Kissing Max Holden - by Katy Upperman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Laura Nowlin and Tillie Cole, this swoonworthy and heartbreaking YA romance explores the repercussions of a night of stolen, dizzying kisses in this opposites attract meets boy next door tale.

I can't process this frantic, feverish kiss, but it shoots straight through me, a streak of heat and want and, oh my God--it's good.

When Max Holden climbs through her window one night, Jillian Eldridge knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. Her parents. His girlfriend. And the fact that Max hasn't been the same since his dad's stroke. But she can't resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea, but a bad thing never tasted so good.

With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jillian starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done.
Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?

Kissing Max Holden is perfect for readers who love:
- Taming a bad boy
- Boy Next Door
- Ex-Best-friends-to-lovers
- Complex family dynamics
- Laura Nowlin
- Tillie Cole

Review Quotes

Praise for Kissing Max Holden:

"Kissing Max Holden is like the perfect slice of pumpkin pie: it's equal parts sweet and spicy, and you can't get enough of it! What a treat!" --Jessica Love, author of In Real Life

"A moving book with depth, Kissing Max Holden is perfect for readers wanting a strong female character in a realistic romance. Wonderfully written and swoony." --Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan

"Sarah Dessen fans rejoice--you are going to love Kissing Max Holden!" --Lisa Schroeder, author of Chasing Brooklyn

"Full of wit, humor, and spine-tingling smooches, Kissing Max Holden combines the classic themes of contemporary romance with riveting family drama. . . . I literally could not put this book down and would buy a physical copy for my shelf in a heartbeat. I can't wait to read what Katy writes next." --Erin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road

About the Author

Katy Upperman is a graduate of Washington State University, a former elementary school teacher, and an insatiable reader. When not writing for young adults, Katy can be found whipping up batches of chocolate-chip cookies, or exploring the country with her husband and daughter. Kissing Max Holden is her debut novel.