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Cassidy Jones is a sun‑bathing, surf‑loving Californian who should be soaking up the waves instead of gluing herself to a summer‑school schedule. One sunny day her routine turns upside down when she meets Zach, a sophisticated college student with a passion for French art and culture. Though Cassidy already has a boyfriend, Zach’s charm pulls her into a whirlwind of emotions.
In the meantime, Cassidy longs for her long‑distance friend Joe—known for his sarcastic wit—to offer advice about navigating teenage relationships. The story follows Cassidy as she grapples with her growing attraction, tests her loyalty, and looks for the elusive secrets of boyhood love.
Set against the backdrop of a coastal high‑school environment, the novel explores themes of friendship, coming‑of‑age, romance, and the challenges of youth in a humorous, relatable way.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Hailey Abbott
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