PEACE LOVE BOOKS : Ramblings of a Book Dork: Theme of the Month (Abuse)

April is

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

For more information on the subject please visit : Child Welfare.gov

"Prevention is the best hope for reducing child abuse and neglect and improving the lives of children and families. Strengthening families and preventing child abuse requires a shared commitment of individuals and organizations in every community."

Here are some recommended New Adult/YA reads that include this topic.

Hopeless

by: Colleen Hoover

★★★★★ 5 Stars

"Let me inform you of something... The moment my lips touch yours, it will be your first kiss. Because if you've never felt anything when someone's kissed you, then no one's ever really kissed you. Not the way I plan on kissing you" - Holder

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Also by Colleen Hoover: Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl

The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden
by: Jessica Sorensen
★★★★ 4 Stars
“No one has ever needed me before because I’ve never let anyone that far in.” - Kayden

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Also by Jessica Sorensen: The Secret of Ella & Micah, Shattered Promises

Emerge
by: Lila Felix
★★★★★ 5 Stars
“I want you alone J with your mouth on mine and trust me, the last thing you will be doing is giggling." - Carlos

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Also by Lila Felix: Perchance, Love & Skate

Wishing For Someday Soon
by: Tiffany King
★★★★★ 5 Stars
“Trust was a double-edged sword. It could give you hope, but it could cut you in an instant when it was broken.”

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Also by Tiffany King: Forever Changed, Miss Me Not

Heart on a Chain
by: Cindy Bennett
★★★★★ 5 Stars
“You can’t tell me you haven’t noticed the way things are at school. I’m everyone’s favorite loser. There isn’t anyone more fun to pick on then me."-Kate

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Also by Cindy Bennett:Geek Girl, Immortal Mine

Pushing the Limits
by: Katie McGarry
★★★★★ 5 Stars
“Because growing up means making tough choices, and doing the right thing doesn’t necessarily mean doing the thing that feels good.”

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Also by Kate McGarry: Dare You To, Crossing the Line

Ten Tiny Breaths

by: K.A. Tucker
★★★★★ 5 Stars
“Just breathe. Ten tiny breaths … Seize them. Feel them. Love them.” - Kacey

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Also by K.A. Tucker: Anathema, One Tiny Lie

Reason to Breathe
by: Rebecca Donovan
★★★★★ 5 Stars
"No one tried to get involved with me, and I kept to myself. This was the place where everything was supposed to be safe and easy."

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Also by Rebecca Donovan: Barely Breathing and Out of Breath

Sempre
by: J.M. Darhower
★★★★★ 5 Stars
“Go for it, while you can. I know you have it in you. And I can't promise you'll get everything you want, but I can promise nothing will change if you don't try.”