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Voyage of the Defiance (Breaking Free Series, Book 1)
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About Voyage Of The Defiance
Product Description An act of defiance that will either kill her or change her life forever... Sixteen year old Makayla Summerlin's life with her drug-addled mom and skeezy boyfriend was hard, really hard - but it was hers! She barely remembers the grandfather she now has to live with. Completely uprooted, Makayla feels exactly how little control she has over anything... until she looks at her grandfather's sailboat and suddenly it seems like the perfect escape from her life. Makayla sets sail - with an unintended passenger - and begins a journey around the coast of Florida that will challenge everything she has ever believed about herself. What will it take to survive the elements? 2016 Gold Finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Award! Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of action and adventure. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite! Main Content: 73,397 words {1. High School. 2. Survival. 3. Action/Adventure. 4. Florida (State). 5. Contemporary. 6. Young Adult Fiction.} A heroine who is strong, smart, and innovative and a hero who will melt your heart. With over 1 million books sold world-wide, it is no wonder that readers say they reread my stories over and over again and always discover something new! Check out the Breaking Free series! Review "Action, adventure, and the high seas ... a story with heartache and redemption" - YA Author of Keegan's Point, H.D. Smith What readers are saying about Voyage of the Defiance! Finalist in the prestigious UK 2016 Wishing Shelf Book Award! This has a strong female hero, a twisting plot and a fascinating setting. A fantastic YA novel.' Girl, aged 15 'Plot-wise, this is the best book I have read this year. The characters are interesting but it's the plot that's the best. So much happens, I simply couldn't stop turning the page. I so loved the cover too. Why isn't this a film?' Girl, aged 15 'First half sets up the characters, second half the story is pacey and packed full of excitement.' Male reader, aged 16 'Amazing cover.' Male trader, aged 13 'A little romance, a complex hero and a vast ocean of adventure. Lovely read.' Female reader, aged 16 'I was very engaged in this story from the first page.' Female reader, aged 17 From the Author Drama, adventure, survival, tragedy, and hope--this is story is an emotional roller coaster that will leave you cheering for the unlikely heroine and hero as they experience a challenge that will either make them stronger or kill them. This emotionally-packed Young Adult action/adventure story will keep you turning the page as you fallNew Adult Makayla and her unexpected stowaway on a journey of discovery. Voyage of the Defiance was a Finalist in the UK Wishing Shelf Book Award presented by students throughout the UK. From the Inside Flap "Argh!" Makayla growled before following the two back into the house. She hurried up the steps and pulled open the screen door. Pushing the front door open further, she stepped inside and slammed it behind her. "I don't like dogs!" She yelled before a startled gasp escaped her when she found herself staring eye to eye with Breaker. Henry continued to ignore her as he walked through the small dining room area toward the kitchen. Makayla kept her eyes glued to the dog. She grunted when it suddenly jumped up, pressing its paws against her chest. The weight of the dog's body pushed her back against the front door. She cautiously moved her hands up until they sank into the soft fur. "Good boy," she whispered, staring into the bright eyes. "Good boy. Don't eat me. I really don't taste that good. In fact, I need a shower. Yeah, I need a shower and you don't want to eat anything that needs a shower, do you? Oh wait," she muttered with a frown. "Dogs eat out of the trash can, don't they? Guess you wouldn't care if I had a shower or not, huh?" Makayla's lips snapped shut when
