Rachel Hawthorne

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Dark Guardian #4: Shadow of the Moon

I can feel every Shifter’s emotions except Daniel’s—the only one whose heart I long to know.

HAYDEN was born a werewolf, a Dark Guardian. But her ability to sense the feelings of fellow werewolves has made her life unbearable. She runs away, only to be tracked by charming, mysterious Daniel, a newcomer to their pack and the one Shifter immune to her powers. As she reluctantly follows him home, Hayden finds herself falling dangerously in love…

But even as her feelings for Daniel deepen, Hayden begins to wonder if he is who he claims to be. Where did he come from and why has no one ever seen him transform? When they stumble upon the body of a Shifter, still in wolf form, her worries grow. Someone is killing her kind. Is her handsome tracker really a hunter? And is Hayden now his prey?

Dark Guardian #3: Dark of the Moon

Brittany has never had a guy declare her as his mate, so she faced her full moon alone. But she has always loved Connor from afar. When they are imprisoned by their enemies, they must depend on each other to survive. But Brittany harbors a dark and dangerous secret that could destroy them both.

Dark Guardian #2: Full Moon

Lindsey has always known that Connor was her destined mate, but this summer as her full moon approaches, she finds herself dreaming about darkly handsome and silent Rafe. When the others are captured by their enemies, she and Rafe must work together to save them. As they spend time together, Lindsey will come to realize that some dangers come from within as she is forced to face her true feelings for Connor and Rafe. One is a friend. The other is her true love. But listening to her heart could cost her everything.

Dark Guardian #1: Moonlight

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Kayla has always felt a kinship with nature. Adopted as a child, Kayla has no idea that she’s inherited the gene that will turn her into a wolf. She can’t understand why she’s so drawn to distant, aloof Lucas...

As the leader of the Dark Guardians, a pack of werewolves that gather in the national forest, Lucas must watch Kayla until she discovers her destiny as his perfect other half. Just when Kayla finally begins to understand her fate, a new danger emerges...one that threatens their very existence.

Suite Dreams

Dec. 23, 2008

Over winter break, Alyssa's "unable to commit for more than a semester" boyfriend heads to Australia and forgets to tell her that the guy whose couch he's sleeping on is heading over to sleep on his. As a matter of fact, he didn't tell anyone and his couch is no longer available. Now Alyssa has a hot Aussie sleeping on the couch in her dorm suite and wanting her to play tour guide.

Labor of Love

June 10, 2008

Dawn has found the perfect way to forget her cheating boyfriend. Leave town for the summer and do something very distracting, like volunteering to help rebuild storm-torn New Orleans. But when she meets handsome, kind Brady, Dawn realizes she could be fixing more than a devastated house--she might also be able to repair her broken heart. Read Chapter Excerpt

Snowed In

November 27, 2007

Moving from Texas to an island on the Great Lakes in the middle of winter takes getting used to. But with someone to keep you warm, might as well get...Snowed In!

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A YEAR IN EUROPE

Contains 3 of my previous stories all in 1 book:

ROME: ANTONIO & CARRIE

PARIS: ALEX & DANA

LONDON: KIT & ROBIN

THE BOYFRIEND LEAGUE

June 26, 2007

Dani's a tomboy, totally useless when it comes to romance. But this summer she and her best friend have a foolproof plan to change all that. Both of their families will be hosting summer league baseball players—a whole league of potential boyfriends!

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To learn about the inspiration behind the story, visit the blog at Harper Teen Fanlit.

TRUST ME

January 1, 2007

Oh, no. This CAN'T be happening. Me and Sean Reed? "Trust Partners" for the entire counselors-in-training program? Sean may have deep blue eyes that make my heart flutter whenever he looks at me, but he's always been a trouble-maker. Being thrown together all summer? That is so not going to work. Even if he does have a really, really nice smile. Trust me on this.

THRILL RIDE

May 1, 2006

The most exciting roller coaster?

Falling in love!

Want to know the inspiration behind the story? Listen to the podcast!

*Winner* of the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for Best Young Adult Novel!

LOVE ON THE LIFTS

January 1, 2006

Warning: Beginners may fall head over heels!

Finalist for the National Readers' Choice Award for Best Young Adult Novel!

ISLAND GIRLS

(And Boys)

June 1, 2005

CARIBBEAN CRUISING (Also Available in Czech!)

June 2004

Previous Releases:

THE OLDER GUY

NICK & THE NERD

ROME: ANTONIO & CARRIE

PARIS: ALEX & DANA

LONDON: KIT & ROBIN

Amelia and

The Outlaw

Avon True Romance # 10

January 2003

ISBN: 0-06-000914-4

Amelia
With a strict, eagle-eyed judge for a father and two older brothers to back him up, Amelia Harper is doted on and protected within an inch of her life. She's not even allowed to have a sweetheart until she's seventeen. Amelia longs for the day she can do as she pleases, but that day doesn't seem to be in any hurry to arrive.

The Outlaw
For a young fellow, Jesse Lawton has a surprisingly shady background. The only wonder is that it took him until the age of fourteen to end up in jail, so wild was the path he'd been on. But five years have passed, and his luck finally seems to have turned: he's been freed. If only he can stay on the straight and narrow...

When Jesse arrives at the Harper ranch to work off the remainder of his sentence, it's no surprise the judge's pretty daughter catches his eye. What he doesn't know is that this young lady is itching for excitement, and with one look into his haunted eyes, Amelia knows she's found it in Jesse. Without meaning to, Amelia forces the erstwhile outlaw into a choice between his freedom and his heart.

Samantha and

The Cowboy

Avon True Romance #1

May 2002

ISBN: 0-06-447341-4

Samantha
When she manages to get herself hired for the cattle drive, Samantha believes all her prayers have been answered. The hundred dollars she'll earn will pull her family's Texas farm out of ruin and pay off their debts. But keeping the cowhands fooled that she's a boy becomes harder than she'd expected where one cowboy in particular is concerned.

The Cowboy
Matthew Hart wants two things: to forget the tragedies he witnessed on the front lines of the War Between the States, and to reclaim his cowboy life. The last thing he wants is the responsibility of a tagalong youngster on the cattle drive. His closed mind and hardened heart are territory best left unexplored, until a fateful moment turns his world upside down.

Matt discovers what and who "Sam" really is, and he is furious. But soon a stronger emotion takes hold, and bound by Samantha's secret, Matt is torn between revealing her identity and his own sudden and frightening love for her.