Deb Caletti Books

High school junior Jordan MacKenzie's life was pretty typical: fractured family, new boyfriend, dead-end job. She'd been living with her father (the predictable optometrist) since her mother (the hippie holdover) had been too embarrassing to be around. Jordan felt that she finally had as normal a life as she could. Then came Gayle D'Angelo. Jordan knew her father was dating Gayle and that Gayle was married. Jordan knew it was wrong and that her father was becoming someone she didn't recognize anymore, but what could she do about it? And how could she--how could anyone--have possibly guessed that this illicit love affair would implode in such a violent and disturbing way?

A girl navigates a web of deception as she seeks to uncover the truth about her family and her own identity. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and the complexities of familial relationships, showcasing the protagonist's struggle between the facade she presents and the reality she yearns to understand. Through her journey, readers are drawn into a gripping tale that highlights the importance of honesty and the quest for personal truth.

An emotionally gripping narrative unfolds as a woman becomes romantically involved with a man who might be concealing a perilous secret. The story explores themes of love, trust, and the complexities of relationships, appealing to fans of Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah. Deb Caletti, a National Book Award finalist, crafts a tale that delves into the intricacies of human emotions and the potential dangers that lie beneath the surface of seemingly perfect connections.

Exploring themes of love and marriage, this profound novel features the intertwined lives of three women as they navigate their personal journeys. Each character confronts her own challenges and revelations, offering insights into relationships and the complexities of commitment. Fans of emotional storytelling will find this work both moving and delightful, resonating with the styles of popular authors like Kristin Hannah and Liane Moriarty.

After jilting two previous fiances, Cricket's mother is finally marrying the right man, but as wedding attendees arrive for a week of festivities, complications arise for Cricket involving her own love life, her beloved dog Jupiter, and her mother's reluctance to marry.

From the award-winning author of A Heart in a Body in The World comes a gorgeous and fiercely feminist young adult novel. When a teen travels to Hawaii to track down her sperm donor father, she discovers the truth about him, about the sunken shipwreck that’s become his obsession, and most of all about herself. Harper Proulx has lived her whole life with unanswered questions about her anonymous sperm donor father. She's convinced that without knowing him, she can't know herself. When a chance Instagram post connects Harper to a half sibling, that connection yields many more and ultimately leads Harper to uncover her father's identity. So, fresh from a painful breakup and still reeling with anxiety that reached a lifetime high during the pandemic, Harper joins her newfound half siblings on a voyage to Hawaii to face their father. The events of that summer, and the man they discover—a charismatic deep-sea diver obsessed with solving the mystery of a fragile sunken shipwreck—will force Harper to face some even bigger questions: Who is she? Is she her DNA, her experiences, her successes, her failures? Is she the things she loves—or the things she hates? Who she is in dark times? Who she might become after them?

Sixteen-year-old Ivy's road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice

Exploring the intense transformation of love into obsession, this novel delves into the complexities of relationships and the psychological depths of its characters. The narrative captivates with its emotional intensity, revealing how passion can spiral into fixation. Through rich storytelling, the author examines the fine line between affection and obsession, inviting readers to reflect on the darker sides of love and the consequences that follow.

From Deb Caletti comes a novel about the grief that tears us apart and the people who can make us whole again.

Exploring the intricate relationship between love and grief, this novel weaves together themes of beginnings and endings. The narrative, crafted by a renowned author, delves into the emotional landscapes of its characters as they navigate their intertwined experiences. With a blend of poignant storytelling and rich character development, the book invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human connections and the impact of loss.