A teacher, 23, and her student, 17. Is it never OK? Esme Linde, 23, a new teacher in a high school in Vermont, is accused of having an affair with one of her students, Noah Beemer, 17. Noah’s parents have big ambitions for their son. Fearing that the controversy will damage his prospects, they pressure […]

The universe shifts and our stars realign. I’d sworn off men. And then I met Nick Christiansen. Technically, I fell for him, literally, the moment I landed in his quarterback-sized arms and looked into those soulful eyes. I blame the rum. Or was it tequila? Spoiler alert: It was those delectable dimples. Either way, Nick […]

Her gold medal vanished. Now her identity might too. Fifteen-year-old figure skating phenomenon Docia thinks winning Olympic gold is the start of her future, until the judges strip her of the medal and accuse her of being too young to compete. The scandal threatens to destroy her career overnight. Forced to escape from Russia, Docia […]

It may be too late for super shiny hair, going without a bra, or sleeping eight hours without a potty break. But it seems that it’s not too late for navigating magical politics, expatriating, romance, and saving the world. One day shy of my forty-third birthday, I was unceremoniously dumped by the jerk I’d called […]

A wounded rodeo champion and his horse trainer make a friendship pact to protect each other from rebound relationships. The ground rules are simple: 1. Need a plus one at a holiday get-together? Ask each other.2. Feeling bored or lonely? Call or text each other.3. Accidentally step beneath a sprig of mistletoe? Um… Okay, it’s […]