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“Southern charm oozes off the page”* of this sexy and poignant novel about family, friendships, and first romance—from Jaye Robin Brown, the critically acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit. It's Jandy Nelson’s The Sky Is Everywhere meets Sarah Dessen’s This Lullaby.

Amber Vaughn is a good girl. She sings solos at church, babysits her nephew after school, and spends Friday nights hanging out at her best friend Devon’s house. But when she learns about an audition at a prestigious arts school, Amber decides that her dream—to sing on bigger stages—could also be her ticket to a new life.

Devon’s older brother, Will, helps Amber prepare for her one chance to try out. The more time Will and Amber spend together, the more complicated their relationship becomes . . . and Amber starts to wonder if she’s such a good girl, after all.

Then, in an afternoon, the bottom drops out of her family’s world—and Amber is faced with an impossible choice between her promise as an artist and the people she loves. Amber always thought she knew what a good girl would do. But between right and wrong, there’s a whole world of possibilities.

*Kirkus

She has one chance to chase her dream. But what happens when that means leaving everything she loves behind?

Small Town Romance: Amber has always dreamed of escaping her small Southern town, but Will McKinney might be the one person who makes her want to stay. Finding Your Voice: Her singing is a ticket to a new life at a prestigious arts school, but an impossible family crisis could silence her forever. Good Girl Trope: Singing solos at church is one thing. Falling for your best friend's off-limits older brother is another. Books Like Sarah Dessen: Perfect for readers who love heartfelt, emotional stories about first love, complicated families, and big dreams.