Forced to move across the country for her mom's new job, Julia Anderson hates everything about her new home in Campbell River -- until she meets Cody Romano, a cute and charming guy who soon becomes a friend, then something more.
304 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Romance

Description

About the Book

Cody's the first person to make new girl Jules feel welcome in Campbell River, a small coastal community where everyone knows everyone, but can they really build a relationship amid their parents' legal dispute over a controversial logging operation, locking them on opposite sides of an issue that's dividing the town in two?

Book Synopsis

Forced to move across the country for her mom's new job, Julia Anderson hates everything about her new home in Campbell River -- until she meets Cody Romano, a cute and charming guy who soon becomes a friend, then something more. But just when things are finally looking up, Jules and Cody realize their families are on opposite sides of an environmental issue that's dividing their small coastal community in half, stirring up strife, spite, and even sabotage.

Hiding secret dates from gossiping neighbors and their parents, Jules and Cody must risk it all to be together, lest their relationship end before they can find out how far it can go.

Review Quotes

"Deftly crafted and simply riveting, Julia and Romano is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended pick."-- "Midwest Book Review"

"Readers looking for a feel-good version of Romeo and Juliet -- with a little bit of danger and suspense related to the legal battle and an anonymous donor's support of the Eco-Guardians -- will enjoy Cody and Julia's journey. While the story follows familiar genre beats, it still contains enough surprises to sustain readers' interest."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"A new young adult book is sure to show that a rose by any other name does smell as sweet."-- "Guelph Mercury Tribune"

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)

Weight: .65 Pounds

Suggested Age: 13 Years

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Romance

Publisher: Dcb Young Readers

Theme: Contemporary

Format: Paperback

Author: Eric Walters

Language: English

Street Date: March 21, 2026

TCIN: 1006629608

UPC: 9781770868236

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-7492

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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