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Love Stories For Young Adults #11
Some Girls Do
Melanie Merrill knows trouble when she sees it. So when rule breaker Shane Conner storms through Knox High, Melanie runs the other way -- fast.
Then a prank gone wrong forces Shane to work off the damage at Melanie's house. Now she can't escape his defiant green eyes -- not at school ... not at home. And she's not so sure she wants to, anymore. Can there really be a sensitive guy hiding behind Shane's rebellious ways?
Then a prank gone wrong forces Shane to work off the damage at Melanie's house. Now she can't escape his defiant green eyes -- not at school ... not at home. And she's not so sure she wants to, anymore. Can there really be a sensitive guy hiding behind Shane's rebellious ways?
192 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1991
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December 29, 2011
Un libro ligero cuya temática como es predecible es el primer amor, fluido en su narrativa hubiera sido un poco más largo ya que por lo corto se pierde ese sentido de pertenencia entre los protagonistas.
May 13, 2012
Chica buena hija del director de la escuela, chico malo que se burla de ella.
El libro est�� bien, sin m��s. El problema es que el chico no me termina de parecer buena persona.
Y el libro termina de una forma demasiado abrupta.
En fin.. 3/5 regalando puntuaci��n
El libro est�� bien, sin m��s. El problema es que el chico no me termina de parecer buena persona.
Y el libro termina de una forma demasiado abrupta.
En fin.. 3/5 regalando puntuaci��n
July 25, 2014
Es una lectura fácil, y es algo más o menos entretenido.
Creo que esta bastante corto y el final deja bastante que desear, tampoco me termina de convencer mucho Bruce aunque voy a admitir que si tiene lo suyo. En fin no es ni muy buen ni muy mal libro.
Creo que esta bastante corto y el final deja bastante que desear, tampoco me termina de convencer mucho Bruce aunque voy a admitir que si tiene lo suyo. En fin no es ni muy buen ni muy mal libro.
March 2, 2013
I actually read this book in 2011 but I re-read it in 2013 because I just loved it, and besides I could add it to my 2013 reading challenge :)
I can't exactly remember in what date I read all these books so I just marked them as I read them in 2013 and in January. Same with the February ones.
I can't exactly remember in what date I read all these books so I just marked them as I read them in 2013 and in January. Same with the February ones.
October 18, 2013
Ok I'll admit it. I'm 22 years old and I love this book. It is hilarious. The characters are not only memorable but insanely likeable as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a lighthearted romance.
September 21, 2023
Really enjoyed this, dissapointed to find the author doesn't have much other books as I enjoyed her writing here. The 2 main characters were likeable enough and their bickering all through the book was enjoyable, she was so easy to tease and tease her he did, it was cute. I also really liked the whole Merrill family, I miss those days of the 80s and 90s where wholesome normal families were actually shown in books and TV unlike today, also really liked all the wacky teachers, I would have enjoyed having teachers like them in school.
Another thing I liked, was Melanie's thoughts and outlook on everything really, "Where did she find those clothes anyway? Did she have some tiny old man laboring away in the Alps for the sake of her wardrobe?" lol just an example I enjoyed. The chemistry between the leads were good, and the story was cute, overal just a fun enjoyable read, although I was hoping for more in the ending as in I always like an actual declaration of love in the end but that sort of got lost in the end scene but despite this I really liked it. I actually felt like crying when finshing this as I always do after reading all the wholesome 80s and 90s teen books, crying for the loss of the 20th century and the loss of romance with it. So just crying that the world in these book no longer exists even though it was such a short time ago. Sorry lol this is a feel good book and I don't want to turn it depressing but that's just how I feel finishing these books.
Another thing I liked, was Melanie's thoughts and outlook on everything really, "Where did she find those clothes anyway? Did she have some tiny old man laboring away in the Alps for the sake of her wardrobe?" lol just an example I enjoyed. The chemistry between the leads were good, and the story was cute, overal just a fun enjoyable read, although I was hoping for more in the ending as in I always like an actual declaration of love in the end but that sort of got lost in the end scene but despite this I really liked it. I actually felt like crying when finshing this as I always do after reading all the wholesome 80s and 90s teen books, crying for the loss of the 20th century and the loss of romance with it. So just crying that the world in these book no longer exists even though it was such a short time ago. Sorry lol this is a feel good book and I don't want to turn it depressing but that's just how I feel finishing these books.
January 5, 2019
2.5 stars. It was quick read, but I did like how it was a enemies-turned-into-lovers story. So, Melanie is the principal’s daughter, and she likes to follow the rules. Then enters a new student named Shane, and he’s ALWAYS up to no good. So when the prankster endlessly teases the good girl, it might not end up good. Although Melanie is a good girl, she still fights back and she doesn’t back down. The story is cute in that sense, but up until the end, I was still confused about Shane and as to why Melanie dismissed what he did throughout the stories. The things Shane did were funny, but also a bit unrealistic, and although he was ‘sleepy’, I think he should’ve still stood up for Melanie. Anyway, this is a super short read, I think it passes in that department. Definitely a book for preteens or just about anyone who likes short ya stories!
August 23, 2019
Mom's need not worry at all! Amazing for tweens & teens, no sex, no talk of sex. Not even sexual innuendos, (Despite the cover and title) just kissing! First kiss/first love, romantic, creative, clever, funny! I would highly recommend these "love stories" books written by different authors. They're what I started out on, as an adolescent in the 90s, daydreaming about my future first love, 😻 and I sometimes still pull them out and read them as an adult! And, most all of the main characters, a girl looking for love, have a best friend/gal pal like most of us do/did to rely on, and to chat with! My mom loved these for me, as did I!
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November 23, 2018
Is so cute, I LOVE IT
May 27, 2012
No fue muy de mi agrado leer este pdf, por varios razones.
1. Entiendo que es complicado traducir, pero se supone que el escrito pasa por 2 filtros para que quede mejor y en este caso, me toco una redacción en la mayoría del texto.
2. No se que tan complicado sea pasar un archivo de word a pedf #sarcasmo......el punto es: NO PONGAN DOS TIPO DE FUENTES! insisto, se supone que pasan por filtras estas traducciones, pero debieron notar el error al convertir los archivos, es fastidiosa pasar de una letra super pequeña y una letra normal es solo dos palabras o menos.
Con respecto al libro, no fue un grandioso libro, de hecho no me encanto, fue entretenido leerlo, y como lo dije antes es de esos libros que te llegan a calmar después de haber leído mucho drama, mucho sexo y mucho llanto... creo que este libro solo lo recomendaría... en casos extremos.
1. Entiendo que es complicado traducir, pero se supone que el escrito pasa por 2 filtros para que quede mejor y en este caso, me toco una redacción en la mayoría del texto.
2. No se que tan complicado sea pasar un archivo de word a pedf #sarcasmo......el punto es: NO PONGAN DOS TIPO DE FUENTES! insisto, se supone que pasan por filtras estas traducciones, pero debieron notar el error al convertir los archivos, es fastidiosa pasar de una letra super pequeña y una letra normal es solo dos palabras o menos.
Con respecto al libro, no fue un grandioso libro, de hecho no me encanto, fue entretenido leerlo, y como lo dije antes es de esos libros que te llegan a calmar después de haber leído mucho drama, mucho sexo y mucho llanto... creo que este libro solo lo recomendaría... en casos extremos.
July 14, 2015
This is a classic opposites attract teenage love story and it had many funny parts to it. Melanie is the principal's daughter (goodie two shoes) and Shane is the new bad boy in town who stirs up a little bit of trouble and pulls pranks.
Things are so innocent and sweet here in the love stories series! I loved the series so much back when I was a teenager and it was even outdated back then and till now the series seems good to me!
Things are so innocent and sweet here in the love stories series! I loved the series so much back when I was a teenager and it was even outdated back then and till now the series seems good to me!
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January 29, 2014Odié demasiado el final bc creo que nisiquiera tiene uno concreto. Pero amé demasiado a Bruce y su fama de chico "malo" aunque en realidad como dice el titulo, era adorable :'). La historia es interesante, no te aburre para nada y pasan cosas un poco cómicas. El punto clave de este libro sin duda fue el beso de los protagonistas ♥. Me gustó mucho el libro.
January 31, 2012
Chica buena hija del director de la escuela, chico malo que se burla de ella.
El libro está bien, sin más. El problema es que el chico no me termina de parecer buena persona.
Y el libro termina de una forma demasiado abrupta.
En fin.. 3/5 regalando puntuación
El libro está bien, sin más. El problema es que el chico no me termina de parecer buena persona.
Y el libro termina de una forma demasiado abrupta.
En fin.. 3/5 regalando puntuación
July 29, 2019
A tredici anni, Soobie scriveva:
Bel libro. Melanie è la figlia del preside e tutti la prendono per una secchiona. Gli unici che la considerano sono Katie, la sua migliore amica, e Shane, il nuovo vicino.
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April 6, 2010F LOV bk.11
May 7, 2011
it was a great book, I enjoyed it very much
June 13, 2011
I really enjoyed this read.. It was quite the read a really good book for 2.00
August 26, 2016
I first read this book in highschool. I LOVED this book! Shane and Melanie are opposites and the chemistry between the two are swoon worthy.
July 19, 2012
One of my favorite teen books. I can still remember parts of the book since I read it so many times.
October 29, 2024
Rated 5 stars for the nostalgic factor, this is one of my favorites when I was younger and I remember it well.
2024 Re-reading: 2 stars
2024 Re-reading: 2 stars
June 11, 2014
I thought this was a cute book. I enjoyed reading it. I liked the charcters and plot of the story. I love reading Love Stories series. I started reading them in high school
November 3, 2014
This was a nice, short and sweet romance!
January 15, 2015
it cool
February 1, 2015
Aha, bad boy high school stories! I could never say no to these books before. It had typical high school angst all over it but at the same time a light read.
March 15, 2021
Not enough fort
December 30, 2008
Awesome!
January 11, 2014
Never mind.
July 26, 2014
Kind of cliché, like the good girl and the bad boy... Whatever
December 7, 2018
This book is so entertaining.
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