The Start of Me and You

By Emery Lord

Book #1 in the The Start of Me and You series

Paige's plan for a normal life is upended by unexpected love and new challenges.

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416 pages· 79,659 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Paige Hancock is ready to reclaim her life after her boyfriend's tragic death. Her plan? Date her old crush, Ryan, and join a club to prove she's back to normal. But when Ryan's cousin, Max, recruits her for the Quiz Bowl team, Paige's carefully crafted plan unravels. As she navigates new friendships and unexpected feelings, Paige must confront her fears and decide if she's ready to embrace the life she truly wants. Can she open her heart to new possibilities and find the courage to live again?

From the publisher

Acclaimed author Emery Lord pens another gorgeous story of best friends, new love, and second chances. * “Will inspire readers.” –SLJ, starred review It’s been a year since it happened–when Paige Hancock’s first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for two years, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school . . . and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her–the perfect way to convince everyone she’s back to normal. Next: Join a club–simple, it’s high school after all. But when Ryan’s sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live? Acclaim for The Start of Me and YouA Huffington Post Top YA Books of 2015One of PopSugar’s Best YA Books of 2015

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