Books like 'One Last Time'
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Indigo Summer by Monica McKayhan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFifteen-year-old Indigo Summer's world finally seems to be going in the right direction: She hooks up with the star linebacker on the high-school football team, gets a date for homecoming and makes the high-school dance squad all in the same week. But sometimes things are just too good to be true... -
![The Summer's End by Mary Alice Monroe]()
The Summer's End by Mary Alice Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn the powerful and heartwarming conclusion to her bestselling Lowcountry Summer trilogy, New York Times author Mary Alice Monroe brings her readers back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides... -
![The Day After Forever by Erin Skiffington]()
The Day After Forever by Erin Skiffington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Day After Forever is an emotional story centering around four teenagers who discover and demostrate the true meaning of friendship. It illustrates the agony surroundingf horrific events and how friendship will always stand strong against the circumstances. Jeff has leukemia... -
![Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter]()
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDual POV, dual pinning, college summer break. Wes Bennet is the mastermind. Sometimes life goes off the rails and is nothing like the movies... -
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![An Ocean Between Us by Serenity Woods]()
An Ocean Between Us by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill Danny tell Hermione the truth and do what he’s told himself he would never do: fall in love? Treats to Tempt You Book 7 An “opposites attract” fun and sexy romance. When Lady Hermione Spencer’s parents ask her to housesit their summer home in New Zealand while they have some landscaping work carried out, Hermione’s happy to agree... -
![True Love: Three Novels by Lurlene McDaniel]()
True Love: Three Novels by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove, romance, and friendship abound in this three-in-one omnibus edition of Lurlene McDaniel's bestselling inspirational young adult novels, all of which explore the timeless question "Can love survive, now and forever?" I'll Be Seeing You Carley Mattea never expected to become friends with a boy as handsome as Kyle Westin—especially not in the hospital... -
![Reach for Tomorrow by Lurlene McDaniel]()
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... -
![A Stardance Summer by Emily March]()
A Stardance Summer by Emily March
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLili Howe took a leap of faith when she decided to join the Tornado Alleycats, her elderly landlady’s all-female glamour-camping club. Lili’s always given everything to her career, putting herself on track to become her CPA firm’s youngest partner. But now that Lili’s carefully planned future is shattered, she’s willing to let summer work its magic on her―at all costs... -
![Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino]()
Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLilah is stuck in the middle. At least, that’s what having a hearing loss seems like sometimes—when you don’t feel “deaf enough” to identify as Deaf or hearing enough to meet the world’s expectations. But this summer, Lilah is ready for a change.When Lilah becomes a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf and blind, her plan is to brush up on her ASL. Once there, she also finds a community...Categorized as:
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![The Vow by Jessica Martinez]()
The Vow by Jessica Martinez
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNo one has ever believed that Mo and Annie are just friends. How can a guy and a girl really be best friends? Then the summer before senior year, Mo’s father loses his job, and by extension his work visa. Instantly, life for Annie and Mo crumbles. Although Mo has lived in America for most of his life, he’ll be forced to move to Jordan... -
![A Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr, Kate Turnbull]()
A Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr, Kate Turnbull
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA RITA Award winner, New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr has garnered popular acclaim for her contemporary romances. Set in beautiful Northern California, A Summer in Sonoma follows the trials of four women who've been friends since seventh grade.Cassie, doubtful of ever finding Mr. Right, tours the back roads of Sonoma with a long-haired biker who rescued her from Mr. Wrong... -
![A Walk Along the Beach: A Novel by Debbie Macomber]()
A Walk Along the Beach: A Novel by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Two sisters must learn from each other's strengths and trust in the redeeming power of love in a touching new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.The Lakey sisters are perfect opposites. After their mother died and their father was lost in grief, Willa had no choice but to raise her sister, Harper, and their brother, Lucas... -
![The Year of Chasing Dreams by Lurlene McDaniel]()
The Year of Chasing Dreams by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Readers will swoon over this story of love despite impossible odds."--Romantic TimesFrom the author of Don't Die, My Love comes this young adult novel that intertwines a family saga with a grand love story. This novel stands alone or can be read as the companion to The Year of Luminous Love and Wishes and Dreams. For fans of Sarah Dessen's The Moon and More and Ann Brashares's Forever in Blue... -
![Rough Waters by Nikki Chartier]()
Rough Waters by Nikki Chartier
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaley's future has been waiting on the west coast for the past year, but she isn't the only new face in Crescent Cove this summer. When Colby Taylor's parents locate him and interrupt his surf competition, the surf star spirals out of control, dragging Drenaline Surf's reputation through the mud and into the ground with him... -
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![Never Let Me Forget by Michelle Pennington]()
Never Let Me Forget by Michelle Pennington
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI want more than a kiss. I want forever. Basically, I have a short, silly list of what I want in a guy: Fascinating Smile Stormy Eyes Passionate Soul Sees the real me when no one else does. Okay, maybe I've read too many romantic fantasies...Categorized as:
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![Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune]()
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make a promise one keeps and the other breaks, with life-changing effects, in this breathtaking new novel from the New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail bestselling author of Every Summer After.Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter... -
![Summer and July by Paul Mosier]()
Summer and July by Paul Mosier
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed author of Train I Ride and Echo’s Sister comes a moving story of friendship between two girls looking for some happiness in a world that can be a little cruel. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Standish, and Erin Entrada Kelly.Twelve-year-old Juillet is preparing for the worst summer ever... -
![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... -
![Wish I Might by Coleen Murtagh Paratore]()
Wish I Might by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the Life of Willa Havisham--the next story! Willa Havisham is Cape Cod's summer girl, and this summer brings new things for everyone. Most notably, a long-lost brother Willa never knew existed... -
![Forget Me Not by Coleen Murtagh Paratore]()
Forget Me Not by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWilla returns in this new stand-alone novel in the WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER series. Willa returns in this new adventure for the tween set! It is summer on Cape Cod, where Willa Havisham and Joey Kennelly are enjoying their status as most compatible couple... -
![A Season for Goodbye by Lurlene McDaniel]()
A Season for Goodbye by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTogether again. It's been a year since Katie O'Roark, Chelsea James, and Lacey Duval shared a special summer at Jenny House. The girls have each spent the year struggling to fit into the world of the healthy. Now they're back, this time as "big sisters" to a new group of girls who also face life-threatening illnesses... -
![Beach Blondes: June Dreams, July's Promise, August Magic by Katherine Applegate]()
Beach Blondes: June Dreams, July's Promise, August Magic by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThree months. Three guys. One amazing summer. Summer Smith is in for the best summer of her life. Between the cold weather and her boyfriendless existence in Minnesota, Summer is ready for sun, sand, and boys in the Florida Keys. And by the end of the first day, she has more than enough to keep her busy: Adam , the senator's son, has looks, power, and all the money in the world... -
![Beach Girls by Luanne Rice]()
Beach Girls by Luanne Rice
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLuanne Rice is a rarity among novelists today; she's a true storyteller. Her unique ability to weave together the bonds of love and family with the challenges and rewards of everyday life has garnered her eight consecutive top-ten New York Times bestselling paperbacks... -
![The Girl on the 88 Bus by Freya Sampson]()
The Girl on the 88 Bus by Freya Sampson
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCan one chance meeting change the course of your life? When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own...Categorized as:
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![The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand]()
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsElin Hilderbrand, author of the enchanting Summer People and The Beach Club, invites you to experience the perfect getaway with her sparkling new novel.Adrienne Dealey has spent the past six years working for hotels in exotic resort towns. This summer she has decided to make Nantucket home. Left flat broke by her ex-boyfriend, she is desperate to earn some fast money... -
![Sunset in Central Park by Sarah Morgan]()
Sunset in Central Park by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the chaos of New York, true love can be hard to find, even when it's been right under your nose all along… Love has never been a priority for garden designer Frankie Cole. After witnessing the fallout of her parents' divorce, she's seen the devastation an overload of emotion can cause. The only man she feels comfortable with is her friend Matt—but that's strictly platonic... -
![Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer, Karissa Vacker]()
Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer, Karissa Vacker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Heartbreaking, painfully romantic, and deeply human." --Stephanie Garber, #1 bestselling author of CaravalFrom bestselling authors to booksellers and librarians, early readers are obsessed with this debut YA romance pitched as Sarah Dessen meets Adam Silvera, told in alternate timelines and perfect for fans of messy, complicated relationships... -
![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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![The Swift Boys & Me by Kody Keplinger]()
The Swift Boys & Me by Kody Keplinger
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNola Sutton has been best friends and neighbors with the Swift boys for practically her whole life. There’s the youngest, Kevin, who never stops talking; the oldest, Brian, who’s always kind and calm; and then there’s Canaan, the ringleader and Nola’s best-best friend. Nola can’t imagine her life without the Swift boys — they’ll always be like this, always be friends...Categorized as:
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![Pulled Under by Michelle Dalton]()
Pulled Under by Michelle Dalton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA shy teen befriends an attractive beach town tourist in this refreshing summertime romance, in the tradition of Sixteenth Summer and Seventeenth Summer . In the small town of Pearl Beach, Florida, Izzy Lucas needs only her surfboard and the water to be completely happy. She wants nothing to do with parties, popularity contests, or showing her face around the clichéd touristy hangouts...Categorized as:
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![The Little Kiosk by the Sea by Jennifer Bohnet]()
The Little Kiosk by the Sea by Jennifer Bohnet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe wonderful seaside story from Jennifer Bohnet, perfect for fans of Fern Britton and Jill Mansell! One summer they’ll never forget… Meet Sabine, desperately fighting to save her little kiosk from closure whilst turning down her friend Owen’s proposals, time and time again... -
![Letting Go of Gravity by Meg Leder]()
Letting Go of Gravity by Meg Leder
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwins Parker and Charlie are polar opposites.Where Charlie is fearless, Parker is careful.Charlie is confident while Parker aims to please.Charlie is outgoing and outspoken; Parker is introverted and reserved.And of course, there’s the one other major difference: Charlie got leukemia. Parker didn’t.But now that Charlie is officially in remission, life couldn’t be going better for Parker... -
![Indigosommer by Antje Babendererde]()
Indigosommer by Antje Babendererde
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDie Gischt in der Brandung schimmerte nicht weiß, sondern blau. Es war ein indigoblaues Leuchten und Flimmern entlang der gesamten Brandungslinie. Das Meer sprühte Funken. Fasziniert starrte ich auf das Schauspiel. Und dann sah ich ihn. Den einsamen Wellenreiter in der Nacht. Seine schwarze Gestalt im Licht des vollen Mondes hatte etwas Gespenstisches, so, als wäre er nicht von dieser Welt... -
![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... -
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![Besties by Cathy Hopkins]()
Besties by Cathy Hopkins
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fun continues as these fab friends discover boys, themselves, and the importance of best mates. In Mates, Dates, and Sleepover Secrets , T. J.’s having an awful year. Then she is befriended by Lucy. But will Lucy’s best friends accept T. J... -
![Dumped by Popular Demand by P.G. Kain]()
Dumped by Popular Demand by P.G. Kain
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDorie Dilts is about to move from California to New Jersey, and instead of seeing this as the worst thing to happen to her in her 13 years, Dorie sees this as a great opportunity--an opportunity to reinvent herself as one of the popular crowd, that is. When she arrives at her new school, she immediately sets out to determine who is the most popular and how they got that way... -
![Spies, Lies, and Allies: A Love Story by Lisa Brown Roberts]()
Spies, Lies, and Allies: A Love Story by Lisa Brown Roberts
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSummers are supposed to be fun, right? Not mine. I’ve got a job at my dad’s company, which is sponsoring a college scholarship competition. I just found out that, in addition to my job assisting the competing interns, I’m supposed to vote for the winner. Totally not what I signed up for.My boss is running the competition like it’s an episode of Survivor...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Slow Twitch by Liz Reinhardt]()
Slow Twitch by Liz Reinhardt
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSummer scatters three friends, ties them back together, and makes them question who they have been and who they want to be in the future. Brenna expected to soak up the knowledge of great Irish writers at her summer workshop in Dublin... -
![Summer at Firefly Beach by Jenny Hale]()
Summer at Firefly Beach by Jenny Hale
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFans of Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, and the Netflix hit series Virgin River will love this unforgettable summer romance about family, friendship, and the magic of finding true love from the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer House! Hallie Flynn's favorite place in the world is her aunt Clara's beautiful beachside house, with its inviting wraparound porch and enchanting views across the... -
![The Beach House by Beth Reekles]()
The Beach House by Beth Reekles
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA companion novella for The Kissing Booth, by Reekles. It's summer, and for Rochelle and her best friend Lee, that means one thing: The beach house. They've spent every summer of their lives there, but things are different this year. For one thing, Rochelle is dating Lee's older brother Noah, who's also going to be there with them... -
![The Library of Second Chances by Savannah Carlisle]()
The Library of Second Chances by Savannah Carlisle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet swept away to the charming coastal town of Heron Isle with this absolutely uplifting summer read, perfect for fans of Denise Hunter, Debbie Macomber, and RaeAnne Thayne.Daily walks along the sparkling shoreline and chats with her best friend are part of bookstore owner Lucy Sullivan's slow-paced life... -
![Alice in the Know by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor]()
Alice in the Know by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's the summer before junior year, and Alice is looking forward to three months of excitement, passion, and drama...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Sun-Kissed Christmas by Katherine Applegate]()
Sun-Kissed Christmas by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll she wants for Christmas… Summer is headed to the Keys for winter break, but what should be a fun-in-the-sun holiday is becoming unbearable. Summer hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her ex-boyfriend, Austin, since their summer romance fizzled, and she can’t stand seeing him at the beach with his new girlfriend…. Now Austin is everywhere she goes...Categorized as:
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![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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![Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita]()
Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSummer has finally arrived and fifteen-year-old Harper McCallister intends to spend her days at the mall shopping or by the pool at her country club. But after receiving her latest heart-stopping credit card bill, Harper's parents makes other plans, and ship her off to camp... -
![The Color Project by Sierra Abrams]()
The Color Project by Sierra Abrams
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBernice Aurora Wescott has one thing she doesn't want anyone to know: her name. That is, until Bee meets Levi, the local golden boy who runs a charity organization called The Color Project. Levi is not at all shy about attempting to guess Bee’s real name; his persistence is one of the many reasons why Bee falls for him... -
![Frosted Kisses by Heather Hepler]()
Frosted Kisses by Heather Hepler
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA delicious follow-up to Heather Hepler's smash hit The Cupcake Queen!Former Manhattan girl Penny has quickly discovered that life in a small town is never dull. Not when there's a festival for every occasion, a Queen Bee to deal with, an animal shelter to save, and a cute boy to crush on.There's a new girl in town: Esmeralda...Categorized as:
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![Water Balloon by Audrey Vernick]()
Water Balloon by Audrey Vernick
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarley’s life is as precarious as an overfull water balloon—one false move and everything will burst. Her best friends are pulling away from her, and her parents, newly separated, have decided she should spend the summer with her dad in his new house, with a job she didn’t ask for and certainly doesn’t want. On the upside is a cute boy who loves dogs as much as Marley does . .
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