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The Good, The Bad, And The Bullied by Rubix Cube 89201
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"It's quite simple really," Bennett told me."You'll be our good girl," Declan said.Jordan smiled. "And we'll be your bad boys."I was silent for a moment. I looked at them, at the contract, and back at them. Then I calmly put the papers back on the table. I looked at the three of them and slowly rose from my seat... -
![Mistletoe Kisses by Ali Dean, Alley Ciz]()
Mistletoe Kisses by Ali Dean, Alley Ciz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you ready to fall in love under the mistletoe?Join fourteen bestselling authors as they take you back to some of their favorite worlds, with this collection of all-new young and new adult short stories.‘Tis the season for friendship, family, first love, and FEELS... -
![Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest]()
Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhere You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation in this story about a girl who's determined to follow her dreams...Categorized as:
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![Paisley Hanover Acts Out by Cameron Tuttle]()
Paisley Hanover Acts Out by Cameron Tuttle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlways one of the popular kids, sophomore Paisley Hanover gets a rude awakening when she’s booted out of yearbook and into the badlands of drama class. Out of her element but only momentarily out of ideas, Paisley takes action—and an unexpected liking to her drama buddies. The result? An undercover crusade that could bring down the popularity pecking order, and Paisley along with it... -
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![Sweetheart by Cookie O'Gorman]()
Sweetheart by Cookie O'Gorman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSweetheart (suh-weet-hart): Someone who is kind, friendly, and/or lovable. For reference, see Scarlett Kent.Seventeen-year-old Scarlett Kent likes the idea of love—in theory. She’s just never had time for romance... -
![Carter's Unfocused, One-Track Mind by Brent Crawford]()
Carter's Unfocused, One-Track Mind by Brent Crawford
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter an eventful freshman year and disastrous summer, fifteen-year-old Will Carter returns to Merrian High none the wiser. His sophomore year will present a host of new problems: the return of Scary Terry from juvie, the pregnant presence of Amber Lee, friends-with-benefits negotiations with Abby, prom night expectations, and the ever-constant harassment from his boys... -
![How to Convince a Boy to Kiss You by Tara Eglington]()
How to Convince a Boy to Kiss You by Tara Eglington
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe course of true love never did run smooth. For a girl who shares her name with a princess (a.k.a Aurora from Sleeping Beauty) Aurora Skye’s life seem fathoms away from a fairytale. Sure, she’s landed Hayden Paris, Potential Prince extraordinaire. And she got her wish -- one first kiss with all the knee-trembling, butterfly-inducing gloriousness she’d hoped for... -
![The Good Girl & the Bad Boy by M.L. Collins]()
The Good Girl & the Bad Boy by M.L. Collins
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when Jackson High’s Good Girl and Bad Boy are forced to work together? I’ll tell you:I destroy his guitar. (Accidentally!)He uses my guilt to trick me into doing his work.For three weeks!Until I find out he lied. Oh, heck no. This bad boy has crossed the wrong girl.I call him out on it. In front of the whole school.Check mate, bad boy. “It feels good to be bad,” he whispers...Categorized as:
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![Sealed with a Kiss by Sarra Manning]()
Sealed with a Kiss by Sarra Manning
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWill a lengthy road trip test Edie and Dylan's hard-won couplehood to the breaking point?Edie and Dylan have been dreaming about their road trip across America forever, but nine weeks in a car together is going to be a huge test for them...Categorized as:
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![Almost Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor]()
Almost Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIs it possible to be too good a friend -- too understanding, too always there, too much like a doormat? Alice has always been a good friend to Pamela and Liz, a best friend to Pamela and Liz...Categorized as:
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![Access Denied: And Other Eighth Grade Error Messages by Denise Vega]()
Access Denied: And Other Eighth Grade Error Messages by Denise Vega
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComputer whiz Erin Swift is ready to start eighth grade. The Year of Humiliating Events (aka, seventh grade) is behind her and she's ready to rule the school. But eight grade comes with its own set of problems for Erin to navigate, including her first boyfriend, her first break-up, and the fact that her mom has been treating her more like an eight year old than an eighth grader...Categorized as:
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![Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee]()
Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf high school has taught mathlete Jade Aaron anything, it's that nerds never get the guy. So when rock star Lennon Pryor starts pursuing her, It's not rocket science. This doesn't add up.I mean, sure, he's hot. And charming. And a god on the guitar... But he's also the world's biggest player. Being with him would be a bigger mistake than 2+2=5... -
![Seeking Jake Ryan by Jessica Bucher, M F Lorson]()
Seeking Jake Ryan by Jessica Bucher, M F Lorson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn eighties girl in a modern world.Sloane would rather curl up with a John Hughes movie than walk the halls of Grover High. However, all of that is about to change because on the first day of school she runs into none other than Mr. Sixteen Candles himself, Jake Ryan.Okay, he's not really Jake Ryan, but Gabe has the khakis, sports car and trademark charm to fit the role... -
![The Stand-In Boyfriend by Christina Benjamin]()
The Stand-In Boyfriend by Christina Benjamin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the person you're meant to be with is standing right in front of you.Parker Reed has been in love with Beth Bennett since he was four years old. She grew up next door to him, holding his hand and now his heart. The problem is, Beth has no idea Parker is in love with her. He’s stuck in the friend zone, forced to stand by while Beth dates a parade of losers... -
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![We Were Here by Daisy Prescott]()
We Were Here by Daisy Prescott
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratings★★★★★ A sweet, fun and sometimes angsty journey through university set to the soundtrack of the 90’s.In the 90s … texting involved paper and a pen … … our selfies were Polaroids ... … our favorite music was on mix tapes. Sex was dangerous, music was raw, and falling in love felt nostalgic. We were friends and lovers. We thought we knew everything. We knew nothing. We were here... -
![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... -
![Zoey Fools Around by Katherine Applegate]()
Zoey Fools Around by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another. . .but they're only just beginning to find out the truth,and it turns their world upside down. New couples are formed, friends become enemies, and secrets and unearthed. . . Katherine Applegate is the author of the hugely popular series as well as many other books for young readers...Categorized as:
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![Perfectly Clueless by Madeleine Labitan]()
Perfectly Clueless by Madeleine Labitan
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s in love with her best friend and he doesn’t even know it… Bianca Hayes has been in the friend zone way too long. For years, she watched her best friend Dylan McCafferty go through girl after girl in Bayfield High. Never her. Well, enough is enough. It’s time she stops pining over someone who will never return her feelings. A girl can only take so much...Categorized as:
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![Chasing After Knight by Heather Buchta]()
Chasing After Knight by Heather Buchta
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHigh school senior Alexa Brooks had it all figured out. Study hard, nail the extracurriculars, stay focused, and life would follow the carefully crafted plan. The problem is this plan was designed for one thing: making her forget all about her once-best-friend, former-potential-boyfriend, Carson Knight... -
![The Boyfriend League by Rachel Hawthorne]()
The Boyfriend League by Rachel Hawthorne
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Ragland Rattlers$1 Night$1 baseball cap with home team logo$1 program$1 hot dogs$1 drinks$1 popcornBut how much to get the hot pitcher to notice you... -
![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 . . -
![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... -
![Rock On by Denise Vega]()
Rock On by Denise Vega
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOri Taylor is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the Band To Be Named Later, a garage band he started with his friends. After years of being known only as the kid brother of sports star Del, Ori is looking forward to stepping out of his older brother's shadow, learning to perform in public, and rocking the Battle of the Bands contest... -
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![What's French For "Ew"? by Katie Maxwell, Katie MacAlister]()
What's French For "Ew"? by Katie Maxwell, Katie MacAlister
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpring break arrives, and that means it’s time for Emily to brush up on her sadly lacking French language skills... -
![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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![The Big F by Maggie Ann Martin]()
The Big F by Maggie Ann Martin
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDanielle effed up. Big time. Danielle's plans for the future were pretty easy to figure out... until she failed senior English and her single college application was denied... -
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Picture Perfect by Catherine Clark
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOrder # 081582 Name: Emily Matthias Phone: Call me anytime! Date: I’d love one! Print Quantity: Um, a billion? I need pictures of everyone and everything. It’s the Outer Banks—everything is photogenic here. Especially Blake. And Spencer. Size: 3 x 5 4 x 6 5 x 7 8 x 10 They’re tall. And handsome... -
![Suite Dreams by Rachel Hawthorne]()
Suite Dreams by Rachel Hawthorne
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHello, mate! (Practicing my Australian.* How am I doing?) I'm so glad the timing worked out for this couch exchange. I'll be crashing on yours by the time you get to mine.** If you run into any problems, just find Alyssa. She'll help you out with whatever you need.*** Your couch-swapping mate, Rick *That's cute... -
![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... -
![Alive and Well in Prague, New York by Daphne Benedis-Grab]()
Alive and Well in Prague, New York by Daphne Benedis-Grab
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMatisse Osgood is a New York City girl through and through. She buys her clothes at Andy's Cheapies, watches indie films at the Angelika, and wouldn't be caught dead on a hayride. But when her father gets sick and Matisse's parents decide to leave Man-hattan for a small town in upstate New York, her perfect world crumbles...Categorized as:
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![Friends with Benefits by Melody Mayer]()
Friends with Benefits by Melody Mayer
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPoor girls.Lydia is not used to working for her money. But having money? She’s used to that—and lots of it. Now that she’s in La-La Land, Lydia will do whatever it takes to maintain the L.A. lifestyle she was born to have. If it means she has to tell a few little lies to get there, well, a Hollywood girl’s gotta do what a Hollywood girl’s gotta do, right?Rich Boys... -
![Save Steve by Jenni Hendriks, Ted Caplan]()
Save Steve by Jenni Hendriks, Ted Caplan
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan, authors of Unpregnant— now a movie streaming on HBO Max, starring Haley Lu Richardson and Barbie Ferreira—comes a twist on the cancer love story that’s dark humor mixed with quirky fun. Think Dirty Rotten Scoundrels meets The Fault in Our Stars . Named a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults nominee! "This book is packed with humor... -
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![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... -
![Love in the Friend Zone by Molly E. Lee]()
Love in the Friend Zone by Molly E. Lee
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBraylen didn't even want to go to Lennon Pryor's epic graduation-night party, but when Fynn begs her to be his "wingwoman," she can't deny him. Talking up her BFF—how he's magic behind a camera, with a killer sense of humor and eyelashes that frame the most gorgeous blue eyes in the history of forever—is easy. Supporting his efforts to woo someone so completely wrong for him? Not so much... -
![Prom Impossible by Laura Pauling]()
Prom Impossible by Laura Pauling
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1 girl + 1 prom + 3 guys = Prom Impossible! Cassidy decides her senior year, including prom, will be about Michael Greenwood, the boy destined to be her soul mate. One problem. He hasn’t figured that out yet. But certain events meant as innocent pranks—that weren’t completely her fault—introduce her to Zeke, the reformed bad boy... -
![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... -
![The Presidents Daughter by xoxo_mysteriousgirl]()
The Presidents Daughter by xoxo_mysteriousgirl
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlice 'Ali' Montclair has a secret. She's the daughter of the man who runs the country- The President. When her father announced seven years ago that he was running, Alice was happy for her dad. Fast forward seven years,Alice finally gets the chance to go back to school. High school. When she angers the bad boy, her life gets even more complicated...Categorized as:
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![Love & Sk8 by Nancy E. Krulik]()
Love & Sk8 by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDesperate to get away from her unhappy life and horrible hometown, skateboarder-girl Angie lives behind a wall of dark make-up and tattoos and has no interest in dating any of the loser guys that come her way, but when Carter, a clean-cut prep from the other side of town, enters her world, Angie's outlook on life is greatly altered. Original... -
![Kiss Collector by Wendy Higgins]()
Kiss Collector by Wendy Higgins
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen seventeen-year-old Zae Monroe gets cheated on by the only guy she’s ever loved, then watches her parents' marriage crumble, she decides to forget about relationships and turn the tables on the boys of the world. It’s time to take what she wants, and what she wants are kisses. Athletes, musicians, poets, and bad boys—their lips are all on her agenda, and it's time to collect...Categorized as:
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![The Nannies by Melody Mayer]()
The Nannies by Melody Mayer
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGood girls. Life in La Crosse couldn’t be any blah-er. Kiley’s way out? A pricey school in California that she can only afford if she’s a resident of the Golden State. That’s why she’s on Platinum Nanny , vying for the chance to work for a wacko rock star–or be sent home nationally humiliated. Wild girls. Lydia has spent eight years stuck in the Amazon with her do-gooding parents...Categorized as:
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![A Little Romance by Patrick Cauvin]()
A Little Romance by Patrick Cauvin
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife begins when you meet a beautiful blond from Tucson, USA. You're no longer just Daniel, a pint-sized Parisian film freak. You're Bogart, Brando, and Redford all rolled into one - even though you're only eleven!Life begins when you meet a boy from France who calls you "Baby" and thinks you're a dish. You're no longer just Lauren, a precocious child who dreams of passion... -
![I'm Not in the Band by Amber Garza]()
I'm Not in the Band by Amber Garza
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI like Kassidy Milton. There, I said it. She’s funny, beautiful—even though she doesn’t know it—and my favorite kind of weird. But I can’t tell if she’s into me or just trying to get close to me for a chance with my famous twin brother instead. I mean, it has to be me. I am the better-looking one. But Kassidy has some demons, and she’s not good at letting people in... -
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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... -
![Something Borrowed by Catherine Hapka]()
Something Borrowed by Catherine Hapka
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe's ready to catch the bouquet, not steal the guy! When Ava gets dumped by her boyfriend, she's pretty upset. He wasn't the love of her life or anything, but with her sister's wedding - a.k.a. the social event of the season - just two weeks away, Ava's got to save face by finding someone cute and fun to bring as a new date... -
![So Inn Love by Catherine Clark]()
So Inn Love by Catherine Clark
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSummer is supposed to be a time for sun, friends, and independence . . . but for two teenage girls in this bind-up of two irresistibly romantic novels it's also the season for drama. Between new friends, demanding bosses, and potential first loves, it's sure to be a summer to remember.In So Inn Love, Liza McKenzie has landed her dream job working at the Tides Inn...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Surviving Adam Meade by Liveandlove10, Shannon Klare]()
Surviving Adam Meade by Liveandlove10, Shannon Klare
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Claire Collins has a plan: get into college and leave North Carolina behind. What she doesn't have is an idea for how to get rid of the local football star and womanizer extraordinaire--Adam Meade, who she can't even avoid (despite many efforts), because Claire's dad is the high school football coach.Seventeen-year-old Adam Meade never fails. He always gets what he wants . . -
![We Regret to Inform You by Ariel Kaplan]()
We Regret to Inform You by Ariel Kaplan
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMischa Abramavicius is a walking, talking, top-scoring, perfectly well-rounded college application in human form. So when she's rejected not only by the Ivies, but her loathsome safety school, she is shocked and devastated...
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