Boys of Summer Series by Jill Penrod

Burned in a house fire a few days before losing his father, college student Shawn Carpenter has spent years working, caring for his family, and paying penance. When an acquaintance introduces him to God and invites him to a college youth group, the changes in his life are immense and unsettling. The most unsettling part is Jenny Clearwater, his boss's daughter... moreBurned in a house fire a few days before losing his father, college student Shawn Carpenter has spent years working, caring for his family, and paying penance. When an acquaintance introduces him to God and invites him to a college youth group, the changes in his life are immense and unsettling. The most unsettling part is Jenny Clearwater, his boss's daughter. He can't deny his attraction, but she courts instead of dating, and courting seems all about keeping the Shawn Carpenters of the world away from the Jenny Clearwaters. Danger and heartache seem to come around every bend, from a cave trip gone wrong to a friendship that goes up in flames to an accusal of crime at work. Seems God has put events in motion to lead Shawn back into a life of community and growth, assuming, of course, they don't kill him first. Get set for this first book of the Christian series Boys of Summer, for teens and anyone else who appreciates the challenges of stepping into adulthood. less

The mysterious and dangerous Yucatan Peninsula is the backdrop for Yucatan Cowboy, book two of the Boys of Summer series for Christian teens and the young at heart. Meet college student Matt Tucker, who tries to hide from his life by leading horse rides at a Christian camp in Mexico. What he doesn't count on is teammates, including a seminary student, an aunt and uncle who know secrets he hopes to keep hidden, a guy who's grieving, and a girl who instantly dislikes him... moreThe mysterious and dangerous Yucatan Peninsula is the backdrop for Yucatan Cowboy, book two of the Boys of Summer series for Christian teens and the young at heart. Meet college student Matt Tucker, who tries to hide from his life by leading horse rides at a Christian camp in Mexico. What he doesn't count on is teammates, including a seminary student, an aunt and uncle who know secrets he hopes to keep hidden, a guy who's grieving, and a girl who instantly dislikes him. Between these new friends and the adventures they bring, it looks like God might not want him to spend his summer hiding after all. less

Jake Branigan is the pastor’s kid, and everyone thinks they know him. What they don’t know is how tired he is of his boring, normal, predictable, respectable life. Even living in an apartment with friends Stephen Valentino and Matt Tucker doesn’t help with the feeling that he’s missing something. However, Jake’s dad is about to misstep, and the pastor’s kid has to figure out what to do once his dad is no longer a pastor... moreJake Branigan is the pastor’s kid, and everyone thinks they know him. What they don’t know is how tired he is of his boring, normal, predictable, respectable life. Even living in an apartment with friends Stephen Valentino and Matt Tucker doesn’t help with the feeling that he’s missing something. However, Jake’s dad is about to misstep, and the pastor’s kid has to figure out what to do once his dad is no longer a pastor. Follow Jake on a journey of discovery as he deals with work, friends, girls, and a new quest for purpose once his old world is stripped away. Knowing Jake is book nine in the Boys of Summer series, Christian romance and drama for teens and the young at heart. less