My Life Next Door

The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, 17-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, when Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. A gorgeous debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to one person you love without betraying another The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?

A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.

A summer romance with depth. --The Boston Sunday Globe

Fitzpatrick's excellent first novel movingly captures the intensity of first love. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

An almost perfect summer romance. --Kirkus Reviews

On par with authors such as Sarah Dessen and Deb Caletti. --SLJ