“A Katie Parker Production” series by Jenny B. Jones (NavPress)
• In Between
Katie Parker knows life isn’t fair. After all, when your mom’s in jail and your dad’s a no-show, you figure things just aren’t going your way. But, hey, she can deal. Then she finds out she’s being sent to live with a foster family—in In Between, Texas.

What kind of town has a name like In Between? And what kind of family wants a kid like her? One thing’s for certain: None of this will be good. Sure enough—thanks to some new “friends” and her nonMom’s crazed mother, Mad Maxine—life sails right past bad to stinking.

Then again, she’s just a temporary kid, they’re just temporary parents, and she definitely doesn’t have any ideas about making any of this permanent. God, on the other hand, may have other plans altogether.

• On the Loose
Six months into her stay with her foster parents, Katie Parker is finally adjusting to her new family. But after a tornado rips through the town of In Between, nothing is ever the same again.

When her foster mom, Millie, is diagnosed with cancer, Katie begins to doubt if God really cares. What will happen to Katie? Could she possibly have to leave In Between and the family she’s come to depend on?

Things spiral even farther out of control when Katie juggles a science fair project, a malfunctioning best friend, spring-break plans and holding the attention of her own Prince Charming. It’s going to take more than a glass slipper and some fairy dust to fix Katie Parker’s problems. But will help come in time?

“The Renegade Spirit” series by Jerry B. Jenkins and John Perrodin (Thomas Nelson)
• The Tattooed Rats
When the new world government declares Christianity punishable by imprisonment or death, high schooler Patrick “Patch” Johnson just wants everything to return to normal, but nothing is normal anymore. The World Peace Alliance (WPA) sends Patch to a hospital for “reprogramming,” where he meets up with the “Tattooed Rats” and discovers things aren’t always what they seem. The most unlikely people may have your back. Or your best friend might turn out to be your worst enemy.

With the WPA dogging his every step and the spiritual forces of good and evil engaged in the ultimate battle, will Patch lose his life or deny Christ and lose his soul?

• Demon’s Bluff
The Annual Demon’s Bluff Spirit Fest is coming to town—all hell (and heaven) is about to break loose! This sleepy desert town is so remote that no one is hassled for believing in God. Not even in 2022, when faith can get a guy arrested—or worse. So it’s a perfect hideout for a young Christian with a price on his head.

Except that 100 years ago, good and evil had a showdown in Demon’s Bluff, and it’s about to happen again.

Already dark clouds are gathering in the desert. And a whole town is about to learn what happens when God’s people choose to stand and trust instead of run and hide.

• Seclusion Point
Where do you go after you’ve fought with angels and helped defeat demons? For Patch Johnson’s friends, the unlikely answer is ... back to school, where it’s harder than ever for Christian teens to fit in. And it’s dangerous to trust anyone, including each other.

Meanwhile, Patch is far from home, hiding out from the World Peace Alliance in a remote Kansas town and wondering why other believers there may not be quite what they appear. Is it really God’s will for him to stay in this strange place?

Patch receives part of his answer when he discovers an explosive secret. Then he has no choice but to head for home, knowing it may cost him his life.

This unforgettable conclusion to The Renegade Spirit series will leave you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be a committed follower of Christ.

“Diary of a Teenage Girl” series by Melody Carlson (Multnomah)
• Becoming Me
Sixteen-year-old Caitlin O’Conner explores the conflicts and joys of growing up, including her adventures with boyfriends, peer loyalty, parental conflicts and faith.

• It’s My Life
In this emotional sequel, Caitlin O’Conner faces new trials as she grows in her faith and strives to keep the recent commitments she’s made to God.

• Who I Am
High school senior Caitlin O’Conner confronts life-determining issues in this gripping continuation of her life.

“Becoming Beka” series by Sarah Anne Sumpolec (Moody)
• The Masquerade
Beka has been trying to move on with her life since her mother’s tragic accident, but it feels like she’s going nowhere fast. In some ways, things are looking up. Gretchen, the most popular girl in the junior class, talks Beka into auditioning for the school musical. Lori, the new girl with a mysterious past, seems like she might turn out to be a good friend. And Mark, the cutest and nicest guy Beka knows, suddenly starts noticing her.

But things aren’t so good at home. Beka’s brother and sisters won’t leave her alone. Her scary dreams keep coming back. Her dad’s new female friend starts showing up. And worse of all, Beka has a secret she can’t share with anyone. Her big secret is turning into a lot of smaller secrets, and she’s not sure how much longer she can hold everything together.

• The Alliance
When Beka heads back to school with a newfound faith, she expects some enlightenment, something different. But what she feels is . . . nothing! In fact, what she faces with her first step in the door is a series of tough choices.

First, there’s the demanding drama production where Gretchen, the most powerful and popular girl in school, has landed the lead. For some reason Gretchen takes an interest in Beka, and Beka finds herself enjoying the popularity. But Gretchen’s attention comes with a price—a smear campaign against Beka’s Christian friend, Lori. Gretchen’s fascination with the occult threatens to lure Beka into the dark web of tarot cards, crystals and spells.

Then there’s Mark, who wants to spend time with Beka behind her father’s back. And the youth group her father wants her to join. And the tension of winning back her siblings’ and her father’s trust. Not to mention her studies.

It adds up to pressure and confusion that Beka may not be able to handle. Eventually, she’s forced into a decision about where her true loyalties lie.

• The Passage
As Beka’s junior year winds to a close, Josh and Mark are both vying for her affections. Because Josh is going to college in Seattle in the fall, it seems clear that Mark, a fellow junior, is her best chance for finally having a boyfriend. But with her dad’s strict rules about spending time with guys, Beka’s left frustrated and wondering if she’ll ever have a boyfriend.

But Beka has other problems, too. Her older brother will be heading off to college soon, and she’s not sure she’ll survive without him next year. Her dad is spending a lot of time with a woman Beka can’t stand. And worse of all, Gretchen is being nice! Now that’s confusing! Surely she hasn’t forgotten it was Beka who told the police about her involvement with the fire at the Snack Shop before spring break. Beka knows it’s only a matter of time before she tries to get revenge.

If only Beka could open the Bible and have it spell out whom she should date and what she should do about Gretchen, life would be so much easier!

• The Reveal
With her older brother away at college, and her younger sister, Lucy, starting as a freshman at Bragg County High School, Beka feels a lot of responsibility this year as a high school senior, especially since she’s the editor of the school newspaper.

But some things never change. Mai is as mean as ever and is cozying up to Lucy to get under Beka’s skin. Meanwhile, Mark can still make her melt with one of his killer smiles. Her dad is still hanging around the dreaded Baggy. And Gretchen? Well, maybe she’s changed. Since she got in trouble for the attack on Beka at the beach, she seems almost . . . sad.

The deadline for college applications is looming, and Beka has no idea what she wants to do with her life. Even with Mark around, she still thinks about Josh off in Seattle. She needs to write and perform a song for a class project. Her best friend’s family may be falling apart. And for some reason, there’s a limousine in the driveway! Whoever said high school was easy or boring didn’t have Beka’s life!

The Edge of the World by Phil Callaway (Harvest House)
Young Terry Anderson lives in the small town of Grace. He asks honest questions: If God wants me happy, why do I have to sit through church?” He notices what adults sometimes miss: “Arthur Tucker, the local barber, never looks you in the eye. He looks you straight in the hair, sizing you up, wondering if you shouldn’t have just a little more off the top.”

When Terry stumbles onto a startling secret that promises to right all wrongs, his life suddenly comes to a crossroads. Rather than taking his discovery to the proper authorities, Terry tries to use it to his own advantage and becomes entangled in a web of unexpected consequences.

Inspired by the godly example of an older brother and impassioned by his secret admiration for the prettiest girl in town, Terry knows the right thing to do. He just can’t bring himself to do it.

Red Velvet by Sandra Byrd (Bethany House)
Quinn Miller and her family are heading to Seattle for a six-week stay at Anderson House, a home away from home for cancer patients and their families, while her mother undergoes treatment. Once there, Quinn meets Annie, whose mother is also going through treatment. Glad to find a friend on “Planet Cancer,” each girl discovers she has something special to share with the other.

When Quinn reads her mother’s teen-years diary, she comes across a list of things her mom has wanted to do before she dies. But an item not on the list becomes even more important to Quinn—a red velvet dress her mother has wanted since childhood. Quinn wants to help her mom accomplish all these things, but will doing so be like giving her mother permission to die?

“The Singing River” series by Gilbert Morris (Zondervan)
• The Dream
Lanie Freeman had to grow up fast. Her mother died when she was just 14, and now her father is in prison. The oldest of five children, 17-year-old Lanie has transformed into a surrogate mother . . . and a beautiful young woman. Not only must she keep her family together during the Great Depression, but lately she has drawn the attention of Roger Langley, son of the richest man in town.

Tensions run deep between the Freemans and the Langleys. And on top of it all, Louise Langley accuses Lanie of trying to snatch away her handsome fiancé, Dr. Owen Merrit. Dr. Merrit has long helped out the Freeman children, but Lanie isn’t sure he even notices that she’s no longer a child.

Then the town of Fairhope is thrown into chaos when the new preacher arrives wearing blue jeans and riding a motorcycle. In only a month, dashing Brother Colin Ryan shakes the entire town to the core of their beliefs.

With the town embattled over the preacher, her family struggling to survive and her own heart in turmoil, Lanie seeks solace in her writing. She pours out her heart to God, trusting His promises. But when things fall apart at every turn, will Lanie continue to trust?

• The Miracle
Raising four strong-willed younger siblings after her mother’s death and her father’s imprisonment, 17-year-old Lanie Freeman never knows what new adventure will roll into view—such as her brother’s wild idea to turn the family’s old truck into a traveling store.

The Freeman Rolling Emporium could provide the financial security Lanie and her family so desperately need, or it could tear them apart. Yet it’s only a prelude to other changes. Author Brent Hayden’s arrival in Fairhope breathes fresh life into Lanie’s dream of becoming a writer. And then the hammer falls. . . .

Lanie’s father is diagnosed with cancer, and the faith and unity of her family are stretched to the limit. On top of this shattering news, a crisis is about to strike that will rock the whole town of Fairhope and shatter Lanie’s dreams of love.

• The Courtship
Lanie Freeman and her siblings have survived the height of the Great Depression on their own, with their father gone. They are convinced that he has been unjustly imprisoned but are powerless to exonerate him.

Taking matters into her own hands, Lanie’s strong-willed sister, Maeva, runs away to Los Angeles to find the one woman in a city of thousands who can prove their father’s innocence. Not even Lanie’s desperate pleas can deter Maeva from her headstrong and potentially dangerous mission.

Yet as her family seems to be unraveling, Lanie’s dream of writing becomes a reality. She is on the verge of becoming a published author with novelist Brent Hayden’s help. Amid the excitement, she still feels a deep longing for something more, a yearning for love, a home and a family of her own. When two local suitors propose, it does nothing to quiet her heart; it only stirs up confusion. There’s only one man she has ever loved, and he doesn’t love her.

Lanie resigns herself to leave Maeva’s safety and her father’s future in God’s hands. But can she trust God to show her the right man and the right plan for her life?