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Lisa is devastated when her parents announce plans to sell the family bookstore, a place she has grown up in. Her friend Phil convinces them that they can preserve the business by joining forces. At first, Lisa dedicates herself to the shop’s success. However, when Kevin—the boy she has admired all year—enters the store to buy a birthday present for his mother, Lisa’s focus shifts. She spends increasing time with Kevin, leaving less for the shop and Phil. Although Phil becomes visibly upset, Lisa never considered him more than a business partner. The tender romance with Kevin feels like a fairy‑tale coming true, but Lisa must navigate her growing feelings and the realities of saving the family business.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Anne Park
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