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The Guy Next Door
"Every good girl wants a bad boy who is good only for her."
"Every bad boy wants a good girl who is bad only for him."
"Whenever you are looking for love don't look too far he might be right next door."
Clara Wilson is your typical clichéd teen fiction protagonist with exactly two friends, no social life and a 4.0 GPA. She has been in love in love with Alec Evans, the unnatainably popular football quarterback and her next door neighbour forever.
She thinks she's in for a quiet senior year until Jake Henderson arrives. Bad boy extraordinaire, he's arrogant, rude, undeniably gorgeous and shares a past with Clara that she wants to do nothing more than to forget.
Caught between two boys, her life is turned upside down in the most ridiculous of ways. But maybe in the midst of all the confusion and chaos she finds not only love but also herself. .
"Every bad boy wants a good girl who is bad only for him."
"Whenever you are looking for love don't look too far he might be right next door."
Clara Wilson is your typical clichéd teen fiction protagonist with exactly two friends, no social life and a 4.0 GPA. She has been in love in love with Alec Evans, the unnatainably popular football quarterback and her next door neighbour forever.
She thinks she's in for a quiet senior year until Jake Henderson arrives. Bad boy extraordinaire, he's arrogant, rude, undeniably gorgeous and shares a past with Clara that she wants to do nothing more than to forget.
Caught between two boys, her life is turned upside down in the most ridiculous of ways. But maybe in the midst of all the confusion and chaos she finds not only love but also herself. .
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First published January 2, 2013
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Nylla Camphry
2 books86 followersNylla Camphry is a sixteen-year-old author who loves reading books and writing. She started writing when she was thirteen and hasn’t stopped since. Her book Road Trip to Love won the Watty Award on the online writing community, Wattpad.
Her other hobbies include listening to music, dancing, and singing. Her favourite subject is Computer Science and she hopes to become a Software Programmer one day.
Her other hobbies include listening to music, dancing, and singing. Her favourite subject is Computer Science and she hopes to become a Software Programmer one day.
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July 27, 2016
God, where do I start?
This was definitely a cliche book and I'm usually not a very big fan of cliches but when it came to this book, I didn't really care. This is probably the most cliche thing I have ever came across. I loved this book so much, even though I hated it a few times. I can't write a synopsis to this one. The only thing I want in this review is how I felt during the time I read this book. I never knew I was gonna fall in love with this book so much. In the start I didn't expect much of it, I judged it pretty easily on the first chapters but I was wrong. It was a long read and this book took me on a long journey and I swear I felt like I was living in the book and now I'm writing this in the end as if I'm talking about my (high school) story. I'm not even in high school yet. In addition, this review probably doens't make sense either.
Nylla Camphry's creativity and writting style is amazing. She has made me laugh, made my heart melt by how cute Jake Henderson is, made my cheeks hurt by the wide smile that comes across my face from just how adoreable this book is, she has even made me beyond mad at people, like it was crazy how much I hated some of these characters. I can't lie, I sometimes hated the main character even. Moreover, she has made tears almost stream down my face. There's just a lot of emotions I have got while reading this book, I actually came to a point where I thought this book wasn't even healthy for me and stopped reading it for 2 weeks. Big mistake. I survived during the whole book, even though I couldn't breathe sometimes of how cute, cheesy, stunning, funny and amazing this book was. I was so happy while reading this. I feel like I have read it for 10 years and I'm done now. I can't believe there isn't anything left of this book either. I swear, if I could just read about Carla and Jake the rest of my life, I would, even though I might go crazy of it.
I don't want to stop writing this review because I can't accept that I'm done with this book. It was a soooo good summer read. I'm literally just playing situations from the book in my head, right now like I said earlier as if it's my own story.
I know this is not a book for everyone, but my review pretty much tells if you will like it or not, I suppose. However, I feel like I have just finished a TV show I've watched for years and I think I can't take that. The Guy Next Door, was just utterly amazing. This one touched me, really.
This was definitely a cliche book and I'm usually not a very big fan of cliches but when it came to this book, I didn't really care. This is probably the most cliche thing I have ever came across. I loved this book so much, even though I hated it a few times. I can't write a synopsis to this one. The only thing I want in this review is how I felt during the time I read this book. I never knew I was gonna fall in love with this book so much. In the start I didn't expect much of it, I judged it pretty easily on the first chapters but I was wrong. It was a long read and this book took me on a long journey and I swear I felt like I was living in the book and now I'm writing this in the end as if I'm talking about my (high school) story. I'm not even in high school yet. In addition, this review probably doens't make sense either.
Nylla Camphry's creativity and writting style is amazing. She has made me laugh, made my heart melt by how cute Jake Henderson is, made my cheeks hurt by the wide smile that comes across my face from just how adoreable this book is, she has even made me beyond mad at people, like it was crazy how much I hated some of these characters. I can't lie, I sometimes hated the main character even. Moreover, she has made tears almost stream down my face. There's just a lot of emotions I have got while reading this book, I actually came to a point where I thought this book wasn't even healthy for me and stopped reading it for 2 weeks. Big mistake. I survived during the whole book, even though I couldn't breathe sometimes of how cute, cheesy, stunning, funny and amazing this book was. I was so happy while reading this. I feel like I have read it for 10 years and I'm done now. I can't believe there isn't anything left of this book either. I swear, if I could just read about Carla and Jake the rest of my life, I would, even though I might go crazy of it.
I don't want to stop writing this review because I can't accept that I'm done with this book. It was a soooo good summer read. I'm literally just playing situations from the book in my head, right now like I said earlier as if it's my own story.
I know this is not a book for everyone, but my review pretty much tells if you will like it or not, I suppose. However, I feel like I have just finished a TV show I've watched for years and I think I can't take that. The Guy Next Door, was just utterly amazing. This one touched me, really.
October 30, 2020
everything i do is genuinely for jakeclara... they have caused me so much pain and so much tears but i’d endure it all over again for them. i don’t think i could ever love a scene the way i love the empire state building scene, and i don’t think a scene could ever make me sob like the rain scene. however, for the ending, it’s so worth it because jakeclara are everything to me.
June 1, 2018
Well umm... I don't even know where to start but... Okay well lets just say that this book was cliché I mean I literally HATE clichés as they make me cry and feel all the emotions I have never felt while reading a book before. And not to boast or anything but I am a complete bookworm! I mean I am not a nerd like some other people at school. I am not even qualified as a nerd but I love reading! And I just found this book like that, so I started reading it. I did not get my hopes too high as I knew that it would be just some book which I would just to pass time. And boy was I wrong! I mean when I first started reading it i was all like "Blah blah what nonsense!" but when I went on further I was all like "Damn this book is getting mucher better every second!" and I fell in love with this book after reading the first six chapters. Yes I know too soon. This book made me cry, laugh, smile and get in shock. And I have to admit I immediately fell in love with Jake Henderson's "charm and adorable face and talkings" and him for a matter of fact *blushes deep red* And he is so totally perfect for Clara and they are meant to be. And I mean I just can't explain what I feel for this book. Like they say "Feelings are something which cannot be expressed by words". I feel like I have got so much to say but I don't know how to put them in words. Whenever I read a book I say that it was the best book ever but then I read another book and I say that IT was the best book ever and all that crap. But when I read "THIS" book I knew it was special and I knew that THIS book will be the best book ever and it is. I wish that Jake and Clara (or Jara) were there in real life and not some fictional book characters. And I wish I was as lucky as Jake or Clara to find love, but I guess not everybody is lucky enough to find love. Oh God now I am reciting my own story! What in the world is wrong with me!? By the way Nylla Camphry said that her grammar stinks, well I don't think so... I mean my grammar is ten times worse than her. And I secretly adore her. She is my perfect role model. I also write books but I wish that I had the same writing skills like her. Oh God I've been writing this for like forever. So in conclusion those who haven't read this book please read it and vote for it so that it may be published in paperback in future which will be one of my biggest dream come true and I guess for all the fans and most importantly for Nylla Camphry.
February 7, 2022
I read this on Wattpad many years ago when "You belong with me" was at its most popular. Nostalgic times. Cannot believe the book got published! I remember writing comments on the book for the author, ah fun days. Anyhow, from what I remember it's a cliche, but it's a cliche that works and gives you butterflies and makes you experience the Taylor Swift music video it was inspired by haha. I can't wait to read it again and see how far it's come from it's beginnings at Wattpad. I'll try to update this review when I've finished reading the book again!
January 3, 2021
The only complaint I had about The Guy Next Door by Nylla Camphry is that there were grammatical errors. It is a digital book. Otherwise, I think it was a really good story and Camphry did a great job.
July 9, 2024
read this for the first time in 2015 as a seventh grader. grammatical errors and all, this his the best book I read on wattpad still. It's chaotic & cheesy but so swoony
February 11, 2017
This is a book full of cliches . Like seriously , I like cliches but book full of cliches is really hard to handle . I admit that the book was good . But the lengthy dialogues and philosophical paragraph made me want to skip most of the parts . Every time Jake left Clara , I would be like "what's his problem? Can't he have a long term relationship ? Why does that thought never crossed his mind or even Clara's mind? ” . He was trying to protect her by making her go away from him . This is stupid and the fact that she used Alec as a rebound is more stupider . Alec isn't a golden boy either .Frankly , I hated him from the start . So that's what I have to say about this book .
October 12, 2016
I could not put this book down. I absolutely loved this book! Nylla Camphry wrote this book perfectly and she took you through an emotional rollercoaster and it was great. At one point your crying, then the next your laughing. Once I was laughing and crying a three same time. This book was full of drama and cheesy lines, but that's what made this book so much better. You thought they were going to go one way when they went the other way. I can't explan how much I loved this book and the characters in the book. I would recommend this to everyone on this roller coaster of emotions and amazing writing.
March 25, 2021
I don't have words to describe this book. I mean this book.. made me wanna write my own and GENUINELY THE BEST BOOK I've read on Wattpad. It really deserves to get turned into a movie or a series or something! I love how realistic the protagonist is! Clara Wilson is not the perfect girl. She makes mistakes time and time again. She is mean sometimes. But she is also the BEST protagonist I've ever read about amd don't even get me started on Jake... OMG I LOVE HIM! GUYS LIKE HIM DON'T EXIST IN REAL LIFE! IF THEY DO IDK THEM!
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November 20, 2018
Oh my goodness!!!
This was really a good novel. I just could not stop reading this one and it surely kept me hooked. It really talked about the difference between first love and true love. It talks about a lot of relationship problems and teen issues. 5 on 5 for this book. Although I did not like the part when bad company joined those high class people but I choose to ignore it when the two sisters solved their issues. But it's quite lengthy so read at your own risk.
This was really a good novel. I just could not stop reading this one and it surely kept me hooked. It really talked about the difference between first love and true love. It talks about a lot of relationship problems and teen issues. 5 on 5 for this book. Although I did not like the part when bad company joined those high class people but I choose to ignore it when the two sisters solved their issues. But it's quite lengthy so read at your own risk.
June 25, 2018
I really enjoyed this book! I enjoy the little lessons it has it in. I do recommend this book. It has some unexpected twists that left me wondering how it was all going to work out or if it was going to work out. There’s so much to say about this book, and all I’ll say is read it! It was a fun read. 😊
April 26, 2022
This was the first book I read on Wattpad and it fills me with so much nostalgia every time I go back to it ! Don't even get me started on the cuteness that is the last chapter, it leaves me squealing every damn time and I can't get enough of it ! Jake Henderson will forever be my comfort character, I love him with my whole heart and every time I re-read it, I fall in love all over again. 💜
July 18, 2018
This is my most favorite book so far. I love it to bits and have read it almost ten times! So happy I found this book. The story line is really good and everything connects at last. A must read!!!
June 12, 2020
After I finished this book I just stood looking at the screen, not knowing what to write in this review. I even thought about not writing any, but I just couldn't bring myself to.
I was debating whether or not I should give this book 5 stars or 4 since the only books I ever give 5 stars are the ones I truly love. They are put on a sort of pedestal, on the Iron Throne of Game of Thrones, or on Lucifer's throne from hell.
On that high golden plate placed on Zeus' throne right on Mount Olympus are quite a few books, such as "The Bad Boy And The Tomboy" and "69 Days And Counting" by Nikki20038, "Six of Crows" and "Crooked Kingdom" by Leigh Bardugo and others.
It is true that this book had a few plot holes and some grammar mistakes, at least in the Wattpad version, which is the one I read.
Overall, though, I could care less about that seeing as how it was so beautifully written and put together. Everything was carefully thought about and behind everything, there was a reason. And I loved that with all my heart.
Nylla managed to make me laugh like a mad girl and cry as if someone dear had died, which is something few books manage to do to me.
The character development was out of this world, too and I really enjoyed seeing how Clara and everyone around her evolved. How her relationships with everyone changed and how she accepted to let go of certain things.
I'm trying to keep this review spoiler-free so I guess I'll stop here. Otherwise, I'll get carried away and I really don't want to spoil the book for others and to ruin the experience of reading this amazing book and the feels that you encounter while you're at it.
Therefore, I'm gonna end my talk now by encouraging everyone to give it a try as it will seriously blow your mind.
One more thing:
*I shouldn't* reread this book...
I was debating whether or not I should give this book 5 stars or 4 since the only books I ever give 5 stars are the ones I truly love. They are put on a sort of pedestal, on the Iron Throne of Game of Thrones, or on Lucifer's throne from hell.
On that high golden plate placed on Zeus' throne right on Mount Olympus are quite a few books, such as "The Bad Boy And The Tomboy" and "69 Days And Counting" by Nikki20038, "Six of Crows" and "Crooked Kingdom" by Leigh Bardugo and others.
It is true that this book had a few plot holes and some grammar mistakes, at least in the Wattpad version, which is the one I read.
Overall, though, I could care less about that seeing as how it was so beautifully written and put together. Everything was carefully thought about and behind everything, there was a reason. And I loved that with all my heart.
Nylla managed to make me laugh like a mad girl and cry as if someone dear had died, which is something few books manage to do to me.
The character development was out of this world, too and I really enjoyed seeing how Clara and everyone around her evolved. How her relationships with everyone changed and how she accepted to let go of certain things.
I'm trying to keep this review spoiler-free so I guess I'll stop here. Otherwise, I'll get carried away and I really don't want to spoil the book for others and to ruin the experience of reading this amazing book and the feels that you encounter while you're at it.
Therefore, I'm gonna end my talk now by encouraging everyone to give it a try as it will seriously blow your mind.
One more thing:
*I shouldn't* reread this book...
May 25, 2018
I have to admit that I only finished this book because I wanted to see how it ended.
Clara really annoyed me at the beginning of the book with how infatuated she was with Alec, as well as letting herself be pushed over by Natalie and on top of that she just seemed quite whiny. I get that there was supposed to be this drastic characterisation taking place as soon as Jake enters the story, but you don't have to make the character go from being a real pain in the ass to being an actual badass in the span of a few chapters, because 1) It's slightly off-putting, and 2) It's kind of unrealistic.
I already had a massive rant about the constant 'I love you, but I'm pushing you away and making you hate me for your own good' scenes in the comments section on quite a few of these chapters, so I'm not going to write it all out again. But HONESTLY, there are only so many times that this can happen before it gets pretty old, and it happened so many times. The only reason I read through to the end was because I wanted to see how it all played out.
I guess that does mean the writer had me intrigued, but it could also mean I'm just a very curious person, so we might stick with that one.
Over 70 parts of a wattpad story felt quite excessive considering how repetitive it was, and how UTTERLY STUPID AND INFURIATING the main character could be.
Clara really annoyed me at the beginning of the book with how infatuated she was with Alec, as well as letting herself be pushed over by Natalie and on top of that she just seemed quite whiny. I get that there was supposed to be this drastic characterisation taking place as soon as Jake enters the story, but you don't have to make the character go from being a real pain in the ass to being an actual badass in the span of a few chapters, because 1) It's slightly off-putting, and 2) It's kind of unrealistic.
I already had a massive rant about the constant 'I love you, but I'm pushing you away and making you hate me for your own good' scenes in the comments section on quite a few of these chapters, so I'm not going to write it all out again. But HONESTLY, there are only so many times that this can happen before it gets pretty old, and it happened so many times. The only reason I read through to the end was because I wanted to see how it all played out.
I guess that does mean the writer had me intrigued, but it could also mean I'm just a very curious person, so we might stick with that one.
Over 70 parts of a wattpad story felt quite excessive considering how repetitive it was, and how UTTERLY STUPID AND INFURIATING the main character could be.
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May 10, 2023
I'm cliche about saying this but I really don't like love triangles at all. HOWEVER, THIS FUCKING BOOK IS MY EXCEPTION. *the only exception by paramore starts playing* ANYWAYS, DUDE WTF LIKE THIS FUCKING BOOK HAD ME BY MY NONEXSISTENT BALLS LIKE HOLY SHIT. I LOVE THIS BOOK WITH ALL MY HEART. JAKE FUCKING HENDERSON IS LITERALLY THE MOST AMAZING GUY OUT THERE I'D SELL MY FIRSTBORN FOR HIM. CLARA WILSON IS ALSO A BADASS QUEEN BUT IS ALSO EXTREMELY DENSE AT TIMES(aren't we all). BUT CLARA AND JAKE TOGETHER? HOLY FUCKING CHEESEBALLS IDK WHAT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THEM EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THEY ARE P.E.R.F.E.C.T LIKE IM NOT KIDDING THE FELT TINGLES FROM THE FIRST MOMENT THEY MET. EVERY INTERACTION HAD ME SQUEALING AND I SUCH A WHORE FOR THOSE TWO LIKE I DON'T THINK YOU UNDERSTAND I'M OBSESSED. Alec evans is the most useless person ever and no one gives a fuck about him. I CAN'T PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I WILL NEVER EVER AND MEAN EVER GET OVER CLARA AND JAKE. ##TEAM JARA FOR LIFE. AND NOW, THE REAL LOVE OF MY LIFE IN THIS BOOK WAS REBECCA BECAUSE WITHOUT HER NOTHING WOULD EVER HAPPEN. SHE IS A QUEEN, A BOSS AND EVERYTHING TO ME. SHE IS ALSO THE NUMBER ONE JARA SHIPPE AND I LOVE HER ALL THE MORE FOR THAT. I HOPE THAT SHE GETS EVERYTHING SHE'S EVER WANTED AND MORE BECAUSE SHE IS GOD'S GIFT.
May 11, 2022
I read this book when I was in secondary school and I think it is still one of my forever favourites. From the title I thought it would be a regular cliché but it was so captivating, I couldn't put it down! The storyline was incredible and creative and it was so beautifully written. The author made me feel every emotion while reading this book with all of the precious, sweet and heart breaking moments and I was completely invested and so attached to some of the characters. She made me fall in love with how sweet and amazing Jake Henderson was and wish I could read about Jake and Clara forever. By the end of it I had cried so many tears and it was all I could think about for weeks! I need a physical copy of this book so I can have it forever!!
May 28, 2021
This books is the best I have ever come across. I can't describe how I feel everytime someone mentions this book or I reread my fav parts. It is my favorite. A little bit cliche at first but I promise it gets better. It will take you on a roller coaster of emotions literally. I have read so many books and good ones at that too, but never like this one. This is by far the best wattpad has according to me. Go and read this if you are wondering if you should or not. Trust me, you won't regret it.
May 30, 2020
I have read this book like 6 times nows and I read with the same excitement every time and I can't seem to put in down once I start. Jake Henderson defines love for me! It is mesmerizing and doesn't fail to charm me. It is a long read but it is so so so worth it. I wish I could talk about this book all-day
November 5, 2020
This book might seem cliché, but I love it just the way it is. Plus, I'm Team Jake from the very beginning. Clara and Jake's chemistry never went away, and they've shared all their best moments together! Jake might be flawed but I can see how much he loves Clara.
I love this book!!!!
I love this book!!!!
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July 21, 2021
My all time favourite. It can be cheesy but there’s no plot and no heartbreak quite like the story of Clara, Alec and Jake. I’m 18 and I read it when I was 14 I keep coming back to it because it is a whole different world I wish I could live in.
August 21, 2017
Omg!! I so loved this book. Cliché but so relatable. Utter chaos and I lived it. I love with what frankness it's been written, also the way the chemistry between Jara progresses ;)
November 7, 2017
I have never read a book so amazing in my life. I have read it three times and I’m so madly in love with it. Nylla has created a masterpiece
July 11, 2018
one of the best books I’ve ever read
July 15, 2018
Words fail me to describe the talent of this author. Hope she will publish others works.
July 11, 2020
It's the best book I have read till now..Just endure few chapters in the start and it's worth till the end. Try it and you won't regret giving it a chance.
July 12, 2020
I believe it is a good book, yeah sure it is a little cliché but it has romance, friendship and also this this book has good quotes that will make you feel relevant
October 14, 2023
this had a love triangle w a bad boy and best friend
I also literally kept screenshots in my phone of passages bc jake was so in love w her
I also literally kept screenshots in my phone of passages bc jake was so in love w her
February 8, 2024
i first read this when I was 15 and found it really great. now I'm 22 and reread it and just wanna say i never understood how whiny and dumb Clara was. Also wtf do i have to do to get a guy like Jake
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March 7, 2025
Jake walked so Xaden could run
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