Böcker av Andrea Smith

Dive into a world where every color of the rainbow comes alive, and the true magic lies in the acceptance of diversity. In "Radiant Rainbows," join a cast of brave and inspiring characters as they embark on heartwarming journeys of self-discovery, friendship, and the celebration of individuality. From the vibrant mind of Andrea Smith, this collection of short stories is crafted to uplift and inspire young minds, fostering a sense of pride and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. Each tale is a beacon of hope, reminding readers that, just like the colors of the rainbow, our differences make us uniquely beautiful. Let the pages of "Radiant Rainbows" illuminate the path towards a world where love knows no bounds and acceptance reigns supreme.The simple-and yet stimulating-vocabulary of these stories will certainly suit children aged 6-10: if they can't read yet, let them explore these inspiring tales of acceptance through the voice of a parent, a sibling or anyone who's willing to read with them; if they can read, they will find, at the end of each story, a stimulating vocabulary exercise, to combine business with pleasure and learn while having fun. Moreover, at the end of the book young Radiant Souls will find a series of writing and drawing inputs, to let their imagination run wild and create their own unique worlds of diversity!

If a mistress cheats, is it really cheating?That is the question Kinsey Roberts has once she becomes impossibly tangled up with an online romance. Who can it possibly hurt, right? After all, she's never even met Nathan. It's been innocent.But things will change!When her married lover presents Kinsey with a holiday trip, by herself, to a tropical beach cottage, she uses the opportunity to hook up with her chat room romance, Nathan. Their one night of passion will have the most unexpected consequences!And suddenly, Kinsey realizes she's put everything at risk . . .Note: This is a sexy, steamy romance that will have your panties melting, and your thighs clenching!

Do you enjoy adventures? >This book is inspired by a REAL life dog and his families military adventures.

Do you enjoy adventures? Grab your imaginary suitcase and join Maverick an incredibly sweet and curious long-haired Chihuahua as he takes you on his travels through the state of Pennsylvania showcasing some of his favorite sights, sounds, cuisines, and landmarks across the state. This adorable yet educational book would be a great addition to any bookshelf. Parents and children alike are going to love this hide and find adventure. Oh, and you just may get a sneak peek at where he is heading next. This series is inspired by a REAL life dog and his adventures with his military family.

For lovers of "Gone Girl" take a trip to Otherwhere . . .Joelle Lawton wishes for a simpler life . . . a life where her husband doesn't cheat, her children don't resent her, and her career doesn't pose veiled threats. She wishes she could get past the depression that seeped into her life over a year ago, after the loss of her third child.But you know what they say about being careful what you wish for...Soccer mom Joelle Lawton's life is about to get way more complicated when danger lurks at every turn, and she suddenly disappears without a trace to . . . otherwhere.

FROM THE BANNED USA TODAY BESTSELLING "BEND" ANTHOLOGY, "These Men." I'm 22. I'm pretty. I'm single. And I like to hook up, sue me . . .Yeah, I've heard I'm spoiled; that I have a chip on my shoulder, and that I am a disappointment to my parents, but give me a bloody break. What I really want is attention . . . of some confirmation of my worth as the third child, the only girl, who's two older brothers "hung the moon." So, here I am, traveling cross country to carve out a career, and life for myself. Well, with some help from my bro. Yeah, he pulled some big brother strings with the FBI Academy at Quantico where I'm interning. Let's see how that works out. At the very least, I should be able to score some hot hook-ups right? But little did I know just how much I would learn from these men. MMF Romance-Adult Content

It's all fun and games until egos get hurt. After a year of a seemingly happily-ever-after, Troy Babilonia throws a curve ball that smacks Larson Blackburn right in the head. When Troy's debut novel, "Bridge to Lonely," threatens to overshadow Larson's own success, inviting a past shadow into the light of their present, the two alphas must learn to adjust. "Bridge to Lonely" has garnered an unexpected success both in the literary world and in the film industry, forcing Larson to accept that he is not the only successful author in the building. But as Troy's old flame decides to make an appearance, the two alphas are forced to test the strength of their love. Let the battle of the egos recommence; where sarcasm is the preferred weapon, and the testosterone levels go beyond the boiling point. Because Black Balled just wasn't enough...Andrea Smith brings you Hard Edit.Adult Content18+

I'm pushing thirty.My career sucks.And for some reason, my landlady has made it her life's mission to make sure I walk down the aisle. But this time - she's gone too far! She rented the other side of my duplex to a guy she claims is hot eye candy, and get this: he has his own business!Yep! He is: 'The Bug Guy - Licensed to Kill.'He and I did not get off on the right foot for a slew of reasons. But then - my 30th birthday bash happened and in a rare departure from my normal behavior, I totally lost all social inhibitions (with the help of tequila) and awoke to . . . total confusion! Did I mention I was totally naked and The Bug Guy's tee shirt was under my bed?Just when I thought things couldn't get any weirder - well, I was proven oh-so-wrong!

Neely Evans and Seth Drake met as kids . . . Eventually, they became so much more . . . through love, through loss and heartache; and through things beyond their control they endured. But the journey is epic. One that you won't want to miss!Part 1: Crushed How does a 14-year-old girl fill her days once uprooted from rural Tennessee to the pristine coast of Malibu? That's exactly the predicament Neely Evans finds herself in until 15-year-old Seth Drake, the boy down the beach, takes her under his wing. As they grow close, their friendship gives way to something more. But their first crush will be short-lived when something tears Neely's family apart.Part 2, "Claimed." Neely's now seventeen and under her father and stepmother's care. Not the ideal situation, but Neely knows she has to bide her time and play the game until she goes off to college. Seth Drake is studying in New York, and Neely is relieved she won't have to face him after the way things ended two years prior. But little does she know a chance encounter on the beach a few months later will rip open scars she thought had healed forever.Part 3, "Paparazzi." Neely Evans is enjoying a lucrative career, but not the one she aspired to as a child. Neely is one of the top, most sought after celebrity photographers, freelancing her expertise to the highest bidding tabloids. In the world of paparazzi, she is known as the clever and elusive "Grace Evangelista." Her career takes her all over the world, and eventually she finds herself living on the fringe as her current assignment involves one of her favorite subjects: Seth Drake.Part 4, "Star F*cking." This is the poignant conclusion of the Evermore Series. Seth and Neely's paths have crossed over the years, but not the way they had hoped. The misunderstandings between them stem from issues beyond their control, but finally the truth will be revealed. No matter who the players are that come in and out of their lives, one thing cannot be denied: Seth and Neely are meant to be together. Their love is destined to endure.

Enjoy movement of jellyfish, seastars, the comforting light shining from a lighthouse, a seagull gliding fish, waves crashing.

If a mistress cheats, is it really cheating? That is the question Rianna Roberts has once she becomes impossibly tangled up with an online romance. Who can it possibly hurt, right? After all, she's never even met Nathan. It's been innocent. But things will change! When her married lover presents Rianna with a holiday trip, by herself, to a tropical beach cottage, she uses the opportunity to hook up with her chat room romance, Nathan. Their one night of passion will have the most unexpected consequences! And suddenly, Rianna realizes she's put everything at risk . . .ADULT CONTENT

Love should be everything or not at all.At least that's what I used to think. I'm seventeen now, and back in Malibu. Mama's drying out back East, and here I am living with my father and his new wife, Tiffany Blume, Hollywood harlot. At least that's what Mama calls her. I keep my distance. I just have to bide my time until I turn eighteen and go off to college. Away from them; away from Seth Drake. Seth is living his dream. Studying acting in New York City, landing a recurring role in a hit series, and grabbing my heart one last time until it breaks.He's got fame. Fortune will likely follow. I hate him. I love him.Adult Content

We were just kids when we met. . .He was the boy from down the beach.I was the transplant from Tennessee.He became my best friend.I became his best girl.And then . . . it became us.We shared things . . . our dreams, our secrets . . . first kisses and then our hearts.Seth Drake was my everything. My first crush. My first love. My forever passion. Until that day when everything changed through no fault of ours.I was crushed. We were crushed.

"Dream Lover" is Book 4 in the 'Dream Series,' and in Andrea Smith's usual style, will keep you on the edge of your seat with some twists and turns in Gina and Tristan's relationship! That's right! Readers wanted more of Tristan, so this is where you'll get it. While Gina may be an open book to many, this story sheds some light on Gina's past, and it wasn't necessarily a pretty one. In fact, she never divulged the gory details to anyone--not even her BFF, Tylar. So what has Tristan gotten himself into? Read this book and find out! Please note, this book takes place during the same time frame as Books 2 and 3 in the 'Dream Series,' but it's all new information - from Gina's POV, plus much more!Mature Content18+

"Get ready for your close-up Mr. Drake." I've found a career. Or maybe a career has found me. It's one I never would have imagined; one that I've never respected. But yes, I am paparazzi now in one of the most flush communities in the country. My reputation is well-known. When the tabloids need the shot, I'm the one that delivers. I am Grace Evangelista, the most notorius paparazzi in the Greater L.A. area! (I'm really Neely, but a cover is essential in my business.) And Seth Drake is about to get up close and personal with my expertise. Is it revenge I want? Or is it simply validation that yes, I can be as good at my craft as he is at his? Whatever the reason, he's about to be blown away. Sometimes the best laid plans go awry for something better.This just might be one of those times . . .ADULT CONTENT

Welcome to Layton, Alabama. Population 11,000. Where the sweet tea runs through our veins, the air smells of cobbler, and the secrets lie so deep that not even the confessionals are safe anymore. My name is Sunny Gardner. And Layton is my home, or least it had been until Avery Dawson came into our lives. They say that evil comes in all forms, but nobody in Layton expected evil would come to us as a minister who preached the Word, but lived a lie. This is my story. A story of struggle and triumph and, ultimately, how I saved myself and my community from the devil himself.Adult Content 17+

Two dominant males, two worthy adversaries, in a business that takes no prisoners, will soon learn that fate refuses to be ignored . . . My name is Troy Babilonia, but I'm best known as Babu, a renowned literary critic with my own online column. I'm followed by thousands! I'm a living god in the literary world. I have no filter, and for that, my flock of humble followers are forever grateful. If it weren't for me, they wouldn't know what to read. I have zero tolerance for the weak-minded attention seekers, nor do I have respect for the self-proclaimed geniuses of the Indie world. My advice to all Indie authors is to never break the cardinal rule in this cut-throat business. Ever. My name is L. Blackburn and I'm an Indie author. My extraordinary genius was loved and worshiped throughout the literary world, until one egocentric critic tried to obliterate my career. It seems I broke some "cardinal rule," and now I'm paying the price for it. But I don't plan on going down without a fight. "Bring it, Babu!" Sexual Content. M/M - Graphic Sexual Situations (Previously published as "Black Balled")

Emmett Jackson is a high school drop-out and a rock star wannabe at twenty.He has the looks, the sex appeal, and enough groupies to totally notch-out his bedpost. That's his current problem. Poor choices and toxic decisions have splintered his dreams for the future just as the band is gaining momentum. When a one-night stand that Emmett has no recollection of results in a surprise pregnancy, he's forced to come to terms with the fact that everything his band 'Wasted' has worked for is now at risk. Torn between obligation and pursuing his dream, Emmett faces some cruel realities in the months ahead. He wants it both ways, and when a female vocalist joins the band, the chemistry of their voices can't be denied. Neither can the chemistry between them . . . This single-daddy rock star romance will tug at your heart, with plenty of surprises in store. ADULT CONTENT

"That was definitely hot," I said, propping myself up on an elbow to look at him, "going all 'Christian Grey' on me like that.""Who?" he asked, totally clueless...I wasn't prepared for what was in store for me when I took a summer position at Sinclair Stables before my junior year of college. After all, it could only help with my chosen field of equine studies, right?My first encounter with Trey Sinclair wasn't a pleasant one to say the least. I didn't realize he was taking time away from his law firm in Atlanta to oversee his family's business in Bristol Virginia over the summer. He was definitely an alpha who liked exerting his power . . . and his prowess.And then there was all this weirdness going on there. Like something from a Hitchcock movie! I was there with baggage I didn't realize I had! Trey Sinclair turned out to be my protector . . . and so much more!Adult Content. 18+