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Gemma thought she had no chances when the high‑school football star, Max, starts flirting with her. Max "swoon‑worthy" charm seems to match Gemma’s quirky sense of humor, and he eventually asks her out. Gemma’s heart, however, is wrapped around her best friend Addison. When Max’s partner, Addison, pressures Gemma to join a group date with his friends, the trio’s dynamic tightens. Spending more time together, Gemma begins to feel deeper affection toward Max while wrestling with the fact that he is already dating her best friend. Now the girl must balance her feelings for the star and her loyalty to Addison.
Through awkward school scenes, humor, and heartfelt self‑esteem moments, "The One That I Want" explores the tensions of first love, friendship, and high‑school drama.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jennifer Echols
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