Jesse's Girl

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Ages 14 to 17 years

Music already broke Maya's heart. She's not about to let country star Jesse do the same. On Career Shadow Day when Maya sarcastically says, "I want to become a pop star," and gets paired with the famous Jesse Scott, she should be thrilled. But the last thing Maya wants is to be reminded of how music broke her heart. Jesse rose to fame at a young age and has no real friends. Maya and Jesse might be just what the other needs, but can they open up enough to become real friendsor even something more

Reviews

"An absorbing story...[Kenneally] creates two characters who come across as real individuals...Highly enjoyable." - Kirkus Reviews
"A light summer read for romance fans." - School Library Journal
"Kenneally branches out with this book while keeping all the elements readers have come to love about her books: friendship, family life, romance, strong female characters, and a glimpse at past characters... Jesse's Girl is the perfect summer novel hitting all the right notes." - VOYA magazine
"Jesse's Girl is the perfect summer novel hitting all the right notes. Add this to your TBR pile - right near the top!" - YA Book Nerd
"Kenneally's story about following one's dreams inspires as it entertains." - Publishers Weekly
"A sweet love story and an inspiring heroine who will push you to follow your own dreams. JESSE'S GIRL arrives just in time to make the perfect summer read. " - Examiner.com

Author Bio

Growing up in Tennessee, MIRANDA KENNEALLY dreamed of becoming an Atlanta Brave, a country singer (clich!), or a UN interpreter. Instead she writes and works for the State Department in Washington, D.C., where George W. Bush once used her shoulder as an armrest. Miranda loves Twitter, Star Trek and her husband. Visit mirandakenneally.com