Not Here to Stay Friends

Description

This friends-to-lovers spin on The Bachelor follows two childhood besties reuniting to spend the summer in L.A. after five years apart-but when they both get involved with a teen reality dating show, their lives take an unexpected turn for the unreal. Sloane McKinney feels like a background character in her own life. But this summer will be different, because she's spending it with her childhood best friend, Liam Daniels, in her dream city, Los Angeles. Sure, she's surprised to find that Liam just happens to have had a Hot Guy glow-up since she last saw him, but so what? A little attraction won't ruin her plans for their fun-and completely platonic-reunion. What might, however, is that Liam has been roped into working for his producer dad's new teen reality dating show, Aspen Woods's Future Leading Lady. Liam figures Sloane can still hang out with him on set while he fetches coffee for the film crew, or whatever it is that production assistants do. Except it turns out the show is one contestant short . . . and Sloane is the perfect last-minute addition. Once cameras are rolling, the whirlwind of dating teen heartthrob Aspen Woods feels way more real than Sloane expected, and Liam doesn't exactly enjoy watching it all unfold. But it's behind the scenes where the drama really picks up. . . . Because wanting to kiss your best friend? That's a plot twist neither Sloane nor Liam ever saw coming.

Kaitlyn Hill is a writer, reader, and sweet tea enthusiast who believes that all the world is not, in fact, a stage, but a romance novel waiting to happen. She lives with her real-life romance hero in Lexington, Kentucky. Kaitlyn is the author of Love from Scratch and Not Here to Stay Friends.

Praise for Not Here to Stay Friends "Not Here To Stay Friends gives huge friends-to-lovers feels with a big dose of girl power, and the twists and turns feel as wild as a reality TV finale. Kaitlyn Hill has crafted a story about going after your dreams while staying true to yourself, with a swoony romance blossoming under a close cousin of forced proximity-forced distance, complete with note-passing, longing looks, secret meetings, and no shortage of pining. You will root for Liam and Sloane from start to happily ever after."-Samantha Markum, author of This May End Badly "Swoon-worthy... Not Here to Stay Friends reminds me of the breathless excitement that comes with being a teenager in love."-Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties and Well, That Was Unexpected "The attraction between [Sloane and Liam] simmers in just the right way... An absorbing, well-drawn read about a meaningful friendship and growing passion."-Kirkus Reviews Praise for Love from Scratch One of USA Today's Best April Rom-Coms One of Goodreads' 54 Buzzy YA Books for Spring "A delectable rom-com full of enemies-to-lovers romance and baking adventures that will make your mouth water."-PopSugar "Sweet and satisfying. I loved the witty banter, the chemistry, and the way the characters felt like they could walk off the page."-Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato "This story was the perfect recipe for romance: a heaping cup of flirty banter, a generous spoonful of humor, a handful of swoon, and a dash of angst. I savored every moment of it. Funny, charming, flirty, and fun!"-Kasie West, author of Sunkissed "A sweet and savory delight. From the crackling rivals-to-lovers tension to the pitch-perfect Seattle setting to the mouthwatering descriptions of food-I devoured it all. Kaitlyn Hill is a bold, exuberant new voice in YA." -Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow "A deliciously funny and swoon-worthy nom-com . . . Reese and Benny's chemistry sizzles in and out of the kitchen."-Auriane Desombre, author of I Think I Love You "A swoonworthy cinnamon roll romance that doesn't shy away from the very real struggle of going viral. Love From Scratch is a total delight."-Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos "Top notch... This delicious romance is great for summer and a highly recommended purchase."-School Library Journal