I Love You Like That

Does first love deserve a second chance?

Perfect for fans of If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout, I Love You Like That is the exciting conclusion of a poignant young adult duology about addiction, sexuality, peer pressure, and first love.

Reeling from the loss of Deacon, her dark and mysterious former boyfriend and first love, sixteen-year-old Hannah Zandana lets herself fall into the arms of the wrong boys―even as her mother’s growing addiction continues to pull her family apart. With her mother hardly functional and her father in full-blown denial, Hannah and her little sister are left to their own devices―and no adult support―in their lives.

Meanwhile, after waking up in a strange hospital outside of town, Deacon learns that his convenient “death” has placed him in the middle of a federal undercover sting operation. He’s soon thrown into the dangerous world of Miami drug cartels.

Will a cruel deception and a family’s unresolved grief forever change Deacon and Hannah, or can love reignite and lead them back to one another? Find out in the long-awaited sequel, I Love You Like That.

Author: Heather Cumiskey

Publication Date: August 20, 2019

Description

2020 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Young Adult Fiction
2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Young Adult
2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards Bronze Medal winner in Young Adult Fiction (Mature Issues)

“Dark secrets and unforgotten love twist below the surface in this fast-moving teen drama that sizzles with double-dealing betrayals, sexy love triangles, broken families, and enough heart-pounding intrigue to keep the pages turning late into the night.”
—Jan Von Schleh, award-winning author of But Not Forever

“In her novel, Cumiskey (I Like You Like This, 2017) crafts not only an excellent portrait of teen life in the mid-’80s, but also a fun homage to cultural touchstones like Miami Vice. . . A teen tale that avoids easy answers while gliding to a confident landing.”
Kirkus Reviews

“. . . I enjoyed every moment of it. A very welcoming and soothing novel to read.”
Readers’ Favorite, Five Star Review

“One book with a ton of twists and turns. . . . Cumiskey is a new author I will totally be checking out for more.”
Crossroads Reviews

About the Author

Heather Cumiskey was born and raised in Garden City, New York. Her essays have appeared in Kids’ BookBuzz and Germ Magazine. She lives in Maryland with her husband and three sons. Catch up with her at HeatherCumiskey.com.

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