Books like Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits Series, Book 1) by Katie McGarry
Echo, a teenage girl, is scarred both physically and emotionally after a terrifying night that sparks school gossip and ends her relationship with her boyfriend. Struggling to heal, she finds companionship in Noah, a stereotypically tough‑skinned bad‑boy who secretly hides his own burdens. Together, they navigate the complexities of high school, secrecy, and the path toward healing and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Coming of Age/Coming of Age Romance
Authors: Katie McGarry
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