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Texas High: Abi #2
Abi and the Boy Who Lied
Someone’s out to get me. I just don’t know who.
It’s been the craziest year of my life, and celebrating graduation with Jon just makes it all feel real. Like maybe I can have my happily ever after.
But then Grandma hands me a graduation card. And there’s no address on it. No signature. Just six words from a complete stranger that turn my life upside down.
I’m supposed to be getting ready for college. Dealing with moving away from my friends after actually finding some. Enjoying my relationship with Jon. But maybe all of that is the least of my worries. Because I know one thing for sure: someone is out to get me.
I just hope I can find out who it is without losing the love of my life in the process.
Continue reading the second book in Abi’s story, a sweet young adult/new adult romance filled with swoony kisses, thrilling moments, and enough adrenaline to last Abi a lifetime.
368 pages, ebook
First published November 18, 2019
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About the author
Kelsie Stelting
48 books1,711 followersKelsie Stelting is a body positive romance author who writes love stories with strong characters, deep feelings, and happy endings.
She currently lives in Colorado. You can often find her writing, spending time with family, and soaking up too much sun wherever she can find it.
Visit www.kelsiestelting.com to get a free story and sign up for her readers' group!
She currently lives in Colorado. You can often find her writing, spending time with family, and soaking up too much sun wherever she can find it.
Visit www.kelsiestelting.com to get a free story and sign up for her readers' group!
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April 12, 2021
Ok again I should know better going in that there would be teen dramalama and as much as I don’t’ like it this series has me hooked.
I need to know what is going to happen with Abi and Jon.
Their friends and everything.. I can tell you I was NOT expecting that!! I mean holy moly!!
I kind of suspected Abi had a bit of a control issue and controlling her food would be one thing she could control after her childhood I kind of expected that.
Again the narration was good for this kind of book
I need to know what is going to happen with Abi and Jon.
Their friends and everything.. I can tell you I was NOT expecting that!! I mean holy moly!!
I kind of suspected Abi had a bit of a control issue and controlling her food would be one thing she could control after her childhood I kind of expected that.
Again the narration was good for this kind of book
April 21, 2022
I skimmed through most of this.
Abi is still dealing with her body issues and insecurities.
There is a mystery as to who is sending Abi the notes.
Abi is still dealing with her body issues and insecurities.
There is a mystery as to who is sending Abi the notes.
April 10, 2020
This book was okay, Abi was overly annoying with her self pity and lack of confidence. I understand that she came from a hard childhood background, but she was using it, which caused a huge rift in her relationships with those who cared the most for her. Towards the end of the book had the most action and showed that the character was ready to let go of her past and move forward.
January 16, 2023
So so sad
This story is tragic. For the record, it has a good ending overall, but the whole thing was so sad. Abi is in college trying to adjust ans what does Jon do? I tell you what he doesn't do....he doesn't make her a priority.
A stalker starts to bug Abi, making her scared and insecure, she struggles with eating, Jon distances himself and doesn't include her when she wants to be there for HIM smh
Thats a lot to juggle. I knew who the stalker was but for Abi, I could understand why she was surprised and heartbroken. Everyone seems out to her hurt, but once again she has a few friends that got her back.
Jon doesn't come to his senses until he almost loses Abi. He dumped her when she needed him most, even if her mental state wasn't right. I honestly am not a fan of Jon and wish she'd found someone else. Everything he does is so wrong for her. Including hanging out with his friends and girls without inviting his gf 😒 She never even calls him out for making her believe he'd never slept with anyone else. And makes me like him even LESS to know it was with the Ex he was just using last year smh
Poor Abi. I love her friends and her though and I could relate to some of Abi's issues. And while unlike her, I don't have sexy body, I do have body image issues and feelings of not being good enough. I felt for her and felt a connection to her. I hope Jon treats her better in the next book. She deserves all happy things.
This story is tragic. For the record, it has a good ending overall, but the whole thing was so sad. Abi is in college trying to adjust ans what does Jon do? I tell you what he doesn't do....he doesn't make her a priority.
A stalker starts to bug Abi, making her scared and insecure, she struggles with eating, Jon distances himself and doesn't include her when she wants to be there for HIM smh
Thats a lot to juggle. I knew who the stalker was but for Abi, I could understand why she was surprised and heartbroken. Everyone seems out to her hurt, but once again she has a few friends that got her back.
Jon doesn't come to his senses until he almost loses Abi. He dumped her when she needed him most, even if her mental state wasn't right. I honestly am not a fan of Jon and wish she'd found someone else. Everything he does is so wrong for her. Including hanging out with his friends and girls without inviting his gf 😒 She never even calls him out for making her believe he'd never slept with anyone else. And makes me like him even LESS to know it was with the Ex he was just using last year smh
Poor Abi. I love her friends and her though and I could relate to some of Abi's issues. And while unlike her, I don't have sexy body, I do have body image issues and feelings of not being good enough. I felt for her and felt a connection to her. I hope Jon treats her better in the next book. She deserves all happy things.
March 22, 2023
Kelsie Stelting has a wonderful way with words that brings her characters to life and make them so relatable. She also writes adult romance under the name Kelsie Hoss - highly recommend!
Abi and the Boy Who Lied is a continuation of Abi's story after high school has ended. She finds herself navigating the huge changes that come with going away for college, meeting new people and trying to keep up with requirements.
One thing that sticks out most to me about this book is the reality of mental health - trauma does not magically go away when things start going well. Despite struggling with my own thoughts and relating to Abi's issues, with an outside perspective, I wanted to shake her.
Favorite Quote: “You are amazing. You overcome obstacles, you love with your whole heart, and you never let what anyone thinks of you crowd out what you think of yourself. And when you start doubting yourself, you just come right back to me, and I’ll tell you how much I love you. How much you should love yourself. You hear me?”
Abi and the Boy Who Lied is a continuation of Abi's story after high school has ended. She finds herself navigating the huge changes that come with going away for college, meeting new people and trying to keep up with requirements.
One thing that sticks out most to me about this book is the reality of mental health - trauma does not magically go away when things start going well. Despite struggling with my own thoughts and relating to Abi's issues, with an outside perspective, I wanted to shake her.
Favorite Quote: “You are amazing. You overcome obstacles, you love with your whole heart, and you never let what anyone thinks of you crowd out what you think of yourself. And when you start doubting yourself, you just come right back to me, and I’ll tell you how much I love you. How much you should love yourself. You hear me?”
November 18, 2019
This book must be read as part of the series. If you haven’t read the previous books, you must read it first or you will be completely lost.
Abi and her friends graduate high school and are looking towards the future. Skye’s boyfriend, Andrew, proposes, and the gang is all making plans to go their separate ways. But one thing threatens to take away all of Abi’s happiness, self-confidence, and her hard work at bettering herself: she begins receiving strange and frightening letters in her mailbox. Who could be sending them? And why?
This story moves very fast so hang on tight readers!
Abi and her friends graduate high school and are looking towards the future. Skye’s boyfriend, Andrew, proposes, and the gang is all making plans to go their separate ways. But one thing threatens to take away all of Abi’s happiness, self-confidence, and her hard work at bettering herself: she begins receiving strange and frightening letters in her mailbox. Who could be sending them? And why?
This story moves very fast so hang on tight readers!
November 18, 2019
A really good sequel to Abi and the Boy Next Door. My heart goes out to Abi and all she has gone through and how that has affected who she think she is and how she sees herself. The author did a great job of making me sit on the edge of my seat wondering if Jon is that boy. So much growth for the characters. Just found out there is a book 3!!!!!
November 19, 2019
I enjoyed getting to follow Abi and Jon to college. And riding the suspense train with anonymous letters to Abi. I read in two sittings. I deducted 1 star because sex and pregnancy out of wedlock was a theme here. The rest of the story was very good. Bravo to the author, I did not predict who had written the letters till it was revealed.
February 24, 2020
Guilty By Association
This is the second book in the series and it should be read in order. This book sees Abi at college. Starting track and lots of classes. Her and Jon seem to be drifting apart. Secrets kept trying to keep things going are what tear them apart. To bad one of the reasons is stalking Abi and it goes way to far.
This is the second book in the series and it should be read in order. This book sees Abi at college. Starting track and lots of classes. Her and Jon seem to be drifting apart. Secrets kept trying to keep things going are what tear them apart. To bad one of the reasons is stalking Abi and it goes way to far.
February 25, 2020
Great second book
I just love these stories they have you feeling every emotion you can think of if your looking for a great laugh or cry then you will love this series I know it’s mostly written for younger adults but it really makes you reminisce about your high school days absolutely loved this book can’t wait to start the third book
I just love these stories they have you feeling every emotion you can think of if your looking for a great laugh or cry then you will love this series I know it’s mostly written for younger adults but it really makes you reminisce about your high school days absolutely loved this book can’t wait to start the third book
March 23, 2021
I don’t know what to say
I don’t remember how I found this series but I do know that I love it. I relate to abi because I too struggle with my self worth, and my weight and an eating disorder. I also have a sad past involving abuse. But this story is wholesome and sweet. It’s just the right amount of wholesome and suspenseful at times. Can’t wait for book 3!
I don’t remember how I found this series but I do know that I love it. I relate to abi because I too struggle with my self worth, and my weight and an eating disorder. I also have a sad past involving abuse. But this story is wholesome and sweet. It’s just the right amount of wholesome and suspenseful at times. Can’t wait for book 3!
November 18, 2019
Omg. This book is amazing!!!! Kelsie Stelting has a way of capturing my soul with her writing. I could not put this book down until it was done. I absolutely recommend this book. 10/10. 5 stars all the way <3
April 28, 2020
Great story
Abi just wants to go to college with her boyfriend. Jon doesn’t know what to do anymore to show her she’s enough for him. Unfortunately, life isn’t always fair & tragedy will strike again.
Abi just wants to go to college with her boyfriend. Jon doesn’t know what to do anymore to show her she’s enough for him. Unfortunately, life isn’t always fair & tragedy will strike again.
May 1, 2022
A must read
This book is amazing. Twist and turns and a stalker I didn't expect. If you like the Fallen Crest series by Tijan you will love this series. I can't wait to start the next book in this series
This book is amazing. Twist and turns and a stalker I didn't expect. If you like the Fallen Crest series by Tijan you will love this series. I can't wait to start the next book in this series
September 23, 2023
This was not what I expected from the title lol. I do love this book and glad ro spend more time on thr adventure with Abbi, Jon the woodman crew and the new friends trickling in. This is a quick read and flows easily.
January 12, 2024
This series is so relatable! I really like that the author showed just how real life can be. I felt so seen reading about Abi's struggles. I am looking forward to reading the next book and seeing what happens with Abi and Jon!
December 28, 2019
Omg such an amazing book!!! More realistic than most!
Amazing writing!
Amazing writing!
February 5, 2020
Amazing ending to an already amazing story!! I related to this story on so many levels. I have determined that yes, I am good enough! Thank you Kelsie Stelting!!
March 8, 2020
Meeeh she was so annoying ,, i gave it 2.25 out of 5 stars
May 10, 2020
Again Another good read.
The first book was amazing and I wondered how the second would follow. I really do find it amazing how this author manages to capture the feeling if Abi and the troubles she go through as she trys to break the cycle of her past. Really good book.
The first book was amazing and I wondered how the second would follow. I really do find it amazing how this author manages to capture the feeling if Abi and the troubles she go through as she trys to break the cycle of her past. Really good book.
August 15, 2020
3.5 stars
May 2, 2021
Amazing read
This book had me on edge and its always the one that you least expect that surprise you the most.
This book had me on edge and its always the one that you least expect that surprise you the most.
April 3, 2022
Invested in this series however abi drove me crazy in this book.
April 11, 2022
Not as good as book 1. Found myself skimming a lot of this one. I’m too far into this storyline to stop now so onto book 3 I go.
TW: eating disorders
TW: eating disorders
May 10, 2022
The twist was very unexpected.
2023
March 23, 2023Weird storyline. Felt out of place in this kind of book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2024
This book was wild
July 19, 2024
I really liked this book. I listened to it all out of sequence.
August 5, 2021
Wow sooo much mystery and kinda scary. I love how Jon and abi grow together and are always there for each other. I need to know what happens next!
October 26, 2023
My kindle was attached to my moms account. These are my highlights you don’t wanna read these
Chapter 1
Highlight(pink) - Page 2 · Location 85
I read somewhere—probably in one of Grandma’s magazines—that some cultures fixed broken vases with gold. The liquified metal filled each of the cracks and made a design even more beautiful than before. The flaw made it even better. I hoped that was me. That somehow my past had weaved its way through my broken bits, and when I came back together, I was more interesting, more beautiful, worth more for all the struggles.
Chapter 2
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Jon laughed against my lips and pulled away. I kept ahold of his hand, though.
Chapter 5
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A smile touched my lips. A world without my friends wouldn’t be worth living in.
Chapter 11
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“Fine, would you rather get a sexy letter or a sexy picture?” Andrew asked. “From you?” He laughed. “Neither.”
Chapter 43
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reminder of where I came from. The fear of the future. And now the confusion of not knowing who had sent the letters. Because I knew how my mother looked when she lied. She had been telling the truth. The second I walked into the
Chapter 51
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“No,” she said. “I want you to teach my child what it’s like to overcome the odds and fight for exactly what you want.”
Chapter 57
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“So I went back, every night, waiting for that SUV. And it came back. I followed it, all the way through Texas. Back to some shithole town. “And I found exactly what I could take from him to make him feel even a little bit of the pain he caused me.” His eyes met mine, dark black and dead inside. “You.”
Chapter 65
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“I can’t believe I almost lost you,” he said. “I don’t want to think of that anymore,”
Chapter 1
Highlight(pink) - Page 2 · Location 85
I read somewhere—probably in one of Grandma’s magazines—that some cultures fixed broken vases with gold. The liquified metal filled each of the cracks and made a design even more beautiful than before. The flaw made it even better. I hoped that was me. That somehow my past had weaved its way through my broken bits, and when I came back together, I was more interesting, more beautiful, worth more for all the struggles.
Chapter 2
Highlight(pink) - Page 7 · Location 121
Jon laughed against my lips and pulled away. I kept ahold of his hand, though.
Chapter 5
Highlight(pink) - Page 19 · Location 230
A smile touched my lips. A world without my friends wouldn’t be worth living in.
Chapter 11
Highlight(pink) - Page 45 · Location 449
“Fine, would you rather get a sexy letter or a sexy picture?” Andrew asked. “From you?” He laughed. “Neither.”
Chapter 43
Highlight(pink) - Page 231 · Location 2024
reminder of where I came from. The fear of the future. And now the confusion of not knowing who had sent the letters. Because I knew how my mother looked when she lied. She had been telling the truth. The second I walked into the
Chapter 51
Highlight(pink) - Page 267 · Location 2330
“No,” she said. “I want you to teach my child what it’s like to overcome the odds and fight for exactly what you want.”
Chapter 57
Highlight(pink) - Page 302 · Location 2621
“So I went back, every night, waiting for that SUV. And it came back. I followed it, all the way through Texas. Back to some shithole town. “And I found exactly what I could take from him to make him feel even a little bit of the pain he caused me.” His eyes met mine, dark black and dead inside. “You.”
Chapter 65
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“I can’t believe I almost lost you,” he said. “I don’t want to think of that anymore,”
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