Recommendations based on How to Ruin a Summer Vacationby Simone Elkeles

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  1. Leaving Paradise

    by Simone Elkeles
    A young girl's struggle to find her identity in a world of conflicting expectations.

    Nothing has been the same since Caleb Becker left a party drunk, got behind the wheel, and hit Maggie Armstrong. Even after months of painful physical therapy, Maggie walks with a limp. Her social ... (Goodreads)

  2. Perfect Chemistry

    by Simone Elkeles
    A story of forbidden love between two high school students from different worlds. Can their love survive their differences?

    A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers. When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created 'perfect' ... (Goodreads)

  3. Being Nikki

    by Meg Cabot
    After a case of mistaken identity, a girl finds herself living the life of a famous celebrity. But is it all it's cracked up to be?

    THINGS AREN'T PRETTY FOR EMERSON WATTS. Em was sure there couldn't be anything worse than being a brainiac in the body of a teenaged supermodel. But it turned out she was wrong. It turns out she has ... (Goodreads)

  4. Chain Reaction

    by Simone Elkeles
    Luis Fuentes, a gang member, falls in love with Nikki Cruz, a good girl. Their love is tested by their different worlds and dangerous circumstances.

    In the third book in Simone Elkeles', New York Times, bestselling YA contemporary romance series, Luis Fuentes must choose—his family's past or a future with Nikki Cruz, the girl he loves., Luis ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys

    by Kate Brian
    Megan Meade moves in with the seven McGowan brothers and navigates the ups and downs of teenage life and love.

    When she was nine, Megan Meade met a group of terrible, mean, Popsicle-goo-covered boys, the sons of her father's friend – the McGowan boys. Now, seven years later, Megan's army doctor parents are ... (Goodreads)

  6. Nevermore

    by Kelly Creagh
    A gothic romance between a cheerleader and a mysterious boy who may be the reincarnation of Edgar Allan Poe.

    And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting, On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;, And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,, And the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Finnikin of the Rock

    by Melina Marchetta
    After a curse forces him to flee his homeland, Finnikin embarks on a journey to find a lost kingdom and reunite its people.

    Finnikin, Sir Topher and Evanjalin start travelling to Sorel, Finnikin reluctantly. Sir Topher tells Evanjalin the story of the Five Days of Unspeakable. Later, they travel to a town in Sarnak. ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Boy Meets Boy

    by David Levithan
    A teenage love story between two boys in a utopian world where being gay is the norm.

    Openly gay high school sophomore Paul lives in a LGBT-friendly small town in New Jersey. He is best friends with Joni, whom he has known since early childhood and to whom he came out in second grade, ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Someone Like You

    by Sarah Dessen
    A story of friendship, love, and loss. Two best friends navigate through life's challenges and unexpected events.

    The book is split into three parts. Halley and Scarlett Thomas live in directly opposite houses and both had jobs at Milton's Market. At the beginning of the summer, Scarlett starts dating Michael ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Wait for You

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A young woman must overcome her personal struggles to find true love.

    Some things are worth waiting for… Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Awakening / The Struggle

    by L.J. Smith
    Two teens must save the world from a dark force, relying on an unexpected magical legacy.

    This book has Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE], ACE #1, A DEADLY LOVE TRIANGLE Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, ... (Goodreads)

  12. All-American Girl

    by Meg Cabot
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of high school life.

    Samantha Madison lives in Washington, D.C and is a sophomore at John Adams Preparatory School . An outcast, she has only one friend, Catherine. Sam is a huge fan of Gwen Stefani and often laments ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Elsewhere

    by Gabrielle Zevin
    A young girl's journey to the afterlife, grappling with the reality of death.

    Fifteen-year-old Liz is hit and killed by a taxi. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the cabin of a ship named the SS Nile. She meets her idol, who turns out to be dead, like her. The ship ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Beastly

    by Alex Flinn
    A modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" following a high school student's transformation.

    Kyle Kingsbury is rich, handsome, and popular; he is also selfish, shallow, and cruel. He plays a mean practical joke on an outcast girl in his class. The girl is really a witch named Kendra in ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Lover Eternal

    by J.R. Ward
    An immortal vampire struggles to find love while facing the consequences of his dark past.

    In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, ... (Goodreads)

  16. Blood Promise

    by Richelle Mead
    An epic adventure to protect a friend, as two worlds clash and an ancient prophecy is fulfilled.

    In Blood Promise , Rose leaves St. Vladimir's Academy to go after Dimitri, who has become Strigoi, and kill him. The only clue she has is that he might be somewhere in Siberia. After meeting an ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Just Listen

    by Sarah Dessen
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, navigating the complexities of teenage life.

    Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. , Her friendship with her best friends Clarke and Sophie ended bitterly. ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Damaged

    by H.M. Ward
    A young woman falls for a mysterious man with a dark past, but their relationship is threatened by secrets and danger.

    Life sucks. And, as soon as Sidney picks up the pieces something always knocks her back onto her butt. It's never pretty, but this time is different. This time pretty isn't even the right word. Peter ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Truth About Forever

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance and the power of friendship.

    Macy is still recovering from the sudden loss of her father. Since he died during one of their habitual morning runs, Macy gives up running and keeps all of her feelings to herself. This results in ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Sweet Persuasion

    by Maya Banks
    Successful businesswoman falls for a dominant man who introduces her to the world of BDSM.

    For five years, Serena has run Fantasy Incorporated and has devoted her time to fulfilling her clients' fantasies. Never her own. Until now... Her most secret desire is to give ownership of her body ... (Goodreads)

  21. Lover Awakened

    by J.R. Ward
    A vampire warrior's passionate journey to find his destined mate.

    In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, ... (Goodreads)

  22. Perfect for You

    by Kate Perry
    A successful businesswoman falls for a charming man who challenges her to take risks and find love.

    Freya Godwin's muse has gone MIA. With Freya just hired to redesign the top adult website company in the country, her muse couldn't have chosen a worse time to disappear. Determined to get her sexy ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Book of Luke

    by Jenny O'Connell
    A high school senior navigates love, friendship, and family while trying to figure out her future.

    Emily Abbott has always been considered the Girl Most Likely to Be Nice – but lately being nice hasn't done her any good. Her parents have decided to move the family from Chicago back to their ... (Goodreads)

  24. You're the One That I Want

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A high school love triangle between three privileged teens in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live in gorgeous apartments, go to exclusive private schools, and make Manhattan our own personal playground. It might look hard to ... (Goodreads)

  25. All I Want is Everything

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue to unfold in this juicy Gossip Girl novel.

    Enter the world of Gossip Girl - watch us indulge our taste for jealousy and betrayal, all in the midst of the wildest parties in the best clubs. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Selection Stories: The Queen & The Favorite

    by Kiera Cass
    Two novellas that provide insight into the lives of Queen Amberly and Marlee Tames, two important characters in "The Selection" series.

    On December 31st Kiera confirmed that this book won't be released, instead everything will be published in the happily ever after companion book in october http://www.kieracass.com/home/2014/12... ... (Goodreads)

  27. Go Ask Alice

    by Beatrice Sparks
    A teenage girl's diary chronicling her journey into drug addiction and eventual redemption.

    In 1968, a 15-year-old girl begins keeping a diary, in which she records her thoughts and concerns about issues such as crushes, weight loss, sexuality, social acceptance, and relating to her ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Arrangement

    by Mary Balogh
    A widow and a war hero agree to a marriage of convenience, but soon find themselves falling in love.

    Desperate to escape his mother’s matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, flees to a remote country village. But even there, another marital trap is sprung. So when Miss Sophia Fry’s ... (Goodreads)

  29. Two-Way Street

    by Lauren Barnholdt
    A road trip with exes Jordan and Courtney, alternating between their perspectives, reveals secrets and feelings.

    there are two sides to every breakup., This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They're even going to the same ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Pants on Fire

    by Meg Cabot
    A teenage girl's lies spiral out of control when she becomes a popular blogger. She must face the consequences and learn to be honest.

    Katie Ellison lives in the town of Eastport and is about to be a high school senior. Her boyfriend Seth Turner is a member of the high school football team. She is best friends with the most popular ... (Wikipedia)