By Your Side

In this irresistible story, Kasie West explores the timeless question of what to do when you fall for the person you least expect. Witty and romantic, this paperback original from a fan favorite is perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Morgan Matson.

Autumn Collins doesn’t let anyone get close.

She can’t tell anyone about her anxiety, especially not Jeff—he’d never be her boyfriend if he knew.

But then she gets trapped in the library, instead of making it up the mountain to a bonfire with Jeff and her friends.

And she isn’t alone: Dax Miller got locked in, too.

With tattoos and a juvie record and a constant scowl, Dax isn’t exactly helping Autumn feel any better. She’s sure Jeff will realize that he left her behind and come racing back to rescue her, any minute now.

Only he doesn’t come. No one does—instead, a snowstorm blows into town and the temperature plummets. Autumn tries to stay calm. As she and Dax trade secrets, forage for vending machine food, and huddle together for warmth, Autumn realizes she may not survive the weekend if she doesn’t let Dax get close. And to her surprise, she may want him to.

• Forced Proximity: Locked in a library for three days during a snowstorm, the only way to stay warm is to get closer.
• Opposites Attract: She’s a girl with a secret anxiety disorder; he’s the guy with a juvie record everyone avoids. Neither of them expected this.
• Anxiety Representation: A heartfelt and honest look at what it’s like to manage anxiety when you can’t let anyone see the real you.
• Bad Boy Romance: Beneath the tattoos and constant scowl is a story he’s never told. To her surprise, Autumn might be the only one he trusts with it.