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Reach for Tomorrow by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKatie O'Roark is thrilled to learn that Jenny House is being rebuilt. After the fire last year, Katie thought she could never return to the camp, where she spent the summers with teens like her who faced medical odds stacked against them. But thanks to Richard Holloway's efforts, Katie and her longtime friends Lacey and Chelsea will work as counselors once again... -
![How to Keep a Boy from Kissing You by Tara Eglington]()
How to Keep a Boy from Kissing You by Tara Eglington
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsExecutor of the Find a Prince Program™ and future author, sixteen-year-old Aurora Skye is dedicated to helping others navigate the minefield that is teenage dating. Counsellor-in-residence at home, where her post-divorce ad-agency father has transformed into a NAD (New Age Dad) intent on stripping his life bare of ‘the illusionary’ (i.e... -
![The Gossip File by Anna Staniszewski]()
The Gossip File by Anna Staniszewski
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Gossip File:-Chandra lets little kids pee in the pool.-Melody stole $ from the cafe register.-Ava isn’t who she says she is…Ava is cool. Ava is confident. Ava is really Rachel Lee who is lying her butt off.Rachel is visiting her dad at a resort in sunny Florida and is ready for two weeks of relaxing poolside, trips to Disney World and NOT scrubbing toilets... -
![The Princess Diaries Collection by Meg Cabot]()
The Princess Diaries Collection by Meg Cabot
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe set of books is noted for containing many popular culture references, which include singers, movies, and fads in modern culture. Many critics have taken unkindly to this form of storytelling. In response, Cabot wrote an English teacher into the book Princess In Training who criticizes Mia's writing, telling her that it relies too much on "slick pop culture references... -
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![Guys Do Not Do Secret Santa by Miranda Kenneally]()
Guys Do Not Do Secret Santa by Miranda Kenneally
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Catching Jordan short story (9 months before Catching Jordan... -
![Robyn by Jade Parker]()
Robyn by Jade Parker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny, sweet trilogy about three girls and the friendship and romance they find working summer jobs at a water park! Caitlin and Robyn, long time best friends, get summer jobs together working at The Splash, the local water park. While Caitlin gets to be a lifeguard, Robyn is stuck pushing little kids in inner tubes down a slide... -
![Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer]()
Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGigi, Bea, and Neerja are best friends and total overachievers. Even if they aren't the most popular girls in school, they aren't too worried. They know their real lives will begin once they get to their Ivy League colleges... -
![Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne]()
Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWinter Break super-secret perfect cocoa recipe: 8 oz steamed whole milk (no skim! doesn't work!) 2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder (big scoops) 1 tbsp. sugar (can't be too sweet) 4 dried, crushed mint leaves (or 1 tbsp. mint syrup) Stir thoroughly. Add mint swizzle stick. Combine with cute ski instructor, or brother's cute best friend, or cute guy you never noticed was so cute.. -
![Triple Shot Bettys in Love by Jody Gehrman]()
Triple Shot Bettys in Love by Jody Gehrman
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeena is freaking out. She's been going out with Ben for five months, their relationship is comfortable and perfect, and then Bam! he's suddenly putting the pressure on to be way more physical. She's not sure she's ready. Enter Mr... -
![Caitlin by Jade Parker]()
Caitlin by Jade Parker
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny, sweet trilogy about three girls and the friendship and romance they find working summer jobs at a water park!Now that Robyn is dating her older brother (ew!) Caitlin is feeling distinctly boyfriend-less in her lifeguard chair. But that's where she meets Jason, the water park's resident hottie.. -
![Whitney by Jade Parker]()
Whitney by Jade Parker
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny, sweet trilogy about three girls and the friendships and romance they find working summer jobs at a water park!Whitney's Summer Goals:1. Throw the best parties ever at the water park -- and avoid backstabbing nemesis Marci.2. Stop eating so much ice cream from Jake's ice cream cart. Who cares that he's really cute and sweet?3. Figure out Caitlin and Robyn.. -
![Labor of Love by Rachel Hawthorne]()
Labor of Love by Rachel Hawthorne
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTo Do: Investigate the French Quarter Buy new hammer Stop worrying that hard hat is going to ruin my hair Stop thinking about ex-boyfriend. No guys this summer! Find some cool jazz clubs to visit later Get psychic readings with Jenna and Amber Get Jenna and Amber to stop talking about psychic readings, the cute guy the psychic said I would meet, and the cute guy I just met... -
![Love at First Click by Elizabeth Chandler]()
Love at First Click by Elizabeth Chandler
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI could no longer deny what the heat in my cheeks meant when I was around Flynn. I was falling for my sister's boyfriend.There's just something about Flynn. Yes, he's a tall, unbelievably gorgeous, dark-haired football player, but . . . he's also sweet and nice and super easy to talk to. It's lucky I'm the photographer for the school paper, because my camera likes Flynn almost as much as I do... -
![Save the Date by Tamara Summers]()
Save the Date by Tamara Summers
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsVictoria Finnegan to marry Kevin Ork in the Rose Bower of Cynthia Flair Botanical GardensSunday, June 17, 3 p.m.Dress: very flowery.Yay.Paris Finnegan is marrying Jiro Kuan on the beach at Huntsville National ParkSaturday, August 11, 1 p.m.Dress: Um . . -
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![Amazing Grace by Megan Shull]()
Amazing Grace by Megan Shull
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrace Ace Kincaid has it all. She's a teen sports sensation. Her face and body are on the cover of every magazine. She's front and center on the red carpet. She has the world at her feet, as long as she toes the line. But then she says three little words. Three words that take her out of the spotlight to Medicine Hat, Alaska. Population 272.Grace has the chance to start all over again... -
![Waist-Deep In Walmart by Jordan Lynde]()
Waist-Deep In Walmart by Jordan Lynde
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"As I sat on the toilet, I realized how badass I was being. First of all, I (kind of) broke into Walmart; Second, I was (kind of) plotting to steal toilet paper; and third, I was doing all this while a hurricane was brewing outside." Ellie wanted a quick trip to Walmart to buy some toilet paper for her mom. A minute in, a minute out. Instead, she got locked in. With her secret love, of course... -
![Notes from an Accidental Band Geek by Erin Dionne]()
Notes from an Accidental Band Geek by Erin Dionne
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the author of Models Don’t Eat Chocolate Cookies comes a middle grade novel hailed by Linda Urban as “A perfect blend of laugh out loud funny and real-world heart.” Elsie Wyatt wants to be an orchestra superstar, like her dad and grandfather. The first step? Get into a super-selective summer music camp... -
![How to Speak Boy by Tiana Smith]()
How to Speak Boy by Tiana Smith
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsQuinn and Grayson have been fierce speech and debate rivals for years. They can't stand one another, either in competition or in real life. But when their AP Government teacher returns their school assignments to the wrong cubbies, they begin exchanging anonymous notes without knowing who the other is... -
![Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher]()
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD LEON SANDERS has a mug that looks like it should be hanging in a post office somewhere. If he didn’t have his twisted sense of humor, he’d have nothing at all. So it’s no wonder to Leon and his friends that the gorgeous Amy Green will never even look twice at him. However, there is one girl who might: Melody Hennon...Categorized as:
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![Thrill Ride by Rachel Hawthorne, Jan Nowasky]()
Thrill Ride by Rachel Hawthorne, Jan Nowasky
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThrill Ride!One-day admission: $15Summer job:Pros:Living on my own (plus roommates)Rides are free (but avoid the roller coasters—too scary!)Super-hot coworker . . .Cons:Periodic homesicknessDressing like Gretel for job in fairyland gift shopSuper-hot coworker . . . and boyfriend back home... -
![Hollywood Hills by Aimee Friedman]()
Hollywood Hills by Aimee Friedman
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet your drama on as the girls from New York Times bestseller SOUTH BEACH and its sexy sequel, FRENCH KISS, strut back into the limelight in another sizzling tale of romance, friendship, and crushes.Celebrity sightings. Sizzling nightlife. Endless shopping.Hollywood, here they come...Alexa: She's stopped believing in love at first sight... -
![The Crushes by Pamela Wells]()
The Crushes by Pamela Wells
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe girls from The Heartbreakers are back, and this time, they're looking to fall in love. Raven behaves as if it's okay for her to be applying the code to just anyone, but (not surprisingly), she finds it works best when directed at her kinda-sorta actual boyfriend, whether she's ready to commit to him or not... -
![The New Girl by Cathy Cole]()
The New Girl by Cathy Cole
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Heartside Bay - for life, love and everything in between...Lila Murray is desperate for a fresh start after her family moved from London to Heartside Bay. It's the perfect chance to leave her past mistakes behind. But nothing is ever that easy. Day one at Heartside High School brings a whole new set of problems, and one very big new crush...Categorized as:
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![Pride & Popularity by Jenni James]()
Pride & Popularity by Jenni James
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 18 ratings***AUTHOR'S DISCLAIMER*** If you are hoping to find a YA book full of paranormal beasts, sex, or teens who act much more like under-aged adults, I suggest you save your money and do not buy this book. In fact don't buy any of The Jane Austen Diaries... -
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![Love? Maybe by Heather Hepler]()
Love? Maybe by Heather Hepler
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJust because Piper's birthday is on Valentine's Day does not mean she's a romantic. In fact, after watching her father and then her stepfather leave, she's pretty sure she doesn't believe in love at all. Then her friends concoct a plan to find them all Valentine's dates, and somehow Piper finds herself with the most popular guy in school... -
![Mates, Dates, and Great Escapes by Cathy Hopkins]()
Mates, Dates, and Great Escapes by Cathy Hopkins
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Do you think that room service will deliver chocolate?" asked Izzie, who was on her knees on the floor with her face in the minibar. "We're all out here." "Yeah," said T. J. "Who needs boys when you can have chocolate?" "Ah, but they come in handy when we haven't any," said Nesta. "Let's call the boys in their rooms. Maybe they haven't eaten their supplies... -
![Raincheck on Timbuktu by Kirsten Murphy]()
Raincheck on Timbuktu by Kirsten Murphy
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy has her life all planned out - * perfect job at 21 * engaged to ideal man at 26 * married at 27 and a half * building ideal home at 28 (fully equipped with a stereo surround-sound wide screen TV and a comfortable, yet stylish couch) * birth of perfect daughter at 30 What does not neatly fit into her organised life is a mother with a bombshell, an ex-best friend... -
![The Truth About Us by Janet Gurtler]()
The Truth About Us by Janet Gurtler
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA powerful and gripping contemporary YA from the author of I'm Not Her that's "Just right for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult."-BooklistThe truth is that Jess knows she screwed up.She's made mistakes, betrayed her best friend, and now she's paying for it. Her dad is making her spend the whole summer volunteering at the local soup kitchen... -
![Mates, Dates, and Chocolate Cheats by Cathy Hopkins]()
Mates, Dates, and Chocolate Cheats by Cathy Hopkins
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Hey listen guys. I need you to tell me something and I want you to be really really honest...." "Sounds serious," said Nesta. "It is. I want you to tell me, do you think I've put on weight?" Nesta, Lucy, and T J looked at each other. "No," said T J after a moment too long. "Not really. Well, we all did a little on the school trip. So no more than the rest of us... -
![Miss Match by Wendy Toliver]()
Miss Match by Wendy Toliver
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWant to snag that certain someone? You need Miss Match! Sasha Finnegan has always had a knack for setting people up, and at sixteen, she's turned her talent into an online business, molding high school crushes into true love. But Sasha finds her toughest match yet when hottie Derek Urban asks her to set him up with Sasha's gorgeous sister, Maddie. It's not that Derek isn't a good catch... -
![Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro]()
Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSophomore year, Nicolette Antonovich was dumped two days before prom by the hottest guy at school. As a result, she became the proud owner of one unworn, perfectly magical pink vintage dress. But Nic is determined to put that night behind her for good. She's a junior now— older, wiser, and completely overwhelmed by a new set of problems: (1) The bank's ready to foreclose on her childhood home... -
![Sea of Love (Simon Romantic Comedies) by Jamie Ponti]()
Sea of Love (Simon Romantic Comedies) by Jamie Ponti
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen it comes to love, sometimes it's sink or swim. As if it's not bad enough that Darby had to leave NYC and her BF to move to Florida, where her family's started running a hotel, now she has to help with the hotel's annual Valentine's Day Cupid's Ball. Things start looking up when local beach hottie Zach takes Darby surfing and shows her around... -
![South Beach by Aimee Friedman]()
South Beach by Aimee Friedman
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHOT SAND. HOT CLUBS. HOT GUYS. What more could two girls want? Try the same guy. SPRING BREAK. SOUTH BEACH. 'NUFF SAID. On a trip to a place where anything can happen -- and does -- two ex-best friends discover that a chance encounter can lead to the chance of a lifetime. HOLLY: Dream date or bad fate? She wants true love--and a break from her strict parents... -
![Love, Inc. by Yvonne Collins, Sandy Rideout]()
Love, Inc. by Yvonne Collins, Sandy Rideout
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsZahra, Kali, and Syd would never have met if their parents' marriages hadn't fallen apart. But when the three girls collide in group counseling, they discover they have something else in common: they've each been triple-timed by the same nefarious charmer, Eric, aka Rico, aka Rick. Talk about eye-opening therapy. Cheerful, diplomatic Zahra is devastated. Rico had been her rock and sole confidant... -
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![Resisting the Rebel by Lisa Brown Roberts]()
Resisting the Rebel by Lisa Brown Roberts
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpirit committee leader Mandy Pennington is secretly in love with her best friend, Gus, but when he hooks up with her archenemy at a party, she decides to win him over once and for all. She just doesn’t know how...Categorized as:
high-school humor realistic love-triangle friendship romance young-adult contemporary -
![Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron]()
Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTold in a voice that’s honest, urgent, and hilarious, Struts & Frets will resonate not only with teenage musicians but with anyone who ever sat up all night listening to a favorite album, wondering if they’d ever find their place in the world. Music is in Sammy’s blood... -
![Geek Abroad by Piper Banks]()
Geek Abroad by Piper Banks
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLooking for love in all the wrong countries… Miranda Bloom’s life has never been better. She finally has an almost-quasi-boyfriend, Dex McConnell, the star lacrosse player of Orange Cove High. But when holiday break rolls around, she jets off to visit her mother in London, and Dex suddenly seems to lose all interest in her...Categorized as:
friendship high-school humor love-triangle realistic book coming-of-age contemporary -
![Major Crush by Jennifer Echols]()
Major Crush by Jennifer Echols
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTired of the beauty-pageant circuit, Virginia Sauter tosses her tiara, pierces her nose, and auditions for the most unlikely of roles — drum major of the high school marching band. Virginia wins, but is forced to share the title with Drew, whose family has held the position for generations. Sure, Drew is hot, but because of his superior attitude, he and Virginia are constantly arguing... -
![Defying Gravity by Kendra C. Highley]()
Defying Gravity by Kendra C. Highley
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDisclaimer: This book contains enough sexual tension to melt snow, the hottest near-kiss in the history of near-kisses, and a sexy snowboarder determined to win the heart of the girl he loves. Zoey Miller lives for her holidays in Aspen. Her time up on the mountain with the Madison brothers, Parker and Luke, is everything. But for the first time, it’s not enough... -
![You in Five Acts by Una LaMarche]()
You in Five Acts by Una LaMarche
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s always been you—you know that, right?Five friends at a prestigious New York City performing arts school connect over one dream: stardom. For Joy, Diego, Liv, Ethan and Dave, that dream falters under the pressure of second semester, senior year. Ambitions shift and change, new emotions rush to the surface, and a sense of urgency pulses among them: Their time together is running out...Categorized as:
realistic high-school friendship love-triangle romance young-adult contemporary fiction -
![I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader by Kieran Scott]()
I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader by Kieran Scott
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnnisa Gobrowski has a problem - everyone at her new Florida high school is blonde. If Annisa's New Jersey attitue didn't make her stand out enough, her dark pixie cut sure does... -
![Flawless by Lara Chapman]()
Flawless by Lara Chapman
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSarah Burke is just about perfect. She's got killer blue eyes, gorgeous blond hair, and impeccable grades. There's just one tiny-all right, enormous-flaw: her nose. But even that's not so bad. Sarah's got the best best friend and big goals for print journalism fame.On the first day of senior year, Rock Conway walks into her journalism class and, well, rocks her world...Categorized as:
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![Rahasia Bintang by Dyan Nuranindya]()
Rahasia Bintang by Dyan Nuranindya
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSejak ditinggal sahabatnya waktu kecil, Keysha nggak percaya lagi yang namanya sahabat. Baginya lebih baik mencari banyak teman daripada satu orang sahabat. Tapi semua berubah ketika dia mengenal Aji - cowok berandal, brengsek, tukang bikin onar, dan terkenal playboy di sekolah. Sejak mengenal Aji, setiap hari Keysha selalu jantungan menghadapi semua perilakunya yang gampang emosian... -
![Mates, Dates, and Mad Mistakes by Cathy Hopkins]()
Mates, Dates, and Mad Mistakes by Cathy Hopkins
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs soon as Mum dropped me off, I made a dive for the ladies room, where I trashed the sandwich she'd made me and reapplied my makeup. Mum really didn't understand. I couldn't possibly get up on stage in front of everyone looking like I was dressed for afternoon tea with my grandma. Izzie is restless, and eager to be treated like an adult. So she decides it's time to make some changes... -
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![Blue Eyes and Other Teenage Hazards by Janette Rallison]()
Blue Eyes and Other Teenage Hazards by Janette Rallison
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCassidy knows everything about Chad--everything, that is, except how to get him to notice her. Someday, somehow, she vows, those deep blue eyes are going to look her way. In the meantime, she's got plenty of other things to worry about. Cassidy has always been happy to be the studious, reliable type--until Elise and her good-looking brother move into the neighborhood... -
![Ripped at the Seams by Nancy E. Krulik]()
Ripped at the Seams by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere's a new fashion designer in town, and "Fashion Don'ts" have never been more in style! Sami Granger is fresh off the bus from the Midwest when some crazy person in the bus terminal warns her that life in New York City won't be what she always dreamed of. But Sami's determined to make it in an industry that is notoriously hard to break in to... -
![Backstage Pass by Gaby Triana]()
Backstage Pass by Gaby Triana
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGaby Triana's first novel about Desert McGraw, a famous rock star's daughter who wants nothing more than to lead a perfectly annonymous life.In this hip debut novel, rising star Gaby Triana uses her immensely accessible voice and humor to paint a mesmerizing picture of a life not quite in the spotlight–but not quite out of it, either... -
![Playlist for a Broken Heart by Cathy Hopkins]()
Playlist for a Broken Heart by Cathy Hopkins
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Paige finds an old mix CD in a local charity shop, she can't help but wonder about the boy who made it and the girl he was thinking of when he chose the songs. The tracks tell the story of a boy looking for his perfect girl, a girl to understand him, a story of being alone, being let down, misunderstood and not knowing where to turn... -
![How to Write a Love Story by Katy Cannon]()
How to Write a Love Story by Katy Cannon
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTilly Frost has grown up reading her grandmother's bestselling romance novels - so when the one and only Beatrix Frost is taken ill, Tilly finishes writing her latest work. Then Tilly agrees to start the next book... -
![Torn by Stephanie Guerra]()
Torn by Stephanie Guerra
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStella Chavez is your classic good girl: straight As, clean-cut boyfriends, and soccer trophies . You’d never guess that Stella’s dad was a drug addict who walked out when she was a kid. Or that inside, Stella wishes for something more.New girl Ruby Caroline seems like Stella’s polar opposite: cursing, smoking, and teetering in sky-high heels...
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