Switching Gears

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Still mourning the loss of Lucas Nelson, the boy she loved in secret for years, seventeen-year-old Emmy Martin turns to her passion for mountain biking to try to fill the empty void in her life. But just when things start looking up, Emmy discovers her mom has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers. Confused and angry that her parents didnt tell her sooner, she throws herself into mountain biking like never before.

When Cole Evans, the rich boy who usually doesnt care about anything but himself, offers to train her for the biggest mountain biking race of the season, she accepts, determined to beat Whitney, and prove shes good enough for a sponsor. The more time she spends with Cole, the more she realizes hes different than shed expected, and, to her surprise, shes falling for him. Torn between the deep feelings she still has for Lucas and her growing ones for Cole, she knows she must choose a path: one offers her the chance to love again, while the other is blocked by the overwhelming heartache for the boy she lost.

As she drifts further away from her family and closer to her dream of being sponsored, a terrible accident threatens any semblance of peace and happiness she has left. Instead of closing herself off to the people she loves, Emmy must learn to rely on those she has pushed away if shes going to have any chance of getting her life back again.

Reviews

"An emotional tale of finding love after loss. Switching Gears boasts a cast of wonderfully flawed characters that grow their way into your heart." Kasie West, author of The Fill-In Boyfriend and P.S. I Like You

"Packed full of competitive spirit and restorative heart." Natalie Whipple, author of House of Ivy & Sorrow and Transparent

Praise for Love, Lucas

"Just as readers think they know how this story is going to end, a big plot twist changes the tales course. . . . Fans of Sarah Dessen and realistic fiction with a poignant and sad slant will find this an enjoyable read. VERDICT For general purchase, and especially for those school libraries needing realistic fiction." School Library Journal

"A deeply moving tale of unimaginable loss and the redemptive power of love. Sedgwick masterfully delves into the painful details of losing a loved one, breaking your heart even as her beautiful words stitch you back together. Romance and friendship, true growth and authentic healing, this story blew me away. It takes a special book to bring tears to my eyes and make me swoon." Rachel Harris, New York Times bestselling author

"Chantele Sedgwick's Love, Lucas, is a beautiful story about finding hope, first loves, and learning to live again after the loss of a sibling. With a fantastic cast, and the gorgeous setting of the California coast, this book is one fabulous read." Jolene Perry author of The Summer I Found You

"A beautiful, moving novel of loss and love. Sedgwicks elegant prose weave a heart-breaking tale that stays with you long after you have finished the last page." G. R. Mannering, author of Roses

"An emotional summer of love, hope, and healing! Love, Lucas is easy to adore with Sedgwicks real relationships, sweet romance, and tale of renewal." Lizzy Charles, author of Effortless With You

"Chantele Sedgwick navigates the dark waters of grief with a deft hand and plenty of heart. Love, Lucas will drag readers under before bringing them back to the surface for a life-saving breath of hope." Amy Finnegan, author of Not In the Script
"An emotional tale of finding love after loss. Switching Gears boasts a cast of wonderfully flawed characters that grow their way into your heart." Kasie West, author of The Fill-In Boyfriend and P.S. I Like You

"Packed full of competitive spirit and restorative heart." Natalie Whipple, author of House of Ivy & Sorrow and Transparent

Praise for Love, Lucas

"Just as readers think they know how this story is going to end, a big plot twist changes the tales course. . . . Fans of Sarah Dessen and realistic fiction with a poignant and sad slant will find this an enjoyable read. VERDICT For general purchase, and especially for those school libraries needing realistic fiction." School Library Journal

"A deeply moving tale of unimaginable loss and the redemptive power of love. Sedgwick masterfully delves into the painful details of losing a loved one, breaking your heart even as her beautiful words stitch you back together. Romance and friendship, true growth and authentic healing, this story blew me away. It takes a special book to bring tears to my eyes and make me swoon." Rachel Harris, New York Times bestselling author

"Chantele Sedgwick's Love, Lucas, is a beautiful story about finding hope, first loves, and learning to live again after the loss of a sibling. With a fantastic cast, and the gorgeous setting of the California coast, this book is one fabulous read." Jolene Perry author of The Summer I Found You

"A beautiful, moving novel of loss and love. Sedgwicks elegant prose weave a heart-breaking tale that stays with you long after you have finished the last page." G. R. Mannering, author of Roses

"An emotional summer of love, hope, and healing! Love, Lucas is easy to adore with Sedgwicks real relationships, sweet romance, and tale of renewal." Lizzy Charles, author of Effortless With You

"Chantele Sedgwick navigates the dark waters of grief with a deft hand and plenty of heart. Love, Lucas will drag readers under before bringing them back to the surface for a life-saving breath of hope." Amy Finnegan, author of Not In the Script

Author Bio

Chantele Sedgwick is a young adult author, harpist, wife to one and mom to four. She loves fairy tales, happy endings, Kit Kats, and (judging by her bookshelves) buying way too many books. She is also the author of Love, Lucas. She lives in Roy, Utah, with her family and can usually be found reading, or talking her husband's ear off with her endless supply of book ideas.