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Take the Reins by Jessica Burkhart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen 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... -
![Faking Delinquency: A Young Adult Romantic Comedy by Ashley Winters]()
Faking Delinquency: A Young Adult Romantic Comedy by Ashley Winters
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne girl. One camp for delinquents. One hell of a summer. Falice Winters has always been the goody-two shoes. Her twin Arabelle . . . not so much. So what happens when their dad plans to ship Arabelle off to a camp to clean up her act? Well, naturally, Arabelle would find a way out... -
![A Hundred Days With You by Roma Dimaandal (whenitcomestolove), James John Andres]()
A Hundred Days With You by Roma Dimaandal (whenitcomestolove), James John Andres
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Dane Perez—the hottest and probably the haughtiest member of the popular school band, Treble Five—gets rebuffed by the girl of his dreams, Barbs Flores, he finds himself in a slump. Dane’s Treble Five barkada then comes up with an ingenious plan to not only get Dane’s groove back, but Barbs as well... -
![Olivia by Lori L. Otto]()
Olivia by Lori L. Otto
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen devastating news brings an abrupt end to a romantic rendezvous, Livvy Holland struggles to accept the death of one of her closest mentors. Livvy’s artwork has always been an expression of her emotions, and avoiding the pain she feels from her recent loss makes painting seem impossible. Her inspiration gone, she devotes her attention to the future she’s planning with Jon Scott... -
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![The Sister Switch by Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines Stephens]()
The Sister Switch by Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines Stephens
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAndie and Caitlin are identical twins who couldn't be less alike. Fed up with being lumped together, the girls can't wait to start junior high. There, they'll finally be able to pave their own way. But it turns out that being mistaken for each other might work in their favor... -
![Hollywood High by Ni-Ni Simone, Amir Abrams]()
Hollywood High by Ni-Ni Simone, Amir Abrams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re the daughters of celebrities—the kind all the teen mags gossip about! But the It Girls of Hollywood High are about to discover that fame has a price. And no friendship—or romance—is safe…. London Phillips will diet as her mother demands. She’ll even date the billionaire her mother has chosen for her. But she won’t give up her secret hottie, Justice Banks... -
![Accidentally Famous by Lisa Papademetriou]()
Accidentally Famous by Lisa Papademetriou
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet Amy Flowers, a seventh grader who marches to her own beat: Being the new girl at exclusive Allington Academy doesn't break her stride! Meet the League: They rule the school, and their queen is oh-so-mean Fiona, who doesn't exactly appreciate Amy's individuality. This time, Amy is helping League lieutenant Jenelle with a charity fashion show... -
![My Mistletoe Mix-Up by Judy Corry]()
My Mistletoe Mix-Up by Judy Corry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe was supposed to kiss her crush under the mistletoe. She didn't expect to kiss his bad-boy twin.When Raven Rodgers finds out her longtime crush is back in town, she's convinced her bad luck with guys has finally changed. That is until she mistakenly kisses her crush's twin brother, Logan Carmichael, who has been her sworn enemy since childhood...Categorized as:
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![Making Waves by Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour]()
Making Waves by Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCandy Apple is a fresh, fun take on fiction for girls: a new line of single titles with pep and pizzazz targeted at the solid middle-grade reader. This summer super special includes a sparkly add-on!Emily, Jenna, and LJ have been a trio forever... -
![Accidentally Fabulous by Lisa Papademetriou]()
Accidentally Fabulous by Lisa Papademetriou
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUgly Betty meets The Clique in this middle-grade series about a fish-out-of-water navigating the piranha-infested halls of upper-crusty Allington Academy.Meet Amy Flowers: She’s a seventh grader who marches to her own beat... -
![Jingga Dalam Elegi by Esti Kinasih]()
Jingga Dalam Elegi by Esti Kinasih
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSejak peristiwa pagi hari saat melihat mata Tari bengkak, Ari jadi penasaran. Benarkah itu hanya karena Ari menghapus nomor HP Ata dari HP Tari, ataukah karena Angga? Kalau memang karena Angga yang notabene musuh bebuyutan Ari, Ari ingin tahu apa yang telah dilakukan cowok itu terhadap Tari... -
![Accidentally Fooled by Lisa Papademetriou]()
Accidentally Fooled by Lisa Papademetriou
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeventh grader Amy Flowers is finally making her mark at ultra-exclusive Allington Academy, but there's always one thing standing in her way: the League. They rule the school, and their queen is oh-so-mean Fiona, who doesn't exactly appreciate a new girl invading her turf. This time, Amy's stuck working on a service project with Fiona and preppie know-it-all Preston... -
![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... -
![Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods]()
Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHannah Matthews is undeniably tough--a single mom, a top-tier PR exec, a breast cancer survivor. On the job and in her family she prides herself on being go-to Hannah, who can handle any crisis... -
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![Jingga dan Senja by Esti Kinasih]()
Jingga dan Senja by Esti Kinasih
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTari dan Ari, dua remaja yang dipertemukan oleh takdir. Selain bernama mirip, mereka juga sama-sama lahir sewaktu matahari ter-benam.Namun, takdir mempertemukan mereka dalam suasana “perang”. Ari yang biang kerok sekolah baru kali ini bertemu cewek, adik kelas pula, yang berani melawannya. Kemarahan Ari timbul ketika tahu Tari diincar oleh Angga, pentolan SMA musuh... -
![Ginger Snaps by Cathy Cassidy]()
Ginger Snaps by Cathy Cassidy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGone are the days when Ginger was an outsider, always on the fringes of friendship. She's swapped puppy fat and pigtails for make-up and hair straighteners and never looked back - until now. Ginger and Shannon are best mates, but when they befriend lonely Emily, everything changes. Even the saxophone-playing boy in the trilby hat can't help - he's part of the problem.. -
![I For You by Orizuka]()
I For You by Orizuka
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSuatu hari dalam hidupku, kau dan aku bertemu. Masih jelas di ingatanku sosokmu yang memukauku. Lidahku jadi kelu, mulutku terkatup rapat karena malu. Setiap malam, bayangmu menari-nari dalam benakku. Ada sejuta alasan mengapa aku begitu memujamu. Kau menyinari relung gelap hatiku. Kau satu-satunya orang yang ingin kurengkuh. Kau yang bertanggung jawab atas segala rindu... -
![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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![All the Days of Her Life by Lurlene McDaniel]()
All the Days of Her Life by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOut of control - that's how Lacey Duval feels in almost every aspect of her life. There's nothing she can do about her parents divorce, there's nothing she can do about the death of her young friend, there's nothing she can do about having diabetes - that's what Lacey believes. After a special summer at Jenny House, Lacey is determined to put her problems behind her... -
![Played by Dana Davidson]()
Played by Dana Davidson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen one of Ian's boys dares him to get plain-faced Kylie Winship to sleep with him in just three weeks, he thinks it'll be a breeze. Tall and fine, with honey-colored skin and eyes, Ian is used to getting what he wants from girls. And if he succeeds in playing Kylie, he'll be down with the most popular crew in his high school... -
![Be Mine by Sabrina James]()
Be Mine by Sabrina James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJust in time for Valentine's Day comes a funny, fresh novel from Sabrina James!Valentine's Day is fast approaching at North Ridge High! And this year, the school is sponsoring a "Most Romantic Couple" contest. Everyone wants to win - including Jennifer, who's not going to let the fact that she doesn't actually have a boyfriend stop her!Romantic twists and turns and comic mishaps abound... -
![What You Always Wanted by Kristin Rae]()
What You Always Wanted by Kristin Rae
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnjoy What You Always Wanted and the other standalone titles in Bloomsbury's contemporary If Only romance line centered around an impossible you always want what you can't have !Maddie Brooks has always had high standards for guys. But she has yet to find one who can live up to the romantic, classic Hollywood heartthrobs, especially the dreamy song-and-dance man Gene Kelly... -
![Gold Rush by Jordan Lynde]()
Gold Rush by Jordan Lynde
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGold is an extremely popular boyband consisting of three gorgeous young men; Rian, Luke, and Noah. When they choose to attend the private academy Oakwood, most of the students are besides themselves with excitement. Then there's Iris. She likes the band, sure. But she's not as starstruck as some of the others. Having a famous brother will do that to you... -
![Two of Us by Elizabeth Eulberg]()
Two of Us by Elizabeth Eulberg
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPenny Lane Bloom founded The Lonely Hearts Club, which means that she basically doesn’t date. She’s got her awesome girls to hang out with, she’s got her hilarious (and sometimes annoying) family, she’s working towards high grades to get into a great college–she’d never give up any of that to be with a boy... -
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![Friends Like This by Bethany Monaco Smith]()
Friends Like This by Bethany Monaco Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I'm not sure it's a good idea to fall for your best friend."No one told me that junior year is when everything would get complicated. At the heart of the complexities? My best friend, Aaron freaking Cooper—more specifically, my relationship with him. Whether I should have a relationship with him that's more than friendship. Whether I already do...Categorized as:
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![The Comeback by Marlene Perez]()
The Comeback by Marlene Perez
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA novel about ruling high school, being exiled, and fighting your way back to your rightful throne.Sophie Donnelly is one half of the most popular and powerful couple in school, until new girl Angie Vogel shows up and compromises everything. Angie steals Sophie's starring role in the school play, and, worse, her super-popular boyfriend...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of the Matter by Stacey Joy Netzel]()
The Heart of the Matter by Stacey Joy Netzel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Allie Daniels ever wanted was a family of her own—until her doctor informs her she’ll never be able to have children. She hides her desolation, refusing to let any man close enough to see her broken heart. Most certainly not the town veterinarian, who’s cute three-year-old son reminds her of what she’ll never have... -
![Looking for a Hero by Cathy Hopkins]()
Looking for a Hero by Cathy Hopkins
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"How do you know it is the real thing. How do you know if it is really love?" India Jane emails Erin. India Jane is feeling frustrated. She knows that there is a connection between herself and Joe, and yet their relationship isn't working out the way she thinks it should. Perhaps what she feels for him isn't "love" after all - whatever that is...Categorized as:
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![The Nanny Arrangement by Rachel Harris]()
The Nanny Arrangement by Rachel Harris
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSoft-spoken and shy Hannah Fisher is determined to make the man she’s loved her entire life finally see her as a woman. With the help of a makeover, a new mission—Operation Find My Happy—and the convenient forced proximity of a tour bus, she vows to win her best friend Deacon’s heart... -
![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... -
![Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman]()
Drawn That Way by Elissa Sussman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Packs a swoony punch along with its feminist rage.” —Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We KnowMoxie meets the world of animation in this fresh, unputdownable novel about a teen girl determined to prove herself in the boys’ club of her dream industry no matter what it takes... -
![Everywhere, Always by Jennifer Ann Shore]()
Everywhere, Always by Jennifer Ann Shore
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Avery Miller wakes up in her hospital room, it’s to a life she didn’t expect, want, or ever imagine for herself.She’s barely given time to mourn the death of her mother as she’s introduced to her new family—a father she never knew existed, a stepmother she didn’t want, and a brother who gave himself the job of being her enthusiastic best friend and overbearing protector before they even met... -
![Achingly Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor]()
Achingly Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlice has decided she needs priorities in her life -- and the first is to get her favorite teacher, Miss Summers, to marry her father. The only problem is that the vice principal, Mr. Sorringer, wants to marry Miss Summers too, and Miss Summers seems to be having trouble making up her mind...Categorized as:
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![Caddy Ever After by Hilary McKay]()
Caddy Ever After by Hilary McKay
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove is in the air for the Casson family! Four hilarious, endearing tales unfold as Rose, Indigo, Saffy, and Caddy each tell their intertwining stories. Rose begins by showing how she does special with her Valentine's card for Tom in New York. Not to be outdone, Indigo has his own surprise in store for the Valentine,s Day disco at school... -
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![Spring Break by Katherine Applegate]()
Spring Break by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSummer can’t wait to escape the blizzards of Minnesota and head back to the sunny Florida beaches for Spring Break. She’ll be reunited with her best friends Diana and Marquez, but more importantly, she’ll be alone with her sweet-as-can-be boyfriend Seth for an entire week...Categorized as:
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![Beat the Band by Don Calame]()
Beat the Band by Don Calame
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGet ready for riffs on hot girls, health class, and social hell! The outrageously funny boys from Swim the Fly return to rock their sophomore year. In this hilarious sequel to Swim the Fly, told from Coop’s point of view, it’s the beginning of the school year, and the tenth-grade health class must work in pairs on semester-long projects... -
![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... -
![Star-Crossed by Mimi McCoy]()
Star-Crossed by Mimi McCoy
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sweet new addition to the hit Candy Apple line! Will Abby's horoscope make her superstitious, or will she take fate into her own hands?A fabulous new title from Mimi McCoy, author of Candy Apple's debut title!Abby has it all together: she gets straight A's, she's a star on her junior high track team, and she's 7th grade class vice president... -
![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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![Call the Shots by Don Calame]()
Call the Shots by Don Calame
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAnd . . . action! As the uproarious trio returns, sensitive Sean takes the spotlight — scripting a low-low-budget film while fielding unexpected female fans. Coop is cooking up another sure-misfire scheme (big surprise), and this time the comedy plays out from Sean’s point of view... -
![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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![A Matter of Heart by Amy Fellner Dominy]()
A Matter of Heart by Amy Fellner Dominy
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Will make your heart pound — anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly.” — New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle Readers will happily dive into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl’s Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that express who we are... -
![More Than a Friend by Elizabeth Winfrey]()
More Than a Friend by Elizabeth Winfrey
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDelia is tired of hearing her best friend, Cain, talk about how easy it is to get a girl. Delia says she could find someone special before Cain ever could. But after weeks of dating misery, both are ready to accept defeat--until Cain suggests they date each other...Categorized as:
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![The Boy Next Door by Janet Quin-Harkin]()
The Boy Next Door by Janet Quin-Harkin
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFifteen-year-old Amber Stevens and her parents have struck a deal. She'll live with them on her grandfather's Wyoming farm for one year - then she's free to go back home to New York City. Amber's counting the days until she falls for rugged, handsome Rich Winter. Rich and Amber have a wonderful time together...Categorized as:
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![A Family for Luke by Carolyne Aarsen]()
A Family for Luke by Carolyne Aarsen
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke Harris grew up without family. Now, it's all he wants. More so when he and his friendly dog move next door to widowed mom Janie Corbett and her three kids. For the first time, he can imagine hearing the pitter-patter of little feet in his own home. Listening to their bedtime prayers. Having a wife and children to call his own... -
![The Secret Life of a Dream Girl by Tracy Deebs]()
The Secret Life of a Dream Girl by Tracy Deebs
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDisclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains adult language, references to drinking and drugs, and a kiss so steamy it’ll fog up your ereader. Hiding in plain sight is harder than it looks… Dahlia Greene—aka international pop superstar Cherry—is undercover as a normal high school student... -
![The Deal Breakers by Maggie Dallen]()
The Deal Breakers by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo kissing. That’s the deal these best friends made when they were kids... It’s a rule just begging to be broken.Obviously the stupid dating app is wrong. Jessica and Rex have been best friends forever, of course they’re not a love match. As part of a class project, their mission is to prove the app wrong once and for all. All they have to do is date other people.Not a problem...Categorized as:
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![Just So You Know by Sarah Hogle]()
Just So You Know by Sarah Hogle
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou Deserve Each Other Christmas short story set years into the future. Found in Sarah Hogle's website... -
![Weddings, Crushes, and Other Dramas by Emily McKay]()
Weddings, Crushes, and Other Dramas by Emily McKay
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling in love with the best man wasn’t on the program.Willa is happy to be the maid of honor in her dad’s upcoming wedding to uber-celeb Mia McCain. Not as happy about the best man being her soon-to-be stepbrother, the infuriating—and infuriatingly gorgeous—Finn McCain. Every time their paths cross, the attraction simmering between them grows a little harder to ignore... -
![Perfect Little Flaws by Jennifer Ann Shore]()
Perfect Little Flaws by Jennifer Ann Shore
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s impossible to ignore Vince Novak.He’s all anyone can talk about—speculating on the reason for his transfer to our school, celebrating his future career as a soccer star, or gushing over how tall, dark, and handsome he is. Even my parents mention him in hushed, angry whispers, fearful he’s going to shatter my brother’s records and destroy the legacy left behind when he died...
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