Eileen Cook Knihy

Eighteen-year-old Jill Charron wakes up in a hospital, unable to remember the past six weeks, including the accident that killed her best friend, if it was, in fact, an accident.

In this novel, the theme of friendship takes center stage as it explores how deep connections can withstand the weight of hidden truths. The narrative delves into the complexities of relationships, revealing how loyalty and understanding can triumph over the secrets that threaten to divide. The author, known for crafting intricate characters and engaging plots, weaves a story that highlights the resilience of bonds formed in the face of adversity.

Hailey Kendrick has always done exactly what's expected of her. She has the right friends, dates the right boy, gets good grades, and follows the rules. But one night, Hailey risks everything by breaking a very big rule in a very public way...and with a very unexpected partner in crime. Hailey gets caught, but her accomplice does not, and Hailey takes the fall for both of them. In the process, she loses everything--her best friend, her boyfriend, her popularity, her reputation. But some secrets are worth keeping, no matter the cost...or are they?

This collection features two engaging tales from Eileen Cook, showcasing her signature blend of humor and insight. Each story offers a unique perspective, filled with relatable characters and clever dialogue that will resonate with readers. The narratives promise both entertainment and thought-provoking themes, making this a delightful read for fans of contemporary fiction.

The narrative explores the theme of revenge through the lens of popularity, illustrating how social status can be a powerful tool for overcoming betrayal and adversity. Characters navigate the complexities of relationships and the desire for acceptance, ultimately discovering that achieving popularity can serve as a means of reclaiming power and self-worth. The story delves into the emotional struggles and triumphs associated with striving for recognition in a competitive environment.

Teen con artist Sadie might be over her head. To escape her backwards small town, delusional mom, jailbird dad, and the tiny trailer where she was raised, she also must leave Brendan. Sadie wants a better life, and she has been working steadily toward it, one con at a time, until her mother wipes out her savings. Brendan helps devise the ultimate con. But the more lies Sadie spins, the more she starts falling for her own hoax, and perhaps for the wrong boy. Sadie wanted to change her life, but she wasn't prepared to have it flipped upside down by her own deception. With her future at stake and her heart on the line, she suddenly has more than just money to lose.

When seventeen-year-old Isobel's mother marries a man she just met and they move to his gothic mansion on an island, strange occurrences cause Isobel to fear that she is losing her sanity as her artist father did.

Nicki's got a great sense of humor, and when she jokes about swapping murders, Kim plays along-that is, until Kim's ex-boyfriend mysteriously dies.Blackmailed by Nicki to fulfill her end of the deal, Kim will have to commit a murder or take the fall for one.

While juggling friendship issues, a love triangle-turned-square, and escalating mayhem in her small religious town, Emma realizes she has to stop trying to please everyone around her and figure out what she wants for herself.

When a seemingly harmless prank turns deadly, seventeen-year-old Skye Thorn realizes the people she's involved with are willing to kill to get what they want, and she must discover their true identities before it's too late.