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And by the Way ...

(2011)
(The first book in the Butterfly series)
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He just smiles and kisses me again. And now - someone, please tell me why - I'm kissing him back. I pull away, like I've kissed a toad. 'What are you doing?'
'Same thing you're doing,' he says, his smile lazy now.
And suddenly it's not a boy in my class any more, but this windswept, tanned and totally hot guy who wears beads around his neck and plaited leather on his wrist.

Six months ago, I lost my mum to cancer and my dad, 'The Rockstar', to work. Now, I don't do close. With anyone. Why get hurt? My friend, Rachel, won't get the message. And that's a problem. So is David McFadden, a guy in my class who says he wants to help. Six months ago, he could have but didn't. Now, it's too late. The last person I'm going to listen to is David McFadden. When he calls me Ice Queen, I'll show him just how right he is.

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'It was such a powerful, emotional, beautiful book, one I loved to pieces and gobbled up as fast as I possibly could. I just can't wait to read more by Deegan - it was just so freaking amazing!' THE BOOK ADDICTED GIRL.

'Let it be known, there is panty melting.' FOREVER YOUNG ADULT

'I was expecting romance, aw, and good writing. All those things are in there but this book is so much more... This book has everything you could possibly want in a contemporary title... And By The Way is amazing in the way it is so believable. Alex's actions make sense even when they are breaking your heart.' LUNA'S LITTLE LIBRARY

'And By The Way is an amazing, heartfelt book that's perfect for fans of YA contemporary! ... Denise Deegan sure knows how to pack in suspense to say the least! ... Deegan's writing was also fabulous! She truly captured Alex's voice to the point where I felt like I was reading a real teen's diary at times... . Thrilling, unique, and nearly flawless, And By The Way is a surprising new contemporary read that will have readers with one last demand at its finale: Where's the next one? Highly recommended. Grade: A' LAUREN'S CRAMMED BOOKSHELF

'We can't explain our fascination with the spawn of the rich and famous but it won't go away. AND BY THE WAY... is our latest addiction and it's the first title in the new BUTTERFLY NOVELS series....super compelling.' KISS MAGAZINE

'You know that little percentage at the bottom of your e-reader that tells you how much of the book is left. Let's just say I was sweating this one out until the very last few percentages! I really don't know where this book has been hiding... I'm sad it's over as I feel like I could read about Alex forever.' BURIED IN BOOKS

'AND BY THE WAY... is a journey through grief, love and self-discovery. It'll break your heart and make you laugh - both at the same time. And by the way...you're going to love it.' DUBRAY BOOKS, Staff Recommended Reads.

'I absolutely loved it. I was so engrossed in it that my family started pulling it out of my hands.' AUTHOR, KERIS STAINTON.

'This book was amazingly good.' BOOKFLAME

'This is an absolute gem of a series.' I WANT TO READ THAT

'Deegan nails Alex's caustic teen voice and leaves the reader rooting for her heroine throughout...' IRISH INDEPENDENT

'This is a gem of a book; intriguing, deep and thoughtful. Alex is a feisty heroine, and her voice rings strong and true. Teenagers - and adults - will adore this book. It kept me up half the night.' IRISH EXAMINER.

'An engaging and emotional read that leaves you wanting more - bring on the second instalment.' RTE GUIDE.

Genre: Young Adult Romance

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