Mary Rand Hess

Navigate the chaotic life of seventeen year old Blade, who wants absolutely nothing to do with the rich and famous lifestyle. Being the son of a washed up rock star and struggling addict brings nothing but tabloid rumors and tragic family expectations. The only bright spot in Blade's world is his girlfriend, Chapel, but even that relationship is under threat from her disapproving parents. The one genuine connection Blade shares with his father is the music flowing through his soul. But when a long held family secret completely shatters his reality, music alone is not enough to fix the pieces. Armed with a mysterious letter and a plane ticket to Ghana, Blade sets off on a journey across the globe. You will travel alongside him as he searches desperately for freedom, true love, and the answers he needs to finally understand his own identity.

Step up to the plate with seventeen year old Noah, whose grand plans for the school year are striking out fast. He and his best friend Walt have just been cut from the high school baseball team for the third year in a row, completely crushing their athletic dreams. To make matters worse, Noah has been hopelessly in love with his friend Samantha since the fifth grade, and he is permanently stuck in the friend zone. But when Noah stumbles upon a stash of old, forgotten love letters, Walt hatches a brilliant, jazz inspired scheme to finally win Samantha's heart. You will ride along on a rollercoaster of awkward moments, deep friendships, and courageous risks. As Walt focuses heavily on reinventing his baseball career and Noah puts his heart on the line, they both learn that sometimes the biggest victories happen when you finally decide to take a swing.