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    Magnolias don't Die: Oleanders, #2
    Oleanders are Poisonous: Oleanders, #1
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    Oleanders Series

    By AJ Collins

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    About this series

    It's been nearly two years since Lauren left her horrific memories in the dust of Wineera. But now, in this grungy Fitzroy pub, in walks Harry, the young musician from back home who won her teenage heart. Then smashed it. Harry's offering her a brighter life. He says he believes in her. Says she has a gift: a unique voice. Lauren wants to trust him. She wants to be like those other girls – confident, carefree, not giving a fork what anyone thinks. Can getting lost in the spotlight, in the music, in Harry's arms, help Lauren forget that awful night back home? Or will it bring her dark secret into bright focus? Maybe it's already happening …

    This devastatingly honest YA+ novel explores the casual sexism and harassment young women face every day and how essential it is to speak up and find support when dealing with teen trauma.

    "AJ Collins expertly guides us through Lauren's brutal, complicated coming of age in a poignant tale about growing up too fast, forgiving too slowly, and the healing power of love, friendship, and family – however it comes." Nicole Hayes, author of The Whole of My Word, One True Thing, A Shadow's Breath

    *Suitable for a mature YA audience. Contains swearing and themes of sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, self-harm, homophobia.

    *This book uses Australian spelling and grammar conventions.

    *Part 2 of Oleanders Series

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAJC Publishing
    Release dateMar 2, 2020
    Magnolias don't Die: Oleanders, #2
    Oleanders are Poisonous: Oleanders, #1

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      Oleanders are Poisonous: Oleanders, #1
      Oleanders are Poisonous: Oleanders, #1

      Oleanders are Poisonous: Oleanders, #1

      AJ Collins
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      In a town where gossip spreads like dust blowing in from the Mallee's canola fields, something unspeakable is about to happen to sixteen-year-old Lauren. It's bad enough she's losing her mum to a horrible disease and that her best friend is leaving town, but now the only person she thought she could trust, is about to betray her. She can't stay here. No one is going to believe the town cop could do such a horrific thing to his own daughter. There's nothing left to do but run. Especially after the fire. This mature YA coming-of-age novella is filled with heartbreak, laughter and poignancy, unafraid to address the sometimes gut-wrenching complexities of growing up. "From the first pages, Collins breathes life into her characters, fuels your need to know more. With empathy and insight, she sheds light on the dark experiences of life, shows the power of connection and the courage it takes to move on. A big-hearted coming of age novel about love and trust and everything that comes between." Melissa Manning, author of Smokehouse Collection *Suitable for a mature YA audience. Contains swearing and themes of sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, self-harm, homophobia. *This book uses Australian spelling and grammar conventions. *Book 1 of 2 in Oleanders series *Novella

      In a town where gossip spreads like dust blowing in from the Mallee's canola fields, something unspeakable is about to happen to sixteen-year-old Lauren. It's bad enough she's losing her mum to a horrible disease and that her best friend is leaving town, but now the only person she thought she could trust, is about to betray her. She can't stay here. No one is going to believe the town cop could do such a horrific thing to his own daughter. There's nothing left to do but run. Especially after the fire. This mature YA coming-of-age novella is filled with heartbreak, laughter and poignancy, unafraid to address the sometimes gut-wrenching complexities of growing up. "From the first pages, Collins breathes life into her characters, fuels your need to know more. With empathy and insight, she sheds light on the dark experiences of life, shows the power of connection and the courage it takes to move on. A big-hearted coming of age novel about love and trust and everything that comes between." Melissa Manning, author of Smokehouse Collection *Suitable for a mature YA audience. Contains swearing and themes of sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, self-harm, homophobia. *This book uses Australian spelling and grammar conventions. *Book 1 of 2 in Oleanders series *Novella

    • 2

      Magnolias don't Die: Oleanders, #2
      Magnolias don't Die: Oleanders, #2

      Magnolias don't Die: Oleanders, #2

      AJ Collins
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      It's been nearly two years since Lauren left her horrific memories in the dust of Wineera. But now, in this grungy Fitzroy pub, in walks Harry, the young musician from back home who won her teenage heart. Then smashed it. Harry's offering her a brighter life. He says he believes in her. Says she has a gift: a unique voice. Lauren wants to trust him. She wants to be like those other girls – confident, carefree, not giving a fork what anyone thinks. Can getting lost in the spotlight, in the music, in Harry's arms, help Lauren forget that awful night back home? Or will it bring her dark secret into bright focus? Maybe it's already happening … This devastatingly honest YA+ novel explores the casual sexism and harassment young women face every day and how essential it is to speak up and find support when dealing with teen trauma. "AJ Collins expertly guides us through Lauren's brutal, complicated coming of age in a poignant tale about growing up too fast, forgiving too slowly, and the healing power of love, friendship, and family – however it comes." Nicole Hayes, author of The Whole of My Word, One True Thing, A Shadow's Breath *Suitable for a mature YA audience. Contains swearing and themes of sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, self-harm, homophobia. *This book uses Australian spelling and grammar conventions. *Part 2 of Oleanders Series

      It's been nearly two years since Lauren left her horrific memories in the dust of Wineera. But now, in this grungy Fitzroy pub, in walks Harry, the young musician from back home who won her teenage heart. Then smashed it. Harry's offering her a brighter life. He says he believes in her. Says she has a gift: a unique voice. Lauren wants to trust him. She wants to be like those other girls – confident, carefree, not giving a fork what anyone thinks. Can getting lost in the spotlight, in the music, in Harry's arms, help Lauren forget that awful night back home? Or will it bring her dark secret into bright focus? Maybe it's already happening … This devastatingly honest YA+ novel explores the casual sexism and harassment young women face every day and how essential it is to speak up and find support when dealing with teen trauma. "AJ Collins expertly guides us through Lauren's brutal, complicated coming of age in a poignant tale about growing up too fast, forgiving too slowly, and the healing power of love, friendship, and family – however it comes." Nicole Hayes, author of The Whole of My Word, One True Thing, A Shadow's Breath *Suitable for a mature YA audience. Contains swearing and themes of sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, self-harm, homophobia. *This book uses Australian spelling and grammar conventions. *Part 2 of Oleanders Series

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