Ali Novak

The highly anticipated sequel to the international sensation that inspired the hit Netflix series is finally here! After spending a long, necessary summer away in New York, Jackie Howard is heading back to the Walter ranch. She asked for space, and she got it. But returning means facing the one person she cannot stop thinking about: Cole Walter. Ever since their unforgettable goodbye kiss, Jackie has not sent him a single text, leaving their relationship completely up in the air. With Cole now living in town and working at Tony’s garage before he leaves for college, Jackie convinces herself that avoiding him will be a breeze. She is dead wrong. The moment they are face-to-face, the undeniable spark between them reignites, making him impossible to resist. But things are more complicated than ever. The Walters have become the loving family Jackie desperately needs, and she is terrified of ruining everything. How can you move forward when taking the next step might cost you the people you love the most?

Eighteen-year-old Stella never planned to put her entire life on pause, but when her triplet sister, Cara, is diagnosed with leukemia, there is no other choice. Stella happily packs up her dreams and moves back home, determined to be the rock her family needs. With Cara's birthday just around the corner, Stella sets out to find the ultimate gift: an autographed poster of Cara's absolute favorite band, The Heartbreakers. There is just one problem. Stella cannot stand their music. However, her mission takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally meets Oliver Perry, the band's charismatic lead singer. To her surprise, Oliver is nothing like the arrogant rock star she imagined, and soon, Stella finds herself unable to get him out of her head. As you follow Stella's journey, you watch her navigate an impossible emotional balancing act. If she opens her heart to Oliver, she risks feeling like she is abandoning her sister when Cara needs her most. Stella must decide if she can find the courage to live her own life, even when the people she loves are facing their darkest hours.

Indigo, better known as Indie, has a unique talent for special effects makeup and dreams of turning her knack for creating monsters and zombies into a real career. But in her family, Indie is used to being overshadowed. Her sister, Violet, is a massive television star whose explosive fame has turned their entire lives upside down. With her parents split up and her father completely focused on managing Violet's career, Indie is left to navigate her own future entirely on her own. To make matters worse, Indie is drafted to be Violet's personal assistant for a chaotic weekend at a massive comic convention. Just when she thinks she cannot handle another moment in her sister's shadow, Indie meets Xander Jones. As the sweet but quiet guitarist for the world-famous band the Heartbreakers, Xander knows exactly what it feels like to play second fiddle to bigger personalities. As the two bond behind the scenes, you will root for Indie as she begins to realize her own worth. Together, Indie and Xander might just find the courage to step into the spotlight, defy the expectations of everyone around them, and forge a new path that is entirely their own.

Jackie's life in New York City has always been about one thing: perfection. She strives for perfect grades, the perfect wardrobe, and the perfect future, hoping her busy parents will finally take notice. But when a tragic car accident turns her world upside down, Jackie's carefully planned life is shattered. Shipped across the country to rural Colorado, she must move in with her mother's best friend and her chaotic new guardians—who just happen to have twelve children. Suddenly, Jackie is sharing a home with the Walter boys, a loud, messy, and endlessly annoying crew who do not think a polished city girl belongs on their dusty horse ranch. As you follow Jackie's journey to fit into this wild new environment, you will watch her struggle to keep her parents' memory alive by maintaining her flawless facade. But spending time with the Walter brothers—especially two who are showing a very un-brotherly interest in her—starts to change her perspective. You will laugh and swoon as Jackie slowly discovers that sometimes, letting go of perfection is the only way to find true love and a place to belong.

Seventeen-year-old Felicity has spent her life trying to be the perfect daughter, struggling to carry the weight of her mother's expectations ever since her older sister vanished. But pretending everything is fine is exhausting. When you spend all your time trying to fill someone else's shoes, it is easy to forget what makes you truly happy. Everything changes when Felicity attends a charity ball and unexpectedly crosses paths with Alec Williams, a charming member of the world-famous band the Heartbreakers. Alec helps her see that there might be more to life than just following the rules and playing it safe. Just as she starts to let her guard down, a shocking family secret comes to light, turning Felicity's world completely upside down. Determined to uncover the truth and find the missing piece of her family, Felicity embarks on an unforgettable road trip to track down her sister. Along the way, she will have to figure out who she really wants to be and whether she is finally ready to follow her own heart.