Elise Bryant Books in Order

Tessa Johnson develops writer's block after entering an arts school's creative writing program. Her best friend proposes manufacturing a romance for inspiration, but pursuing the supposedly perfect boy complicates Tessa's connection with her neighbor and her own identity.

Uncertain about her future despite her family's expectations, Lenore Bennett embarks on a Mediterranean cruise before college. Meeting Alex Lee, a romantic with an elaborate life plan, challenges her assumptions about love and what she wants for herself.

Punk singer Delilah and secretive Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast Reggie keep encountering each other on holidays throughout a year. As attraction grows, both must confront the insecurities and carefully managed appearances that prevent them from showing their true selves.

Reluctantly leading her daughter’s school diversity committee, Mavis Miller witnesses suspicious behavior after a contentious PTA meeting. When the principal disappears, she teams with the school psychologist to investigate the secrets beneath elementary-school politics.

Having quit her job, Mavis Miller fills her days with parenting until a children’s soccer coach dies suspiciously. Investigating competitive parents and hidden resentments distracts her from unemployment, anxiety, and the complications of her changing romantic life.

Jubilee Foster manages school, siblings, and community volunteering through relentless planning, keeping family troubles at a distance. When unexplained hives develop into a chronic illness, she must reconsider her responsibilities and learn to accept other people’s help.