Autumn Jackson Knihy

Mariah is now a senior in high school and somewhat depressed over the death of her mother. However, she must quickly overcome it because now her father is unable to manage his emotions. She is faced with working a job, while balancing her schoolwork. But what happens when it gets too difficult and her grades begin to slip? What will she do when she learns that close friends are keeping secrets and discovers that old enemies are trying to bring her down? How will she react when she notices her boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend are getting closer? Will she be able to handle all the drama? What will she do???

It’s Mariah’s last year of college and a lot has happened. Shawn has finally learned how to get along with the group; Asha is dating someone; and Jackson is in jail. For whatever reason, no one wants Mariah to see him. Teresa and Jonathan are still at odds with her, and her father’s health is getting worse. It is really becoming too much for Mariah to handle. Will she be able to graduate? What will happen with her and Jackson’s relationship? Will she discover who truly has her back? Find out what happens as you read, The Last Step of the Way.

In Book 3, all the friends are now out of school. Mariah decides to help her "frenemy" Tamela take care of her baby; however, she finds herself in yet another tangled web. How will she handle the constant blame for things beyond her control? And if her life isn't complicated enough, she learns information about her family - and experiences even more drama in her love life. What will Mariah do? Discover the answer to these questions as you read, All Alone, All Together.

Mariah and Jackson break up for good this time - or is it? What happens when Jackson, Shawn, Asha and Mariah are put in a group together to complete a school project? Will new relationships begin, or will Jackson and Mariah get back together? Will Teresa ever get revenge on Mariah? Find out when you read, The Forgotten Truth.

Jackson returns and he and Mariah discover who was behind the cheating scandal. A new guy joins the group just to end up creating tension that causes even more problems. Mariah and Teresa's friendship is on the line. Will they be able to fix it, or will it finally die? Find out what happens when you read, The Unexpected Turn.

Hope Stern endures a lot of rejection and hardship. Despite this, she still chooses to have a positive outlook on life. That is, until one day she realizes that no one truly cares about her - not her friends, not even her brother. How will she manage the stress? Will she be able to continue being hopelessly persistent? You have to read to find out...

Everyone is still trying to get over losing Tamela. Meanwhile, Teresa and Jonathan are plotting to get revenge on Mariah for Tamela’s death. They use different attacks to try to get her – even harming her best friend! The couples’ relationships are affected by the chaos; old friends return. Will Jackson end up going to jail? Will there be an end put to the petty feud? Will the friends ever go to college? So many questions to discover the answer to in, Where Will Life Take Me?

It’s Mariah’s first year in college and she is experiencing a lot of new things. She has patched up many problems with her friends and family; however, for Mariah, nothing goes right very long! She has witnessed her friends be abused – both mentally and physically. When one of her friend’s actions lead to suspension, it causes Mariah to ask herself, Will I Make A Change?