Liz Reinhardt, a proud New Jersey native transplanted to the American South, is a devoted bibliophile with an unshakeable affection for young adult literature. Her writing delves into the complexities of adolescence, weaving together themes of homesickness, budding romance, and genuine humor. As an educator, Reinhardt brings a deep understanding of her audience, crafting narratives that resonate with authentic teenage experiences and emotions. Her stories are characterized by their vibrant voice, relatable characters, and the poignant exploration of growing up.
Brenna Blixen eagerly accepts a winter trip to Paris, saying an emotional goodbye to her boyfriend Jake. To her surprise, Saxon Maclean, who is both infuriating and attractive, is also on the trip, complicating her experience in the City of Love.
Thrust back into school life after a year in Denmark, Brenna Blixen is soon making new friends and catching the eye of two boys with bad reputations. There's the dark and mysterious Saxon, and the gorgeous and sexy Jake. They're both totally hot and totally into Brenna. But Saxon and Jake have unresolved history and Brenna's caught in the middle. It's time to make some tough choices, fast.
What happens when her two worlds collide?AJ is a buttoned-up, responsible student attending a high-achieving high school in Michigan. She lives with her mother, stepfather, and two younger half sisters.Della spends every summer with her father in Florida. A free-spirited wild child, she spends as much time as possible on the beach with her friends and older siblings.But there’s a catch: AJ and Della are the same person. Adelaide Beloise Jepsen to be exact, and she does everything she can to keep her school and summer lives separate.When her middle sister crashes her carefree summer getaway, Adelaide’s plans fall apart. In order to help her sister, save her unexpected friendship with a guy who might just be perfect for her, and discover the truth about her own past, Adelaide will have to reconcile the two sides of herself…and face the fact that it’s perfectly okay not to be perfect all the time.