YA Inspirational Fiction

Sixteen-year-old Sadie Foster wants nothing more than to live a normal life. Raised on a biological research base in The Great Bear Rainforest, she not only grew up alongside the native Spirit Bears but developed a deep love and protectiveness for them. When her father dies trying to save a beloved Spirit Bear cub from a poacher, Sadie's left heartbroken and burdened with guilt.

Needing a fresh start, Sadie, and her mom transfer to a research base in Redwood Hills, California. She begins her junior year at Redwood Academy and takes a job at the local animal sanctuary, where she finds herself unexpectedly falling for Ronan O'Connor, the handsome assistant ranger.

Any hope of starting over is soon uprooted when she begins having dreams connected to the mysterious disappearance of the Spirit Bears in Great Bear. She soon realizes someone's hiding a dark secret and will stop at nothing to keep it hidden. Not knowing who she can trust, Sadie must confront her past in order to solve the mystery and save the Spirit Bears and community she loves.

Teagan O'Reilly has one goal upon graduation - to be accepted into Emerald Isle University's Science Research Internship and spend the summer in Ireland competing for a spot in the university's coveted research program. When her acceptance letter finally arrives, Teagan is more determined than ever to win a spot into the program. She's prepared for everything until she learns her partner is none other than Finn Connolly, her first love and the boy who broke her heart.

Past feelings reignite as Teagan and Finn travel to Brigid's Crossing in the small town of Cloverdale, Ireland, to begin their internship. Their research project quickly comes to life on the Kavanagh's horse farm, bringing new life to the farm and Teagan's dreams.

Teagan soon discovers that the farm is in financial trouble, jeopardizing her meticulously planned research, and it needs a miracle to be saved. The rolling hills of the Irish countryside are hiding a secret and the answer may lie in the legendary tale of the missing Kildare Emerald. When a plot to steal the emerald from the Kavanagh's land is uncovered, the safety of farm and their chance at the research position lies in the balance.

As time begins to run out, Teagan is torn between winning the research position and helping the Kavanagh's save the farm. Teagan is forced to decide where her heart lies, but will her choice make her lose everything she's always dreamed of or will she gain more than she ever imagined?