Dealing with Blue

"Name your price, Suzy Blue. Everyone's got one."- Life used to be "normal" until Suzy Blue moves into the trailer park with her mom. Then things turn secretive and claustrophobic. To get out of the house, Suzy accepts a deal with the charming neighbor boy, J.J. Radborne. All he needs is a pretend girlfriend for bonfires, fun, and a possible prom date, and all she needs is driving lessons to get out of this town...for good. "You're making a huge mistake, J.J."-So says Gemma, J.J.'s ex-girlfriend. She's turning up the heat in a confusing mind game, and J.J. knows exactly who to team up with: Suzy Blue. She's cute, convenient, and even sorta funny. More importantly, Gemma's already jealous. Hey, she started it; he's just playing along. So, yeah. Suzy...perfect. Now, if she'd only cooperate. Dealing with Blue is a small town love story set in the Pacific Northwest. It's about a strong girl and a bad boy peeling back the layers to discover what's true. **FINALIST 2015 PNWA Literary Contest for Young Adults**

**FINALIST 2016 PNWA Nancy Pearl Book Award**