Recommendations based on Leaving Paradiseby Simone Elkeles

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  1. Return to Paradise

    by Simone Elkeles
    A young man returns to his hometown after serving time in prison, where he must confront his past and navigate his complicated relationships.

    Caleb Becker left Paradise eight months ago, taking with him the secret he promised to take to his grave. If the truth got out, it would ruin everything. Maggie Armstrong tried to be strong after ... (Goodreads)

  2. How to Ruin a Summer Vacation

    by Simone Elkeles
    Amy's summer vacation in Israel turns into a disaster when her mother sends her to live with her estranged father.

    Moshav? What’s a moshav? Is it “shopping mall” in Hebrew? I mean, from what Jessica was telling me, Israeli stores have the latest fashions from Europe. That black dress Jessica has is really ... (Goodreads)

  3. Perfect Chemistry

    by Simone Elkeles
    A story of forbidden love between two high school students from different worlds. Can their love survive their differences?

    A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers. When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created 'perfect' ... (Goodreads)

  4. Forbidden

    by Tabitha Suzuma
    A forbidden love story between siblings, challenging societal norms and morality.

    She is pretty and talented - sweet sixteen and never been kissed. He is seventeen; gorgeous and on the brink of a bright future. And now they have fallen in love. But... they are brother and sister. ... (Goodreads)

  5. Just Listen

    by Sarah Dessen
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, navigating the complexities of teenage life.

    Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. , Her friendship with her best friends Clarke and Sophie ended bitterly. ... (Wikipedia)

  6. P.S. I Like You

    by Kasie West
    A teenage girl's struggles to discover her identity, with the help of a secret admirer.

    Signed, sealed, delivered...While spacing out in Chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Maybe Someday

    by Colleen Hoover
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery and exploration of love, loss and hope.

    Contains exclusive content: songs from Griffin Peterson Sydney is living in an idyllic bubble—she's a dedicated student with a steady job on the side. She lives with her best friend, has a great ... (Goodreads)

  8. My Life Next Door

    by Huntley Fitzpatrick
    A young woman discovers a new side of life and finds unexpected love when she befriends her neighbor.

    Samantha Reed is a 17 year old American teenager living in the fictional town of Stony Bay, Connecticut. After her father left when she was a baby, Samantha's mother, Grace, threw herself into a ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Pandemonium

    by Lauren Oliver
    A teenage girl's fight for freedom and for a chance to make her own choices.

    The book follows up the events of Delirium . Lena is now in the Wilds alone, and the sequel begins by switching the chapters from the present "now" and the past "then" point of view of Lena until ... (Wikipedia)

  10. This Lullaby

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.

    Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Truth About Forever

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance and the power of friendship.

    Macy is still recovering from the sudden loss of her father. Since he died during one of their habitual morning runs, Macy gives up running and keeps all of her feelings to herself. This results in ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Stay with Me

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A young woman struggles to move on from her past, but finds solace in a new relationship. However, secrets threaten to tear them apart.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Wait for You, and, Be with Me, comes a daring tale that pushes boundaries . . . At 21, Calla hasn't done a lot of things. She’s never been kissed, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Pushing the Limits

    by Katie McGarry
    Echo and Noah, two high school students with troubled pasts, find solace in each other as they navigate their personal struggles and a forbidden romance.

    "I won't tell anyone, Echo. I promise." Noah tucked a curl behind my ear. It had been so long since someone touched me like he did. Why did it have to be Noah Hutchins? His dark brown eyes shifted to ... (Goodreads)

  14. Wicked Lovely

    by Melissa Marr
    A teenager's struggle to survive in a world of faeries, where she must choose between love or duty.

    Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty - especially if they learn of her ... (Goodreads)

  15. Losing Hope

    by Colleen Hoover
    A journey of healing and redemption as a broken couple finds their way back to each other.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Colleen Hoover held readers spellbound with her novel, Hopeless, the story of what happened when a troubled girl named Sky encountered a long-lost childhood ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Wither

    by Lauren DeStefano
    In a future where genetic engineering has gone wrong, young girls are forced into polygamous marriages to repopulate the world.

    Wither describes a future where genetic engineering has cured humanity of all diseases and defects. People worldwide have foregone conceiving children naturally in favor of this new science. This ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Eliza and Her Monsters

    by Francesca Zappia
    A reclusive teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, as she navigates her secret online fandom.

    “A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times– bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Lover Unbound

    by J.R. Ward
    A vampire warrior and a doctor battle their inner demons as they fight for their love.

    The ruthless and brilliant brother Vishous possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the ... (Goodreads)

  19. Such a Rush

    by Jennifer Echols
    A teenage girl with a passion for flying planes navigates love, loss, and family secrets in a small town in South Carolina.

    From acclaimed bestseller Jennifer Echols comes a sizzling tale of a young airplane pilot torn between two brothers When I was fourteen, I made a decision. If I was doomed to live in a trailer park ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Point of Retreat

    by Colleen Hoover
    A story of second chances, overcoming heartache and learning to love again.

    From the bestselling author of Slammed, comes Colleen Hoover's next big hit. Layken and Will have managed to overcome the obstacles that threatened to destroy their love, proving that they are ... (Goodreads)

  21. We All Looked Up

    by Tommy Wallach
    Four high school students face the end of the world as an asteroid hurtles towards Earth, forcing them to confront their fears and desires.

    Four high school seniors put their hopes, hearts, and humanity on the line as an asteroid hurtles toward Earth in this contemporary novel. They always say that high school is the best time of your ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Hothouse Flower

    by Krista Ritchie
    A young woman navigates the cutthroat world of ballet, struggling to balance her passion with her personal life.

    Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she's all grown up. , Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he's hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Things We Know by Heart

    by Jessi Kirby
    After losing her boyfriend in a tragic accident, Quinn seeks solace in his donated organs recipient.

    In this unforgettable novel, Quinn Sullivan falls for the recipient of her boyfriend’s donated heart. Printz Award winner John Corey Whaley calls it “not just a love story, but one with a ferocious ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Ruin

    by Rachel Van Dyken
    A wealthy heiress and a former NFL player must confront their pasts and secrets to find love.

    I'm not your typical girl. I've been running away from the memories that haunt me for so long that depression has become my only comfort. I was content in the darkness...until Wes Michals offered to ... (Goodreads)

  25. Unravel Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A paranormal romance featuring a dangerous and forbidden love between a mortal and immortal.

    The thrilling second installment in New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series. It should have taken Juliette a single touch to kill Warner. But his mysterious immunity to her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Slave to Sensation

    by Nalini Singh
    In a world where emotions are forbidden, a Psy woman falls for a dominant changeling male, risking everything to embrace her desires.

    Dive into a world torn apart by a powerful race with phenomenal powers of the mind—and none of the heart . . . In a world that denies emotions, where the ruling Psy punish any sign of desire, Sascha ... (Goodreads)

  27. Blue is for Nightmares

    by Laurie Faria Stolarz
    Stacey's nightmares become reality when her friend is attacked. She must use her psychic abilities to solve the mystery before it's too late.

    I know your secret... Stacey's junior year at boarding school isn't easy. She's not the most popular girl at school, or the smartest, or the prettiest. She's got a crush on her best friend's ... (Goodreads)

  28. Perfect

    by Ellen Hopkins
    Four teenagers struggle with the pressure to be perfect in a society obsessed with appearance and success.

    From the bookjacket Critical reception to Perfect has been positive, with the LA Times saying "Hopkins is painfully adept at channeling perfectionist psychology... It's an ambitious idea, powerfully ... (Wikipedia)

  29. While It Lasts

    by Abbi Glines
    A summer romance between a girl and a boy from different worlds. They must navigate their differences and past traumas to be together.

    Maybe driving home after a few (or more) shots of tequila had been a bad idea, but hell, he did it all the time. The cops had to have been freaking bored to have pulled him over. He wasn’t even ... (Goodreads)

  30. Fracture Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A novella from the "Shatter Me" series, told from the perspective of Adam. Follows the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and the unraveling of relationships.

    In this electrifying sixty-page companion novella to the, New York Times, bestselling Shatter Me series, discover the fate of the Omega Point rebels as they go up against The Reestablishment., Set ... (Barnes & Noble)