From number one New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a big- hearted novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn't seen since she was a little girl - and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer.
Louna, daughter of famed wedding planner Natalie Barrett, has seen every sort of wedding: on the beach, at historic mansions, in fancy hotels and clubs. Perhaps that's why she's cynical about happily-ever-after endings, especially since her own first love ended tragically. When Louna meets charming, happy-go-lucky serial dater Ambrose, she holds him at arm's length. But Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged, now that he's met the one girl he really wants. Sarah Dessen’s many, many fans will adore her latest, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story that has everything—humor, romance, and an ending both happy and imperfect, just like life itself. As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake, Once and for All, Sarah Dessen's thirteenth novel, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are routine.
Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention and--lately--concern. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident? Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac, gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time. The uber-popular Sarah Dessen explores her signature themes of family, self-discovery, and change in her twelfth novel, sure to delight her legions of fans.
Emaline a le petit ami idéal. Luke est beau, gentil et drôle, et ils se connaissent depuis toujours. Mais l'été qui précède l'entrée à l'université, Théo arrive en ville. Ambitieux, cool, New-Yorkais, sa présence chamboule le coeur d'Emaline... Surtout que Théo et le père de la jeune fille lui conseillent de partir étudier dans une université prestigieuse. Face à toutes ces promesses d'avenir, Emaline parviendra-t-elle à faire le bon choix ?
Après le divorce de ses parents, McLean a suivi son père et n’a plus de contact avec sa mère. Ensemble, ils n’en finissent pas de déménager : quatre villes différentes en deux ans. Chaque nouvel endroit lui donne l’opportunité de se créer une nouvelle personnalité. Mais aujourd’hui, pour la première fois, McLean a envie de rester où elle est, pour découvrir qui elle est. Dave, le garçon d’à-côté, pourra sûrement l’aider...
Auden est une adolescente parfaite : brillante, jolie, mature, elle a tout pour faire le bonheur de sa famille. Mais sous cette apparence se cache une jeune fille perdue, mal dans sa peau et déboussolée par le divorce de ses parents. Décidée à noyer sa vie dans ses lectures, Auden en oublie presque de vivre. Jusqu'au jour où elle rencontre Eliot, un jeune homme qui partage sa solitude et ses insomnies.
From the award-winning and New York Times bestseller Once and for All Unlock your heart and the rest will follow. Ruby is used to taking care of herself. But now that she’s living with her sister, she’s got her own room, she’s going to a good school, and her future looks bright. Plus there’s the adorable boy next door. Can Ruby learn to open her heart and let him in? “All the Dessen trademarks here” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All
Annabelle, 13 ans, porte un lourd secret dont elle n'ose parler à personne. Lors d'une soirée, elle s'est faite violer par le petit ami de sa meilleure amie Sophie. Cette dernière a surpris la scène et s'est méprise sur la situation. Annabelle, choquée, n'a pas eu le temps de s'expliquer. À cause de ce terrible malentendu, Annabelle a perdu ses amis et tout le lycée lui tourne le dos. Elle vit renfermée, essaye d'oublier et de supporter les attaques de Sophie. Même sa famille apparemment "parfaite" ne lui apporte guère de soutien. Alors elle finit par craquer. C'est à ce moment qu'elle rencontre Phil, un jeune musicien, qui doucement saura déchiffrer son coeur comme on déchiffre une partition de musique.
From the award-winning and New York Times bestelling author of Once and for All The more things change. . . As far as Haven is concerned, there’s just too much going on. Everything is changing, and she’s not sure where she fits in. Then her sister’s old boyfriend shows up, sparking memories of the summer when they were all happy and everything was perfect. . . . But along the way, Haven realizes that sometimes change is a good thing. “Unforgettable” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All
Halley et Scarlett, 16 ans, sont les meilleures amies du monde. Elles sont inséparables, partagent tout, se racontent leurs secrets, échangent leurs vêtements et forment un (dés)équilibre parfait : Scarlett est populaire, spontanée, solaire, alors qu'Halley est introvertie, timide, discrète. Mais peu avant leur entrée en première, les choses changent brutalement. Le petit ami de Scarlett meurt dans un accident de voiture, Halley rencontre le beau et fascinant Tristan, tandis que Scarlett découvre qu'elle est enceinte. Leurs vies s'en voient bouleversées et leur amitié mise à l'épreuve...
Although Macy has her whole summer planned out, situations arise that she does not expect, especially her encounter with Wes, a tattooed artist, who makes her feel surprisingly at ease and with whom she feels she can let down her guard.
There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.Colie expects the worst when she's sent to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt Mira while her mother, queen of the television infomercial, tours Europe. Always an outcast -- first for being fat and then for being "easy" -- Colie has no friends at home and doesn't expect to find any in Colby, North Carolina. But then she lands a job at the Last Chance Cafe and meets fellow waitresses Morgan and Isabel, best friends with a loving yet volatile relationship. Wacky yet wise, Morgan and Isabel help Colie see herself in a new way and realize the potential that has been there all along.
Raised by a mother who's had five husbands, eighteen-year-old Remy believs in short term, no commitment relationships until she meets Dexter, a rock band musician
Matthew Biscoe, avec ses yeux verts et ses longues dreads brunes... c'est le prince charmant, Catlin en est sûre. Depuis qu'elle sort avec lui, elle tient le premier rôle, comme dans un rêve. Matthew est vraiment différent : Catlin découvre un univers hors norme, qui lui permet d'oublier tout le reste. Sa soeur disparue, sa mère taciturne, sa vie terne. Alors, comment faire marche arrière quand leur relation devient plus difficile à vivre que « tout le reste » ?
