Boys of Summer: Girls Aglow Series by Jill Penrod

Homeschooled senior Holly MacGuire is facing a few new things in her life. She’s got newly divorced parents, a new chronic illness, and she’s the new girl in town. If she has her way, she’ll climb under a blanket and not come out until it’s time for graduation. But when her mom forces her to visit a church youth group, suddenly Holly is dragged into a lot of stories, including a girl with a stalker and baseball star Jason Birch, who seems to have a few hidden problems of his own... moreHomeschooled senior Holly MacGuire is facing a few new things in her life. She’s got newly divorced parents, a new chronic illness, and she’s the new girl in town. If she has her way, she’ll climb under a blanket and not come out until it’s time for graduation. But when her mom forces her to visit a church youth group, suddenly Holly is dragged into a lot of stories, including a girl with a stalker and baseball star Jason Birch, who seems to have a few hidden problems of his own. Angry about her health and her parents, Holly can either wallow for the year, or she can listen to God’s voice and jump into lives, even though she’ll have to start over in the fall. Neither appeals to her, but her choices may change her entire future. Check out the first in the Christian teen/new adult series Boys of Summer: Girls Aglow, a companion to the Boys of Summer series. Never read the Boys of Summer? You can still jump straight into the Girls series, or find the Boys and read them all. less

When Brenda Van der Haas’ parents left her with her cousin to spend some time in Europe, she didn’t expect them to be gone two years. And now that they’re back, calling her away from her cousin and her friends for senior year, Brenda is angry. But bold Brenda can’t stay angry for long, and pretty soon she’s gotten involved with people at work, people at church, and a mysterious guy who lives down the beach... moreWhen Brenda Van der Haas’ parents left her with her cousin to spend some time in Europe, she didn’t expect them to be gone two years. And now that they’re back, calling her away from her cousin and her friends for senior year, Brenda is angry. But bold Brenda can’t stay angry for long, and pretty soon she’s gotten involved with people at work, people at church, and a mysterious guy who lives down the beach. It will take work to bring all the people in her life together, but if she does, she’ll change a lot of lives for the better and maybe find a special relationship or two for herself. God’s got something amazing planned, and Brenda is just the person to see his plans through. Drifting Home is book two of the Girls Aglow series, Christian romance and drama for teens. Companion series to the Boys of Summer books, they can be read alone, or find the boys and read them all. less

Susan Van der Haas has just graduated high school, and she has no idea what to do with her life. At her mother’s suggestion, she decides to spend the summer as a nanny, hoping God will help her see things clearly before fall. Susan wasn't counting on the arrival of her wards’ older brother, though, a tough guy who’s angry and broken and making life difficult for everyone around him... moreSusan Van der Haas has just graduated high school, and she has no idea what to do with her life. At her mother’s suggestion, she decides to spend the summer as a nanny, hoping God will help her see things clearly before fall. Susan wasn't counting on the arrival of her wards’ older brother, though, a tough guy who’s angry and broken and making life difficult for everyone around him. Nor did she count on caring for a teenage girl with a teenage boyfriend or a family that seems to be hiding a few deep and possibly dangerous secrets. With her quiet, contemplative summer becoming anything but, Susan is drawn into a mystery that gets more dangerous with every unearthed clue, and she finds God can speak through chaos just as well as peace. Low Visibility is book three in the Boys of Summer: Girls Aglow series, Christian romance/drama for teens or the young at heart. less

In the newest Girls Aglow book, revisit Nita Welles, Brenda Van der Haas’s friend and Holly’s new roommate and fashion design partner. Nita is now in school and teaching yoga, but nobody knows she’s really hiding from her broken family and her fears of turning out just like them. Then she meets the nephew of the apartment building supervisor, who’s also hiding from his past, and discovers his life may be more broken than Nita’s... moreIn the newest Girls Aglow book, revisit Nita Welles, Brenda Van der Haas’s friend and Holly’s new roommate and fashion design partner. Nita is now in school and teaching yoga, but nobody knows she’s really hiding from her broken family and her fears of turning out just like them. Then she meets the nephew of the apartment building supervisor, who’s also hiding from his past, and discovers his life may be more broken than Nita’s. The two of them will either pull each other up or hopelessly drag each other down before it’s all said and done. Check out Pose, book five in the Boys of Summer: Girls Aglow series, Christian fiction for teens or the young at heart. less

Nobody understands why Shanna Grayson works so hard to be invisible, but some days it gets old, and she wishes someone in the world understood her. Then her friends’ landlord hires a new maintenance man, and he might be lonelier than she is. He’s also angry and lost, and she isn’t sure it’s wise to deal with him... moreNobody understands why Shanna Grayson works so hard to be invisible, but some days it gets old, and she wishes someone in the world understood her. Then her friends’ landlord hires a new maintenance man, and he might be lonelier than she is. He’s also angry and lost, and she isn’t sure it’s wise to deal with him. Between a bike wreck, orphaned newborn kittens, and an unexpected death that changes Shanna’s world, they get thrown together time and again, and Shanna decides God may want her to think again about dealing with Landon. It seems she’s the only who sees his value, the only one willing to be Jesus’ hands in his life, the only one to rescue him. Maybe by helping him, she’ll find what’s been missing in her life all this time, as well. She simply has to discover some truths about herself and God and take the risk of sharing her heart. Except those things aren’t simple at all. Olden Days is the ninth book in the Girls Aglow series, Christian romance and drama for the young at heart. less