Books in the Healing Bonds series

How can you stand up for yourself if you can't say your own name? New high school, same old taunts. Once again branded "C-c-claire," volleyball-obsessed Claire vows to skip the small talk and prove herself on the court, but when her teammates-turned-friends face their own trials, silence is not an option. Beth Jones's hot new boyfriend adds much-needed spice to her life as a sibling chauffeur, but becoming "Jeff's girl" might mean renouncing her friends. At six-foot-six, Maite Restrepo can punch out whatever she can't laugh off, but her fists can't heal her abuela's mystery illness. Everyone says Saafi Khalif will be America's first Muslim president, but does she have the courage to confront the guys who threatened her student group? Claire and her friends define team with the word family, but at home, Claire's family is falling apart. When her bitter aunt threatens eviction and tragedy sparks another family feud, can Claire speak up for herself? Told in four parts, Speak Without Words may be read by itself or as Book 1 in the Healing Bonds series.

How can you redeem yourself when no one lets you forget your mistakes? Todd didn't want to become a villain, but he followed along even when his twin brother's "pranks" turned cruel. Now the only one who still likes him is his neighbor's three-legged Terrier. His crush won't speak to him, but when their economics teacher partners them together, Todd seizes the chance to win her back. With help from a snarky artist and a quote-loving bookworm, Todd hopes he can earn redemption. His twin has other ideas. When Adam escalates from pushing boundaries to committing crimes, Todd must choose between sibling loyalty and his chance at a better future. Even Thistles Bloom may be read by itself or as Book 2 in the Healing Bonds series.