Books with author Kate Evangelista

Read a sneak peek of two new novels from Swoon Reads!In Kiss Cam, teen author Kiara London asks, what's a little harmless kissing between friends?Juniper, Jasper, and Lenny have been friends forever and co-own a vlog channel called WereVloggingHere. Their fans are huge ""shippers"" who believe that Juniper and Jasper are perfect for each other, and, despite warnings from friends and family, a simple Truth-or-Dare inspired kiss soon spirals out of control into a whole new world of making out and surprise kisses.Juniper and Jasper's relationship begins to shift. But as fan requests for different ""Kiss Cam"" segments keep pouring in, Juniper puts her worries aside and convinces herself that it doesn't mean anything. After all, it's just kissing… right?In this adorably fun, fresh, and modern contemporary romance, a trio of vloggers push the boundaries of their friendship by giving in to fan requests for a ""Kiss Cam"" segment.In this sequel to No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista, everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston…Everyone except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston was too focused on his swim training to worry about love. But Preston is heading off to train for the Olympics soon, so if Nathan wants his chance at love, he has to speak up now. But saying “I love you” is surprisingly difficult, even for someone as confident as Nathan. Maybe a whirlwind vacation in Europe could help? But… what if it doesn’t work out and he loses the best friend he’s ever had?

The only way to get over a hopeless crush is to find someone new...Enter: The Boyfriend Bracket!Putting a new spin on a classic trope, Kate Evangelista explores family bonds, changing relationships, and senior year as our heroine tries to get over her brother’s best friend. Stella has had a hopeless crush on Will, her older brother's best friend FOREVER, but now that Cam and Will have graduated and are going off to college, this year is her chance to really strike out on her own. Without her overprotective brother and his sidekick around to distract her, she can focus on having all the typical high school experiences that she's always dreamed of—starting with finding a boyfriend! With the help of her best friend, Franklin, she comes up with the perfect plan to have a boyfriend by Christmas: The Boyfriend Bracket. Or it seems like the perfect plan . . . right up until Will starts showing up again. How is she supposed to find the perfect boyfriend when none of her dates measure up to the one boy she can never have?The Boyfriend Bracket puts a new spin on a classic genre in a fun, unforgettable way.Praise for Kate Evangelista:“Kate Evangelista’s romantic story skills leave you wanting more”—YA Books Central on No Holding Back“It’s a great mix of romance, drama, and friendships!”—Inah at The Bibliophile Confessions on No Second Chances

It's all fun and parties until someone falls in love in this modern fairy tale from author Kate Evangelista. Caleb desperately needs a new fake girlfriend. Either he attends a series of parties for his father's law firm with a pretty girl on his arm, or he gets shipped off to Yale to start a future he's not ready for and isn't sure he wants. And sadly the last unattached girl in his social circle has just made the grievous mistake of falling in love with him. Fortunately, Didi, the waitress at the Country Club who just lost her job, is open to new experiences (also, art supplies are expensive!). It's the perfect setup for them both. Caleb has only one rule for the arrangement: Didi must not fall in love with him.The summer nights tick by in a whirl of lavish parties, and Didi is enjoying her foray into high society. But Caleb soon starts to worry that this time he's the one in danger of falling in love…Praise for No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista: “The romance was incredible. There was also a great set of secondary characters. Nathan was my favorite. And I'm so thrilled that he's going to get his own story too. I can't wait for it. The perfect YA contemporary romance for me. It had humor, romance, awesome characters, and great writing. Pretty much everything I want in a book.” —Stephanie, Bookfever“I read this book three times in succession . . . it’s a read that leaves you with that silver lining of optimism and hope that everyone who wants love, can and will find it if they just give love a chance.” —Noey Pico, whatsageek.com

A romantic European vacation is the perfect excuse to let go in No Holding Back, the highly anticipated sequel to No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista. Everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston…Everyone except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston was too focused on his swim training to worry about love. But Preston is heading off to train for the Olympics soon, so if Nathan wants his chance at love, he has to speak up now. But saying “I love you” is surprisingly difficult, even for someone as confident as Nathan. Maybe a whirlwind vacation in Europe could help? But… what if it doesn’t work out and he loses the best friend he’s ever had?

A romantic European vacation is the perfect excuse to let go in this delightfully romantic, refreshingly modern, and highly anticipated sequel to No Love Allowed.Everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston…Everyone except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston was too focused on his swimming to worry about love. But Preston is heading off to train for the Olympics soon, so if Nathan wants his chance at love, he has to speak up now. But saying “I love you” is surprisingly difficult, even for someone as confident as Nathan. Could a whirlwind vacation in Europe bring them together? Or if it doesn’t work out, will Nathan lose the best friend he’s ever had?Fall in love with Nathan and Preston all over again in No Holding Back, the swoonworthy new young adult contemporary romance in the Dodge Cove Trilogy by Kate Evangelista. Praise for the Dodge Cove Trilogy:No Holding Back:"No Holding Back is an intriguing novel featuring diverse characters and romance built not only on attraction but also lifelong friendship and support." ―VOYANo Love Allowed: "Evangelista takes a familiar story of young love and makes it fresh." ―VOYA“The romance was incredible. The perfect YA contemporary romance.” ―Stephanie, Bookfever

Full of high society debutantes, impossible tasks, and featuring a heroine who has confidence to spare, the final novel in the Dodge Cove trilogy is a modern twist on a classic fairy tale.Natasha was devastated when Jackson, her first love, disappeared without a word only to pop up months later as a famous DJ. But now she's over it—over him!—and ready to move on with her life. Isn't she?Jackson thought he was leaving Dodge Cove behind forever when he set off to LA to start his DJ career. But the one thing he hasn’t been able to leave behind is the memory of his first love, Natasha, and now that he's proven his success, he’s coming home to win her back...Don’t miss No Second Chances, the final book in Kate Evangelista’s romantic young adult Dodge Cove trilogy. Praise for The Dodge Cove Trilogy:No Holding Back:“Charming to the max.” —Lola, Hit or Miss BooksNo Love Allowed:“It’s like a modern fairy tale.” —Camelle, reader on SwoonReads.com"Evangelista takes a familiar story of young love and makes it fresh." —VOYA"Given the growing awareness towards understanding the stigmas, issues and concerns surrounding mental illness, I find it refreshing that this book doesn’t preach about what to do or how to be—it just tells a story of two people who fall in love and who just also happen to struggle with issues that deserve a place to be talked about." —Whatsageek.com“The romance was incredible. There was also a great set of secondary characters. Nathan was my favorite. And I'm so thrilled that he's going to get his own story too. I can't wait for it. The perfect YA contemporary romance for me. It had humor, romance, awesome characters and great writing. Pretty much everything I want in a book.” —Stephanie, Bookfever

It's all fun and parties until someone falls in love in this glitzy, glamorous modern fairy tale starring a refreshingly self-assured heroine. Caleb desperately needs a fake girlfriend. Either he attends a series of parties for his father's law firm with a pretty girl on his arm, or he gets shipped off to Yale to start a future he's not ready for and isn't sure he wants. And sadly, the last unattached girl in his social circle has just made the grievous mistake of falling in love with him. Fortunately, Didi, recently fired waitress and aspiring painter, is open to new experiences. As the summer ticks by in a whirl of lavish parties, there’s only one rule: they must not fall in love! Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Kate Evangelista’s novel No Love Allowed is filled with the perfect mixture of humor and hope. Praise for No Love Allowed: "Evangelista takes a familiar story of young love and makes it fresh." ―VOYA“The perfect YA contemporary romance.” ―Stephanie, Bookfever"It's like a modern fairy tale." –Camelle, reader on SwoonReads.com

Putting a new spin on a classic trope, Kate Evangelista explores family bonds, changing relationships, and senior year as our heroine tries to get over her brother’s best friend in this young adult novel.The only way to get over a hopeless crush is to find someone new. . .Enter: The Boyfriend Bracket! Stella has had a hopeless crush on Will, her older brother's best friend FOREVER, but now that Cam and Will have graduated and are going off to college, this year is her chance to really strike out on her own. Without her overprotective brother and his sidekick around to distract her, she can focus on having all the typical high school experiences that she's always dreamed of―starting with finding a boyfriend! With the help of her best friend, Franklin, she comes up with the perfect plan to have a boyfriend by Christmas: The Boyfriend Bracket. Or it seems like the perfect plan . . . right up until Will starts showing up again. How is she supposed to find the perfect boyfriend when none of her dates measure up to the one boy she can never have?Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan’s young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Boyfriend Bracket puts a new spin on a classic genre in a fun, unforgettable way.Praise for The Boyfriend Bracket:"I loved this book. . .a fabulous first love drama between a young fashion designer and her comic-book-creating childhood crush." ―NPR

Ever since a near-death-experience on the operating table, seventeen-year-old Arianne Wilson can see dead people. Just as she's learned to accept her new-found talents, she discovers that the boy she's had a crush on since freshman year, Niko Clark, is a Reaper. At last they have something in common, but that doesn't mean life is getting any easier. All while facing merciless bullying from the most powerful girl in school, Arianne's world is turned upside down after Niko accidentally reaps the soul of someone she loves. This sends them both into a spiral that threatens to end Arianne's life. But will Niko break his own Reaper's code to save her? And what would the consequences be if he did?

The only way to get over a hopeless crush is to find someone new...Enter: The Boyfriend Bracket!Putting a new spin on a classic trope, Kate Evangelista explores family bonds, changing relationships, and senior year as our heroine tries to get over her brother’s best friend. Stella has had a hopeless crush on Will, her older brother's best friend FOREVER, but now that Cam and Will have graduated and are going off to college, this year is her chance to really strike out on her own. Without her overprotective brother and his sidekick around to distract her, she can focus on having all the typical high school experiences that she's always dreamed of―starting with finding a boyfriend! With the help of her best friend, Franklin, she comes up with the perfect plan to have a boyfriend by Christmas: The Boyfriend Bracket. Or it seems like the perfect plan . . . right up until Will starts showing up again. How is she supposed to find the perfect boyfriend when none of her dates measure up to the one boy she can never have?The Boyfriend Bracket puts a new spin on a classic genre in a fun, unforgettable way.Praise for Kate Evangelista:“Kate Evangelista’s romantic story skills leave you wanting more”―YA Books Central on No Holding Back“It’s a great mix of romance, drama, and friendships!”―Inah at The Bibliophile Confessions on No Second Chances

Everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston...Everyone except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston was too focused on his swim training to worry about love. But Preston is heading off to train for the Olympics soon, so if Nathan wants his chance at love, he has to speak up now. But saying "I love you" is surprisingly difficult, even for someone as confident as Nathan. Maybe a whirlwind vacation in Europe could help? But . . . what if it doesn't work out and he loses the best friend he's ever had?

Full of high society debutantes, impossible tasks, and featuring a heroine who has confidence to spare, the final novel in the Dodge Cove trilogy is a modern twist on a classic fairy tale.Natasha was devastated when Jackson, her first love, disappeared without a word only to pop up months later as a famous DJ. But now she's over it―over him!―and ready to move on with her life. Isn't she?Jackson thought he was leaving Dodge Cove behind forever when he set off to LA to start his DJ career. But the one thing he hasn’t been able to leave behind is the memory of his first love, Natasha, and now that he's proven his success, he’s coming home to win her back...Don’t miss No Second Chances, the final book in Kate Evangelista’s romantic young adult Dodge Cove trilogy. Praise for The Dodge Cove Trilogy:No Holding Back:“Charming to the max.” ―Lola, Hit or Miss BooksNo Love Allowed:“It’s like a modern fairy tale.” ―Camelle, reader on SwoonReads.com"Evangelista takes a familiar story of young love and makes it fresh." ―VOYA"Given the growing awareness towards understanding the stigmas, issues and concerns surrounding mental illness, I find it refreshing that this book doesn’t preach about what to do or how to be―it just tells a story of two people who fall in love and who just also happen to struggle with issues that deserve a place to be talked about." ―Whatsageek.com“The romance was incredible. There was also a great set of secondary characters. Nathan was my favorite. And I'm so thrilled that he's going to get his own story too. I can't wait for it. The perfect YA contemporary romance for me. It had humor, romance, awesome characters and great writing. Pretty much everything I want in a book.” ―Stephanie, Bookfever