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Book SynopsisStill mourning the loss of Lucas Nelson, the boy she loved in secret for years, seventeen-year-old Emmy Martin turns to her passion for mountain biking to try to fill the empty void in her life. But just when things start looking up, Emmy discovers her mom has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Confused and angry, she throws herself into mountain biking like never before. She wants to improve on the trails, get a sponsor, and finally beat her nemesis, Whitney.
When Cole Evans, a boy from school who usually doesn’t care about anything but himself, offers to train her for the biggest race of the season, she accepts, determined to beat Whitney. The more time she spends with Cole, the more she realizes he’s different than she’d expected, and, to her surprise, she’s falling for him. Torn between the deep feelings she still has for Lucas and her growing ones for Cole, she knows she must choose a path.
As she drifts further away from her family and closer to her dream of being sponsored, a terrible accident threatens any semblance of peace and happiness she has left. Instead of closing herself off to the people she loves, Emmy must learn to rely on those she has pushed away if she’s going to have any chance of picking up where she left off before the accident.
Trade Review"An emotional tale of finding love after loss.
Switching Gears boasts a cast of wonderfully flawed characters that grow their way into your heart." Kasie West, author of
The Fill-In Boyfriend and
P.S. I Like You"Packed full of competitive spirit and restorative heart." Natalie Whipple, author of
House of Ivy & Sorrow and
TransparentPraise for Love, Lucas"Just as readers think they know how this story is going to end, a big plot twist changes the tale’s course. . . . Fans of Sarah Dessen and realistic fiction with a poignant and sad slant will find this an enjoyable read.
VERDICT For general purchase, and especially for those school libraries needing realistic fiction."
School Library Journal"A deeply moving tale of unimaginable loss and the redemptive power of love. Sedgwick masterfully delves into the painful details of losing a loved one, breaking your heart even as her beautiful words stitch you back together. Romance and friendship, true growth and authentic healing, this story blew me away. It takes a special book to bring tears to my eyes
and make me swoon." Rachel Harris,
New York Times bestselling author
"Chantele Sedgwick's
Love, Lucas, is a beautiful story about finding hope, first loves, and learning to live again after the loss of a sibling. With a fantastic cast, and the gorgeous setting of the California coast, this book is one fabulous read." Jolene Perry author of
The Summer I Found You"A beautiful, moving novel of loss and love. Sedgwick’s elegant prose weave a heart-breaking tale that stays with you long after you have finished the last page." G. R. Mannering, author of
Roses"An emotional summer of love, hope, and healing! Love, Lucas is easy to adore with Sedgwick’s real relationships, sweet romance, and tale of renewal." Lizzy Charles, author of
Effortless With You"Chantele Sedgwick navigates the dark waters of grief with a deft hand and plenty of heart.
Love, Lucas will drag readers under before bringing them back to the surface for a life-saving breath of hope." Amy Finnegan, author of
Not In the Script"An emotional tale of finding love after loss.
Switching Gears boasts a cast of wonderfully flawed characters that grow their way into your heart." Kasie West, author of
The Fill-In Boyfriend and
P.S. I Like You"Packed full of competitive spirit and restorative heart." Natalie Whipple, author of
House of Ivy & Sorrow and
TransparentPraise for Love, Lucas"Just as readers think they know how this story is going to end, a big plot twist changes the tale’s course. . . . Fans of Sarah Dessen and realistic fiction with a poignant and sad slant will find this an enjoyable read.
VERDICT For general purchase, and especially for those school libraries needing realistic fiction."
School Library Journal"A deeply moving tale of unimaginable loss and the redemptive power of love. Sedgwick masterfully delves into the painful details of losing a loved one, breaking your heart even as her beautiful words stitch you back together. Romance and friendship, true growth and authentic healing, this story blew me away. It takes a special book to bring tears to my eyes
and make me swoon." Rachel Harris,
New York Times bestselling author
"Chantele Sedgwick's
Love, Lucas, is a beautiful story about finding hope, first loves, and learning to live again after the loss of a sibling. With a fantastic cast, and the gorgeous setting of the California coast, this book is one fabulous read." Jolene Perry author of
The Summer I Found You"A beautiful, moving novel of loss and love. Sedgwick’s elegant prose weave a heart-breaking tale that stays with you long after you have finished the last page." G. R. Mannering, author of
Roses"An emotional summer of love, hope, and healing! Love, Lucas is easy to adore with Sedgwick’s real relationships, sweet romance, and tale of renewal." Lizzy Charles, author of
Effortless With You"Chantele Sedgwick navigates the dark waters of grief with a deft hand and plenty of heart.
Love, Lucas will drag readers under before bringing them back to the surface for a life-saving breath of hope." Amy Finnegan, author of
Not In the Script
