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Lede
Ambitious high school newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Kit Clark, stumbles upon the story of a lifetime while investigating missing Journalism funds but her slimy principal, Mayweather, will use any means necessary to bury the lede.
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Honors student Katherine "Kit" Clark is looking forward to senior year as the new Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, The Buccaneer Bulletin. Determined to hit the ground running with a ragtag team of writers, she wants to break a huge story. The biggest story the Bulletin has ever seen. There's just one Principal Mayweather keeps stepping on her toes and thwarting her attempts to uncover the story of a lifetime.
But that's not the only obstacle in her way. After Rafe Cabey, star Varsity baseball pitcher, decides to add one more extracurricular to his college applications, Kit finds herself babysitting Mr. Popular at the request of her new advisor, Mrs. Peabody. As she wars with Rafe at school, things at home aren't any better. She's at the center of her newly divorced parents' petty games, which is why she's more determined than ever to get into a college far away from her small Kansas town.
When her former advisor, Mr. Lutheran, gives Kit proof that Principal Mayweather is involved in something shady, Kit finally gets her big break. And she's forced to choose between covering up the truth, or printing the story and losing a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern.
Will Kit have the gumption to make headlines? Or will she bury the lede?
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Honors student Katherine "Kit" Clark is looking forward to senior year as the new Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, The Buccaneer Bulletin. Determined to hit the ground running with a ragtag team of writers, she wants to break a huge story. The biggest story the Bulletin has ever seen. There's just one Principal Mayweather keeps stepping on her toes and thwarting her attempts to uncover the story of a lifetime.
But that's not the only obstacle in her way. After Rafe Cabey, star Varsity baseball pitcher, decides to add one more extracurricular to his college applications, Kit finds herself babysitting Mr. Popular at the request of her new advisor, Mrs. Peabody. As she wars with Rafe at school, things at home aren't any better. She's at the center of her newly divorced parents' petty games, which is why she's more determined than ever to get into a college far away from her small Kansas town.
When her former advisor, Mr. Lutheran, gives Kit proof that Principal Mayweather is involved in something shady, Kit finally gets her big break. And she's forced to choose between covering up the truth, or printing the story and losing a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern.
Will Kit have the gumption to make headlines? Or will she bury the lede?
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Jessi Hansen
20 books72 followersJessi Hansen was raised in sunny San Diego, but her heart found its true home in Oklahoma, where she followed love all the way to the quiet hum of small-town life.
Now, she spends her days surrounded by the beautiful chaos of motherhood—chasing after little feet, tending to backyard chickens, and keeping an eye on the ever-changing sky. In the rare quiet moments, she finds comfort in words: the ones she reads to her children, the ones exchanged over shared coffee with her husband, and the ones she weaves into stories of her own.
Jessi writes heartfelt tales about spirited heroines and the men who see them clearly—stories rooted in love, resilience, and the kind of endings that make you believe in second chances. Her books are a tribute to family, friendship, and finding beauty in the ordinary.
Now, she spends her days surrounded by the beautiful chaos of motherhood—chasing after little feet, tending to backyard chickens, and keeping an eye on the ever-changing sky. In the rare quiet moments, she finds comfort in words: the ones she reads to her children, the ones exchanged over shared coffee with her husband, and the ones she weaves into stories of her own.
Jessi writes heartfelt tales about spirited heroines and the men who see them clearly—stories rooted in love, resilience, and the kind of endings that make you believe in second chances. Her books are a tribute to family, friendship, and finding beauty in the ordinary.
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February 7, 2023
Book: Lede
Author: Jessi Hansen @authorjessihansen
Released On: February 3rd, 2023
"What color is the dress? I ask. Mom smiles wide. Green. Green. Like Rafel Cabey's eyes."
Blurb: Honors student Katherine "Kit" Clark is looking forward to her senior year as the new Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, The Buccaneer Bulletin. Determined to hit the ground running with a ragtag team of writers, she wants to break a huge story. The biggest story the Bulletin has ever seen. There's just one problem: Principal Mayweather keeps stepping on her toes and thwarting her attempts to uncover the story of a lifetime.
But that's not the only obstacle in her way. After Rafe Cabey, star Varsity baseball pitcher decides to add one more extracurricular to his college applications, Kit finds herself babysitting Mr. Popular at the request of her new advisor, Mrs. Peabody. As she wars with Rafe at school, things at home aren't any better. She's at the center of her newly divorced parents' petty games, which is why she's more determined than ever to get into a college far away from her small Kansas town.
When her former advisor, Mr. Lutheran, gives Kit proof that Principal Mayweather is involved in something shady, Kit finally gets her big break. And she's forced to choose between covering up the truth, or printing the story and losing a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern.
Will Kit have the gumption to make headlines? Or will she bury the lede?
Firstly, thank you to the author @authorjessihansen for the ARC copy of the book. I loved this book. It is so well written and I love her writing style. This book kept me on my toes. I finished reading this book in 4 days which speaks a lot as I'm a slow reader. It's an enemy-to-lover mystery. This book has managed to surpass my high expectations. I loved the banter between Kit and Rafe 😂🤩. I have so much to share but I don't know how to say it without talking about the spoilers. All I'm going to say is go read this book now, you won't be disappointed.
@authorjessihansen you're my auto-buy author 💯😍 I love your books and writing style. Thank you so much for writing so many amazing books.
Author: Jessi Hansen @authorjessihansen
Released On: February 3rd, 2023
"What color is the dress? I ask. Mom smiles wide. Green. Green. Like Rafel Cabey's eyes."
Blurb: Honors student Katherine "Kit" Clark is looking forward to her senior year as the new Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, The Buccaneer Bulletin. Determined to hit the ground running with a ragtag team of writers, she wants to break a huge story. The biggest story the Bulletin has ever seen. There's just one problem: Principal Mayweather keeps stepping on her toes and thwarting her attempts to uncover the story of a lifetime.
But that's not the only obstacle in her way. After Rafe Cabey, star Varsity baseball pitcher decides to add one more extracurricular to his college applications, Kit finds herself babysitting Mr. Popular at the request of her new advisor, Mrs. Peabody. As she wars with Rafe at school, things at home aren't any better. She's at the center of her newly divorced parents' petty games, which is why she's more determined than ever to get into a college far away from her small Kansas town.
When her former advisor, Mr. Lutheran, gives Kit proof that Principal Mayweather is involved in something shady, Kit finally gets her big break. And she's forced to choose between covering up the truth, or printing the story and losing a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern.
Will Kit have the gumption to make headlines? Or will she bury the lede?
Firstly, thank you to the author @authorjessihansen for the ARC copy of the book. I loved this book. It is so well written and I love her writing style. This book kept me on my toes. I finished reading this book in 4 days which speaks a lot as I'm a slow reader. It's an enemy-to-lover mystery. This book has managed to surpass my high expectations. I loved the banter between Kit and Rafe 😂🤩. I have so much to share but I don't know how to say it without talking about the spoilers. All I'm going to say is go read this book now, you won't be disappointed.
@authorjessihansen you're my auto-buy author 💯😍 I love your books and writing style. Thank you so much for writing so many amazing books.
July 14, 2022
This was a fun read. Follow Kit and the rest of her journalism team as they investigate the biggest story of their high school paper has ever published. Kit was a born leader…she believes in loyalty and telling the truth all the while showing her friends and fellow journalists what teamwork really is. Love the banter between Kit and Rafe.
July 15, 2022
If you love enemies to lovers & a mystery then you’ll love Lede!! This story kept me on my toes waiting to find out who did it, plus the budding friendships & romance was a huge bonus!! This book won’t disappoint!! It’s a must read!
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