Kissing Max Holden
Aug 2017 · Sold by Macmillan
4.2star
12 reviews
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About this ebook
Equal parts swoonworthy romance and deeply affecting family drama, this debut novel about the boy next door turned super hot bad boy will have readers hooked from the very first kiss.
After his father’s stroke, Max Holden isn't himself. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help, but she doesn't know how. When Max climbs through her window one night, Jill knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. But she can’t resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea.
With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jill starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done. Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?
Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Katy Upperman’s debut novel Kissing Max Holden skillfully navigates the tenuous territory of bad influences, good friends, and complicated families.
Praise for Kissing Max Holden:
"It's equal parts sweet and spicy." —Jessica Love, author of In Real Life
“Wonderfully written and swoony.” —Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan
“Sarah Dessen fans rejoice—you are going to love Kissing Max Holden!” —Lisa Schroeder, author of Chasing Brooklyn
After his father’s stroke, Max Holden isn't himself. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help, but she doesn't know how. When Max climbs through her window one night, Jill knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. But she can’t resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea.
With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jill starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done. Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?
Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Katy Upperman’s debut novel Kissing Max Holden skillfully navigates the tenuous territory of bad influences, good friends, and complicated families.
Praise for Kissing Max Holden:
"It's equal parts sweet and spicy." —Jessica Love, author of In Real Life
“Wonderfully written and swoony.” —Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan
“Sarah Dessen fans rejoice—you are going to love Kissing Max Holden!” —Lisa Schroeder, author of Chasing Brooklyn
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4.2
12 reviews
Melanie A.
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February 8, 2021
This is a FANTASTIC book!!! It sends you on a emotinal rollar-coaster and makes you mad at times, sad at others, and happy most of the time! I was SO hooked on this book, I read the WHOLE thing in almost 3 days!! I really enjoy the bond between the main charaters, and how it adresses important matters like cheating and divorce while not coming off as sappy and weird! Love it so much! 5 stars all the WAY!!!
Dory Mar
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February 11, 2018
Read this book in a day. I wish it didn't end, but I was very satisfied with the ending. I really enjoyed how I was able to feel what the character felt. I was angry and cried when she was angry and cried. I cherished the moments of romance because they were just so comforting. I wanted them to work and the story wasn't predictable. I couldn't put the book down after I read the first chapter. One of the things that stood out to me were some words I've never heard before (which of course improves my vocab), but it just seemed slightly out of character. Overall, definitely enjoyed it. I recommend it!
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A Google user
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October 1, 2017
How would name thir book after the shitist car breand in the would
About the author
Katy Upperman is a graduate of Washington State University, a former elementary school teacher, and an insatiable reader. When not writing for young adults, Katy can be found whipping up batches of chocolate-chip cookies, or exploring the country with her husband and daughter. Kissing Max Holden is her debut novel.
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