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Keeping Her: A YA Sweet Romance
My plan was Sneak into Hartwell Academy for a week. Join my friends on their class trip to Niagara Falls. Try not to get caught.
What my plan did not include was Jace McIntyre.
He’s the first person to figure out I don’t actually belong at Hartwell—and instead of exposing me, he offers to help keep my secret.
Which would be great… if it didn’t mean spending almost all my time with him.
But every laugh, every late-night conversation, every moment alone makes one thing painfully my feelings for him are here to stay.
And falling for a boy when I’m about to disappear from his life? That might be the worst plan I’ve ever had.
Keeping Her is a sweet & wholesome young adult romance. Get your copy today!
This is Mako and Elodie's book.
What my plan did not include was Jace McIntyre.
He’s the first person to figure out I don’t actually belong at Hartwell—and instead of exposing me, he offers to help keep my secret.
Which would be great… if it didn’t mean spending almost all my time with him.
But every laugh, every late-night conversation, every moment alone makes one thing painfully my feelings for him are here to stay.
And falling for a boy when I’m about to disappear from his life? That might be the worst plan I’ve ever had.
Keeping Her is a sweet & wholesome young adult romance. Get your copy today!
This is Mako and Elodie's book.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2026
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20 people want to read
About the author
Clara Nielsen
22 books291 followersClara Nielsen writes sweet & swoony YA romances set in high school, all about shy girls and the boys who are head-over-heels for them. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll probably find her out on the lake, putting together the perfect playlist, or sipping on a chai latte while daydreaming about her next story.
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March 22, 2026
This final book was EVERYTHING. The humor? Perfect. The tension? Unmatched. And the ending... just felt so right. A truly perfect way to close a story that's given me so much.
Even though Tino & Lilah will always be my favorite couple, Mako & Elodie now have such a special place in my heart Their dynamic... it's just so beautiful.
One of my favorite things was seeing all the previous couples still happy, still in love, still growing together. I love getting those glimpses into their lives and how they each continue to explore love in their own way.
And that final moment with Coach... wow. It added such a nostalgic, emotional layer to everything. I'm not over it. Not even close.
This book has been the perfect ending to this series. I'm going to miss it so much.
Even though Tino & Lilah will always be my favorite couple, Mako & Elodie now have such a special place in my heart Their dynamic... it's just so beautiful.
One of my favorite things was seeing all the previous couples still happy, still in love, still growing together. I love getting those glimpses into their lives and how they each continue to explore love in their own way.
And that final moment with Coach... wow. It added such a nostalgic, emotional layer to everything. I'm not over it. Not even close.
This book has been the perfect ending to this series. I'm going to miss it so much.
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March 23, 2026
Amazon recommended it to me, I read some of her previous books. I didn’t really remember them so this book was still fun but would have been better if I remembered who the other couples were.
Anyways, the story was different than other teen stories that I have read. It was interesting and a little bit unbelievable at times but still sweet. It was a quick read with no ridiculous breakups or bullying. It was a good palate cleanser that didn’t require too much thinking.
However they (Mako and Elodie) do “fall” for each other very quickly over like 3 days. So wouldn’t recommend that quick for other teen girls.
Content
Kisses only
Swimming park
Shared hotel room (nothing mentioned other than a couple kisses and tangled legs after sleeping)
Lying to join another school
Stalker
Anyways, the story was different than other teen stories that I have read. It was interesting and a little bit unbelievable at times but still sweet. It was a quick read with no ridiculous breakups or bullying. It was a good palate cleanser that didn’t require too much thinking.
However they (Mako and Elodie) do “fall” for each other very quickly over like 3 days. So wouldn’t recommend that quick for other teen girls.
Content
Kisses only
Swimming park
Shared hotel room (nothing mentioned other than a couple kisses and tangled legs after sleeping)
Lying to join another school
Stalker
March 24, 2026
didn’t even finish
I loved the plot line but it got so unbelievable that I stopped reading it. Also inappropriate. Girls and guys sleeping in the same room in a romantic relationship at this age or as forced together isn’t ok
I think Clara Nielsen needs better editors. Too many errors and things not lining up. But I will admit I am picky with the small details
I loved the plot line but it got so unbelievable that I stopped reading it. Also inappropriate. Girls and guys sleeping in the same room in a romantic relationship at this age or as forced together isn’t ok
I think Clara Nielsen needs better editors. Too many errors and things not lining up. But I will admit I am picky with the small details
March 21, 2026
Keeping Her
Perfect ending to the series that I’m not ready to say goodbye to yet. I loved this couple and the yearning. I loved the chase. I loved the HEA. The epilogue and flash forward was perfection.
Perfect ending to the series that I’m not ready to say goodbye to yet. I loved this couple and the yearning. I loved the chase. I loved the HEA. The epilogue and flash forward was perfection.
March 25, 2026
This book was the perfect one to end the series! The banter between Mako and Elodie was fun and I enjoyed seeing how each of the couples relationships progressed. I loved how everything came full circle in the end and I’m excited to possibly see some of the characters in future books.
March 25, 2026
I’ve read every single one of this authors books and this one did not disappoint. I can’t wait for a new book to come out!
March 26, 2026
👙☀️Pre-Read☀️👙
HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS WAS GETTING PUBLISHED? I LOVE THIS SERISE AND I CANT WAIT TO READ THIS!! March 20th can’t come any sooner
HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS WAS GETTING PUBLISHED? I LOVE THIS SERISE AND I CANT WAIT TO READ THIS!! March 20th can’t come any sooner
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