The Girl in the Garden

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes a heartwarming coming-of-age romance about firsts, family, and finding love in unexpected places.

Madeline "Mads" has always cherished her tight-knit family, so when her brother gets engaged without so much as a heads-up, she's completely blindsided. To make matters worse, she's not exactly Katie's biggest fan. Determined to keep the family peace, Mads reluctantly agrees to be a bridesmaid and bond with the bride-to-be.

But during a late-night game of Truth or Dare, Mads reveals a shocking secret: she's never been kissed, let alone been on a date! Suddenly, her fellow bridesmaids are on a mission to find Mads the perfect plus-one for the wedding.

Now, Mads is navigating a series of hilariously disastrous dates, her heart pulled in different directions. There's Connor, the boy next door who knows her better than anyone. Marco, the former classmate who knows exactly how to push her buttons. And a few new suitors who might just surprise her.

As the wedding day approaches, Mads must decide who she truly wants as her dance partner, all while trying to ensure her brother isn't making the mistake of a lifetime.

She didn't believe in love at first sight… until him. College freshman Amy got more than she bargained for when she met Lucas. Gorgeous and intense, he makes her question everything, including the promise she made to her father. Because Lucas isn't just another student; he's the one person Amy was sent to spy on.

Lucas has secrets, and Amy knows she should be uncovering them. But the closer she gets to him, the more she's drawn in. Now, torn between loyalty and her heart, Amy is in too deep, with everything on the line. Can she betray the one person who makes her feel alive, or will she lose herself—and him—in the process? Dive into this captivating tale of forbidden romance, hidden agendas, and the intoxicating thrill of first love.

Sophia Armitage has always strived to be the perfect daughter, safeguarding a secret that could shatter her family's hard-won place on the 'right side of the tracks.' But in their small New Zealand town, secrets have a way of surfacing. When a betrayal costs Sophia her friends and reputation, she finds solace in the most unexpected person: the troubled and charismatic bad boy, Caleb.

Caleb is no stranger to being an outcast. Living on the fringes of society, he's learned to expect judgment and scorn. Yet, something about Sophia's vulnerability draws him in, sparking a connection that defies their different worlds.

As their bond deepens, Sophia and Caleb find themselves caught between their families, their community, and their own hidden truths. With the town determined to keep them apart, they must decide if their love is worth fighting for, or if they're destined to remain forever on opposite sides of the tracks. A captivating story of first love, prejudice, and the courage to break free.

New York Times Bestseller! USA Today Bestseller! The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys , the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series! Jackie Howard returns to the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space―and got it. But she doesn't know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him. She never stopped thinking about him. Still, with Cole living off in town to work at Tony's garage before he heads off to college, Jackie thinks it'll be easy to avoid him―only to find that when she sees him face to face at last, it's, well... impossible to resist him. Things are getting complicated: he's the boy she can't get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. How can Jackie move forward when she's afraid of taking the next step?