title: The Last Summer Girl: A Coming of Age Love Story
author:  S.C. York 
description: "This story is cute and funny! Very well written. It held me hostage right from the beginning, and I was not free until the very end. I identified myself with each of the characters, but I had a love-hate for them too. This is a story about how love and friendship are put to the test. There was a huge turn of events that caught me by surprise. I admit I was not expecting that..lol. To SC York, the author of this book I say bravo!!!! You made an excellent book! And I for one can't wait for the next one!" Lixa Yadira Santiago- Books &amp; More "This book! What these friends go through on their last summer together before entering the "real world" will make you laugh, cry, gasp, throw your Kindle across the room (Yes, it is that good!). I also loved that it was set in New England, brought back a lot of memories to this former Rhode Island resident. Can't wait for the next book! " Patty Ramirez Bookaholic Cafe
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  The New Girl
  
  
  The New Girl is a fast-paced contemporary chick lit novella for teenage/young
  adult audiences; the first in a five part series.  
    
  Seventeen year old Steph has her heart set on a new beginning… for the
  eleventh time. A move to Webster Grove introduces her to a new school, new
  friends, and new experiences; including a few tender glances from her sexy
  English teacher. After signing up for a costuming position on the school
  production of Romeo and Juliet, co-directed by none other than the gorgeous
  Mr. Rivera, Steph soon learns the difficulties of withstanding the pursuit of
  forbidden love.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter One
  
  
  Monday, September 05
  
  
  “You can call me Steph,” I said in reaction to the obvious perplexity in his
  expression. He glanced at me and then stared at the transcript for another
  second.
  
  
  “Steph?” he asked, still looking at the paper in his hands.
  
  
  Here’s the thing: Most people assume I ask to be called Steph because my name
  is Stephanie. Unfortuna