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The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling YA romance novel that inspired the Netflix series! ***Jackie Howard returns to the boy who has her heart, the family she loves, and the choice she must make.Jackie is back on the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space – and got it. But she doesn't know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him. But she never stopped thinking about him.Still, with Cole living off in town to work at Tony's garage before he heads off to college, Jackie thinks it'll be easy to avoid him – only to find that when she sees him face to face at last, it's, well...impossible to resist him. Things are getting complicated: he's the boy she can't get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. How can Jackie move forward when she's afraid of taking the next step?This heartfelt follow-up to the bestselling My Life with the Walter Boys promises a sweet YA romance that captures the beauty of the found family dynamic and the complexities of coming of age.TropesFound FamilyFirst LoveComing of AgeYoung Adult RomanceAlso by Ali Novak:My Life with the Walter BoysThe Heartbreakers (The Heartbreak Chronicles Book 1)Paper Hearts (The Heartbreak Chronicles Book 2)

"When I wasn't reading this book, it was all I wanted to be doing. Adorably romantic and fun! I loved it." – Kasie West, author of The Distance Between UsFrom Ali Novak, author of the internationally bestselling novel and Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this adorable rockstar romcom – the first in her contemporary young adult romance series, The Heartbreak Chronicles.This edition has been beautifully repackaged, making it the definitive way to enjoy this beloved YA staple for new and returning readers alike.***Stella never meant to fall for the lead singer of the Heartbreakers, but a chance encounter is making her rethink everything – including her own dreams.When I met Oliver Perry, I had no clue he was the lead singer for The Heartbreakers. And he had no idea that I was the only girl in the world who hated his music.Stella will do anything for her sick sister, Cara – even stand in line for autographed Heartbreakers merch…for four hours. She's totally winning best birthday gift this year. At least she met a cute boy with soft brown hair and gorgeous blue eyes while getting her caffeine fix. Too bad she'll never see him again.Except, Stella's life has suddenly turned into a cheesy love song. Because Starbucks Boy is Oliver Perry – lead singer for The Heartbreakers. And even after she calls his music crap, Oliver still gives Stella his phone number. And whispers quotes from her favorite Disney movie in her ear. OMG, what is her life?But how can Stella even think about being with Oliver – dating and laughing and pulling pranks with the band – when her sister could be dying of cancer?From Wattpad hit to globally-adored young adult romance, The Heartbreakers kicks off a delightful tale that perfectly balances humour, heart and romance. Fun, heartfelt and unafraid to tackle deeper issues, this is the binge-worthy YA hit as its known and loved – now in a beautiful new package!TropesRockstar RomanceComing of AgeMeet CuteFamily IllnessAlso by Ali Novak:My Life with the Walter BoysPaper Hearts (The Heartbreak Chronicles 2)

A New York Times BestsellerNow a Netflix series!When a tragic accident leads Jackie to move into a house filled with eleven boys, she gets far more than she ever expected. This sweet YA romance is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han—and is one of the most beloved Wattpad books ever!Moving in with eleven boys was not part of the plan.Jackie's goal is perfection—perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians…who just happen to have eleven sons (plus a daughter who is basically one of the boys).The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying—and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect?But as Jackie spends more time with the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all.Funny and moving, My Life with the Walter Boys is perfect for readers looking for:Wattpad love storiescontemporary romance for teensbinge-worthy YA novels

Fall head over heels for the Walter boys in this two-book set from New York Times bestselling author Ali Novak! From the novel that inspired the #1 Netflix series to the highly anticipated sequel, the My Life with the Walter Boys books are filled with irresistible chemistry and heartfelt romance.My Life with the Walter BoysJackie Howard strives for perfection in order to impress her busy parents. But when they're killed in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with her godmother's family, the Walters... who are raising eleven boys. The Walter boys are loud, dirty, and annoying, and while a few might be Greek-god-level hot, they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is perfect Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world? But as she spends more time with the Walter boys, she wonders if the perfection she's always worked for isn't the only way to find love.My Return to the Walter BoysJackie is back at the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space—and got it. Over the summer, she stopped texting Cole Walter, but never stopped thinking about him. Good thing he's heading off to college, because it's hard to resist him. But when he decides to take a gap year instead, life gets complicated. After all, he's the boy she can't get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. If things don't work out with Cole, she stands to lose everyone else, too. How can Jackie move forward when she's afraid of taking the next step?

Now a Netflix Series!An Irish Times BestsellerWhen a tragic accident leads Jackie to move into a house filled with twelve boys, she gets far more than she ever expected. This sweet YA romance is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han—and is one of the most beloved Wattpad books ever!Moving in with twelve boys was not part of the plan.Jackie's goal is perfection—perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians…who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys).The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying—and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect?But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all.Funny and moving, My Life with the Walter Boys is perfect for readers looking for:Wattpad love storiescontemporary romance for teensbinge-worthy YA novelsrelatable characters

From Ali Novak, author of the internationally bestselling novel and Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the sequel to The Heartbreakers – an adorable, contemporary young adult romance for fans of swoon-worthy love stories.This edition has been beautifully repackaged, making it the definitive way to enjoy this beloved YA staple for new and returning readers alike.***The last thing Felicity expected was to become friends with Alec of the Heartbreakers. Now they're on a rebellious road trip together.Felicity has her entire future planned. Ever since her older sister ran away, she's had the full weight of her mother's expectations on her shoulders. So she works hard to get straight As and save for college.Except sometimes the best things in life are unplanned – like when Felicity meets a handsome, masked stranger while she is volunteering at a charity masquerade ball. She never thought he'd flirt with her. And she certainly never thought he'd turn out to be a member of the world-famous Heartbreakers band, Alec.Then Felicity uncovers a shocking family secret. Suddenly, she, Alec, and her two best friends are off on a road trip to find Felicity's missing sister. And she's about to discover that unexpected turns have a peculiar way of landing her right where she needs to be…From Wattpad hit to globally-adored young adult romance, Paper Hearts continues the delightful Heartbreak Chronicles – the binge-worthy series that perfectly balances humour, heart and romance. Fun, heartfelt and unafraid to tackle deeper issues, this is the YA hit as its known and loved – now in a beautiful new package!TropesRockstar RomanceFriends to LoversComing of AgeMeet CuteRoad TripAlso by Ali Novak:The Heartbreakers (The Heartbreak Chronicles Book 1)My Life with the Walter Boys

From Ali Novak, author of the internationally bestselling novel and Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the third book in The Heartbreak Chronicles – an adorable, contemporary young adult romance for fans of cute love stories.This instalment in the original Wattpad series has never before appeared in print, making this edition the definitive way to enjoy this beloved YA staple for new and returning readers alike.***Who cares about being a fan favourite when you've found someone who's there just for you?Indigo, AKA "Indie", loves the art of special effects makeup and sometimes wonders if making monsters and zombies could be more than a hobby. But her sister, Violet, is a TV actress whose career has blown up big and become its own kind of monster. It's affected everything: their parents have split, their dad's too busy being Violet's manager, and Indie's on her own as she agonises over her music school application.Even worse, she's just been drafted into being her sister's personal assistant for a weekend. Talk about being overshadowed.But Indie is about to meet someone who can relate: Xander Jones, the boyishly sweet guitarist of the world-famous band the Heartbreakers, who constantly plays second fiddle to the band’s bigger personalities. At a hectic comic con where she's fetching bottled water for her sister, Indie and Xander meet behind the scenes and hit it off.Indie knows Xander deserves to step out of the shadows. What if she could find the courage to do the same, by defying others' expectations of her and making a new path for herself? And what if she and Xander could become more than friends?From Wattpad hit to globally adored young adult romance sensation, Heartstrings continues the delightful Heartbreak Chronicles – the binge-worthy series that perfectly balances humour, heart and romance.TropesFriends to LoversRockstar RomanceComing of AgeFound FamilyFirst LoveAlso by Ali Novak:The HeartbreakersPaper HeartsHeartstringsMy Life with the Walter BoysMy Return to the Walter Boys

From Ali Novak, New York Times bestselling author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the final book in The Heartbreak Chronicles series, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West!When so much is uncertain, how can love be the next step?Even though her lymphoma is in remission, Cara Samuel feels anything but normal. After years of preparing for the worst, she has no idea what kind of life she wants, now that she's (probably? maybe?) going to live.So she hopes completing a "bucket list" she abandoned a few years ago will help her find herself again. She's already crossed one thing off the list: meeting her favorite band, the Heartbreakers. Well, it's only because her sister Stella's dating the lead singer, but it's a start.It's not long before Cara's taken a polar plunge, started planning the tattoo she'll get, and also... is playing fake girlfriend to JJ Morris, the Heartbreaker's drummer. Okay, that definitely wasn't on her list, but weirdly enough, the band's brashest, most obnoxious member has turned out to be a surprisingly great listener and a sweet friend. And when he needs to get some distance from his tricky ex, Cara's happy to help out.Trouble is, JJ's might be catching feelings, and while she’ll never admit it, Cara is too. By now she knows better than to count on the future, and the last thing she wants is for him to get hurt. Can't they keep pretending there's nothing between them?

Age range 14+Moving in with twelve boys was not part of her plan.Jackie's goal is perfection - perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mum and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians...who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys).The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying - and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect?But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all.