Sophie Gonzales

Cale Dietrich

A Novel

If This Gets Out

In a secret organization that cultivates teenage spies, the stakes are high for two agents, Caden and Dylan, whose mission to compete for a girl destined for great power becomes complicated when Caden finds himself falling in love with his competition.

The Love Interest

Part thriller, part romance, The Friend Scheme is another twisty #ownvoices YA novel from Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest. Matt’s father is a criminal with high hopes that his son will follow in his footsteps. His family is at war with another, and Matt’s dad is caught in the crossfire. Matt and his older brother are expected to fight for their family. But deep down Matt has other ambitions—and attractions. When he meets Jason, Matt believes he might be falling deeper than friendship for the first time. The boys keep their connection a secret, and soon Matt suspects that Jason is part of the family that tried to kill his father. The truth, however, is even more shattering, and Matt must decide if he can ever break free and own who he really is and who he is meant to love.

The Friend Scheme

Scream meets The Taking of Jake Livingston in this young adult horror novel by Cale Dietrich featuring a masked killer who targets frat boys. Freshman Alex believes that joining a fraternity is the best way to form a friend group as he begins his college journey. The frat he’s pledging seems welcoming and fun, and accepting of his identity as queer. It would feel better if Gray, the other queer frat boy was friendlier, but Alex can deal with that if it means being part of this popular group. And then... one of the frat boys is killed by a masked, knife-wielding murderer. The police and the university believe it’s random – a case of a drunk kid being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But when another frat boy is murdered, Alex and Gray start to wonder if they might be the next targets, and if the pledge/hazing rituals have gone too far. Elements of horror, mystery, and a gay hate-to-love romance make this a story readers won't want to miss.

The Pledge

Jamie Johnson has never been the centre of attention, and he’s perfectly okay with that. His entire world unravels as a hidden truth emerges: he's the heir to the throne of Mitanor, a sun-drenched southern European country, and the press is ready to expose this secret to the world. An invitation to spend the summer in his father's palace arrives, giving Jamie a chance to get to know the man he never thought he’d meet.

Meanwhile, in a northern European kingdom known for its cold climate and stoic royals, Erik Lindstrom, the spare prince, grapples with the upcoming marriage of his golden-boy elder brother. With the country’s spotlight trained on his family more than ever, Erik feels sidelined and tightly controlled. So when he receives an offer to tutor the newly found American prince in the ways of royalty, he accepts without hesitation.

At a magnificent summer palace, Erik guides Jamie through the intricacies of royal etiquette, politics, and history. What neither prince anticipates is the connection that sparks between them—one that challenges both of their futures. Now each must make a choice: follow their hearts, or the time-honored royal path where crown and country reigns supreme, no matter the personal cost.

Act like a prince, but don’t fall for one

Rules of Royalty

Scream meets The Taking of Jake Livingston in this young adult horror novel by Cale Dietrich featuring a masked killer who targets frat boys. Freshman Sam believes that joining a fraternity is the best way to form a friend group as he begins his college journey. The frat he's pledging seems welcoming and fun, and accepting of his identity as queer. It would feel better if Gray, the other queer frat boy was friendlier, but Sam can deal with that if it means being part of this popular group. And then... one of the frat boys is killed by a masked, knife-wielding murderer. The police and the university believe it's random - a case of a drunk kid being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But when another frat boy is murdered, Sam and Gray start to wonder if they might be the next targets, and if the pledge/hazing rituals have gone too far. Elements of horror, mystery, and a gay hate-to-love romance make this a story readers won't want to miss.

Fica Entre Nós

"SATURDAY ES LA BOYBAND DEL MOMENTO. Y sus integrantes, Ruben, Zach, Angel y Jon, son los dueños del corazón de todo el país. Pero, tras bambalinas, el peso de la fama los está aplastando y la relación idílica que tienen frente a las cámaras no hace más que resquebrajarse. Para Ruben es especialmente difícil, porque el precio del estrellato lo obliga a permanecer en el clóset. Y es en Zach en quien confía para desahogarse. Durante una gira por Europa, su amistad, cada vez más cercana y codependiente, empieza a tomar tintes románticos. Pero, cuando se sienten preparados para contárselo al mundo, lo comprenden: nadie va a apoyarlos. SI SE DESCUBRE, PERDERÁN A SUS REPRESENTANTES. SI SE DESCUBRE, SERÁN LA DECEPCIÓN DE SUS FANÁTICOS. SI SE DESCUBRE, PODRÍA SER EL FIN DE SATURDAY. En un mundo en el que la fama y el fanatismo tienen más peso que las emociones reales, ¿cómo podrán ser ellos mismos?"

Si nos descubren

Amerykański zespół popowy Saturday właśnie kończy część trasy koncertowej, przed nim kolejne europejskie przystanki: Londyn, Paryż, Amsterdam, Berlin. Liczne rzesze fanek po każdym koncercie dają wyraz swojemu uwielbieniu. Chłopaki bacznie śledzą także recenzje (często krytyczne) oraz wszelkie informacje w sieci z nimi w roli głównej. Ruben, Zach, Jon i Angel w wolnym czasie trochę zwiedzają, trochę imprezują, korzystają z lokalnych atrakcji. A po koncertach ruszają do hotelu. Długa podróż po Stanach i Europie pozwala lepiej się poznać i sprzyja zacieśnieniu więzi między nimi, choć nie brakuje też okazji do spięć. Pewnego dnia Ruben i Zach uświadamiają sobie, że przestali już być dla siebie tylko kumplami z zespołu - rodzi się wzajemna fascynacja. Obaj są pełni obaw. I dotyczą one nie tylko życia osobistego, ale także losów zespołu. Czy ujawnienie prawdy o ich relacji wpłynie na wizerunek grupy? Jak zareagują fani?

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