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Biographical Note:
Eva Des Lauriers became a diehard romantic when she married her best friend, the boy she sat next to in eleventh grade calculus. She now holds both an MSW and BA in Psychology. As a clinical social worker, she had the privilege of working with the vibrant and complicated teens for whom she now writes. When she isn't writing, you can find her wandering through the redwoods, staring at the sea, or pretending she's in a music video. She lives in Northern California with her husband, their two children, and her collection of kissing books. She is also the author of
I Wish You Would.
Review Quotes:
"A second-chance love story that glows with real passion and warmth. I loved this book with all my heart."
--Becky Albertalli, New York Times-bestselling author of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
"Sexy, angsty, and the best kind of drama." --Jenna Evans Welch,
New York Times-bestselling author of
Love & Gelato
"Clara and Reid have instant chemistry . . . the best of both worlds for romance lovers who can never decide between meet cutes and second chances!" --Samantha Markum,
USA Today-bestselling author of
Love Off The Record
"Reading this book reminded me of the ache and longing of first love. No one does romance and friendship like Eva Des Lauriers. I could not put it down." --Kristin Dwyer, author of
In Time with You
"Expertly paced...mysterious, compelling, and imbued with deep emotion." --
Kirkus "A steamy romance...a satisfying tale about finding your purpose." --
Booklist
Publisher Marketing:
"A second-chance love story that glows with real passion and warmth. I loved this book with all my heart."
--Becky Albertalli, New York Times-bestselling author of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Small-town scandals, explosive secrets, and friendship fallouts threaten to tear Clara and Reid apart--all over again . . . For fans of Tillie Cole, Laura Nowlin, and Gossip Girl.
Reid Rousseau has always been a winner. Now, he's a former state champion runner with an injury no one can know about and a college scholarship on the line. When he's invited as the guest of honor for Legacy Weekend, a competitive tradition that welcomes high school alumni back to their small mountain town, Reid would rather run away than face his crumbling future--and the girl who broke his heart.
Clara Suarez's legacy can't be failure. A year out of high school and aimless, she has one last shot at getting into her dream film school: creating a Legacy Weekend video interviewing her former classmates--including Reid, her ex--about their explosive senior year and the scandal that capped it off. But any time people return to the mountain, drama follows . . . especially when an anonymous social media account starts airing everyone's dirty laundry.
Reid isn't the only one hiding something, and Clara isn't the only one with regrets. Their spark is still strong enough to set off a wildfire, but their secrets might just tear them apart for good.
Review Citations:
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School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 54 (EAN 9781250910578, Hardcover)
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Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2026 (EAN 9781250910578, Hardcover)
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Booklist 04/01/2026 (EAN 9781250910578, Hardcover)
Contributor Bio:Lauriers, Eva Des
Eva Des Lauriers became a diehard romantic when she married her best friend, the boy she sat next to in eleventh grade calculus. She now holds both an MSW and BA in Psychology. As a clinical social worker, she had the privilege of working with the vibrant and complicated teens for whom she now writes. When she isn't writing, you can find her wandering through the redwoods, staring at the sea, or pretending she's in a music video. She lives in Northern California with her husband, their two children, and her collection of kissing books. She is the author of
I Wish You Would and
I'm Gonna Get You Back.
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