The Magic Carnival Series by Trudi Jaye

When Tillemina Shaw arrives back at the Carnival Compound after eight years away, she discovers that it’s very different from when she lived there as a child. For a start, her teenage crush, Cal, is now the head chef, and still he’s angry with her for leaving without saying goodbye. Everyone except Cal welcomes her back with open arms, pleased that she’s returned... moreWhen Tillemina Shaw arrives back at the Carnival Compound after eight years away, she discovers that it’s very different from when she lived there as a child. For a start, her teenage crush, Cal, is now the head chef, and still he’s angry with her for leaving without saying goodbye. Everyone except Cal welcomes her back with open arms, pleased that she’s returned. Only problem is that Cal’s right to be suspicious – she’s spying for their enemies, and what she learns while she’s there will be used to destroy the Carnival once and for all. Tilly’s secret has the power to hurt everyone in the Jolly Carnival. Will she keep it, or will Cal convince her to trust the Carnival again? less