Love on the Lifts

From beach-read favorite Rachel Hawthorne, author of Caribbean Cruising and Island Girls and Boys, comes a ski-slope romance for those cold winter nights! Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti.

Winter Break super-secret perfect cocoa recipe:

8 oz steamed whole milk

(no skim! doesn't work!)

2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder (big scoops)

1 tbsp. sugar (can't be too sweet)

4 dried, crushed mint leaves

(or 1 tbsp. mint syrup)

Stir thoroughly. Add mint swizzle stick. Combine with cute ski instructor, or brother's cute best friend, or cute guy you never noticed was so cute...Enjoy.

Kate Kennedy has a major crush on her brother’s roommate, Brad. But what happens when his quiet friend Joe is the one who really sees her?

• Forced Proximity: She wanted a girls-only vacation. Instead, she’s sharing a condo with her annoying brother and his two extremely cute college friends.
• Brother’s Best Friend: She’s been crushing on Brad forever, but he only sees her as his roommate’s kid sister. Or does he see her at all?
• The Quiet Guy: Joe doesn’t have Brad’s swagger, but he might just be the one who knows how to make the perfect hot chocolate—and steal her heart.
• Winter Romance: Set against the backdrop of snowy slopes, cozy fireplaces, and late-night talks, this sweet YA romance is the perfect winter break read.