“That,” he said, spitting all over my cheek as he shoved a finger into my chest, “was for knocking up my girlfriend.”
acknowledgments
Even though I spend most of my day alone in front of a computer, typing my fingertips off, I always feel like I have a squad of cheerleaders behind me, keeping me going. I’d like to thank the following people for always having my back, especially where these books are concerned: Emily Meehan, Sarah Burnes, Justin Chanda, Julia Maguire, Logan Garrison, Paul Crichton, Lucille Rettino, Elke Villa, Krista Vossen, and Jenica Nasworthy.
To all the librarians, teachers, readers, Facebook friends, Twitter followers, bloggers, and fellow authors who supported She’s So Dead to Us, my heart swells with gratitude. There are too many ever-changing screen names, handles, and nicknames to mention here, but you know who you are. A very special thanks to Laura Leonard, Courtney Sheinmel, Elizabeth Scott, Jenny Han, Sara Shepard, Gayle Forman, Susane Colasanti, Heidi R. Kling, Kay Cassidy, David Levithan, Jen Calonita, Caroline Aversano, and Christi Aldelizzi for everything you’ve done and continue to do to help me get the word out about these books.
HUGE thanks to Jaimee Mulholland, Molly Brown, Anna Hickey, and Geralyn Hickey for helping me make certain bits authentic.
And, as always, thank you to my family and friends for tolerating my craziness, listening to my rants, and telling me, always, how fabulous you think I am (especially on those days I don’t agree): Matt, Mom, Erin, Ian, Wendy, Shira, Ally, Meredith, Sona, Liesa, Jessica, Courtney, Aimee, Manisha, Lynn, and Lanie. . . . I may not see all of you as often as I wish I could, but I always know you’re with me, and that’s enough.
And, of course, special thanks to Brady and the little one to come, for lighting up my life.
Table of Contents
Cover
Description
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Chapter 1: Ally
Chapter 2: Ally
Chapter 3: Jake
Chapter 4: Jake
Chapter 5: Ally
Chapter 6: Ally
Chapter 7: Jake
Chapter 8: Ally
Chapter 9: Jake
Chapter 10: Ally
Chapter 11: Ally
Chapter 12: Jake
Chapter 13: Ally
Chapter 14: Ally
Chapter 15: Jake
Chapter 16: Ally
Chapter 17: Ally
Chapter 18: Ally
Chapter 19: Jake
Chapter 20: Ally
Chapter 21: Ally
Chapter 22: Jake
Chapter 23: Ally
Chapter 24: Ally
Chapter 25: Jake
Chapter 26: Jake
Chapter 27: Jake
Chapter 28: Ally
Chapter 29: Jake
Chapter 31: Ally
Chapter 32: Jake
Chapter 33: Ally
Chapter 34: Jake
Chapter 35: Ally
Chapter 36: Jake
Chapter 37: Ally
Chapter 38: Jake
Chapter 39: Ally
Chapter 40: Jake
Chapter 41: Ally
Chapter 42: Ally
Chapter 43: Ally
Chapter 44: Jake
Chapter 45: Jake
Chapter 46: Ally
Chapter 47: Ally
Chapter 48: Ally
Chapter 49: Jake
Chapter 50: Ally
Chapter 51: Jake
Chapter 52: Jake
Chapter 53: Ally
Chapter 54: Jake
Chapter 55: Jake
Chapter 56: Jake
Chapter 57: Jake
Chapter 58: Ally
Chapter 59: Ally
Chapter 60: Jake
Chapter 61: Jake
Chapter 62: Ally
Chapter 63: Jake
Chapter 64: Ally
Chapter 65: Jake
Acknowledgments
Back Cover