Dallas & Georgia

by Sarah Forester Davis

Dallas and Georgia have been best friends since birth. Every summer they reunite when Georgia and her mom make the fourteen-hour drive to stay with Dallas and his family. Each summer brings on new, not always parent approved adventures, and every year they grow closer and closer together.

This summer everything changes.

At seventeen years old Dallas and Georgia realize staying best friends might not be where the future is taking them.

After a night of regrets, they're forced to volunteer at the local retirement center for the summer. There they meet an elderly resident of Bar Harbor and through her hilarious and rather blunt life lessons, they're taught the meaning of true love.

Is this enough for them to take the leap into something more? Most importantly, what will happen if they do?

Genres: Romance

342 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2023

About the author

Sarah is the author of the mature, young adult romantic suspense book series, Confession (the final book was released in June!) Her Name is Hazel and His Name is August (which won Best Romance of 2022 by Feed my Reads!) Dallas & Georgia (which has gone viral on TikTok!). And her standalone, My Life as Bee.

Her young adult books have a fandom of readers around the world and have been read in fifteen different countries. You'll find romance, mystery, and suspense on each page, and a large following of dedicated readers that eagerly await her next release.

She's a travel addict, wife, Mom to 4 kids, 4 cats, and a crazy dog. She's also a beach bum and coffee snob, and when she's not writing or chauffeuring kids around, she can be found with coffee in one hand and a fishing pole in the other.

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Reviews

[Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

We need a book of Finn and Whitney, just sayin

[Terri]

Disclaimer: this is a YA novel, and I am well outside its target audience.

Caution: this is NOT a standalone novel.

I wish I'd stopped sooner than 64% and skipped to the end, because I hate the ending.

[Lina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please who woudlve thought this book would have me sobbing. I think I will think about Dallas and Georgia everyday. The last 20 pages were insane and when it all came together. Wow I cannot I was so scared but when I saw the epilogue i need the second book right now. Why was this book so beautiful I loved it so much

[Mairyn Schoshinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay normally I don’t add my silly kindle unlimited romance books but I think this one deserves it. It was so cute and I liked how the characters were written. Do I think they were written super well? No. But it worked with the casual and conversational style of the book. There is also a sequel that I will be reading and I NEVER read second books of KU series. Now that I think about it this book is very wattpadesque and I think that’s why I like it. It was nostalgic.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready for the sequels please. ❤️

[Abbey Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well… that was rude.
I need book 2 now! What a tearjerker and heartwarming story. If you love “The Summer I Turned Pretty” this is for you!

[thebooklogue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh man! Another great read from Sarah Forester Davis! The story was such a tear jerker and I was emotionally invested. These two best friends since birth spend every summer together. One summer at 17, they both decided they’ve always been something more to each other…ugh! Beautiful and sweet romance that just hits you in your core (or at least my core).

Summary & Thoughts: These two young people learn (deep) life lessons from an elderly woman they meet while volunteering at the retirement home. This woman’s story is so incredible and rich with so much wisdom and love…I cried…you’ll probably cry too (sorry but you’ve been warned) buuuut there are happy abs funny moments that outweigh these characters pain. So please check this book out, I will say that I wish we could’ve gotten an epilogue to tie the abrupt ending a little better but still very good. I’m just an epilogue “where are they now” type of gal 🤷‍♀️ sue me. Hahaha okay enjoy!!

[Cheryl McCrork · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow Such A Great Book

This book is so enjoyable from start to finish. This is a feel good book for anyone who reads it. I enjoyed the characters and loved all their quirks and selves. Sarah Davis you have a talent that many author never reach. I can't wait for the sequel to read.

[Lily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall Dallas & Georgia was pretty interesting considering it was written by a small author. It didn’t have much of a plot, just random things happening which is okay for me. Most of the characters weren’t written that great. The moms are very immature and encourage their kids to be bad (drinking together, being “proud of them” for smoking pot at 13? That’s not “cool parenting”), and all the teenagers are written as alcoholics who can “never stay out of trouble”. It’s corny but I just went along with it. The book had a lot of cringy and unrealistic moments and phrases. Like that one “we are Dallas and Georgia” phrase over and over again, or everyone clapping when they kissed… after Dallas confronted her singer ex from the crowd… bro.

Those phrases at the end of each flashback chapter being Dallas’ words to Georgia when she was in a coma was so clever. She basically had a recap of her life while asleep, it surprised me, I love how the author did that.

Near the end of the book was extremely cliche and the cliffhanger surprised me. I like that it leaves hope, but it would be more impactful if it ended with Dallas and Georgia at least seeing each other. Like she opens her eyes and they reunite, that ending would leave a bigger impression on me and would make me want to read part 2.

[J L · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this story. It’s a bit unique.
Dallas and Georgia’s moms are best friends. Neither of their dads are in the picture.
Every summer Georgia and her mom drive to Bar Harbor to spend the summer with Dallas’s family.

You get to see Dallas and Georgia go from friends to lovers. They’re known for getting themselves into plenty of trouble. After one party that gets them in trouble they take on a job at a local nursing home. They befriend an old lady who shares beautiful life lessons while checking off her bucket list.

Sarah writes this in a unique way as well. But by the end it will all make sense. I was actually content with the way this book needed but Sarah does let you know that their story is not over and a sequel will becoming. I will definitely be reading it when it comes out. 🥰

[Sadie Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an early copy of this book and read it in 12 hours. I love all of Sarah Forester Davis's books, but this one might be my new favorite. The love you see between Dallas and Georgia is beautiful, but also the love you see from his brothers and their moms makes the story that much better. And Gwen, no spoilers, but it hit me hard. And of course, Sarah leaves you with your heart in pieces and questioning if there will be a sequel. This is the new Summer I turned pretty but with the twists and heart pounding moments that only Sarah knows how to deliver. Bravo on another amazing read!

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of Dallas & Georgia earlier this week and couldn't put it down. Swoooooon. That is all I can say about Dallas and Georgia as they navigate going from best friends to more. Georgia's flashbacks as you see how their relationship has changed every summer were perfect in between each few chapters. Dallas is everything. And so are his brothers. This book hit all my emotions. I laughed, I got frustrated, I cried, and of course the ending had me all over the place. Sarah's an instant buy for me, and Dallas & Georgia is definitely a 5 star read!!!!

[Catherine Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I-
This was a beautiful story of resilience and love. Georgia and Dallas bringing a peaceful end to Gwen’s life was so full circle, but DID YOU REALLY HAVE TO RIP MY HEART OUT???? I knew it was coming- let me rephrase- I knew SOMETHING was coming, but when she was okay after her run it was like a breath of fresh air. Until you did that to me. And then ???? “If you’re looking for an epilogue” YES IM LOOKING FOR AN EPILOGUE???? I loved this book and I know I will love the sequel as well. Also if possible can I get Whitney and Finn, Ace, and Lillian and Bridget’s stories as well? TIA!

[Riley Byus · Rating 5 out of 5]

6 ⭐

oh my god this book at me crying at 3 am i read it in march and have though about this book every single day and I love dallas so much
I also love georgia and i need a sequel like immediately i love his brothers I adored his brothers and i need a book on `dallas's oldest brother (i forgot his name and i pretty sure he's the oldest) the one that doesnt have a gf although I love both of dallas's brothers

this made me cry this is the only book i have cried to besides the midf*ck series and i read those in march and i haven't cried for a book since then

[Christina Marie Riddick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahh-Mazing ❤️❤️❤️

Sarah has done it again and if it's even possible she has made me fall in love with Dallas and Georgia more than any other story I've read. I thought I loved Eva and Bodhi then she made me love Hazel and Killian. To which I have a special connection with, but then she slams you right in the heart with Dallas and Georgia. You definitely won't regret picking this book up.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lifelong friends to love- amazing read.
Dallas and Georgia are born to be best friends, because their mom's have been best friends forever.
They spend their summers together at the beach at Dallas' family home. Dallas has 2 crazy brothers, both mom's are single moms. I loved the family dynamics and everything about this book.
I wish there would have been an epilogue, but it was so good and so many feels.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very beginning, I love Dallas and Georgia (the characters and the book!) I couldn't put it down and read the entire book in an evening. I definitely got into my feels and teared up a couple of times.
The foreshadowing had me on edge that SOMETHING major was going to happen. I kept waiting and waiting... And then the ending felt rushed. I was expecting to be broken and to bawl (which I love from a book.)

[Maddie Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH. MY. GOD. Prepare yourself for tearjerking and heart string tugging moments. this book is a genuine work of art. Dallas and Georgias storyline is so similar to that and my boyfriends and wow did gwen remind me of my nana. I couldn’t put this book down and I will definitely be reading again. I couldn’t rate this book any higher, hurry with the second one!!!!

[Jessica Cronise · Rating 5 out of 5]

holy waterworks!

I was NOT prepared for the tears that came with this one! Not just once, but several times! I didn’t think I could love anything more than the Confession series…but this one was phenomenal!
Thank you SFD!

[Shanna Edington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg…. I can’t believe she did it again!! I honestly thought this was just going to be a sweet young love growing of age story but she definitely had me with my mouth wide open at the end! WHAT A TWIST!!! Can’t wait to find out what happens next!!!

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the 6th book I've read from Sarah Forester David and this one was her best. Dallas and Georgia's story was so heartwarming and I can't wait for their sequel. Hope it's coming out soon after that ending.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ending is ehh … I feel the book dragged a lot and the best thing was Gwen’s speeches ! Def made me look at things differently! I def seen what happen coming by half the book 😭 I struggled to finish the book but I did and I’m glad. Tik tok def over hyped this book

[Angief · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn’t really care for “the ending”

It doesn’t really feel like an ending and there is no sequel yet. If I would have known that I would not have read this book. I did like the book and the characters were great but it did drag a little at times.

[Linda Childress · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Sarah Forester Davis. It’s so good. Can’t wait until book #2.

[Callie VanLanen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book. I loved Dallas and Georgia’s story. I was definitely in tears by the end. Highly recommend this book to someone looking for a sweet romance that just might bring you to tears.

[Ashley Skaer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Wow....just wow! Such an amazing story that leaves you with goosebumps over and over again. Everyone should find true love that like!!

[Lauren Kozak · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reminded me a lot of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Dallas and Georgia's love story is beautiful. I enjoyed every minute of it. Now I want a book about Finn and Whitney!

[Romantical_Booknerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing amazing book. Quite the tear fest but so worth it. A truly beautiful story of family, friendship and love.

[Kelis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man! Did I not see where this story was going, but now I need more of it. The love story was adorable, the ending was….pulling at my heart strings, the teenage love was pure and sweet.

[Stephanie Putzier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dallas, Georgia, Gwen…. I loved this one! And I can’t wait for the sequel to come out to find out what happens to their story