Books like Sweet Hearts by Jo Cotterill

A coming‑of‑age epistolary novel that follows introverted teen Charlie through his freshman year in a 1990s Pittsburgh suburb as he navigates high school, friendship and the challenges of adolescence.

Ari, a fifteen‑year‑old Mexican‑American with a brother in prison, meets Dante and a friendship sparks that forces him to confront his identity, family, and sexuality.

Junior, a budding cartoonist from the Spokane Indian Reservation, transfers to an all‑white farm‑town high school, where the only other Indian is the school mascot.

Annie on My Mind follows the deep friendship and emerging love between two teenage girls, set against the backdrop of a private school, as they navigate homophobia and the challenges of coming out.

A young woman's journey as a pharmacist volunteer in Homs, Syria, during the 2011 civil war, caught between her loyalty to her country and the fight for freedom from oppression and fear of violence and death while grappling with the emotional and moral complexities of survival and the human capacity for love and hope in the face of adversity.

A half‑Persian teenager struggling with depression finds belonging in Iran when a new friend shows him what it means to be truly understood.

After being adopted by a quirky Dublin couple who treat him only as a house‑guest, Cyril embarks on a life‑spanning quest to discover his origins, his place in Ireland, and the meaning of true belonging.

Thirteen‑year‑old Gemma Stone, writing horoscopes for her school e‑zine under the alias Jessica Jupiter, uses her newfound astrological prowess to spark romance among her friend group—only to discover whether she’s ready for her own love story.

A reporter turns to a reclusive journalist for protection, forming an unlikely marriage against a backdrop of secret identities and dangerous threats.

A teenage romance set in a high school, Don't Say Goodbye (Love Stories) examines the emotional journey of youth as they navigate love, friendship, and the social norms of dating.

Lola Cassidy, heir to a wealthy family and niece of a Bollywood producer, dreams of a modeling career. When her opportunity at a renowned fashion house falls through, she discovers an unexpected chance for growth at an animal sanctuary.

Two New Jersey high‑school seniors, Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane, grapple with family, love, and ambition as they compete for the state wrestling title in a quest to secure their futures.

In a kingdom where an annual enchanted seasonal contest chooses the next empress, a human princess, a reluctant prince, and a half‑human outcast must confront a secret‑laden yōkai candidate, determining the fate of Honoku.

A raw and whimsical coming‑of‑age tale set in Australia, where friendship and existential questions intertwine in a modern mythology, praised by the New York Times.

In a competitive private high school, classroom rival Nell and Jackson become entwined in an intense relationship that could cost them more than an academic victory.

Three aspiring ballerinas vie for the title of prima ballerina at a Manhattan ballet academy, sparking drama and tension.

A lawyer fights for her life in a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with a greedy media mogul.

Welcome to the world of Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld, a college teacher in Regensburg who finds himself embroiled in absurd yet hilarious academic and personal mysteries while pursuing his masterwork, Portuguese Irregular Verbs.

In the quiet town of Carp, senior students face the perilous game Panic—an epic competition that tests courage, friendship, and love.

Family Secrets When Lainie Hamilton checked into the Silver Pines Lodge, she wasn't interested in hiking through the Oregon woods or splashing over white-water rapids. She had come here to sort out family business, a secret that had unraveled just before her brother Danny was killed in a motorcycle accident. And though a sports resort was hardly her choice for a vacation, Lainie planned to stay until she fulfilled Danny's last wish. From the moment Lainie arrived, resort owner Matt Wilbourne knew she was not the run-of-the-mill guest. The beautiful redhead had a barrage of questions, a fear of the river, and a mysterious aura. Why was this delicate, lovely woman subjecting herself to the rigors of a sports resort in the wilderness? Lainie's true motive was a secret, which she would have to guard carefully from a blue-eyed, sweet-talking, river-rafting man like Matt Wilbourne. But each encounter with Matt left her heart racing, her emotions soaring. His penetrating eyes seemed to read her feelings and desires. Did he see how she longed to touch his silvery hair? How she wanted to be held in his strong arms? And worst of all, did he know that she had come here to spy on him?

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