Gem City

All five books in Nicole Campbell's 'Gem City', now in one volume!

What Comes of Eating Doughnuts With a Boy Who Plays Guitar

: Courtney Ross is a straight-A student and captain of the cheerleading squad who's constantly anxious. Hoping for a chance to unwind before senior year, she spends the summer vacation in Gem City, Ohio with her best friend Vanessa. However, her plans change when she meets Ethan Fisher, a guitar player who makes her head spin. This unexpected romance leaves Courtney questioning her previously unwavering commitment to following the rules.

What Comes of Breaking Promises and Guitar Strings

: Ethan Fisher is a self-proclaimed badass who plays guitar and sings in a band, and his flirtatious nature is well-known. But when he meets Courtney Ross, a smart and anxious cheerleader with a larger vocabulary than his, he falls head over heels in love. The only problem is that she lives 1,800 miles away. Courtney steals his heart, but the question remains: how long can she keep it?

How One Attempts to Chase Gravity

: Ethan Fisher is heading off to college with the hope of running into Courtney Ross again and proving himself as the man she thought he was, despite their rocky past. He's willing to take a chance on rekindling their summer romance. Meanwhile, Courtney feels like she's stuck in the past and is unsure if she's ready to forgive and forget. Will they be able to navigate their newfound adult lives and find their way back to each other?

When the Time Comes to Light a Fire

: Sixteen-year-old Vanessa Roberts is dealing with the challenges of high school, including an annoying lab partner and a widening gap between her and her mother. Zack Roads, her love interest, is the envy of her peers and a source of hope for Vanessa. However, as she navigates her sophomore year at Gem City High, Vanessa finds herself struggling with feelings of regret and the danger of losing herself along the way.

Where Gravel Roads Lead Home

: Luke Miller is a golden boy who loves being the star athlete and boyfriend, but when he goes home, he's just another kid to his mom. As he enters junior year, he's determined to focus on getting out of Gem City, even if it means ignoring what's important to him. However, Luke soon realizes that decisions are harder to make when they truly matter and impact the people he cares about. Longing for a simpler time, he must figure out who he can rely on as he navigates his way forward.