Bøker av Haleigh Wenger

Get ready for the book Kirkus Reviews calls "satisfying fare for fans of romantic and family dramas." from the Texas Indie Author of the Year (2022), Haleigh Wenger.Sixteen-year-old Paige Williams can't stop self-sabotaging. Not when her dad gets sick, not when her relationship implodes, not even when her parents send her to another-freaking-state for the summer to live with her sister. Paige just wants to have fun, spray paint a few walls, and block out everything stressful, including her growing concern that she might be sick as well. To make things worse, her parents threaten her with boarding school in the fall if she can't prove she's changed her bad habits.Paige's parents sign her up for a rebuilding project in Texas where her sister lives. Meanwhile, Paige reluctantly befriends her sister's straight-laced teenage neighbor, Joey, who is a frequent guest. He's so different from her, but Paige realizes that may not be a bad thing, especially since being around Joey curbs her urge to vandalize and ignore the rules. He even makes her forget about the debilitating stomach cramps she struggles to hide.Just as Paige begins to feel settled in Texas, her dad's worsening Crohn's disease brings her home to Seattle.When her own health fails her, she has the choice of staying at home and receiving care. Or, she could go back to Texas and prove for once and for all that she's more than her mistakes and more than a disease.Torn between two worlds and two versions of herself, Paige must decide where, and with whom, she truly feels at home.

Embark on an emotional journey of self-discovery and love in "A Feeling Like Home," a touching teen contemporary romance that explores the depths of resilience and finding one's place in the world.Meet Paige Williams, a sixteen-year-old grappling with self-destructive tendencies. When life throws her curveballs, she struggles to cope, whether it's her father's illness, a failed relationship, or the ultimatum from her parents to change her ways or face boarding school. Desperate to escape the chaos, she finds herself sent to Texas for the summer to live with her sister, hoping for a fresh start.Reluctantly, Paige befriends Joey, her sister's neighbor, who couldn't be more different from her. Despite their contrasting personalities, Paige discovers that Joey's influence curbs her rebellious instincts and offers a respite from the debilitating stomach cramps she tries to conceal. As she settles into her new surroundings, just when she begins to feel a sense of belonging, her father's worsening Crohn's disease forces her to return to Seattle.Confronted with her own health issues, Paige faces a crucial decision. Should she prioritize her well-being and remain at home, or should she return to Texas to prove that she is more than her past mistakes and her illness? Caught between two worlds and torn by conflicting identities, Paige must choose where and with whom she truly feels at home."A Feeling Like Home" is a poignant tale of resilience and second chances, exploring the complexities of family, love, and self-acceptance. Join Paige as she navigates the challenges of life and strives to find her true sense of belonging. This heartfelt story will tug at your heartstrings, reminding you of the power of forgiveness, healing, and embracing new beginnings.If you're searching for a moving and relatable read that delves into the depths of teenage emotions and the quest for self-discovery, "A Feeling Like Home" is a must-read. Immerse yourself in Paige's transformative journey today and be inspired to embrace the beauty of finding your place in the world.