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Not Here to Stay Friends

By Kaitlyn Hill
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Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill follows two childhood best friends, Leo and Emory, who are reunited during a summer break. As they navigate the world of a competitive reality TV show set in Hollywood, friendship, secrets, and unexpected feelings stir, challenging their bond and ensuring that their summer will be unforgettable. This heart-warming tale explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about unexpected adventures and new friendships. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate tales filled with humour, heart, and a splash of excitement. The characters' journey will keep you engaged and entertained as they navigate the ups and downs of youth and friendship.

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"Two childhood best friends reunite in L.A. the summer before senior year--but when one of them ends up starring on a teen reality dating show, their feelings for each other get complicated"--

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Two childhood best friends reunite in L.A. the summer before senior year—but when one of them ends up starring on a teen reality dating show, their feelings for each other get complicated. Perfect for fans of friends-to-lovers rom-coms and The Bachelor!

Sloane McKinney feels like a background character in her own life. But this summer will be different, because she's spending it with her childhood best friend, Liam Daniels, in her dream city, Los Angeles. Sure, she's surprised to find that Liam just happens to have had a Hot Guy glow-up since she last saw him, but so what? A little attraction won't ruin her plans for their fun—and completely platonic—reunion.

What might, however, is that Liam has been roped into working for his producer dad's new teen reality dating show, Aspen Woods's Future Leading Lady. It turns out the show is one contestant short... and Sloane is the perfect last-minute addition.

But it's behind the scenes where the drama really picks up. Because wanting to kiss your best friend? That's a plot twist neither Sloane nor Liam ever saw coming.

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Not Here to Stay Friends is highly anticipated for its heartwarming friends-to-lovers storyline intertwined with the thrills of reality TV. It has been praised for its compelling character dynamics, with reviewers highlighting the chemistry between Sloane and Liam. The book features engaging dialogue and vibrant narrative style, making it a delightful, emotionally charged read for fans of romance and youthful excitement.

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ISBN: 9780593483701

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

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Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kaitlyn Hill Penguin Books

About the Author

Kaitlyn Hill is a writer who lives to tell love stories and make people laugh. While books make up most of her personality, Kaitlyn also enjoys messy reality TV, has never met a tea she didn't like, and thrives on overly ambitious home improvement projects. She resides in Kentucky with her real life romance hero. Kaitlyn is the author of Love from Scratch, Not Here to Stay Friends, and Wild About You.

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