The Fruit of My Lipstick

The Fruit of My Lipstick
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1939087228

Christy Award finalist! The new year … when a young girl’s heart turns to new beginnings, weight loss, and a new term of chemistry! New Yorker Gillian Chang returns for her second term at Glory Prep in San Francisco ready to share her faith, dive into her studies, and have fun with her new best friends. She may be brilliant—playing half a dozen musical instruments and able to recite the periodic table backward—and ready to take on any challenge, but love is the one test she's never taken. Gillian’s falling hard for a junior who’s already preparing for his Ph.D. in physics. She’s got his attention—but can she keep it when she’s never quite able to measure up and be the perfect girlfriend? She gets that he’s under a lot of pressure, but is that a reason to take it out on her? In trying to help, she hides more and more from her friends. So when scandal breaks with Gillian in the middle, even Lissa and Carly wonder where the truth lies … “Adina hit a perfect balance. Her characters are strong Christians, and their faith is a big part of the story … but she never really hits you over the head with it. It’s a part of their lives, just like shopping and cute boys are a part of their lives.” —Fictionistas.com

All About Us# 2: The Fruit of My Lipstick

All About Us# 2: The Fruit of My Lipstick
Author: Shelley Adina
Publisher: FaithWords
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2008-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0446538000

New Yorker Gillian Chang starts her second term at posh Spencer Academy boarding school in San Francisco prepared to focus on her studies, her faith, and her friends. She plays a dozen musical instruments and can recite the periodic table of the elements backward. She's totally prepared for everything--except love! She's falling hard for Lucas Hayes, who isn't even a senior yet and is already aiming at a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford. The problem is, she never seems to be able to measure up and be the girlfriend he wants. He's under a lot of pressure from his parents to achieve--maybe that's why he's short-tempered sometimes. But even a thick-skinned girl like Gillian can only take so much. With her heart on the line, Gillian conceals more and more from her friends. So when she's accused of selling exam answer sheets, even her girlfriends, Lissa Mansfield and Carly Aragon, wonder if it can be true. Gillian will need the power of honesty--with herself and with Lucas--to show what she's really made of.

The Lipstick Laws

The Lipstick Laws
Author: Amy Holder
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2011-04-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 054752949X

At Penford High School, Brittany Taylor is the queen bee. She dates whomever she likes, rules over her inner circle of friends like Genghis Khan, and can ruin anyone’s life with a snap of perfectly manicured fingers. Just ask the unfortunate few who have crossed her. For April Bowers, Brittany is the answer to her prayers. April is so unpopular, kids don’t know she exists. One lunch spent at Brittany’s table, and April is basking in the glow of popularity. But Brittany’s friendship comes with a high price tag, and April decides it’s not worth the cost. Inspiring and empowering, this is the story of one girl who decides to push back.

Who Made You a Princess?

Who Made You a Princess?
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2021-04-28
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1939087260

The girl who has everything is dating the handsome prince. What’s wrong with this picture? Shani Hanna has always felt like the poor little rich girl—she has everything she wants and almost nothing that she needs, like the attention of her globetrotting parents. But all that changes during senior year at Glory Prep. After an amazing summer in Santa Barbara, where she meets Danyel Johnstone, who might be the hottest guy on the planet, she returns to school happy and determined to keep a relationship alive, to say nothing of acing her grades and snagging a place at Harvard. But on her first day back, she meets a handsome prince—no, really! Prince Rashid of Amir is spending an exchange term at Glory Prep, and he only has eyes for Shani. Talk about an embarrassment of riches—Shani would give anything to see Danyel, but circumstances always seem to force her together with Rashid. What she doesn’t know is that her family and the prince’s go back a long way. In each generation, they’ve expanded their business interests through a tradition as ancient as it is inescapable ... and despite all her plans, Shani is the next in line. “What a fun read! Every little girl dreams of being a princess, but there’s a lot more to it than one might think.” —recording artist and Grammy nominee Jaci Velasquez

Be Strong and Curvaceous

Be Strong and Curvaceous
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1939087244

Be careful what you wish for … It’s the last term of junior year and Carly Aragon can’t wait—because it means a chance to compete in the prestigious Design Your Dreams contest. For a budding clothing designer who’s also a scholarship kid, this could mean the difference between launching a career … or merely settling for a job. But an ugly surprise is waiting for her when she returns from spring break with her family in Mexico. The flamboyant, rich, and arrogant Lady Lindsay “Mac” MacPhail is her new roommate—and she proceeds to steal Carly’s privacy, her confidence, and worst of all, her biggest crush! But when weird, threatening messages start appearing in Mac’s email, Carly is the only person she can turn to, and they must figure out what’s going on before the threats escalate into real danger. Who could imagine that Mac’s fate would rest in Carly’s hands—or that Mac would hold the key to her success at Glory Prep? But God works in mysterious ways—even when it means digging deep to find the courage to face them. “I only wish Adina’s … series had been around in my day. I recommend it for any young adult who wants to escape to another world and find that they are not alone in their feelings and experiences.” —Mandisa, American Idol finalist and contemporary Christian artist

The Amish Cowboy's Makeover: An Amish love triangle romance

The Amish Cowboy's Makeover: An Amish love triangle romance
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2023-08-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1950854787

God specializes in makeovers. —Mountain Home Amish proverb Vibrant, laughing, and with a wunderbaar gift of quilt design from God, Malena Miller is always in the middle of the doings among the Amish Youngie in Mountain Home, Montana. And there are big doings on the Rocking Diamond, the Englisch dude ranch next door to the Circle M. When Malena and her brothers are offered jobs helping a movie star learn how to be a cowboy for his upcoming picture, Malena wonders if her father’s silence and her mother’s worry are worth the generous salary. And then there’s Cord McLean, the actor, who definitely prefers her teaching methods to anyone else’s. Alden Stolzfus has been sweet on Malena ever since his family moved to the valley, but he’s too shy to tell her the truth in his heart. It hurts to watch this Hollywood bad boy gradually work his way closer to Malena, under the guise of learning about ranch life. If Cord is getting a makeover to turn him into a cowboy, then maybe Alden had better take a hard look at himself, too. All the bashful blacksmith has to do is make himself over … and become the hero of her dreams. The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They’ll need all three when love comes to the Circle M! The Amish Cowboy’s Makeover is the fifth novel in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like books by Loree Lough, Mary Lantz, or Emma Cartwright, you're in the right place. Enjoy!

The Chic Shall Inherit the Earth

The Chic Shall Inherit the Earth
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1939087341

Let’s take a moment here. The words last term of senior year need some respect, not to mention celebration. They need to be paused over and savored. Excuse me. … Okay, I’m back. Yes, Lissa Mansfield is back, ready for graduation after overcoming cliques, classes, and controversy (just don’t bring up the Callum McCloud video incident from her first term). Her friendships with Gillian, Carly, Shani, and Mac have been through the fire and come out on the other side like pure gold. But the year isn’t over yet. Her nemesis, Vanessa Talbot, lets slip a secret so shocking that it could ruin her future—and Lissa holds the key to her total destruction. Lissa could rule the school, if it weren’t for her troublesome conscience prompting her to do the hardest thing in the world: the right thing. “Full of faith, love, and hope, Lissa, Gillian, Carly, Mac, and Shani lead by example—and this comes out ten-fold in The Chic Shall Inherit the Earth. When others would turn their backs, these girls reach out and try to make things better. You can’t read this book and not want to follow their example. Adina is a wonderful author, whose books no one should miss (no matter what your age).” —NightsandWeekends.com

The Amish Cowboy's Bride: A wrong Amish groom romance

The Amish Cowboy's Bride: A wrong Amish groom romance
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2022-05-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1950854426

What's an Amish bride to do when she realizes she's going to marry the wrong brother? Rebecca Miller is the quiet twin, the thoughtful twin … the invisible twin next to her vibrant sister Malena. She’s content to dream of love with an Amish man she saw at a distance the previous summer—until one stormy April night, when she rescues an accident victim and recognizes him instantly as the same man. Noah King and his family arrive at the hospital to find his brother Andrew unconscious and a young Amish woman by his bed, holding his hand. They know he’s involved with someone, but after he left the church the second time, they never dreamed it would be an Amish girl. Now she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to the family. Noah thinks she’s too good for his handsome, reckless brother—or is that his own heart, longing for what it can’t have? The Miller family on the Circle M ranch did not see this coming. Rebecca engaged to one of the King boys from Colorado? When did this happen? Rebecca tries to tell them the truth, but when Andrew wakes up believing she is his fiancée, not only his family but the whole church believes there will be a wedding. Yet, the more Rebecca comes to know Noah, the more she realizes she’s been weaving her dreams around the wrong Amish groom … The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They’ll need all three when love comes to the Circle M! The Amish Cowboy’s Bride is the third novel in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like books by Jennifer Spredemann, Jennifer Beckstrand, or Serena B. Miller, you’re in the right place. Enjoy!

The Amish Cowboy's Refuge: An Amish widow's later in life second chance at love

The Amish Cowboy's Refuge: An Amish widow's later in life second chance at love
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2024-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1950854914

Second chances are God’s way of telling us to try again. —Mountain Home Amish proverb Rachel Miller has sold her ranch in New Mexico and returned to the Montana valley where she grew up. Where she fell in love. Where she married the man she wanted to grow old with. But life brings changes, and she’s returning a widow. She buys a dilapidated inn in Mountain Home, which she plans to renovate and restore with the help of her four grown children and her extended family on the Circle M Ranch. Long ago, Luke Hertzler was the best friend of Rachel’s late husband. But his life hasn’t been an easy one, and now he’s just a cowboy for hire, with a past that dogs every wandering step. When he learns Rachel needs help if the Wild Rose Amish Inn is to open on time, all he can offer her are two hands, a hammer, and hard work. Then he’ll move on like he always does. Can a broken wanderer find redemption in the home of a woman who needs to sink her roots deep into the land? And can a widow learn that even later in life, her heart is big enough to love again? The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They’ll need all three when love comes to Mountain Home! The Amish Cowboy’s Refuge is the seventh book in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series, and is first in a miniseries about a new branch of the Miller family. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!

The Amish Cowboy's Mistake: Snowed in with his Amish ex romance

The Amish Cowboy's Mistake: Snowed in with his Amish ex romance
Author: Adina Senft
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2024-08-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 195085499X

Walking away for the best of reasons was the worst mistake this Amish cowboy ever made … Susanna Miller had her doubts when her mother bought a dilapidated historic inn in Mountain Home, Montana. But now the family has brought it back to life as the Wild Rose Amish Inn, and Susanna is helping to show their guests some good Amish hospitality. She has barely settled into her new life when she learns to her horror that Stephen Kurtz has hired on as foreman at a neighboring ranch. Once, she’d believed she would be his bride. But he’d left town without even a good-bye … leaving her with broken dreams and a heart convinced it would never trust again. Walking away from Susanna Miller for the best of reasons was the worst mistake Stephen Kurtz ever made. So it’s a shock to hire on in the Siksika Valley and find her not only in his church district, but still single and as beautiful as ever. If not for his commitment to his employer, he’d find another job as far from the valley as he can get. Because there’s no denying the sparks of attraction, even as shame forces him to tamp them down. But when a freak blizzard snows them in together overnight, can they leave the past behind and rekindle the kind of love that lasts forever? The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They’ll need all three when love comes to Mountain Home! The Amish Cowboy’s Mistake is the eighth book in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like books by Jennifer Spredemann, Jennifer Beckstrand, or Serena B. Miller, you’re in the right place. Enjoy this story of a second chance at love. Snowed in with the ex. Secrets that separate them. And a fixer-upper of a relationship!