Addictive, dreamy and contemporary YA romance at its very best! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Carley Fortune and Emily Henry

Gwen Castle's Biggest Mistake Ever, Cassidy Somers, is slumming it as a yard boy on her idyllic island this summer. He's a rich kid from across the bridge in Stony Bay, and she hails from a family of local fishermen and cleaners. But then Gwen learns something new. Something unexpected. Sparks fly and secret histories unravel in a gorgeous, restless summer where suddenly the possibilities are endless …

What I Thought Was True is the perfect holiday read – and one of three addictive contemporary romances by Huntley Fitzpatrick

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In this coming of age tale, Gwen and Cassidy navigate the complexities of dating, class differences, and their own emotions. The themes of the book are deeply rooted in the exploration of social dynamics and the feelings that come with growing up.

For fans of Colleen Hoover (Finding Perfect), Lynn Painter (The Love Wager), Ali Hazelwood (Bride), Stephanie Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss), and Monica Murphy (New Year's Day).

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