Recommendations based on "Leave It to Max"

Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Ruta Sepetys, this sweet, summery romance set in Nantucket follows seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg as she uncovers a secret about her grandmother's life during WWII.Seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg isn't exactly looking forward to the summer before her senior year. She's just broken up with her first boyfriend and her friends are all off in different, exciting directions for the next three months. Abby needs a plan--an adventure of her own. Enter: the letters.They show up one rainy day along with the rest of Abby's recently deceased grandmother's possessions. And these aren't any old letters; they're love letters. Love letters from a mystery man named Edward. Love letters from a mansion on Nantucket. Abby doesn't know much about her grandmother's past. She knows she was born in Germany and moved to the US when she was five, fleeing the Holocaust. But the details are either hazy or nonexistent; and these letters depict a life that is a bit different than the quiet one Abby knows about.And so, Abby heads to Nantucket for the summer to learn more about her grandmother and the secrets she kept. But when she meets Edward's handsome grandson, who wants to stop her from investigating, things get complicated. As Abby and Noah grow closer, the mysteries in their families deepen, and they discover that they both have to accept the burdens of their pasts if they want the kinds of futures they've always imagined.

A third interconnected standalone in the universe of TikTok sensation Say You Swear, from bestselling author Meagan Brandy.

A New York Times bestsellerUp all night.Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her.Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide.Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen. . . .“As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” —VOYA, starred reviewAlso by Sarah Dessen:DreamlandJust ListenKeeping the MoonLock and KeyThe Moon and MoreSomeone Like YouThat SummerThis LullabyThe Truth About ForeverWhat Happened to Goodbye

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a story of sisters, self-discovery and a little something sweet.Baking is Isabeau Collins’s life. Back from studying under the finest chefs in France and Italy, and with a newly minted culinary degree in hand, Izzy is ready to pursue her dream: whipping up creative confections in her own custom cake shop. But her perfect plans are waylaid when two women claiming to be her half sisters show up with a stack of letters addressed to Izzy from their late mother. Torn between launching her career and the need to learn more about her family history, Izzy makes the decision to go to Colorado to connect with the sisters she’s never known.Then Izzy stumbles across a run-down storefront in Pueblo’s funky downtown and instantly knows that with a bit of work it’s the perfect location for her dream bakery…which means her detour to Colorado will be a permanent reroute. And with an unexpected relationship growing between Izzy and her contractor, Kyson, she has yet another reason to stick around—even if there are secrets in Kyson’s past Izzy can’t quite figure out. Fighting homesickness and self-doubt, Izzy worries that she’s making a mistake. But with her sisters close and her dreams within reach, she can’t help but wonder if her riskiest move could be the most rewarding decision she’s ever made.The Wish SeriesBook 1: What the Heart WantsBook 2: To Catch a DreamBook 3: On the Sweet Side

A New Girl Moves To Camden Falls . . . And Brings Some Secrets With Her. Flora, Ruby, Olivia, And Nikki Are Sad That The Willets Have Moved Out Of The Row Houses - But They’re Excited When They Hear The New Neighbors Will Have Kids Nearly Their Age. One Of Them, Willow, Seems Like A Natural Fit For Their Group Of Friends. The Only Problem? Willow Doesn’t Seem Eager To Be A Part Of Life On Main Street. Evenutally, Flora Discovers That Willow Has A Secret - A Secret Tied To The Often Erratic Behavior Of Her Mother. What’s A Good Neighbor - And A New Friend - To Do?

“With all the charm of a clever romantic comedy and peopled by appealing, memorable characters, Carter’s first novel is a winner on all fronts.” —Booklist, starred review Davie—an ugly duckling growing up in small-town Mississippi—is positive her life couldn’t be any worse. Just when she’s resigned herself to her fate, she sees a movie that will change her life—Sixteen Candles. But in her case, life doesn’t imitate art. Tormented endlessly in school and hopelessly in unrequited love with a handsome football player, James Farrell, Davie finally finds the courage to leave the only life she knows. Years later Davie has reinvented herself in LA and is living a glamorous life far from where she started—until she bumps into her former crush James Farrell. To Davie’s astonishment, James doesn’t recognize her, and she can’t bring herself to end the fantasy. She lets him fall as deeply in love with her as she once was with him. But just as they’re about to ride off into the sunset, the past comes back with a vengeance, threatening to break her heart again. “Ernessa T. Carter is a fresh new voice. In Davie Jones, she has created a wicked yet empathetic character.” —Terry McMillan, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Waiting to Exhale  “32 cheers for Ernessa T. Carter! She’s created one of the freshest, funniest characters I’ve ever read. . . . 32 Candles is a charmer.” —Carleen Brice, author of Orange Mint and Honey “This summer’s juiciest beach read. . . . [A] disarmingly moving tale.” —Essence “Potent and well rendered.” —KirkusReviews “[Davie’s] need for sweet revenge adds a welcome dark edge.” —i

In Summer's Child, Mara Jameson was eight months pregnant when she vanished without a trace. As years pass, everyone has given up hope that Mara will ever be found ... everyone, that is, except her grandmother and a persistent police officer, unable to forget the sweet girl who disappeared. Years later we find Lily Malone in Nova Scotia, struggling to raise her daughter, Rose, away from painful memories of the past. As her friendship with scientist Liam Neill grows into something more, the mysterious Marisa Taylor and her daughter, Jessica, arrive in town. What is Marisa's secret? Is one of these women really Mara Jameson? What secrets from the past will come into the light? In the stirring sequel, Summer of Roses, Lily and Rose work to build a happier future as they make a new home with a man who will do anything to protect them. Meanwhile, Marisa struggles to build a new life for herself and her daughter. But after years of searching, a man from New England arrives in Cape Hawk-a man bearing secrets from the past and news of an uncertain future ... Filled with heartbreak, hope, despair, and renewal, these two books bind the characters together as they face the forces of the past. Bonds will be reshaped and renewed as the once-broken women learn the extraordinary results of everyday miracles of love.

Three girls, three trips, one amazing summer! Willhelmina Mina Chestnut loves spending time with her BFFs, Samantha and Liza, in their New Jersey suburb. But this summer, the girls are splitting up, and Mina is attending an art camp in New York City! Mina is dazzled by all the Big Apple has to offer, and enjoys seeing the sights and meeting new people. But a snooty girl at the camp makes Mina miss the comfort of home. How can she survive the big city for a summer without her friends? Maybe by finding them the perfect souvenirs...

Thirteen-year-old Sunny Skyland longs to be reunited with the twin sister from whom she was separated ten years earlier. When she finds a bag of money, Sunny plans a trip to make her dream come true and learns a valuable lesson about family and expectations.

The first book in the Emerald Lake series from no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Elsie Silver.