Katie Cotugno

Welcome to Martha’s Vineyard, where the beaches are beautiful and the secrets are deadly. Michael Linden is an athlete-scholar who has spent years trying to fit in with his wealthy, elite boarding school friends. When his roommate, Jasper, invites him to spend the end of the summer at his family's massive beachfront mansion, August House, Linden jumps at the chance. He knows he does not truly belong among the rich and famous, but he is willing to play the part. However, it turns out that Linden is not the only one faking it—August House is crawling with liars. The summer takes a dark turn when someone is found unconscious in Jasper’s pool. The police write it off as a tragic accident, but Linden is not so sure. Enter Holiday Proctor: Linden’s sharp-witted childhood friend and the only person who knows his true background. Holiday loves a good mystery, and she is absolutely convinced there is a killer hiding among them. Can this brilliant teen detective uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?

From the acclaimed author of How to Love comes another stunning contemporary novel, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen. Molly Barlow is facing one long, hot summer—99 days—with the boy whose heart she broke and the boy she broke it for . . . his brother. Day 1: Julia Donnelly eggs my house my first night back in Star Lake, and that's how I know everyone still remembers everything. She has every right to hate me, of course: I broke Patrick Donnelly's heart the night everything happened with his brother, Gabe. Now I'm serving out my summer like a jail sentence: Just ninety-nine days till I can leave for college and be done. Day 4: A nasty note on my windshield makes it clear Julia isn't finished. I'm expecting a fight when someone taps me on the shoulder, but it's just Gabe, home from college and actually happy to see me. "For what it's worth, Molly Barlow," he says, "I'm really glad you're back." Day 12: Gabe wouldn't quit till he got me to come to this party, and I'm surprised to find I'm actually having fun. I think he's about to kiss me—and that's when I see Patrick. My Patrick, who's supposed to be clear across the country. My Patrick, who's never going to forgive me.

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Day 1: Julia Donnelly eggs my house my first night back in Star Lake, and that’s how I know everyone still remembers everything—how I destroyed my relationship with Patrick the night everything happened with his brother, Gabe. How I wrecked their whole family. Now I’m serving out my summer like a jail sentence: Just ninety-nine days till I can leave for college, and be done. Day 4: A nasty note on my windshield makes it clear Julia isn’t finished. I’m expecting a fight when someone taps me on the shoulder, but it’s just Gabe, home from college and actually happy to see me. “For what it’s worth, Molly Barlow,” he says, “I’m really glad you’re back.” Day 12: Gabe got me to come to this party, and I’m actually having fun. I think he’s about to kiss me—and that’s when I see Patrick. My Patrick, who’s supposed to be clear across the country. My Patrick, who’s never going to forgive me.

Whether you believe in serendipity, carefully calculated matchmaking, or just plain luck, every great romance has to start somewhere. Welcome to the magic of the meet cute. This collection brings together some of the biggest voices in young adult fiction to explore the unforgettable moments when two paths cross for the very first time. Dive into a diverse array of beginnings that range from wildly futuristic flirtations to hilariously awkward airport encounters. You will experience the spark of connection through a cranky customer service tweet, a frantic escape from a busted house party, and a whimsical twist on a reality dating show. The stories sweep across different genres and realities, offering a little something for every kind of romantic heart. Whether the setting is a bustling diner, a missed subway train, or a completely reimagined world, the emotional stakes remain undeniably real. Crafted by a powerhouse lineup of bestselling authors, these tales capture the dizzying, unpredictable thrill of falling for someone new. Prepare for short stories that are witty, heartbreaking, and epic in equal measure. Finding love is rarely simple, but the moment it begins is always a story worth telling.