. **A Dance to Remember is the eighth book in the Seeking Heart series for teen girls, recommended for ages 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • You Matter To Me

    Melanie Wilber

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 13, 2014)
    You Matter To Me; Seeking Heart Teen Series: Book Seven If there’s anything Amber Wilson hates, it’s making decisions. And with her senior year getting underway, she has a lot of them to make: how to cope with not playing volleyball, how to help her friends in the best ways, and what college to attend next year. Choosing to give it all over to Jesus, she finds Him leading her day by day and watches Him work in amazing ways. But still, when it comes to making a decision about college, peace seems to be eluding her. She tries to believe what Seth and others are telling her about God’s direction, provision, and care, but are they facing reality? In the midst of the questions and changes going on around her, Amber learns some important lessons about love, her own significance, and what really matters. And several nice surprises meet her on the journey. *You Matter To Me is the seventh book in the Seeking Heart series for teens, recommended for ages 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • He Makes Me Smile

    Melanie Wilber

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 28, 2014)
    As the end of Amber’s senior year nears, and the troubles of the previous weeks are behind her, Amber forges ahead with a renewed focus on what her life is about. She is once again reminded of the faithfulness of her God to reach those around her in the best way at the right time, and finishing up her years of high school is bittersweet with both current joys and future uncertainties before her. But Amber is looking forward to the journey of stepping into the adult world, knowing her God will be faithful to lead the way, and a budding romance between Mandy and someone she cares about makes the journey all the more sweet. *He Makes Me Smile is the tenth book in the Seeking Heart Teen series, recommended for girls 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • This Girl Named Amber

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 19, 2014)
    With her sixteenth birthday just three weeks away, Amber Wilson is looking forward to spending one of the last weeks of the summer at Camp Laughing Water, a place she's been to many times before. But from the beginning she has the feeling the week will be anything but ordinary. For one thing, her friend Stacey is coming for the first time, and while she's excited to have her long-time friend along, she wonders if this can be a chance for them to recapture the carefree friendship they once shared, or if spending seven days straight together will drive them further apart. Will Stacey enjoy the week and open her heart to God as Amber has been praying for, or will her efforts to show Stacey she cares turn into a complete disaster? In the midst of trying to be a good friend, dealing with some unpleasant girls in her cabin, and doing her best to get something spiritual out of the week for herself, Amber faces many unexpected moments, including some encounters with a cute guy. Some make her laugh, some make her cry, and some leave her feeling completely dazed. Will she end the week with heartbreak or with a smile on her face and hope in her heart? **This Girl Named Amber is the first book in the Seeking Heart series and is recommended for girls age 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • Hope Wishes And Dreams

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 19, 2014)
    Up until recently, Amber Wilson's life has been simple. School, sports, family, and friends: These elements have taken up most of her time. But since turning sixteen and adding a boyfriend to her busy schedule, things have become increasingly complicated. Deciding not to play basketball this year frees up some time, but she doesn't end up spending those extra hours as she intended. God has things on His agenda she didn't see coming, and her own plans are not turning out the way she hoped, wished, and dreamed. Holding on tight to Jesus, Amber braves the storms and trusts Him to keep her afloat, finding some pleasant surprises awaiting her on the other side. A new friend. A new relationship. And many new experiences keep her life interesting. Will the changes and sacrifices she makes result in hope, peace, and joy? Or will things end up in a tangled mess? Will she cooperate with God's plans to take her to a deeper place of trust in Him, or will she allow her fears to hinder all the exciting things He has planned? **Hope Wishes And Dreams is the fourth book in the Seeking Heart teen series. Books in this series are recommended for ages thirteen and up and are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • Nothing But Blue Skies

    Melanie Wilber

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 19, 2014)
    Returning from her crazy week at camp, Amber Wilson gets back to her normal life, or at least that's her intention. In the days leading up to her sixteenth birthday and during the first few weeks of her junior year, she has some difficult choices to make and finds her life changing in more ways than one. Between spending time with her friends -- both new and old, her busy volleyball schedule, her first official date, and plenty of other surprises, Amber experiences both joy-filled and confusing moments. Will she make the right decisions? Will the clouds of uncertainty lift? And are the good things happening to her too good to be true? As she committed to at camp, Amber begins to go deeper than ever in her relationship with Jesus, sees how that affects her everyday life, and learns what it means to have a seeking heart. But will God really answer her prayers? Can she dare to hope for the blue skies to remain, or is a storm just waiting to douse her new found joys? **Nothing But Blue Skies is the second book in the Seeking Heart series for teen girls and is recommended for ages 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • What This Girl Wants

    Melanie Wilber

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 16, 2014)
    With only two months of her junior year remaining, Amber is looking forward to the summer that lies ahead. Assuming she gets accepted to be on staff at Camp Laughing Water, she can imagine it being one of the most thrilling and meaningful summers of her life. But she discovers a lot can happen in a few short weeks, and much of that depends on what she really wants. In the midst of being led by God and looking to Him for direction, she discovers that sometimes difficult choices need to be made. And only she can make them. As her relationship with God continues to grow, so does her friendship with Seth. Allowing him to become more and more a part of her heart, Amber looks at the future with joy, peace, and a smile on her face. And although some bad news and difficult days await her, she finds the fiery trials only strengthening the desires that lie at the deepest part of her heart. **What This Girl Wants is the fifth book in the Seeking Heart Teen Series, recommended for girls age 13 and up. Books in this series are meant to be read in sequential order.
  • By Grace I Stand

    Melanie Wilber

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 12, 2014)
    Amber is excited her cousin is moving to Sandy, among other good things in her life. She feels content to let the next chapter of her life unfold and see where God leads her--until a feeling of discontentment begins to take over her heart. Feeling dissatisfied with herself and facing a decision she’s not entirely sure she makes the right choice about, Amber begins falling into a downward spiral of confusion, hopelessness, and despair that causes her to make drastic decisions about her life and her relationship with Seth. Feeling lost and alone, Amber must turn to the truth about God’s love and grace, and when she finds it, her heart is radically transformed. But are the mistakes she made along the way too great to overcome? **By Grace I stand is the ninth book in the Seeking Heart Teen series, recommended for ages thirteen and up.
  • To The High Places

    Melanie Wilber

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 16, 2014)
    If Amber had to describe the perfect summer, she could not imagine anything being more perfect than the one she is currently living. All of her hopes, wishes, and dreams seem to be coming true, and she has no regrets about the decisions she has made to bring her to this point in her life. There’s nothing she wants more than to follow Jesus to the high places, and in more ways than one she finds Him taking her higher and higher. Missing her family and friends back home and facing some new challenges, Amber puts her faith into action and draws strength and courage from God and her friends, and she experiences the peace and joy of being exactly where God has led her. But when an unfortunate accident brings her summer to an abrupt end, she begins to question God’s plan. How could He let this happen? What other disasters lie ahead in her path? Was it all too good to be true? Or could this be a blessing in disguise, taking her beyond anything she could have ever imagined? **To The High Places is the sixth book in the Seeking Heart teen series. Books in this series are recommended for girls age 13 and up and are meant to be read in sequential order.