New Hope World Series by Amber Davis, Jaye Pratt

When Yasmin returned to Canary Bay, she was desperate for things in her life to change. After raising her younger sister for most of her teenage years, Yasmin was just trying to get through the year.The plan was simple:• Spend time as much time as possible with Millie• Get accepted into New Hope University• Read as many books as she couldChase and his friends are pretty much family... moreWhen Yasmin returned to Canary Bay, she was desperate for things in her life to change. After raising her younger sister for most of her teenage years, Yasmin was just trying to get through the year.The plan was simple:• Spend time as much time as possible with Millie• Get accepted into New Hope University• Read as many books as she couldChase and his friends are pretty much family. Each have their own pasts and struggles, but they will always look out for each other, protect each other, and don't easily let people into their circle.When Yasmin shows up on his driveway at 6am wearing princess pyjamas and blurting out "Are you a serial killer?" Chase doesn’t know what to think or understand why he is drawn to her.The attraction is instant. He can see the pain in her eyes and recognises the wall she's built around herself. He knows he'd do anything to protect her. Surprisingly, his friends feel the same way when they meet her.But what happens when they both find out that this isn't the first time they've met?Will Yasmin be able to let Chase and his friends in and finally have the family she's craved?Chase and the girl who came back is part of the New Hope World. There will be multiple books focused in or around New Hope and plenty of character cameos and crossovers, however each book will be able to be read as a standalone. less

Ella has an on-going battle with chronic pain and an ever growing list of gynaecological issues that no one has been able to diagnose. With the exception of her boss, she has always struggled to find friends who were understanding of her need to cancel plans if a flare up occurred.That is until Arden and his friends move in... moreElla has an on-going battle with chronic pain and an ever growing list of gynaecological issues that no one has been able to diagnose. With the exception of her boss, she has always struggled to find friends who were understanding of her need to cancel plans if a flare up occurred.That is until Arden and his friends move in.Could you imagine buying an apartment block to turn into a house for you and your friends, only to find out that the condition of the sale is that one of the tenants remain?Arden tried everything to have the girl from downstairs removed and it wasn’t until she received an eviction notice that he doesn’t remember sending that things started to change.It started with a prank here and there but ended with his head of security and the pesky unicorn slipper wearing tenant have him involuntarily admitted into rehab.Ever since Arden missed the phone call that resulted in sister slipping into a coma he had been spiralling out of control. Every morning he would wake with no recollection of what happened the night before.Once he’s sober and talking through his issues, Arden starts to remember everything that happened while he was drinking his way through every bottle of bourbon in New Hope. Luckily for him, he is home from rehab just in time to help her, like she helped him.How will Ella feel when she realises what Arden has done and that he now remembers every conversation that they had?Arden and the girl down stairs is book 2 in the New Hope World series.This book can be read as a standalone, however to better understand the characters and story it is best to read Chase and the girl who came back first. less

VadaBeing born into a family that has been feuding with the next door neighbours for over forty years. It means I have no choice but to be enemies with the boy who lives there, right? Well, that’s what Grandpa has been telling me for years.Everything changes the day Roman shows up in my time of need. He proves he has been paying attention for quite a while, and that my quirks don’t scare him away.Not only does he fit himself perfectly into my routine... moreVadaBeing born into a family that has been feuding with the next door neighbours for over forty years. It means I have no choice but to be enemies with the boy who lives there, right? Well, that’s what Grandpa has been telling me for years.Everything changes the day Roman shows up in my time of need. He proves he has been paying attention for quite a while, and that my quirks don’t scare him away.Not only does he fit himself perfectly into my routine. But he helps show me what I have been missing out on by allowing my best friend and family to shelter me with their love. And best of all, that it is okay to just be me.RomanI’ve never cared about the war between our families. I do, however, care about Vada Logan.The problem. I thought she was dating her best friend. When my eyes are finally open to what is going on, I realise it’s time to show Vada the real me. I can only hope she doesn’t shut me down.Vada might have autism, but unlike how her family shelters her, I can see the real Vada hidden underneath. She is not any different from the rest of us, all she needs are friends who have her back and can understand her.All I need to do is show her that regardless of the complicated history between our families, we could have a future together.And I really want to kiss her.Vada and the boy next door is set in New Hope a fictional Australian town. Autism can present differently in people and everyone’s experiences vary, Vada has been developed based on multiple influences of those we know and love with autism. less