Boys Like You
"A story of family, first love and forgiveness. I couldn't stop reading. I loved it!"--Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan
Two shattered hearts are about to collide in this achingly poignant young adult novel. Monroe and Nathan are two lost souls each struggling with grief and guilt from a mistake that changed their lives - looking for acceptance, so they can find forgiveness.
For Monroe Blackwell, one small mistake has torn her family apart--leaving her empty and broken. There's a hole in her heart that nothing can fill. That no one can fill. And a summer in Louisiana with her grandma isn't going to change that...
Nathan Everets knows heartache firsthand when a car accident leaves his best friend in a coma. And it's all his fault. He should be the one lying in the hospital. The one who will never play guitar again. He doesn't deserve forgiveness, and a court-appointed job at the Blackwell B&B isn't going to change that...
There's No Going Back
Captivating and hopeful, this achingly poignant novel brings together two lost souls struggling with grief and guilt--looking for acceptance, so they can find forgiveness.
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Juliana Stone fell in love with her first book boyfriend when she was twelve. She decided that when she grew up she would like to write her own book boyfriends and, luckily, she gets to do this. She writes dark paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance and now is excited to write young adult as well. She lives with her husband, kids, a dog and a cat somewhere in the wilds of Canada.
""Boys Like You" is such a sweet and moving story of hope, self-forgiveness, and stepping out of the dark. A fantastic YA debut!" - Once Upon a Bookcase
"Oh the swoons, there are great romance scenes with some heavy kisses. Loved it!.... As an adult reader I appreciated the nostalgia of young love, sneaking out at night, hot summers, and the adventure of discovering someone new for the first time." - Becoming Books
""Boys Like You" is an achingly raw book. Nate and Monroe are both in a great deal of emotional pain...they come off the page as real, living, breathing teens dealing with impossible circumstances. I was glued to my Kindle until I finished. This book will appeal to fans of John Green, and any reader who enjoys realistic fiction with emotional depth.
" - Sunk Treasure
"Juliana Stone pulls the reader into a heartbreaking storyline about two teens who have had to experience loss and the startling realization that one mistake can snowball with fatal results. BOYS LIKE YOU is a story that is emotional in its' presentation, traumatic in its' content, and passionate in its' ideals" - The Reading Cafe
"Fans of the romance genre will enjoy the classic miscommunications, the emotional pushing and pulling, the "will she?" and "won't he?" of the destined-to-be-in-love." - VOYA Magazine
"The story handles challenging subjects like sex, drunk driving, and faith after tragedy in a sensitive and age-appropriate way without veering into melodrama...just what readers need. " - School Library Journal
""The tension between remorse and a desire for closure successfully propels the narrative... the intensity of the couple's sexual relationship and the dramatic experiences they have faced will attract teens."" - Booklist
