Dealing With Blue

“Name your price, Suzy Blue. Everyone’s got one.” —J.J Radborne, the charming bad boy, needs a pretend girlfriend? Bonfires, fun, and a possible prom date…why not? Add personal driving lessons to the mix, and things get a lot more interesting.

But J.J. keeps showing up at Suzy's cramped single-wide trailer unannounced. What if he finds out about her mom? What if he gets a peek inside? What if he tells his friends? She’s got enough problems at home. Maybe it’s time to get out of this town…

“You’re making a huge mistake, J.J.” —So says Gemma, J.J.’s ex-girlfriend. She’s turning up the heat in a confusing mind game, and J.J. knows exactly who to team up with: Suzy Blue. She may seem uptight, but she’s cute, convenient, and even sorta funny. She has this great laugh and—it doesn't matter. The most important thing: Gemma’s already jealous. Might as well stick with it, right? Hey, Gemma started it; he’s only playing along.

So, yeah. Suzy…perfect. Now, if she’d only cooperate.

Dealing with Blue is a stand-alone love story set in a fictional small town in western Washington. It's about a strong girl and a bad boy finding trust while they peel back the layers to discover what's true.

FINALIST 2015 PNWA Literary Contest for Young Adults

FINALIST 2016 PNWA Nancy Pearl book Award