Jessica Burkhart

Books!


The Canterwood Crest series from Simon & Schuster's Aladdin MIX
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Take the Reins
(Canterwood Crest #1)
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Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Aladdin MIX
Simon & Schuster
Middle grade
ISBN 10: 1416958401
ISBN 13: 978-1416858406

Who says teammates have to be friends?

When Sasha Silver and her horse, Charm, arrive on the campus of the elite Canterwood Crest Academy, Sasha knows that she's in trouble. She's not exactly welcomed with open arms. One group of girls in particular is used to being the best, the brightest, and the prettiest on the team, and when Sasha shows her skills in the arena, the girls' claws come out.

Sasha is determined to prove that she belongs at Canterwood. Will she rise to the occasion and make the advanced team by the end of her first semester? Or will the pressure send Sasha packing?



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Chasing Blue (Canterwood Crest #2)
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Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Aladdin MIX
Simon & Schuster
Middle grade
ISBN-10: 141695841X
ISBN-13: 978-1416958413


Home (Bitter) Sweet Home

Now that Sasha Silver and her horse, Charm, have proven that they're worthy competitors for the Canterwood Crest equestrian team, Sasha's psyched to get back to school...until self-proclaimed It girl, queen bee, and owner of the I'm-so-way-better-than-you-are attitude, Heather Fox, is assigned as Sasha's riding partner.

Not. Good.

And when Heather starts spending a little too much QT with Sasha's almost-boyfriend, Jacob, the partnership is put to the ultimate test.

Behind the Bit (Canterwood Crest #3)
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Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Aladdin MIX
Simon & Schuster
Middle grade
ISBN-10: 1416958428
ISBN-13: 978-1416958420

With friends like these...

It's midwinter break and Sasha Silver has been invited to attend an exclusive equestrian clinic. Problem is, Callie, Heather, Alison, and Julia have also been invited. And after the way things ended at Canterwood's Sweetheart Soiree, the line between friend and frenemy is thinner than ever.

Triple Fault (Canterwood Crest #4)
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Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Aladdin MIX
Simon & Schuster
Middle grade
ISBN-10: 1416958436
ISBN-13: 978-1416958437


Three strikes, they're on the outs...

One: Heather pretending to date Jacob just to mess with Sasha.

Two: A new girl who is so competitive, she makes Heather look tame.

Three: A former BFF with a new hobby: stealing boyfriends.




Best Enemies (Canterwood Crest #5)
October 20, 2009



Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Aladdin MIX
Simon & Schuster
Middle grade
ISBN-10: 1416990372
ISBN-13: 978-1416990376


Because some girls just have to be the best at everything...

If any two girls know about being the best, it's Heather Fox and Jasmine King. Just ask them; they'll be happy to tell you.

But every girl knows that there can only be one "best."

Can Sasha keep the girls from turning the arena into a war zone and still snag a spot on the coveted Youth Equestrian National Team?




Little White Lies (Canterwood Crest #6)
December 22, 2009


Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Aladdin MIX
Simon & Schuster
Middle grade
ISBN-10: 1416990380
ISBN-13: 978-1416990383


A little white lie never hurt anyone...right?

Sasha is with Eric. Callie is with Jacob. And Callie and Sasha are finally BFFsagain. Life is as perfect as it's ever been at Canterwood.

So when Sasha learns of a secret that could destroy all of her relationships,she's willing to tell a few white lies to keep everything from falling apart. After all, white lies aren't supposed to hurt anyone....






Rival Revenge (Canterwood Crest #7)
February 2010



Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.



And you thought they were out of the running . . .

The truth is out: Julia and Alison did NOT cheat.

Now, they're back on the advanced team and feeling...well, a little angry that they had to forfeit their chance at the YENT.

This time, they're not just in it to win it -- they're out for revenge. A dish definitely best served cold.




Home Sweet Drama (Canterwood Crest #8)
April 2010



Cover copyright © 2009 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Some things never change.

If the girls have learned anything, it's that only the strong survive at Canterwood Crest Academy. Just ask Jasmine.... Oh, whoops. You can't -- she's back at Wellington Prep. Well, then, ask Heather Fox. After all, she's the lone Queen Bee left standing.

But Sasha Silver has more than proven that she's worthy competition on -- and off -- the arena. Is there a new queen in the making?




City Secrets (Canterwood Crest #9)
July 6, 2010




Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

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Who knew one city could hold so many secrets?


Sasha is in New York City for break, just like she’d planned. What she hadn’t planned was that she’d be staying with Heather Fox in her Park Avenue penthouse, and spending her time shopping, riding, and (could it be?) having a blast.

Is Sasha getting caught in a web only the Queen of Canterwood could weave?



Elite Ambition (Canterwood Crest #10)
September 2010




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SASHA SILVER . . . CANTERWOOD'S NEW IT GIRL?

It seems that Sasha Silver has become the hottest new thing since the Mulleavy sisters' spring line. The Trio has welcomed her with open arms, a popular new girl has tagged Sasha as her insta-BFF and she's the fiercest she's ever been in the arena.

Now if she could only figure out a way to deal with her old friends Paige and Callie and that boy she's sorta-kinda-always liked . . .


Scandals, Rumors, Lies (Canterwood Crest #11)
November 16, 2010




Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.


Who's the hater?

Things are coming to a boil at the elite Canterwood Crest Academy. Lies have been revealed, lines have been crossed, and now . . . an anonymous tell-all blog featuring Sasha & Co. is turning secrets into campus-wide scandal.

So who's the hater? The girl with everything to lose, or the girl who ha already lost it all?



Unfriendly Competition
(Canterwood Crest #12)
January 4, 2011




Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.


And the runner-up is . . .?

Sasha Silver has got it all-a hot boyfriend, a place on the YENT, and the perfect BFF. But Sasha gets a surprise blast from the past when Lauren Towers, a superstar rider from Sasha's hometown, enrolls at Canterwood. Will Lauren become Sasha's friend or her stylish, gorgeous, boy-magnet foe?



Chosen
(Canterwood Crest Super Special)
May 4, 2011




Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

Out with the old, in the new . . .

Lauren Towers has always had one dream: to be a professional equestrian, competing with the best of the best. Natch, she's applied for a highly coveted spot at Canterwood Crest Academy. 

But while she waits to see if she gets in, Lauren is left contemplating her life in Union, Connecticut and the horrible accident that brought her there. Suddenly, Lauren is left wondering: even if she does get into Canterwood, will her past make her stronger or will it stand in the way of her future as an equestrian for good?



Initiation (Canterwood Crest #13)
January 3, 2012




Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.



Lauren Towers has moved around enough to have the "new girl" code down . . .

1. Lay low.

2. But not too low.
3. Don’t ambush the in crowd.

But Canterwood isn’t just any school. Lauren is about to face an initiation

unlike any she’s ever encountered—Canterwood-style. Bon
chance
, Lauren—you’re going to need it!


Popular (Canterwood Crest #14)
May 1, 2012



Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.

It's not just a label. It's a state of mind.

Comeback (Canterwood Crest #15)




Cover copyright © 2010 Simon & Schuster. Photo © Monica Stevenson.


Forget her closeup. Lauren's ready for her comeback.




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Violet & Ruby Productions


In January 2011, Jessica Ashley and her best friend, Kate Angelella, started Violet & Ruby Productions. The tw0-person packager will produce novels and e-book novellas. The e-books will be available for download on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. The novellas will be for tweens and teens. The company's first installment in a new series will release soon!

Projects:

WELLINGTON PREP (e-book novella series)

#1 dominate (release date TBA)




Wellington Prep: home to the notorious Jasmine King. And if you think Jasmine's a mean girl . . . meet the one who taught her everything she knows.