Easy-going Glen begins his last year of high school unaware that his tranquil life will be the first casualty of Charlie Thorntons arrival in town. When the new doctors family moves in across the street, Glen is happy to show the son, Charlie, around the small town. With his good looks, charisma, athletic ability, and sports car, Charlie soon has the whole town in his corner. Except Nicole, the prettiest girl in town (and the pastors daughter), who has no intention of dating Charlie. No matter how often he asks her. Or Luke, Glens best friend since kindergarten, who dislikes Charlie on sight and longs to wipe that smile off his face! As Glen sidesteps the hostility between Luke and Charlie and assists Charlie in his quest to date Nicole, he faces major problemssome life-threatening, others life-changing. Book 1 in the Circle of Friends series. A coming-of-age series that blends humour, adventure, and romance with a search for the meaning of life. The Circle of Friends Series 1. The Best of Friends 2. With Friends Like These 3. A Friend in Need 4. More Than a Friend Reviews A fantastic series!... The authenticity of Glens (main character) journey is impressive. Herbie Kuhn, In-house Voice of the Toronto Raptors The story grabbed me from the first paragraph and would, I think, do the same for most teens and teens at heart. Fay S. Latka, ChristianWeek Glen is clearly a character readers can relate to. And hopefully as we see value in him, well discover more value in ourselves. Janet Sketchley, author of Heavens Prey We really appreciate this book because it appeals to teenage boys as well as girls. Stonecroft Book Centre Glen Sauten captured our sympathies as we rooted for him to stand up and discover himself. Janet and Stephen Bly, authors of 100 + books Excerpt He wanted to know about girlswere there any he hadnt met yet? I really couldnt think of any. Well, just a couple who I didnt think hed be interested inone girl who never tlÓÈ