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Upperclassmen at Northwood Academy rarely pursue romance, but for Devon—a bored junior transfer—life is suddenly more interesting. Determined to turn the tide, she persuades her friends Cassidy, Emma, Bryn, and Abby to form a club dedicated to helping each other secure dates for the school's Homecoming Dance. Together, they navigate friendship, confidence, and the quirky dynamics of high‑school dating, all while staying true to their Christian values.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Melody Carlson
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