"Shades" is a series of short novels that doesn't short change on drama, pace, quality of writing or style.

It is ideal for readers who may find traditional teen novels too daunting, but still crave the excitement of clever plot lines, well-rounded characters and fast-paced writing."Life of the Party" is the story of Chloe, a teenager who lives with her mother and whose father can't be bothered with her.

She spends her spare time hanging out and binge drinking with her friends, much to the disgust of Rob Yeaden, a boy from school who fancies her.

One particular drunken night, after an argument with her best friend Steph, Chloe manages to stagger home, but the next morning awakes to something much worse than a hangover!