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Always Be My Bibi by Priyanka TaslimBibi Hossain breaks her father’s biggest rule, ”no boys until her sister is married,” just as her sister announces her wedding. Hoping this trip will soften her fathers rules, Bibi instead finds herself plotting with the grooms infuriatingly handsome younger brother, Sohel, to break up the couple. As sparks fly amid the chaos, Bibi wonders if her own love story is brewing. TEEN ROMANCE TASLIM PRIYANKA |
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I Love You S'more by Auriane DesombreAfter her very public breakup with her girlfriend, Ivy needs nothing more than a summer of sunshine and friends . When she signs up to run the camp’s musical, she finds herself thrown into a rivalry with bossy, know-it-all, co-director Rynn. As Ivy tries to process her breakup and the tension between her and Rynn builds, sparks fly brighter than the campfires. TEEN ROMANCE DESOMBRE AURIANE |
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On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada KellyWhen Pacy and Cecil lock eyes in the school hallway, it’s messy, injury-ridden love at first glance. Surrounded by terrible advice and good intentions, the pair end up on the dance committee together. As they grow closer, they discover that being themselves might be exactly what they need to make their romance work. TEEN ROMANCE KELLY ERIN |
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Fake Skatingby Lynn Painter Dani and Alec were inseparable until Dani moved away. Years later, Dani is back and can’t wait to reconnect with the nerdy Alec. Except Alec isn’t like the boy she remembers-he’s the star player in a town where hockey players are worshipped. When the two end up having to play the role of boyfriend and girlfriend, “complicated” is an understatement. Will these two remain friends, or are their hearts about to “puck drop” into something more? TEEN ROMANCE PAINTER LYNN
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Falling Like Leavesby Misty WilsonWhen Ellis is forced to move from Manhattan to the small town of Bramble Falls after her parents' separation, she’s in for a whirlwind of unexpected charm and distractions. Like Cooper, her one-time best friend and first kiss, who wants nothing to do with her. As the town’s fall festival takes over and Ellis is dragged to every event, she keeps running into Cooper and realizes she’s not just falling for the town, but the people in it. TEEN ROMANCE WILSON MISTY |
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Nick and Fiona are just friends. Since they both lost their moms senior year, Nick doesn't believe in happy endings, and Fiona wonders if their shared numbness is all they have. When Fiona lets her guard down, it threatens the careful balance they have built. On a long-planned weekend trip, they must face their grief and decide whether they are brave enough to choose not only to love again, but each other.
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by Amie Kaufman
Gwen is tired of hiding who she truly is, while Lady Isobelle of Avington has never had to. Until now. Chosen as the prize in the Dragonslayers tournament, Isobelle teams up with Gwen when she discovers her knightly ambitions. Together they scheme that Gwen, in disguise, will joust in the tournament. Victory means escape, defeat means disaster, and falling in love was never part of the plan. TEEN ROMANCE KAUFMAN AMIE |
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Run Away with Meby Brian SelznickDanny spends his sixteenth summer in Rome while his mother works in a mysterious museum. Wandering the city alone, he encounters a shadow that soon becomes a voice, and then a boy: Angelo. As they explore Rome together, friendship deepens into attraction, which leads to an intimate closeness and a fear of what comes next for them. TEEN ROMANCE SELZNICK BRIAN |
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Take a Chance on Me by Elizabeth EulbergAfter a video of her confronting her ex goes viral, Evie flies to London for the summer. There she finds herself staying with her father, with whom she has a strained relationship. She avoids him by walking the city, where she keeps running into Aiden, a charming British busker who makes her feel seen. Drawn to him despite her fears of heartbreak, Evie must decide if she’s ready to risk it all again or if she will allow her past to define her future. TEEN ROMANCE EULBERG ELIZABETH |
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by Laura Taylor Namey
For Lila, a summer in England was never part of the plan, until everything fell apart. Concerned about her mental health, her parents send her to England, where gloomy weather, a grumpy cook, and a town that feels nothing like Miami have her miserable. Then Lila meets Orion, a teashop clerk, and soon begins to fall for both him and England, forcing her to reconsider the future she thought she wanted. TEEN ROMANCE NAMEY LAURA |
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Crushby Gary PaulsenTina doesn't know it yet, but she’s stolen Kevin’s heart. Every time he sees her, he forgets how to speak. Before asking her out, Kevin decides to conduct a "scientific study" on how love works. However, his experiment goes awry, sparking more chaos than clarity. Will Kevin find the courage to ask her out, or will his misguided experiment keep him from making his move? TEEN ROMANCE PAULSEN GARY |
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Her Royal Highness by Rachel HawkinsMillie Quint is devastated when her sort-of-best friend, sort-of-girlfriend kisses someone else, so she enrolls in a prestigious boarding school in Scotland. There, she meets her roommate Flora, who, besides being a royal pain, is actual royalty. As Millie and Flora's relationship grows, Millie begins to wonder if real life might just have its own version of a fairy-tale ending. TEEN ROMANCE HAWKINS RACHEL |
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I Love You So Mochi by Sarah KuhnAfter a fight with her mother over her fashion choices, Kimi Nakamura heads to Kyoto, Japan for spring break at the invitation of her estranged grandparents. Torn between belonging and alienation, she dives headfirst into the city’s vibrant culture. But when she meets Akira, a med student and mochi mascot, her trip soon turns into a journey of self-discovery, forcing Kimi to confront where her heart truly belongs. TEEN ROMANCE KUHN SARAH |
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The Princess Diaries by Meg CabotMia Thermopolis is pretty sure nothing is worse than being a tall, flat-chested freshmen failing Algebra. That is, until her father informs her she is the princess of Genovia, a small European principality. At first, ashamed of her royal status, Mia decides to hide it. But once news is leaked to the press, Mia is fawned over by her classmates and even gets asked out by her crush! Is this everything she’s ever wanted, or more than she can handle? TEEN ROMANCE CABOT MEG |
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I Was Told There Would Be Romance by Marie ArnoldFancy Augustine is a girl with simple wishes: smaller boobs, a boyfriend, and an invite to the most exclusive birthday party of the year. When she discovers her best friend snagged an invite, Fancy is determined to do anything necessary to get invited. Even if it means deceiving her crush, sabotaging her friendship, and falling behind in school. It’ll be worth it, right? TEEN ROMANCE ARNOLD MARIE |
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Every Day by David LevithanEvery day A wakes up in a different body, in a different home, in a different life. This has always been the rule for A. But when A wakes up as Justin and meets Justin’s girlfriend Rhiannon, the rules no longer apply. A has finally found someone they want to be with, not just today, but every day. TEEN ROMANCE LEVITHAN DAVID |
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Everything, Everything by Nicola YoonMadeline Whittier is an eighteen-year-old who’s allergic to the outside world. For the past fifteen years, she’s been confined to her house, with only her mom and nurse for company. That is, until her new neighbor, Olly, moves in next door. Suddenly, Madeline finds herself longing to experience the world beyond her walls—and she wants to do it all with Olly by her side. TEEN ROMANCE YOON NICOLA |
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The Fault in Our Stars by John GreenSixteen-year–old Hazel has accepted her terminal cancer diagnosis. That is, until she meets seventeen-year-old Augustus Waters at her Cancer Kid Support Group. Augustus is optimistic and gorgeous, two things Hazel has never felt. As their connection deepens, the two learn to navigate the challenges of their illnesses and falling in love for the first time. TEEN ROMANCE GREEN JOHN |
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Foreverby Judy BlumeKatharine and Michael met at a New Year’s Eve party and were instantly attracted to one another. As their relationship grows, they’re ready to take the next step, convinced their love will last forever. However, Katharine’s parents insist that she and Michael put their relationship to the test with a summer apart. As the summer begins, will their love withstand the challenge or fizzle out? TEEN ROMANCE BLUME JUDY |
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Just Listenby Sarah Dessen Last year, Annabel had everything; this year, she has nothing. Cut off from her best friend Sophia, struggling at home, and alone at school, her world shifts when she meets Owen. Owen is a music-obsessed former bad boy committed to honesty. With Owen’s help, maybe Annabel can begin to face the truth about what happened the night her friendship with Sophia ended. TEEN ROMANCE DESSEN SARAH |
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Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn PainterWhen Wes’ father died, he had to return home to take care of his mother and sister-which meant leaving the girl of his dreams behind. Now freshmen at the same college, Wes has created the perfect plan to win Liz back: a rom-com worthy gesture. Except Liz is having none of it. When even his grandest scheme doesn’t work, Wes is forced to wonder if their relationship is over for good. TEEN ROMANCE PAINTER LYNN |
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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny HanBelly measures her life in summers. All the good and magical things happen in those warm months, like seeing Jeremiah and Conrad, the boys she’s known since birth. They’ve been her brother figures, her crushes and everything in between. But one summer, everything shifts, and their dynamic will never be the same. TEEN ROMANCE HAN JENNY |
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