The Season of You & Me

From Robin Constantine, author of The Promise of Amazing and The Secrets of Attraction, comes a funny and heartfelt summer romance set in New Jersey. Perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski, Jenny Han, and Morgan Matson.

Cassidy Emmerich is reeling from a sudden, humiliating breakup. The last thing she wants to do is stick around and be reminded of her ex everywhere she goes. On impulse, she decides to spend the summer with her father and his family at their Jersey Shore bed-and-breakfast. A different scene and a new job working as a camp counselor seem like the perfect recipe for forgetting Gavin as quickly as possible—not to mention for avoiding him until he leaves for college. 

Bryan Lakewood is sick of nevers. You’ll never walk. You’ll never surf. You’ll never slow dance with a girl and have her put her head on your shoulder. Last year he made one false move—now he’s paralyzed and needs to use a wheelchair. But this summer, he’s back at his camp job and is determined to reclaim his independence—and his confidence.

Cass is expecting two months of healing her broken heart.

Bryan is expecting a summer of tough adjustments.

Neither is expecting to fall in love

• Disability Representation: Bryan is determined to reclaim his life—and his confidence—from his wheelchair, one sarcastic comment and powerful swim at a time.
• Healing from Heartbreak: After a devastating breakup, Cassidy escapes to the Jersey Shore for a summer of sun, sand, and absolutely no romance. Or so she thinks.
• Forced Proximity: As fellow camp counselors, Cassidy and Bryan can’t avoid each other. Their unexpected connection challenges everything they thought they knew about healing and love.
• Dual POV: Told from both Cassidy's and Bryan's perspectives, this moving story captures the highs and lows of two teens finding each other when they need it most.

From Robin Constantine, author of The Promise of Amazing and The Secrets of Attraction, comes a funny and heartfelt summer romance set in New Jersey. Perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski, Jenny Han, and Morgan Matson.

Cassidy Emmerich is reeling from a sudden, humiliating breakup. The last thing she wants to do is stick around and be reminded of her ex everywhere she goes. On impulse, she decides to spend the summer with her father and his family at their Jersey Shore bed-and-breakfast. A different scene and a new job working as a camp counselor seem like the perfect recipe for forgetting Gavin as quickly as possible—not to mention for avoiding him until he leaves for college. 

Bryan Lakewood is sick of nevers. You’ll never walk. You’ll never surf. You’ll never slow dance with a girl and have her put her head on your shoulder. Last year he made one false move—now he’s paralyzed and needs to use a wheelchair. But this summer, he’s back at his camp job and is determined to reclaim his independence—and his confidence.

Cass is expecting two months of healing her broken heart.

Bryan is expecting a summer of tough adjustments.

Neither is expecting to fall in love.

Praise for THE PROMISE OF AMAZING: “Filled with action, passion, and adolescent angst, Constantine’s novel introduces two believable characters with strong, honest voices who work to find themselves as they chart new territory together.” - Publishers Weekly

“The Promise of Amazing takes a realistic look at what it takes to become the person you want to be, even when you’re not really sure who that is.” - Hypable

“A fun, romantic story about coming to terms with your past to create a better future, and the joy and heartbreak that ensue when you find the person who might be able to help you with that.” - Teen Reads

Praise for THE SECRETS OF ATTRACTION: “Constantine has a keen ear for witty teen banter and good insight into the deeply felt pain of young heartbreak.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“The Secrets of Attraction is like those flannel pj pants that you love to curl up in on a rainy day-cute, familiar, and warm.” - Reading Lark

“Fun and thoughtful—more than just a summer read.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A great teen love story about growing up and making difficult choices. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult will eat up this novel.” - SLJ

“With its dreamy beach setting and sympathetic heroine, this summer love story, alternately narrated by Cassidy and Bryan, will satisfy romance buffs. . . . Constantine delivers believable dialogue, relatable dilemmas, and a sensitive exploration of disability—both its challenges and the occasional #wheelchairperk, as Bryan puts it.” - Publishers Weekly