Books by Christina Benjamin

Sometimes the thing you're looking for is right in front of you-almost.Nobody likes Devon James. And why should they? He had it all and took it for granted-money, girls, popularity and a future with endless possibility. Now he's just a washed-up has-been. Or so everyone thinks. No one knows the real reason the handsome soccer star quit the team and dumped the hottest girl in school, but they're not about to forgive him for it either. That's why he's perfect for Samantha Connors.Sam Connors always follows the rules. But when her father forces her to leave Boston to finish her senior year of high school at a posh prep school in Ireland she has no choice but to rebel. And bad boy Devon James is just the guy to help her break all the rules. Sam is determined to get her life back and return to Boston by any means necessary. Her plan is crazy, but she's convinced it will work-almost.Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl, 13 Reason's Why and Pretty Little Liars.(Note: Suggested reading age 16+ for mature language and content.)

Why did he have to say hello, when she could only say goodbye? Everybody likes Nathan Hawthorne. But he's looking for more. More life, more love, more reasons to live. After the sudden death of his brother, Nate moves to New Orleans, hoping a fresh start will bring him clarity. His easy smile and California charm wins him the attention of every girl at his new school. Too bad he only has eyes for Camille. Camille LaRue is a nobody, and she likes it that way. Her life has always been painfully predictable. And with only a few more ticks to check off her bucket list, she has her senior year perfectly planned. And none of those plans include falling in love. Until Nick comes crashing into her life. When Nate says "Hello" to Camille, everything changes with one simple word. But she's afraid to risk her heart. Luckily for Camille, Nate knows the best things in life are worth fighting for. He brings chaos into her orderly life, showing her just how much life she still has left to live.A stand-alone love story about a boy who learns to live, from a girl who wants to die.The Fault in Our Stars meets Everything, Everything.

It may take more than the magic of mistletoe to pull off this Christmas miracle!Emma Rhodes is hesitant to return to Manhattan for Christmas. After all, she left for a reason. A tall, dark and handsome reason named Will Taylor. But Emma has been homesick for the city ever since she moved to Boston with her mother. So when the opportunity to spend her last high school holiday with her father presented itself, she couldn't resist.Plus, Emma has some big decisions on the horizon. With graduation only a few months off, she needs to decide if she's brave enough to face her past and return to the city for college, or if she'll continue to run from the heartbreak that haunts her.Nobody is more excited about the holidays than Will Taylor, especially now that his dream girl is back in town. Emma Rhodes was the one that got away and Will has a plan to make sure it never happens again. He's sure he can use the magic of Manhattan at Christmas to show her the spark between them still exists.Will's plans to win Emma back hinge on giving her the best Christmas ever, which might be more difficult than he suspected when Emma's frienemies get involved and her father drops a family bombshell. But Will is determined not to give up his heartwarming quest to prove his love with holiday flare.A seasonal tale of love, family and the magic of Christmas.A Fun, Fast, YA Romance Read.Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars.(Note: Suggested reading age 16+ for mature language and content.)

The last thing Chloe Price wants for Christmas is a boyfriend. She's still trying to get over the last boy who broke her heart. Thankfully, she has plans to spend her winter break getting over him.The only thing Ethan Hall wants for Christmas is to spend time with his family. But since his older brother, Owen, is the only family he has left, Ethan finds himself tagging along to crash another family's holiday, so Owen can spend it with his girlfriend, who just happens to be Chloe's sister.The connection is instant when Ethan and Chloe meet. It seems they've both found something they never knew they were looking for in each other, but their fragile relationship is tested when Chloe's ex-boyfriend makes it clear that he wants her back.Do Ethan and Chloe have more than chemistry or can they chalk their attraction up to just a few mistletoe moments?

Practice makes perfect...or so she thought. Nobody likes Cody Matthews, including Cody Matthews. And why should they? He got his high school girlfriend pregnant and then almost killed them both while driving drunk. That's why he's perfect for Hannah. She'd never fall for someone like him. Hannah Stark is a high school senior with a resume of straight A's. She's never stepped a toe out of line. But that's also why she's never had a boyfriend. While all her classmates are counting down the days until graduation, Hannah is dragging her feet. She can't believe she'll be leaving her adolescence behind without ever taking a chance to be wild and free. That's why she's set her sights on Harrison. Harrison Cohl is everything Hannah wants to be. Gorgeous, wealthy, popular and wild. He's also notorious for the legendary masquerade ball he throws every year. And this year Hannah is determined to be invited. And have Harrison as her date. Hannah's plan is crazy. But she's convinced she just needs a little practice to make her high school résumé perfect. A Fun, Fast, YA Romance read that you won't be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars.(Note: Suggested reading age 16+ for mature language and content.)"I very much enjoyed this book. It's refreshing to read a passionate budding romance without explicit sex scenes. Great job!" - Amazon Customer"I have emencely enjoyed this book. It was about heart break and honoring your true love and being who you are on the most basic level and most importantly dealing with your past to move forward." - Amazon Customer