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My Life Next Door

by Huntley Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author)

4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 · rating details · 15,436 ratings · 1,986 reviews

A gorgeous debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to one person you love without betraying another

�One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.”

The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-...more

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Published June 14th 2012 by Dial Books For Young Readers

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Jul 04, 2012 Jenn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What I loved about this book:
1. NO teenage angst from Samantha
2. NO teenage drama with the main characters
3. Jase and Samantha were very mature 17-year-olds (very refreshing)
4. GEORGE
5. The Garrett family
6. The easy, loving, trusting and patient relationship Jase has with Samantha
7. I LOVED that this book put a smile on my face and made me laugh almost the entire book. Although it did have me teary eye a little bit at one point. :o)
8. FINALLY I loved that this book sucked me in and never wanted...more

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Nov 05, 2012 Glass rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, realistic-fiction, favorites

This book was worth waiting for. I've read it in two days despite the fact that I was head over heels in all that boring end-of-the-school-year paperwork that us, teachers, are so fond of.

First, I can not believe that this is Huntley Fitzpatrick's debut novel. I've read so many bad books lately and those autors didn't have the excuse of first attempt in their writing carieers. My Life Next Door reminded me a lot of Sarah Dessen novels - by the concept and the writing style. And I love Sarah Des...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Ariana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: next-door, 2012, sweet-romance, favorites

This is why I read YA books - to get this feeling of joy, of happiness, of love.. Because I simply LOVE feeling my head so light and having my heart skip a beat remembering how it felt to fall in love for the first time (and every time after that).

I really like stories like this, that get you through every stage of a young relationship; that make you hold your breath for the romantic moments, for the first kiss; that make you smile at all the silliness and cuteness of the couple; that make you...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Karla rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Karla by: Marie Francis

Shelves: angst-filled, delightful-kids, emotional, intense, lots-o-crazy, spunky-heroine, sweet-boy, sweet-couple, sweet-romance, teenage-drama, terrific-dialogue, tragic, wonderful-secondary-characters, young-adult, youthful-angst, nutty-mother, wonderful-family

4 1/2 Stars!! This was a 5 plus star read for me…until the end, because there really wasn’t one, or at least not one that satisfied me. I only detracted a half a star, because the rest of the book was amazing. I enjoyed the comparisons and stereotypes of two completely different families.

Samantha is a sweet, determined young woman who is showcased, yet sheltered by her mother. After many years of observing the family next door, she finally meets Jase, the third oldest in the Garrett clan. He app...more 4 1/2 Stars!! This was a 5 plus star read for me…until the end, because there really wasn’t one, or at least not one that satisfied me. I only detracted a half a star, because the rest of the book was amazing. I enjoyed the comparisons and stereotypes of two completely different families.

Samantha is a sweet, determined young woman who is showcased, yet sheltered by her mother. After many years of observing the family next door, she finally meets Jase, the third oldest in the Garrett clan. He approaches her as she’s sitting on the roof ledge by her window, observing the life going on next door, so different from the one she lives. This loving, loud, energetic family embraces and welcomes her into the fold, and Sam thrives on it. She falls in love with them and Jase. He is the type of boy parents dream that their daughter will bring home, but Samantha’s mother can’t see past the image of the large family with the unkempt yard and their somewhat chaotic life. She can’t see how good and loving these people are because her mind is clouded by the stereotype; messy yard, large brood equates to trailer trash! WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!! Fortunately Sam is a better person than her mother could ever dream to be, and sees the Garrett's for what they really are; a messy yard, large brood, chaotic life and an overabundance of LOVE for each other and living!

It is basically a clean romance; however Jase and Sam do explore their sexuality. The author was very responsible by making them responsible. Jase and Sam take their time with this life-changing event, and the author injected some humor to lighten the mood. The condom conversation was priceless.

A heartrending event occurs in the book that affects both families and I don’t really want to say too much, other than I felt like someone punched me in the stomach. It was so painful to read about! Here’s where I had a problem, not with the tragic event, but with the ending. I’m became enthralled by these two families and the author captivated me with the story. The tragedy is addressed, but the outcome isn’t…not enough to satisfy this reader. I have no doubt that others will feel the same. I felt cheated and anxious after turning the last page. There was also a matter that arose between Sam and her best friend Nan that was not resolved. A chapter or two more and it would have changed my entire view on the book. * heavy sigh*!

That being said, for a debut book it is terrific, and the author has real talent. Jase’s younger brother George is one of the most memorable characters I ever had the pleasure to read about, and I adored him, as I did the entire Garrett brood. Tim, Nan’s brother is my hero. He went from loser to savior; I would love to read a book about him!

Even though I was dissatisfied with the ending myself, I would still recommend this book. BUT if you are someone who needs the ending to wrap up nicely, beware! Jase and Sam get their HEA, but so many questions remain unanswered.

"Sun-streaked, wavy chestnut hair and even white teeth, Jase Garrett has green eyes, and one of those quirky mouths that look like they are always about to smile."

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Aug 17, 2012 Cara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, realistic-fiction, sibilings

The summer is coming to a close for me and I'll have to start going back to the smell of crisp new notebooks, the sound of zipping book bags, and the general chatter of bleary-eyed students, awww school right? Anyways I needed my last summer read and this book was able to deliver on that front, but I think I may have become a less focused person in general this summer (I guess school is good for something). And here's why: I felt good at the end of the book but utterly confused. This does happen...more The summer is coming to a close for me and I'll have to start going back to the smell of crisp new notebooks, the sound of zipping book bags, and the general chatter of bleary-eyed students, awww school right? Anyways I needed my last summer read and this book was able to deliver on that front, but I think I may have become a less focused person in general this summer (I guess school is good for something). And here's why: I felt good at the end of the book but utterly confused. This does happen to me once in a while, but I was stumped for an embarrassingly long time to find out the reasons why. And you know what I believe? That this author is soooo crafty and I will tell you why, or why I think so anyways.

This is set in a small town in Connecticut with our protagonist, Samantha. She has an older sister who is going away for the summer and a mother who is up for a re-election to the state senate. Her summer seems like it's going to be filled with her switching from her lifeguarding job at the country club, to her job at a local restaurant, and of course hearing her friend Nan obsess over applying to colleges and her boyfriend woes. And probably more of her secret activity: gazing across the street at the Garretts. The Garretts are a big family, eight kids to be exact but Sam's mom just looks at them with disdain. Sam has never even been over the house or said a complete sentence to them but then something happens; one of them comes over to talk to her. Jase. From then on her summer won't even come close to anything she has experienced before.

I did love this book most of the time. It would be almost impossible not to love the Garretts. Their family is chaotic, messy, hysterical, but most of all loving and warm. They take in Sam as their own. Then *gasp* Sam and Jase do not have all this unnecessary angst like in other novels. Then there is Jase. He’s too perfect. No, he really is. He's hardworking, handy, sweet, a good son, an even better brother, understanding, well-built *fans self*, and a bucketful of almost all things good. Sam and Jace live in two different worlds practically even though they are right next door to each other. Her environment is organized with straight lines, and his is a jumble of confusion and good madness. The author did an impeccable job with portraying the feelings of first love. You can feel the zing and newness, and most of all it was believable (view spoiler). This reader could not help but pull for them every step of the way. Then the author made sure to make families a big part of the story, which I found to be refreshing.

I had this glowiness after I finished, but this naggy feeling kept picking at me. It all has to do with spoilers unfortunately, but I’ll write what I can without spoiling. I think the author didn't make Jase's reaction to what Sam reveals to him realistic enough. It's HUGE, and he gets to an accepting state incredibly fast. Then the storylines dealing with Nan and her mother kind of drop off too quickly and these two characters (especially Nan) had a lot left to their stories. The author managed to make me care more about Jase's and Sam's relationship more than anything else so I kind of glazed over things, but let me be clear, I did want things to be good for them. So you see she totally got me man *snaps fingers*

Even with the loose ends I would recommend it highly to fans of YA contemps because I thought about this story a great deal after it was over. Always a sign of a book that captured you somehow, some way.(less)

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Jul 12, 2012 Mimi Valentine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: wishlist, adorable-favourites, best-of-2012, boys-i-wish-were-real, pure-awesomeness, gorgeous-covers, reviewed, favourites, 5-star

Rating: 4.95 brilliant, beautiful, breathtaking stars out of 5!

FACT #1: I'm not a contemporary girl. I love paranormal books way more than my realistic ones; worlds that don't really exist enthrall me way more than real ones do. Because those supernatural books are usually more badass, intense, and fun than everyday romances.

FACT #2: My Life Next Door totally voids the first fact!!

Where can I even start with how much I loved this book? How much it took me surprise, grabbed my heart, and wouldn't...more

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Jul 09, 2012 ♥Rachel♥ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, 2012-debut-author-challenge

For years, Sam had watched the Garrett's from her bedroom next door. They're life was so opposite from the one she led. Sam has the perfect trust-fund mother who currently is a congresswoman, and the beautiful older sister always out with her latest conquest. It's just the three of them, as Sam's dad left while her mother was pregnant with her. The Garrett's always had a lot going on with eight children: five boys and three girls. They were the type that always had the toys lying about in the fr...more
For years, Sam had watched the Garrett's from her bedroom next door. They're life was so opposite from the one she led. Sam has the perfect trust-fund mother who currently is a congresswoman, and the beautiful older sister always out with her latest conquest. It's just the three of them, as Sam's dad left while her mother was pregnant with her. The Garrett's always had a lot going on with eight children: five boys and three girls. They were the type that always had the toys lying about in the front yard, comings and goings at all times, loud pool antics and sports playing in the front drive. In contrast, Sam's family has nothing out of place. Her mother even makes sure to vacuum any trace of footprints out of the carpet before they leave. It was an unspoken command to stay away from the Garrett's. But day after day, Sam found herself drawn to watching them until one day one of the sons, Jase, climbs up and talks to her. From then on Sam is tied inextricably to the Garrett's, but most of all to Jase. When tragedy strikes their families, Sam's loyalty to her family and the Garrett's is put to the test.

I fell head-over-heels in love with the Garrett's. Their open love and affection they show to each other as so inviting. Something Sam has had lacking in her life. She falls not only for Jase, but for the whole family, and they fall for her. Little four-year old George seems to fall hardest, besides Jase of course. He is so cute with his affinity for random facts, National Geographic Kids, and his constant worry over what might happen. He loves Sam instantly, calling her Super Sailorgirl because of a waitressing outfit she comes home in one day. But that's what she is to him, a super-hero, always able to calm him down, and find a good reason why he doesn’t need to worry. She is drawn to this family and helps without being asked, it just comes naturally for her. Like with all the helpful dating tips she sends Andy's way. Or just watching baby Patsy so that her mother could have some free time. Sam finds that she fits in right away. I think she craved to be part of their obviously affectionate family from the start.

I adored Jase, he is the product of a loving family, able to give love so freely himself. He's all about care and thinking about other people. The way he helps with his younger brothers and sisters, without even thinking, or being told to, is so touching. The romance between Jase and Sam is one you could imagine lasting for years, and there were lovely swoony scenes between them that had my heart all a-flutter. Here's a quote from Jase, in the beginning of the story that made my knees go weak:

Jase's green eyes meet mine, then his lashes lower. "I guess I like things that take time and attention. More worthwhile that way." I don't know what it is about this that makes me blush, but something does.

Sam's mother, Grace, was a piece of work. Vain, self-centered, and judgmental, this is a woman who should've never had kids. She looks down her nose at the Garrett's, saying there's one in every neighborhood: messy, too many kids, yard full of neglect and children's toys. Her mother is concentrating on her re-election campaign instead of her girls. She only seems concerned at making sure their lives are lived in a way that optimizes them as a campaign tool. Especially now that she has Clay, her new campaign manager and boyfriend. He's younger, charming and has Grace wrapped around his finger. Sam doesn't even recognize her mother and doesn't care for the effect Clay has on her. I felt very sad for Sam to have been raised by this woman.

This was a brilliant debut for author Huntley Fitzpatrick. I was riveted from the start of this lovely, touching and heartbreaking story. I would love to see another story revolving around Tim and Alice! That would be entertaining. I will certainly be picking up anything else Ms. Fitzpatrick decides to write.

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Feb 08, 2013 Lora rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of YA realistic fiction; 15+

Shelves: g-ya-realistic, lib-read, wishlist, favorites, want-to-reread, surprised-me, quality-ya-fic

My Life Next Door is the kind of story that hits you where you least expect it to: in all the right places. Or at least, it certainly did for me.
I expected this book to be very fluffy: little rich girl falls for the boy next door; gets a whole new perspective on life through the eyes of a financially-strained, but very happy — unlike her own — family; and learns something big about herself over the course of one short summer. In a lot of ways, that is what this book is about. But, in truth, it...more My Life Next Door is the kind of story that hits you where you least expect it to: in all the right places. Or at least, it certainly did for me.
I expected this book to be very fluffy: little rich girl falls for the boy next door; gets a whole new perspective on life through the eyes of a financially-strained, but very happy — unlike her own — family; and learns something big about herself over the course of one short summer. In a lot of ways, that is what this book is about. But, in truth, it is about so much more.

Samantha Reed's character is, I think, one of the best — probably in the top ten, actually — YA heroines I've ever come across since I began reading YA fiction back in 2008. She stands up for herself and the people she cares about when it counts most, she thinks independently from her main influence in life — in this case, her mother — in a way that is smart and not just teenage rebellion. She is smart about sex choices, doesn't just jump into bed with the first boyfriend she gets — or even the third without some smart-shopping for Trojans (loved that scene!) — and is a generally well-rounded, intelligent young woman. I found being in Sam's head a very pleasant, refreshing, and, often times, spontaneously hilarious experience when compared to many of the female narrators of her genre. If Fitzpatrick's future heroines turn out to be even a tenth as good as Sam was, I'm in for a real treat.
And Jase . . . he is the kind of boy you'd want your daughter to marry. Truly. He's down to earth, loves his family, loves his animals (he's something of a zoo-keeper), and treats his girlfriend like gold. What's not to love? I think YA paranormal authors should take notes from Huntley Fitzpatrick on how to write a good male protagonist.
And Tim . . . I can't believe a debut author made me fall for a drug addict. Seriously. If the author decided to write a companion novel about Tim (maybe like Marchetta did with Thomas after Saving Francesca) and, hopefully, Alice, I'd be forever grateful to the Powers That Be.

The bulk of this novel is about Samantha getting to know — and fall for — both Jase and his family. But towards the end, as the publisher-provided synopsis says, there is a big obstacle that is dropped on Sam's and the Garrett's heads, an obstacle that is not overcome easily. I wish there could have been a bit more resolution at the end with it (view spoiler), but as a whole I think the climax was handled well.
And, on a side note, can I just say how utterly sexy some of this book is? I wasn't expecting that, either, but I love surprises.

Truly, I don't feel that my words can properly describe how much I loved this book, or how much I got out of it, or how much I wish more people would discover it and feel for it what I did. Does that mean this book was perfect? No, because no book is. But honestly, it was perfect for me. I'm extraordinarily pleased with it — so much so that I plan to reread it this summer — and will certainly be back for more from Fitzpatrick in future.(less)

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Jun 18, 2012 Jaime Arkin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, have-this, ebook-format, swoony-boys, recommend-forever, favorites, will-be-rereading, don-t-even-ask-just-read-it, reading-again, 5-starers, contemporary

From the outside it looks like Samantha Reed has everything, a successful mother, excellent grades, a wonderful best friend and her days are busy with jobs she doesn't need. But Samantha spends her nights on her roof watching the loud, messy, loving and affectionate, ginormous family next door, never judging them like her mother does...wishing she could be a part of something like they have. Then one night Jase climbs her trellis and joins her.

Jase and Samantha's relationship builds easily and...more

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Jul 14, 2012 Marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-stars, best-covers, must-haves, worth-a-look

Covers so cute!!

I loved it at the start, I loved it at the middle and at the end? I loved it of course.

This book is real and it is a book that every girl in particular can relate too because it's about a first love-true love and finding that one person you would risk everyone for- even your own mother.

I laughed, cried, smiled and remained blissfully happy after reading this. It was charming and had a happy ending for a change. Because it all worked out for the best.

Basically Samantha has thes...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-ya, ya, sex-positive

Update 7/23/2012: I did end up writing a bit more about this book on the blog after all.

I'm waffling between three and four stars with this one (which is why I hate rating systems and we don't have one on Clear Eyes, Full Shelves, btw). There were elements I LOVED and there were elements that drove me crazy.

I really, really enjoyed the relationship between the main characters, and I LOVED that their relationship actually started fairly early in the book, because it seems like so many contempor...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Melannie :) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: completely-contemp-challenge-2012, favorites, read-2012, summer-2012

sounds like it will go straight to my favorites list!

July 6: As I predicted, it is now on my favorites list. Great read! review to come

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Mar 08, 2013 Kara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: cute-boy, emotional, family-drama, family-tragedy, favorites, great-dialogue, hottie, intense, loving, romance, strong-characters, strong-willed-heroine, sweet-cute-boy, sweet-romance, teenage-drama, tragedy

4 ½ STARS! I loved this book, and it could have deserved 5 stars, if there had been an ending that satisfied me. Beware readers, while this book is all about first-love, family, and friendship it felt very unfinished and rushed as tragedy hits.

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The Garretts were forbidden from the start, ever since their battered sedan pulled up to the low-slung shingled house next door. They are everything the Reeds are not, they’re loud, messy, numerous, but most importantly, they are so full of love! I immediately fell in love with the Garretts while reading this book! Everyday Samantha Reed watches the Garretts from her balcony perch, wishing she was one of them…until one evening; Jase Garrett climbs up her terrace and changes everything. As the two begin to fall in love, Jase’s family makes Samantha one of their own.

One problem: Samantha has to hide her relationship from her controlling, self-absorbed, image-loving mother! Jase is the type of boy all parents dream their daughter will bring home. He’s hardworking, caring, loves his family (they always say, “How a boy treats his mother is how he is going to treat his girlfriend,”) and Jase does nothing but help around the house, babysit, work with his father at his hardware store, and love his family! But Samantha’s mother can’t get passed the messy yard and the numerous children. (I have to say, her mother really annoyed me!) Samantha’s mother is so judgmental; she can’t see what a great boy Jase is, and what a wonderful family he comes from! I thought that was just WRONG!

While this book was a clean, Young Adult read, Sam and Jase did explore their sexuality. And I have to say, their discussion on condoms was hilarious! That scene made me laugh out loud!

While I loved the entire Garrett clan, one character in particular, stuck out! Little George! I just LOVED him! I don’t know if it is because I have a brother around his age or if it was his little charm, or his wise and adorable remarks (or maybe it’s all three!) But I just LOVED him! Ah, he’s as cute as a button. One of my favorite quotes from little George was, “Did you know that in space it's very, very cold? And there's no oxygen? And if an astronaut fell out of a shuttle without his suit he'd die right away?" I'm a fast learner. "But that would never happen. Because astronauts are really, really careful." George gives me a smile, the same dazzling sweet smile as his big brother, although at this point, with green teeth. "I might marry you," he allows. "Do you want a big family?” Like, how cute is that little boy?! I also LOVED Tim. He really had the biggest revelation throughout this book. Tim went from the loser to the hero! My favorite quote from him was, “Why do all the hot girls want the jocks and the good boys? We losers are the ones that need you.” This quote made me laugh-out-loud, but it also broke my heart! I was more than happy when Tim and Alice Garrett started to form their own relationship, and I would LOVE to read a book about the two of them.

Anyway, back to MLND’s plot…when tragedy strikes these two families, I was heartbroken! I just felt like I was such a part of the Garrett’s, I couldn’t help wanting to cry! I’m not going to go into major detail, but just know, the tragedy was so painful to read about! As I said earlier, I had a problem with the ending. The tragic event that struck these two families is addressed, but the outcome, was not. I was on the edge of my seat, so captivated and enthralled by this story…so when I turned to the last page of the book, I felt unsatisfied and cheated. Samantha and her best friend Nan also had a conflict earlier in the story, one that was never resolved. And, what happened with Tim and Alice?!?! As you can see, there were A LOT of unanswered questions! An epilogue or another two chapters would have gotten this book the extra half a star! *sigh*

Overall, this was a fantastic book! The author really has talent and I would recommend this story to everyone! Sam and Jase do get their HEA, but so many questions remain unanswered! BEWARE!!!

My Jase!

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May 07, 2013 ♪ Jenn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-is-the-new-newer-black

* Edited again 7 Jul because I'm a dork and shouldn't write without an editor while I have low blood sugar induced by grilled cheese withdrawals.

This is a sweet story but I'll have to tell you about what impressed upon me the most. The million dollar question? How much are our relationships shaped by our loyalties, our families, our friends?

The synopsis and back material tell the story but anyone can write an outline. Well, almost anyone.

Okay, anyone that's a writer.

Anyone that is a writer A...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Barbara ~*Lindt Ninja*~ marked it as dnf

Shelves: ya, contemporary

This was a big fat DNF. I made it to 76% and in the aftermath of a major event, I realized I was disgusted by Samantha. With no earthly reason for a happy ending I could believe in anymore, I threw in the towel and immediately felt better.

There will be spoilers since I’m going to have a very hard time explaining what pushed me over the edge here without them. I’ll put them all behind spoiler tags so you don't accidentally read them. They’ll all be sort of important to the plot/relationships, so...more

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Jun 25, 2012 Krissy P (Kris) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beautifully written, engaging and satisfying romance. I loved this book so much.

Samantha Reed, the seventeen year old daughter of a senator, has watched The Garretts, the loud, messy, huge family next door her whole life. Her mother hates the Garretts. She thinks they are a repugnant, irresponsible mess that brings down property value. Samantha thinks they are perfect. Samantha and her sister were forbidden from having anything to do with the Garrett family until...

Samantha finally meets Jase G...more

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Jun 28, 2012 Kassiah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, high-school, girls-who-kick-ass, swoon-worthy-boys, pub-2012, ya

I know, I know. Sometimes I don't like it when people are all "go to my site which is somewhere else to read my review!" So, I apologize to you that that is exactly what I'm doing here.

Check out the review I posted on the Fictionators here: http://www.fictionators.com/review/my...

In case you don't want to see all the quotes and flails and swoons there (and why wouldn't you?), I will just say that I cannot even express how much I love this book. I love this boy. And this girl. And his little bro...more

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Nov 03, 2012 Nancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

The hardest reviews to write are of the books I hated and the books I loved. I feel like I have to justify the extremes, especially when there were parts of the book that I didn't love/hate. So there are parts that aren't perfect but the important parts are wonderful.

The storyline: Wonderful. It's a simple story of real first love with a conflict occurring where Samantha feels she has to choose between her boyfriend and her mother. It's a standard story of girl meets boy from the other side of t...more The hardest reviews to write are of the books I hated and the books I loved. I feel like I have to justify the extremes, especially when there were parts of the book that I didn't love/hate. So there are parts that aren't perfect but the important parts are wonderful.

The storyline: Wonderful. It's a simple story of real first love with a conflict occurring where Samantha feels she has to choose between her boyfriend and her mother. It's a standard story of girl meets boy from the other side of the tracks and falls in love except MUCH, MUCH better written than I've read before. Written with Samantha's point of view which is seeing Jase as kind, handsome, family-centered boy that she meets and character development completely justifies why Samantha would fall for him.

Character Development: Much, much more than smoldering eyes, smelling of patchouli, rippling muscles, repeat 35 times. Jase is good. He's only forbidden fruit because his family brings down the property values in the neighborhood. They keep having kids, don't put away their toys, and the mother breast feeds on the front porch. Gasp! Yet the author describes interactions between Jase and his mother, Jase and his father, Jase and his siblings. There is tension, at times, but Jase is boy fully in love with his family. Which makes the interaction between Samantha and Jase that much sweeter.

Well written protagonist. She could be any girl except her mother has a trust fund and is a senator. She's not a girl you love for her character. You love her because you could be her.

Her mother and the creepy southern guy. Oh. My. Nicely written. Good arguments that made my stomach turn. Very manipulative.

Tim. Oh how I loved Tim. He became a somewhat peripheral figure but he was necessary and completely lovable character. He's what drew all the loose ends together. He's the completely flawed friend who has screwed up his life beyond recognition and is justthisclose from being sent off to a wilderness/military reform. Yet he's the person that encompasses the major theme of the book. Mistakes are made but can be forgiven. People can change.

The mother in me feels the need to make disclaimers. The woman in me loved these aspects, anyway. Swearing is intense when the scene is played out with Tim. He has a very bad mouth. You can't help but love the boy, though. Language can be narrowed down to innuendo. It's not bad. Sex is definitely present. Some details are revealed but again, I think they were necessary. It's not painted as a wonderful ABC movie of the night. Logistics are discussed in enough detail to explain why teenage sex is an interesting endeavor. (less)

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Aug 17, 2012 FicTalk Blog rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-in-2012

The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase’s family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or i...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Annie Brewer rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone that loves a heartbreakingly beautiful romance

Shelves: absolutely-amazingly-awesome, books-on-my-shelf, favorite, favorite-authors, fell-in-love-with-the-cover, irresistable-hot-guys, tearjerker

FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC!!!!!! That is how I describe this book!!! The characters, the plot, the romance, the emotion, the tension, the writing, EVERYTHING about this book was incredible!!! It was well worth the long wait to read. When I first heard about this, I knew it was going to be a good one. IT. DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT.

First of all, the cover. My God, the cover is gorgeous! I love the fence in the background that separates the two families with Jase and Sam standing there in an embrace. HOT!!!!!...more

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Apr 30, 2013 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Review : Wow. Just wow.This is another book that will suck you in make you feel like you know these characters and your heart breaks along with theirs. Huntley's characters are AMAZING and I love every single one of them and everything that happens in this book is something that you can relate too. This book I read through it happy, crying, screaming and sometimes a temper tantrum and that is when I knew I had to read it again and see if all my emotions were in check and boy the second time I th...more Review : Wow. Just wow.This is another book that will suck you in make you feel like you know these characters and your heart breaks along with theirs. Huntley's characters are AMAZING and I love every single one of them and everything that happens in this book is something that you can relate too. This book I read through it happy, crying, screaming and sometimes a temper tantrum and that is when I knew I had to read it again and see if all my emotions were in check and boy the second time I think was worse! I was horrible reading this a big sopping hormonal mess! That is what makes this book is freaking amazing!

I will start with Samantha Reed. What a girl, she is so awesome. Her mother is somewhat horrible I can't help but feel sorry for her that she has an ice cube as a mother! Her sister reminds me of my sisters in a sense, I see both my sisters in both these sisters in so many ways. Samantha's world is turned upside down when Jase climbs up her trellis to her while she is watching his family from her spot on the roof. She falls fast for him and his family but mostly him. She has always wondered how they could always have such a good time next door and not compare them to her little family. Her mother to Jase's, how there is so much affection in one household and barely any in hers. As she and Jase start getting closer, and her mother is barely around she realizes how much some of the comments (even her own mother made ) make her sick and want to punch someone in the face.

Samantha is finding herself, coming out of her shell and finally starting to live her life the way she wants too, she wants to be happy and that is what Jase makes her!!! Through this book so much is happening and your head is spinning with somethings that happen. Somethings in this book will break your heart and just want to hold Samantha and at times Jase (swoons). Then something horrible happens and she has no idea how to handle this, she could hurt two people she loves most and has no idea what to do, she is sick to her stomach over both options but takes the one road I didn't expect and I was screaming, crying and punching all at the same time! I loved loved loved this book.

As you read this book you are feeling everything, and that is what makes a book an amazing book, something you want to recommend to everyone because you cannot stop smiling and talking about the book book and that is THIS book! Huntley nails this book and takes it to a whole new level for YA!

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Jun 26, 2012 Tara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012debut, challenge-ccc2012, challenge-dac2012, own

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I want to marry My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick. It was one of those books where I wanted to raise it above my head and shout “Hey, this is me! In book form!”

Because My Life Next Door totally is. I mean, I don’t mean that the story necessarily relates to me if you gave it to me in outline form, but the overall feel and writing style and setting and characters and lots of family dynamics and all the little things add...more

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Nov 26, 2012 Jasmine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, i-own, read-in-uni, contemporary, gorgeous-covers, 2012-releases, favourites, reviewed

The perfect summer read! I loved everything about this book. Despite the serious issues it dealt with concerning family and the much more controversial, morality, I still found it to be a really relaxing, chill and refreshing read.

When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be a light read about summer love - first crushes and small differences in family but this turned out to be something so much bigger. And it was perfect.

Sam's life looks easy and perfect at first - her mother, being...more The perfect summer read! I loved everything about this book. Despite the serious issues it dealt with concerning family and the much more controversial, morality, I still found it to be a really relaxing, chill and refreshing read.

When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be a light read about summer love - first crushes and small differences in family but this turned out to be something so much bigger. And it was perfect.

Sam's life looks easy and perfect at first - her mother, being a senator, has given Sam and her sister Tracy quite a luxurious life with their immaculate house and private schooling. Sam has good grades, she's pretty and doesn't seem deprived in anyway. I thought I'd get annoyed at her character because she seemed so perfect but I really liked her. Sam has so much strength and it really comes through near the end and I admire her so much for that. From the beginning it's seen she secretly wishes she was one of the Garrett's next door and who can blame her? They're like a real family - where her mother is always away doing campaigns, Mr and Mrs Garrett are always at home for their kids. There's warmth, affection, attention and liveliness the Reeds lack.

Along comes Jase Garrett, the sweet boy next door who pulls Sam into his world. He's not the bad boy I've been accustomed to reading about and fallen in love with lately. Rather, he's kind, caring, the "fixer" of the Garretts and this sweet, honest six foot two of amazing just swept me off my feet. I loved the solidarity of his character; the way him and the rest of the Garretts are raised just ooze this air of goodness! I loved the moment he first appeared:'"Hey," he says again, sitting down next to me as though he knows me well. "Need rescuing?"' Any other boy and it would seem cocky and over-confident the way he just comes up her trellis and plops down next to her, but the way Jase does it, I don't know, it felt so sincere.

And the rest of the Garretts! Love them love them love them. There's something unique about each of them but put them together and there's really this sense of family that comes through when times are hard. Joel with the bad boy image and motorcycle becomes responsible when required; Alice with her ever-changing hair colour and constant flings can turn on her nurse training and mothering on a whim. I really liked that about the older kids - being able to put everything aside for their family as they'd been raised with so much love. And ah the sweet younger kids. My favourite from the moment I met him was 4 year old George. WHAT 4 YEAR OLD TALKS LIKE THIS: "Did you know that in space it's very, very cold? And there's no oxygen? And if an astronaut fell out of a shuttle without his suit he'd die right?" While sucking on a popsicle right after having wet the bed because he dreamed about black holes. YES A 4 YEAR OLD DREAMING ABOUT BLACK HOLES. I thought black holes was something from a kid show but nope, this kid is a walking and talking National Geographic magazine. How adorable is that? -Gushes- I want a kid a like that omg. But yes all the Garretts have something so lovable about them!

Anyway, as I'm reading away assuming this is a chill summer read and thinking I really need a glass of Grace Reed's home made lemonade with lemon zest and mint ice cubes... shit gets real. And I'm like scrambling around going WOAH WHAT DID THAT JUST HAPPEN OHSHIT. I thought I knew right from wrong, left from right, up from down. But not after what happens. And poor Sam is left wondering which choice will leave the most and least impact. Fitzpatrick uses another incident that deals with morals earlier on to foreshadow and ease the reader into this bigger issue which I loved. I could totally understand the seriousness of the issue and how Sam was so confused about the RIGHT thing to do (I mean we think it's right... but heck). I put myself in her shoes and really, my own family versus the family of the boy I loved? It's betrayal either way. The way this was written really conveyed the turmoil Sam faces.

Now, the way this was written. I haven't seen a writing style like this since The Fault in Our Stars. This a lot lighter, but the wit and humour interwoven into serious matters at hand made me fall in love this book from the first page.
Things characters say like "Have you ever wondered what the hair on your toe serves?" or "Where's the baby? In the toolbox?" Had me cracking up throughout the whole book. The little bits of sarcasm made this such an enjoyable read and unparalleled with any book I've ever read.

Everything about this book was perfect - the pace of the romance, the tone/wit/humour/sarcasm and the amazing plot! It really made me question my morals. When we're not the ones facing the issue, we think it's so easy to pick the "right" side. I loved how this book made me feel, laugh, but most of all THINK.

What I didn't like about this book: that it had to end... but all summers end aye?(less)

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Jul 03, 2012 tonya. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, 2012, swoons, favorities-of-2012

Oh, man. I needed those swoons.

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Dec 21, 2012 Sam rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-wanna-read-so-bad, 2012-release, about-summer, all-time-favourites, amazing-covers, amazing-loved-it, book-with-gorgeous-boy, complicated-families, cute, high-expectations, i-cant-stop-thinking-about, i-know-will-be-good, made-me-cry-my-eyes-out, obsessed, pure-awesomeness, the-start-of-something-beautiful

My Life Next Door is the perfect contemporary read with a romance that will have girls helplessly swooning. I've been eyeing this book for MONTHS and I am not the slightest disappointed or let down by the story or the characters. I'm pretty sure this book will stay with me for a very, very long time.

Samantha Reed is a good girl who always follows her mother's rules and regulations, unlike her sister who started rebelling since she was a teenager. Her mother is a politician who doesn't always hav...more My Life Next Door is the perfect contemporary read with a romance that will have girls helplessly swooning. I've been eyeing this book for MONTHS and I am not the slightest disappointed or let down by the story or the characters. I'm pretty sure this book will stay with me for a very, very long time.

Samantha Reed is a good girl who always follows her mother's rules and regulations, unlike her sister who started rebelling since she was a teenager. Her mother is a politician who doesn't always have time for Samantha, so she kills time by sitting at her window watching her neighbors, the Garretts, who have God knows how many children. On top of the big family, they are not organised at all; their lawn is never mowed, toys thrown all over the place and Samantha's mother does not approve. But she watches them anyway, like she has always been doing for years; wishing she was part of such a loving family. One evening and Samantha's life is tipped upside down, when Jase Garret climbs up her terrace. And before she knows it, they are falling in love and she is part of the family. But you can never be happy for too long, right? A devastating situation occurs and Samantha has to decide which perfect family to betray...

I ate this book all up and I couldn't have loved it more. I adored each and every member of the Garrett family, and I actually found myself longing to be part of such a caring and loving family. They made me laugh, smile and they brought a tear to my eye. Fitzpatrick writes effortlessly about a family who are not perfect yet always have love to keep them together.

The romance in this book sticks out for me; it's sweet, it's realistic, and it's everything a teenage girl in this day and age craves. Jase Garret may possibly be my favourite guy in YA contemporary. I mean, apart from being good looking and absolutely drool-worthy, he has a beautiful personality. He gets embarrassed, he gets over-protective, he works hard, he cares about his siblings, he is sweet, and he is 100% swoon worthy. Throughout the ENTIRE book I was thinking, "I WANT A JASE IN MY LIFE!!" and "Damn, Samantha is so lucky, maybe we should just swap places?"

To ruin the happiness of the book, a horrible event is thrown in at Samantha and Jase's highest point. It puts their relationship through the ultimate test and you will wonder how on earth are they going to make it out the other side. But Fitzpatrick offers a satisfying ending that will leave you mourning for a sequel and another visit into the Garrett's house.

I would rave about this book all day if you asked me to because I absolutely loved it and it went over and way beyond my expectations. If you're looking for an incredible contemporary filled with romance, mystery and a whole load of I-wish-that-were-me situations then pick up My Life Next Door right now. I can't wait to read more of the author's future works, but for now... Huntley Fitzpatrick, I love you... Can we have an epilogue, please?(less)

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Jul 03, 2012 Karla Mae rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: published-2012, 2012-reads, kindle, young-adult, contemporary, covers-me-like, favorites, le-handsome-guys, life-and-beyond

I'm writing this review exactly a couple of minutes after I finished reading it and God, God, God, This is awesomely good and heartwarming and beautiful and wonderful and vibrant, not only because of the endearing romance between Jase and Samantha but also, the story is full of many other things that would surely capture your best interests and makes your reading really worthwhile. I don’t really know where to start! I'm so full of happy thoughts and emotions and it seems that I have a lot to sa...more I'm writing this review exactly a couple of minutes after I finished reading it and God, God, God, This is awesomely good and heartwarming and beautiful and wonderful and vibrant, not only because of the endearing romance between Jase and Samantha but also, the story is full of many other things that would surely capture your best interests and makes your reading really worthwhile. I don’t really know where to start! I'm so full of happy thoughts and emotions and it seems that I have a lot to say about this, but I can't get a grip of the words that wanted to come out of my mind.

My Life Next Door really captures my heart from its very first page up to the very last. The book offers a wide range of characters with different personalities mixed up together and pour in some family issues and stuff and what you’ve got is this book. The whole story was never boring for me. I easily go from pages to pages and if not for my dropping eyelids the other night, I could’ve finished it in one sitting. Everything was shown clearly and everything seems to happen smoothly.

Samantha/Sam is the type of girl who almost has everything. She is very independent and doesn’t really want to rely anything to her self-absorbed mother. She's a senator's daughter. Her life seems to be perfect for all the people but, everything that seems to be perfect doesn’t make it so. Everything seems to go smoothly for her but she’s carrying more than she can show. She wanted to have a normal mother and even a normal family but having Jase on her life, seems to lighten up things she's carrying inside. She finds a whole new meaning of family, in the presence of the Garrett’s and it’s really nice to see her mingling with them.

Jase Garett is one of the boys next door (with other 7 siblings of him). He was one of those very likeable guys with a very easy and laidback attitude and very swoon-worthy ;) But despite of that, he always puts his family first which is not typical for a 17 year old. As his sister has said, he's one of the nicest people and he really proved it throughout the book. He's almost perfect for me and everything about him is so lovable and it’s really hard to think of anything that is not to like about him. Though Jase's family is not that well-off, it’s nice seeing them always together and being happy with little things. They’re all fun, they care for each other, they argue and they laugh. George, Jase's younger sibling, is one of the cutest and I want to have him as my keychain and tie him up with me all the time. He's very smart and witty and well, childish. :)

Another thing to like here is how its shows Samantha and Jase's love developed because it’s not the instant-love type because their relationship grows slowly and everything about the relationship of them was very romantic and it would’ve been very nice to see what would happen between them, in at least 10 years from now. It seems very hard to get enough of both of them and I just want to see more and more of these two. At a very young age, the relationship between these two was also tested. Their relationship get rough at the middle and it get really emotional for quite awhile but I know deep down things will all settle down and everything will work out.

Though I may have written a lot about Jase and Samantha's romance, the book is not all about that. There are issues. Issues that make me want to cry and left me emotionally disturbed. I was shocked but the sudden turn of events and though it was somehow resolved on the end, I still feel bothered with it. I keep thinking that in real life, what happened couldn’t be easily fixed that way, but since I'm a sucker of happy ending, the way things end on this one already works me.

Overall, it was a very brilliant and great and awesome book. With its characters that all had unique characteristics and life lessons and family values, this is definitely one of the best for this year. I definitely loved every bit of it. Now, this one belongs to the books that I would want to read over and over and over again. A definite must read for everyone. If you want a read that would make you feel happy from the beginning to the end, be sure to grab this one. EEEP! :)(less)

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Jun 28, 2012 Kajal Nehra rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: so-sweet-that-i-might-be-a-diabetic

"for so long, that was who I was. The girl who watched the Garretts. My life next door."

4 stars
I really did like My Life Next Door.

More than anything, I liked the plot. Only reading the summary was enough to make me put the rest of my current-reads aside and pick it up when it released.

Things I Liked:
1) The Cover
How can you not adore the cover? Its so bright, so cheerful, so happy. The correct phrase could be 'eye-catching'.
2) The Storyline
Or is it called the plot? *confused* I hope you get wh...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Meg rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: so-excited-cannot-wait, ya, swoony-boys, my-loves, badass-chicks, favorites-of-2012

Sometimes authors get everything right. The right guy, the right girl, and the right supporting characters Even more rarely they are able to take those characters and insert them into a story flawlessly. Huntley Fitzpatrick did just that with her debut, My Life Next Door.

First and foremost, this book brought swoon by the truckload. Jase is everything I've always wanted in a male character, and so much more. Sam gets completely swept up in him (and so did I!) and it's so easy to see why.

"Hey,"

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Jul 25, 2012 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: e-book, young-adult-romance, my-fav, own-import-books

Reading My Life Next Door, I got that blissful feeling like when I read Lola and the Boy Next Door minus Lola's eccentric character. I loved it !! It's a beautiful and charming read.

You'll love Samantha and Jase immediately. Samantha is the kind of girl I wanted to be. She's beautiful, smart, kind, rich but always willing to work hard, and has a very strong personality. It's seems unfair that this kind of perfect girl met the perfect boy. But Sam and Jase are so sweet together and they deserved...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Andie Z rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-release, 2012-ya-contemporary-challenge, arc, arc-tour, 2012-debut-author, 2012-debut-author-challenge, read-2012, wishlist, favorites, reviewed

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Oh my goodness, I looooooooooved this book. It is an absolutely amazing debut and definitely stands out among YA contemporaries. To be honest, I was expecting a pretty standard story, but Huntley Fitzpatrick blew me away and I got so much more than that. I read it as part of an ARC tour and almost didn't sign up for it, but I'm soooooo glad I did. I barely put the book down once I started, and after I finished I kept wishing that I was still reading it.

T...more Originally posted on my blog, From A to Z.

Oh my goodness, I looooooooooved this book. It is an absolutely amazing debut and definitely stands out among YA contemporaries. To be honest, I was expecting a pretty standard story, but Huntley Fitzpatrick blew me away and I got so much more than that. I read it as part of an ARC tour and almost didn't sign up for it, but I'm soooooo glad I did. I barely put the book down once I started, and after I finished I kept wishing that I was still reading it.

The Garretts are, hands-down, my favorite part of the story. They are such a wonderful family and I fell completely in love with them almost instantly. (Especially the darling four-year-old George. Can I please please have a George in my life??). I adore stories about big, loving families (the Weasleys, anyone?), and this is no exception. From the minute Sam entered their world I was grinning like a fool pretty much the whole time. I want to have a large family myself (although I think I’m planning to stop at six kids, haha), and this book totally reaffirmed that desire. The craziness and love is just portrayed so perfectly. I also really love the contrast with Sam’s own family; how she escapes into the world of the Garretts and finds a whole new life for herself. I loved watching her grow as a result of her interactions with a family so different than her own.

And the romance! Oh my. The romance in this story is so achingly sweet. Sam and Jase are ADORABLE. I felt like they had such a mature relationship, which was a really refreshing change from the silly drama that seems to be present in so many other high school romance stories. I was pleasantly surprised by how they handled certain situations, and many times I could be found clutching the book to my chest in happiness. And although the focus of the book is on Jase and Sam, I would be remiss not to also mention Nan, Sam’s best friend, and her brother Tim, both of whom I loved – the story would not be complete without them.

I knew from the blurb that there was going to be some kind of Bad Event, and once I got a little more than halfway through the book I started anxiously anticipating. I had several predictions about what might happen (and was very nervous for the safety and happiness of all my beloved characters), but I absolutely didn’t see it coming. It’s a shocking and heart wrenching twist, and it makes the story that much more compelling. My heart ached for Sam, but at the same time it allowed for some really wonderful moments between her and various other characters, as well as for her own personal development. There were just a couple of things that I wish had been resolved a little more before the book ended, but they were fairly minor.

My Life Next Door is a beautifully written story that captures a summer romance perfectly. Your emotions will be all over the place and you will love it. This is one of my new favorite contemporaries and I am so so excited to read more from Huntley Fitzpatrick. If you’re a fan of authors like Sarah Dessen, Elizabeth Scott, or Sarah Ockler, you WILL NOT want to miss this book.

And just as a final note, I read this in February, but it happened to be a rare 80 degree day and I just went outside and sat in the grass and ate a popsicle and enjoyed the sun and read nonstop and it was SO PERFECT. I’m so glad this is coming out in June, because it is JUST the thing for an amazing summer read. You can feel the heat coming off the pages. Take it poolside with you, you won’t be sorry.(less)

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Huntley Fitzpatrick grew up dreamy and distracted in coastal Connecticut, attended Concord Academy and Yale. She flourished in a family of bookworms where everyone always had their nose in a book. She kept an exhaustively thorough journal which frightened her boyfriends but has proved very useful in her career as a writer. Her debut contemporary Romance, MY LIFE NEXT DOOR, was published in June of...more

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“Is Jase already gonna marry you?”

I start coughing again. “Uh, No. No, George. I’m only seventeen.” As if that’s the only reason we’re not engaged.

“I’m this many.” George holds up four, slightly grubby fingers. “But Jase is seventeen and a half. You could. Then you could live in here with him. And have a big family.”

Jase strides back into the room, of course, midway through this proposition. “George. Beat it. Discovery Channel is on.”

George backs out of the room but not before saying, “His bed’s really comfortable. And he never pees in it.” — 206 people liked it

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