Karolin Brooks is happy crushing on Hank Fletcher from the sidelines. That's because he’s the cool basketball player while she’s an introverted member of the pep squad. He's got it all, at least that's what Karolin thinks.
Hank had the perfect life until his father walked out on his mom without offering to help pay the bills. His gut-churning secret? The empty refrigerator and bank account, plus a repo notice.
After paying closer attention, Karolin realizes something is wrong with the athlete. He never eats. To test her suspicions, she overpacks lunch and offers him extras, something his rumbling stomach won’t let him refuse. An unexpected result of her kindness is a new friend and a growing sense of trust between them.
When Karolin’s mother announces this year, the Brooks will deliver the presents to their Secret Santa family instead of delivering them anonymously, she thinks the change will be fun. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect Hank, his mother, and little brother to be the recipients. With his situation revealed, he confesses everything to Karolin, hoping she will keep his secret now that she's stolen his heart.
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Hank had the perfect life until his father walked out on his mom without offering to help pay the bills. His gut-churning secret? The empty refrigerator and bank account, plus a repo notice.
After paying closer attention, Karolin realizes something is wrong with the athlete. He never eats. To test her suspicions, she overpacks lunch and offers him extras, something his rumbling stomach won’t let him refuse. An unexpected result of her kindness is a new friend and a growing sense of trust between them.
When Karolin’s mother announces this year, the Brooks will deliver the presents to their Secret Santa family instead of delivering them anonymously, she thinks the change will be fun. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect Hank, his mother, and little brother to be the recipients. With his situation revealed, he confesses everything to Karolin, hoping she will keep his secret now that she's stolen his heart.
Genre: Young Adult Romance
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