From Robin Constantine, author of The Promise of Amazing and The Secrets of Attraction, comes a funny and heartfelt summer romance set in New Jersey. Perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski, Jenny Han, and Morgan Matson.
Cassidy Emmerich is reeling from a sudden, humiliating breakup. The last thing she wants to do is stick around and be reminded of her ex everywhere she goes. On impulse, she decides to spend the summer with her father and his family at their Jersey Shore bed-and-breakfast. A different scene and a new job working as a camp counselor seem like the perfect recipe for forgetting Gavin as quickly as possible—not to mention for avoiding him until he leaves for college.
Bryan Lakewood is sick of nevers. You’ll never walk. You’ll never surf. You’ll never slow dance with a girl and have her put her head on your shoulder. Last year he made one false move—now he’s paralyzed and needs to use a wheelchair. But this summer, he’s back at his camp job and is determined to reclaim his independence—and his confidence.
Cass is expecting two months of healing her broken heart.
Bryan is expecting a summer of tough adjustments.
Neither is expecting to fall in love
- Disability Representation: Bryan is determined to reclaim his life—and his confidence—from his wheelchair, one sarcastic comment and powerful swim at a time.
- Healing from Heartbreak: After a devastating breakup, Cassidy escapes to the Jersey Shore for a summer of sun, sand, and absolutely no romance. Or so she thinks.
- Forced Proximity: As fellow camp counselors, Cassidy and Bryan can’t avoid each other. Their unexpected connection challenges everything they thought they knew about healing and love.
- Dual POV: Told from both Cassidy's and Bryan's perspectives, this moving story captures the highs and lows of two teens finding each other when they need it most.
"A great teen love story about growing up and making difficult choices. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult will eat up this novel."
