The Wallflower: A Sweet YA Romance

by Kylie Key

Shy Wallflower + Famous Tennis Player + Senior Year Bucket List 


My best friend Charlie has made us a Senior Year Bucket List. Both of us have flown under the radar in high school, not exactly outcasts, more invisible. My job in my stepmother’s cafe means I have a Cinderella existence and am constantly working, and Charlie would rather play card games and practice the violin. But apparently, this is our year to shine and make some Senior Year Memories.

When Charlie checks off Ask someone on a date and Play mini golf and Get a famous person’s autograph all in one day, I realize I’m seriously lagging behind. 

Paris Reid is an up-and-coming tennis star who left Covington Prep to concentrate on his tennis career. He’s back in town for a few weeks, he’s cute and when he wears his cap backwards, I go weak at the knees. He’s been coming into the cafe every day for a coffee but he’s a bit pretentious, kind of rude and all he talks about is tennis. 

But when Charlie reminds me that I’m behind with the List, he has an idea that I ask Paris out. It’s crazy, but it’s also a great plan. 

Because if it all goes horribly wrong, I know Paris Reid will soon be leaving town…and I’ll never have to see him again.




The Wallflower is Book 8 in the Covington The Girls We Love series. It’s a fun and sweet standalone romance with interconnected characters.


♥Shy girl/famous boy ♥Cinderella ♥Bucket List ♥Practice dating ♥Bromance ♥Sports 


Enjoy Izzy and Paris’s story!

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2024

Reviews

[L.M. Ransom]

I freaking love this book! I have enjoyed all of the books in this series, particularly Tennessee and Cullen's books(books two and three, football romances), but this one takes the cake.

I love how shy the MCs are with each other. Paris was adorable, not sure how to talk to Izzy or even if she liked him. And Izzy was unsure of herself with him, not thinking that a tennis star could fall for someone like her. The Cinderella vibes were appreciated, and all in all, this is a really sweet and fun young adult romance.

Five stars all the way!

All opinions are my own. I received an ARC from the author.

[Michaela (Reading in the Heartland)]

I always enjoy relaxing with a Key young adult romance. Always sweet romance, these high school aged characters are fun to curl up with. Bucket lists, after school jobs, sports, and more are within the pages. This one has our hometown celebrity tennis star hero and our overlooked heroine who lives a life with Cinderella vibes. I loved the family and friends aspects of this book. The tennis part is fun also. I don’t play but my husband did growing up and it’s always fun to imagine along with our characters. I’ve been waiting for Paris to get his match and this was a lovely read.

I received an ARC of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Sanjana]

Izzy is the adopted daughter of the famous Kitches owner while Paris is the towns rising tennis star. As Paris takes a break from tennis, he returns back home to try and be a teen for awhile, meanwhile Izzy's friend Charlie decides they will complete their own high school bucket list as it is their senior year, when Paris comes to know of this, he joins in enthusicatically because doing so will get him the rest he needs, while also allowing him to get to know Izzy better. Mix in a charity tennis tournament, a step mom with superstrict guidelines and the fact that Paris is only in town for a short while, will they find happiness together or will they stay where they always were.

[Nati]

Bucket list, friendship, Cinderella’s vibe from the heroine family, famous tennis player and funny best friend. The perfect combination for a great story. Izzy is shy and feels like a wallflower in High School. With her best Charlie they are set to accomplish their Senior Year Bucket List. Little does she knows that a handsome tennis player will help in more than one way and love will flourish. Sweet and funny.

[Meredith]

Oh, these books. They are such appropriate teen novels. The characters struggle with self doubt, school, family, figuring out life, and socializing. I appreciate the authenticity. I also enjoy when the boys are all suave and swoony and the girls are totally confident. I like em all 😅

If you like Cinderella, character growth, misconceptions, bucket lists, tennis, and YA romance, check this one out.

The cover isn't the most professional looking but don't let it scare you away!

[LaRae]

I loved this fun story! The friendships were so good and the storyline was fantastic!

[Luci Taylor]

This was such a cute read! I loved Izzy and Paris as a couple and I loved the Cinderella vibes. Also, the idea of a bucket list was so perfect for Izzy. I definitely recommend this book to everyone!