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Carter Ortese is Trouble
Everyone knows Carter Ortese, or Carter "Oh Tease" as some girls call him.
Everyone knows Carter Ortese's dad died at seventeen after getting his mom pregnant.
Everyone knows Carter Ortese is trouble.
It makes no sense when Emma Williams, a perfect student, asks Carter Ortese out on a date. Emma assumed Carter would reject her, but as he realizes she asked him out on a date, he challenges her by saying yes. Carter has been aloof in the shadows to avoid conflict. Emma has bent to her strict family's will and ignored her dreams. As Emma's choices catch up to her, Carter can't stay hidden any longer, else he may lose the one person he's finally opened up to.
No one knows why Emma Williams goes on the date.
No one knows why Emma Williams goes on a second date.
Emma Williams No one knows the real Carter Ortese.
A YA coming of age Romance told in dual perspectives.
Everyone knows Carter Ortese's dad died at seventeen after getting his mom pregnant.
Everyone knows Carter Ortese is trouble.
It makes no sense when Emma Williams, a perfect student, asks Carter Ortese out on a date. Emma assumed Carter would reject her, but as he realizes she asked him out on a date, he challenges her by saying yes. Carter has been aloof in the shadows to avoid conflict. Emma has bent to her strict family's will and ignored her dreams. As Emma's choices catch up to her, Carter can't stay hidden any longer, else he may lose the one person he's finally opened up to.
No one knows why Emma Williams goes on the date.
No one knows why Emma Williams goes on a second date.
Emma Williams No one knows the real Carter Ortese.
A YA coming of age Romance told in dual perspectives.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2022
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R.A. Desilets
10 books88 followersR. A. Desilets was born in southern New Hampshire. She graduated from Emerson College with a B.A. in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. She lived in southern California for a bit and then decided it was too hot.
She currently resides in the rainy side of Oregon with her partner and cats.
She currently resides in the rainy side of Oregon with her partner and cats.
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November 6, 2022
This isn’t my usual genre of YA lit, but I was pleasantly surprised. This book was sent to me by the author’s team to review. Carter and Emma’s relationship was easy to root for and the writing style was easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this to ya romance readers who are looking for good banter and dynamics between the protagonist without too much spice.
TW- has mentions of SA, abortion, drug use, violence, etc.
TW- has mentions of SA, abortion, drug use, violence, etc.
July 6, 2023
Gah! I loved this book! It's a classic YA book about the beautiful smart girl falling for the misunderstood bad boy, but the author took the familiar trope and made it her own. It was so well done and several scenes had me on the edge of my seat. If you're looking for a great new YA novel that will steal your heart, look no further.
4.5 stars rounded up
4.5 stars rounded up
January 6, 2025
super cute book but i felt like it ended too soon. left something to be desired. still loved it though
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