The Sunday Lunchers Series by Julia Keanini

A relationship between the nerdy, shy girl and the hot football star can work, right? The only thing worse than having to go to the same high school as my beautiful, cheer-captain sister, Charity? Finding out she's dating the boy next door I've had a crush on since I was three years old.  Being in the shadow of a girl like Charity would be tough for any little sister, but when I can't fit the shadow because I'll never be perky, popular, or a size two? Life is pretty near miserable... moreA relationship between the nerdy, shy girl and the hot football star can work, right? The only thing worse than having to go to the same high school as my beautiful, cheer-captain sister, Charity? Finding out she's dating the boy next door I've had a crush on since I was three years old.  Being in the shadow of a girl like Charity would be tough for any little sister, but when I can't fit the shadow because I'll never be perky, popular, or a size two? Life is pretty near miserable. At least my awesome friends make high school bearable. But when football stardom and the popularity that brings threatens to take away Tuck, the best of my friends? That's when something has to change.  A story of friendship, family, tragedy, and most of all romance.  * This is a new release of an edition originally published as Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? Lacey's Story of the Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? series. The Shy Girl and the Football Star is a new edition with bonus additional content and a new cover. less

There were never two people more wrong for one another. But I can totally handle my crush moving in--right down the hall. The plan is simple. Be an ideal student in every way and become a heart surgeon at John Hopkins. So far, the plan is going perfectly. I'm a 4.0 student, captain of my school's prestigious trivia team, and we are on our way to winning Nationals.  The problem? Rhys Blackburn. I knew liking him was stupid. He was the opposite of everything I was... moreThere were never two people more wrong for one another. But I can totally handle my crush moving in--right down the hall. The plan is simple. Be an ideal student in every way and become a heart surgeon at John Hopkins. So far, the plan is going perfectly. I'm a 4.0 student, captain of my school's prestigious trivia team, and we are on our way to winning Nationals.  The problem? Rhys Blackburn. I knew liking him was stupid. He was the opposite of everything I was. After he graduated, I assumed he was out of my life. But you know what they say about assuming.  Instead, all of his gorgeousness and broody ways are only a room and a bathroom away and with him come some complications. Major complications. But it's fine. I don't have to be affected by his soulful brown eyes or his devil may care attitude. We can live in the same house and nothing has to change...right? * This is a new release of an edition originally published as Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? Anna's Story of the Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? series. The Good Girl and the Rebel is a new edition with bonus additional content and a new cover. less

He's the one every girl wants, but he only wants me. Too bad I can't have him.  Life as the best friend of the most popular girl in school was everything I'd hoped it would be. Granted, people called me Other Jamie behind my back and I have to sometimes be a brat in order to keep my place as said best friend...but it's worth it. Anything is better than going back to being only known as Jake's, not as talented, little sister.  But then Cole... moreHe's the one every girl wants, but he only wants me. Too bad I can't have him.  Life as the best friend of the most popular girl in school was everything I'd hoped it would be. Granted, people called me Other Jamie behind my back and I have to sometimes be a brat in order to keep my place as said best friend...but it's worth it. Anything is better than going back to being only known as Jake's, not as talented, little sister.  But then Cole.  I tried to ignore the way my heart speeds up every time he looks my way. The new boy is only trouble since my best friend has already laid claim to him. There are plenty of other guys and it's something I make sure Cole understands.  But when I lose everything, it's easy to see what's important. But has Cole moved on?  * This is a new release of an edition originally published as  Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? Jamie's Story  of the  Skinniness is Next to Goddessness?  series.  The Mean Girl and the New Guy  is a new edition with bonus additional content and a new cover. less

What if the right guy has always been right there?  There are only two things I love enough that I'd want them as a part of my life forever - music and my bandmates. While my classmates focus on grades and sports, I focus on my band. And we're decent. Actually more than decent. And if we could get the right ears to hear our stuff, we could have the future I'm dreaming of.  So when an opportunity to get on  The Next Great American Band  arises, we jump in... moreWhat if the right guy has always been right there?  There are only two things I love enough that I'd want them as a part of my life forever - music and my bandmates. While my classmates focus on grades and sports, I focus on my band. And we're decent. Actually more than decent. And if we could get the right ears to hear our stuff, we could have the future I'm dreaming of.  So when an opportunity to get on  The Next Great American Band  arises, we jump in. But what looked like a shiny blessing from the outside turns out to be our kryptonite. The better we do on the show, the closer our band gets to ruin. The only thing saving us is my bandmate, Josh. But just as I realize my feelings for him are more than platonic, the world, namely the girls of the world, discover the same thing I have. Josh is the ultimate rock star and can have any girl he wants.  There's no way he could possibly choose me, could he?  * This is a new release of an edition originally published as Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? Tina's Story of the Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? series. The Sweet Girl and the Rock Star is a new edition with bonus additional content and a new cover. less

I've been broken. Physically, mentally, spiritually...broken. And I'm okay staying that way as long as no one breaks me ever again. Or so I thought. But then Brent, the guy who rescued me and saw me at my worst, walks back into my life. He sees me, the real me and he doesn't seem to be going anywhere. But the last thing I want is for anyone to see me. And as part of me wants him to stay far away and leave me be, the other part wonders.. moreI've been broken. Physically, mentally, spiritually...broken. And I'm okay staying that way as long as no one breaks me ever again. Or so I thought. But then Brent, the guy who rescued me and saw me at my worst, walks back into my life. He sees me, the real me and he doesn't seem to be going anywhere. But the last thing I want is for anyone to see me. And as part of me wants him to stay far away and leave me be, the other part wonders...what would it be like to be whole again? Could I be whole again? -This book follows the story of a survivor of kidnapping and rape. There is no graphic content, but the book may not be suitable for all readers. * This is a new release of an edition originally published as  Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? Audrey's Story  of the  Skinniness is Next to Goddessness?  series.  The Broken Girl and the Hero is a new edition with bonus additional content and a new cover. less

Sara is a good girl with a good life. But in high school that can sometimes be the kiss of death. She knows she should be happy with the way things are, nothing is wrong in her life, but she can't help but feel like something is missing. But it looks like that hole might become filled when she almost trips over Blake Brandon. Blake knows image is everything and he's figured it all out. He's the star wrestler, has always dated the right girl, and has the right friends... moreSara is a good girl with a good life. But in high school that can sometimes be the kiss of death. She knows she should be happy with the way things are, nothing is wrong in her life, but she can't help but feel like something is missing. But it looks like that hole might become filled when she almost trips over Blake Brandon. Blake knows image is everything and he's figured it all out. He's the star wrestler, has always dated the right girl, and has the right friends. But when the pressure of keeping everything the way it appears gets to be too much, Blake turns to an unlikely source for help- Sara. Will Blake realize Sara's crush on him? Will Sara figure out Blake's secret? Or will they be driven apart? A sweet YA romance with lots of heart. * This is a new release of an edition originally published as Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? Sara's Story of the Skinniness is Next to Goddessness? series. The Nobody and the Popular Guy is a new edition with bonus additional content and a new cover. * The Sunday Lunchers series is a good read for all ages but delves into issues like eating disorders, bullying, and death. less