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If You Only Knew - by Prerna Pickett (Hardcover)

If You Only Knew - by  Prerna Pickett (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Corey has just been released from jail, and all he wants is a new beginning. But when his former gang comes knocking, Corey agrees to vandalize the home of Kent Hopper, the prosecutor who put him away. To erase the guilt she carries from getting away with a crime, Tessa spends most of her nights riding her motorcycle. When she catches Corey destroying her father's car, she doesn't see a criminal: She sees a way to finally right her own wrongs. So instead of turning Corey over to the police, she convinces her father to give Corey a second chance. As Tessa and Corey spend more time with each other, it becomes difficult to ignore the pull between them. But they're both keeping secrets, and when those secrets come to light, they'll each have to face their demons in order to have a future together."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A boy recently released from jail and the daughter of a prosecutor fall for each other against the odds in Prerna Pickett's YA novel, <i>If You Only Knew</i>.</b> <p/>Corey has just been released from jail, and all he wants is a new beginning. But when his former gang comes knocking, Corey agrees to vandalize the home of Kent Hopper, the prosecutor who put him away. <p/>To erase the guilt she carries from getting away with a crime, Tessa spends most of her nights riding her motorcycle. When she catches Corey destroying her father's car, she doesn't see a criminal: She sees a way to finally right her own wrongs. So instead of turning Corey over to the police, she convinces her father to give Corey a second chance. <p/>As Tessa and Corey spend more time with each other, it becomes difficult to ignore the pull between them. But they're both keeping secrets, and when those secrets come to light, they'll each have to face their demons in order to have a future together.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>The mysteries behind Tessa's secret and what Corey's gang is really up to will keep readers engaged, but the characterizations are what sell this novel...This fast-paced novel is recommended for libraries where YA romance is popular. <br>--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Praise for <i>Chase the Night</i>, from our Swoon Readers: <p/>"This is an awesome story." --Emily Hollman <p/>"I enjoyed the backstories of each character and the fact that Corey is a bad kid, but is trying to redeem himself and is caught in a tough place. So far it's reminding me a bit of the Fast and Furious movies." --Tara Tsai</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Prerna Pickett</b> believes in magic, fairytales, and unicorns. Writing was always her dream job and now she gets to live the dream. When Prerna isn't writing, she can usually be found daydreaming about writing, or at the library helping her five kids choose books. <i>If You Only Knew</i> is her debut novel.

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