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Rock On by Denise VegaBuy ButtonRock On: a story of guitars, gigs, girls and a brother (not necessarily in that order)
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Sixteen-year-old Orion Taylor, who has started a rock band, has his rising success interrupted when his older brother, Del, returns from college and expects Ori to return to his place in Del’s shadow.

Girl 2 Girl 2 by Julie Anne PetersBuy Buttongrl2grl 2: short fictions
by Julie Anne Peters
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Readers are immersed into the minds and hearts of lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gay, queer, and questioning young people in this new collection of short fictions, available for download on e-readers one story at a time.

She Loves You, She Loves You Not by Julie Anne Peters

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She Loves You,
She Loves You Not…

by Julie Anne Peters

When Alyssa’s father finds out she’s a lesbian, he disowns her and sends her to live with her estranged mother. Alyssa, recently dumped by her girlfriend, vows never to fall in love again. Having lost everything, Alyssa has to rediscover the true meaning of family, home, and love.

By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be Dead

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By the Time You Read This,
I’ll Be Dead…

by Julie Anne Peters

Daelyn’s been the victim of bullying throughout her life and has decided the only way out is to commit suicide.


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Rage: A Love Story
by Julie Anne Peters

When Johanna falls in love with Reeve, she discovers that love can be blind; love can be wrong; and worst of all, love can be dangerous.

Fact of Life #31 by Denise Vega

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Fact of Life #31
by Denise Vega

Sixteen-year-old Kat, whose mother is a home-birth midwife, feels betrayed when a popular, beautiful classmate gets pregnant and forms a bond with Kat’s mother that Kat herself never had.

grl2grl by Julie Anne Peters

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grl2grl: short fictions
by Julie Anne Peters

This collection of ten short stories explores the intricacies of sexuality, gender, dating and love.

Between Mom and Jo by Julie Anne Peters paperback edition

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by Julie Anne Peters

Nick’s life changes overnight when he’s put in the position of having to choose between the two moms he loves equally.

Between Mom and Jo by Julie Anne Peters

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Between Mom and Jo
by Julie Anne Peters
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Nick’s life changes overnight when he’s put in the position of having to choose between the two moms he loves equally.

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Pretend You Love Me
by Julie Anne Peters

(originally published as Far From Xanadu)
As a lesbian in a small town, Mike’s love life is nonexistent. Then a new girl arrives who just might be The One.

Luna by Julie Anne Peters

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Luna
by Julie Anne Peters
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Regan has always known that her brother, Liam, was transgender. Until now keeping it a secret has never been a problem. But Liam is ready to transition to Luna, and suddenly Regan’s acceptance and love are put to the test.

Define Normal by Julie Anne Peters

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Define “Normal”
by Julie Anne Peters
Kindle

Antonia finds out the girl she’s supposed to counsel in the new peer counseling program at school is anything but her peer. Jazz is a punker, a druggie, a gang hanger. But as their counseling sessions progress, Antonia and Jazz discover they have more in common than either

Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters

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Keeping You a Secret
by Julie Anne Peters
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Holland always thought she was straight—until she met and fell in love with Cece. Fearful of how people will react, she keeps her relationship with Cece a secret – will that prove to be the worst one she’s ever made?

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Keeping You a Secret
by Julie Anne Peters
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Holland always thought she was straight—until she met and fell in love with Cece. Fearful of how people will react, she keeps her relationship with Cece a secret – will that prove to be the worst one she’s ever made?


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Define “Normal”
by Julie Anne Peters
Paperback

Antonia finds out the girl she’s supposed to counsel in the new peer counseling program at school is anything but her peer. Jazz is a punker, a druggie, a gang hanger. But as their counseling sessions progress, Antonia and Jazz discover they have more in common than either of them could’ve imagined.