Kennedy Dallas came to the United States for the first time to be greeted by her worst nightmare. For a year and a half life is horrible for Kennedy or kedcakes as her friends call her. She is in denial about this diary "curing" her from depression, but is it really helping? A day after getting the Dairy life turns out pretty good, with a totally hot guy, a visit from an old friend, and a bunch of confidence. How long will she be able to keep this life going?
"I had no idea what had just happened. First I was lying down and enjoying myself and now there was a beautiful and I really mean beautiful boy was sitting on this speedboat, arm reaching out towards me, murmuring strangely heavenly words. Somewhere between the two I must have fallen asleep... Warily I took his soft hand and let him pull me up."
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14 year old Nina has the perfectly hectic life. School takes up most of it, meaning her priorities and daily routines come first- unfortunately for her non-existent love life. In the middle of Africa this 'outsider' is still getting settled into Malawi.
A week of holiday at the lake means
an amazingly refreshing 7 days of doing nothing. Bathing, tanning and watching endless hours of movie magic!
But that was all before, in a random turn of unplanned events, she meets 'him'. The conincidence is awkward but their attration is imminent.
Shea is your typical teenage Irishman. Back in Northern Ireland hes just about your average Joe. Here in the middle of Africa its an exiting adventure just waiting to be unraveled. Its a new style of living. And as the cherry on top he meets the girl who's smile takes his breath away.
The intended summer fling grows into something bigger and bigger. Something no-one saw comming. Can this stay as a once in a lifetime summer love, or will it blossom into something more lasting?
WARNING: this book does contain 'strong' language. So if you don't swear it might not be the right book for you. Sorry
COMPLETED : 23 OCTOBER 2016