Synopses & Reviews
Raised in a run-down house on the supposed wrong side of the tracks in North Carolina, Isabelle "Izzie" Scott has always loved her less-than-charmed life by the beach. But when the grandmother she lives with needs to move into a nursing home, a social worker places Izzie with a politically prominent long-lost uncle and his preppy, privileged family, taking her away from everything she's ever known.
Unfortunately, inserting Izzie into the glamorous lifestyle of Emerald Cove isn't going so well. Her cousin Mirabelle Monroe isn't thrilled to share her life with an outsider, and in addition to dealing with all the rumors and backstabbing that lurk beneath their classmates' Southern charm, a secret is unfolding that will change Izzie's and Mira's lives forever.
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Praise for Belles:"Belles is a must-read, full of scandals, sisterhood, Southern charm, and secrets!"--Sara Shepard, #1 bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series
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"Proving Southern belles can backstab with the best of 'em, Jen Calonita weaves a soapy tale that keeps you guessing from beginning to end."--Kate Brian, New York Times bestselling author of the Private and Privilege series
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"A page-turner that has it all--tingly romance, shocking secrets, and tons of heart. You're going to love it."--Sarah Mlynowski, author of Gimme a Call and Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have)
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"This adorable, heartwarming book is pure beach-ready fun."--Justine
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"Belles is a near-perfect girly contemporary YA.... there's plenty of action and glamour to keep the pages turning."--iheartmylibrary.com
Synopsis
Unfortunately, inserting Izzie into the glamorous lifestyle of Emerald Cove isn't going so well. Her cousin Mirabelle Monroe isn't thrilled to share her life with an outsider, and in addition to dealing with all the rumors and backstabbing that lurk beneath their classmates' Southern charm, a secret is unfolding that will change Izzie's and Mira's lives forever.
About the Author
Jen Calonita is a former magazine editor who has interviewed everyone from Justin Timberlake to Reese Witherspoon. She lives in New York with her husband, Mike; sons, Dylan and Tyler; and their Chihuahua, Captain Jack Sparrow. She invites you to visit her online at www.jencalonitaonline.com.