The Night We Said Yes [Paperback]

A fun, romantic read, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Susane Colasanti! What happens when Matt and Ella reunite one year after their breakup? Are second chances really possible?

Before Matt, Ella had a plan. Get over her ex-boyfriend and graduate high schoolsimple as that. But Mattthe cute, shy, bespectacled bass playerwas never part of that plan. And neither was attending a party that was crashed by the cops just minutes after they arrived. Or spending an entire night saying yes to every crazy, fun thing they could think of.

But then Matt leaves town, breaking Ella's heart. And when he shows up a year laterwanting to relive the night that brought them togetherElla isn't sure whether Matt's worth a second chance. Or if re-creating the past can help them create a different future.

One year ago, a night of saying yes changed everything. Now, she has to decide if she can risk her heart again.

• Second Chance Romance:He disappeared for a year without a word. Now Matt’s back, and Ella has to decide if the boy who broke her heart is worth the risk.
• Dual Timeline:A story told in alternating chapters of Then and Now, reliving the magical night they met and the complicated reunion a year later.
• Strong Female Friendship:With her best friend Meg at her side, Ella navigates the drama of first love and heartache.
• A Night of Saying Yes:One unforgettable night of dares, adventure, and falling in love sets the stage for a second chance they never saw coming.

This is a story for anyone whos ever wanted to give first love a second chance. -Melissa Walker, author of Ashes to Ashes and Lovestruck Summer

Gibaldi effectively captures intense, all-consuming teen attraction. -School Library Journal

Gibaldis special debut will make readers ruminate on first chances, first loves and those big, life-altering lĬ