March 2012 Book of the Month. From the author of bestsellers Girl, Missing, the Medusa Project series, Blood Ties and the Luke & Eve romance trilogy (Six Steps to a Girl, Three’s a Crowd, The One and Only) among others, comes a brand new four-part romance series, starting with Falling Fast. Sophie McKenzie's storytelling powers are second to none whether she's writing thrillers or romance. Here in Falling Fast there's passion and romance but is it true love for both River and Flynn?
This is life, not a rehearsal...When River auditions for a part in an inter-school performance of Romeo and Juliet, she finds herself smitten by Flynn, the boy playing Romeo. River believes in romantic love, and she can't wait to experience it. But Flynn comes from a damaged family - is he even capable of giving River what she wants? The path of true love never did run smooth...
This is life, not a rehearsal...When River auditions for a part in an inter-school performance of Romeo and Juliet, she finds herself smitten by Flynn, the boy playing Romeo. River believes in romantic love, and she can't wait to experience it. But Flynn comes from a damaged family - is he even capable of giving River what she wants? The path of true love never did run smooth...
There are four books in this romance series from Sophie McKenzie...follow the links to download an extract of each.
As well as Falling Fast, the first book in the series, don’t miss the special short story, Acting Friends, written for the World Book Day Teen App 2012. Acting Friends is a prequel to the series and can be downloaded for free at www.sophiemckenziebooks.com.
"A fast-paced, action-packed thriller… gripping, thought-provoking and compulsive." - The Bookseller
"You'll be clinging to the edge of your seat as you follow the twists and turns." - Red House
"A terrific read that will generate much discussion." - Carousel
Praise for Girl, Missing:
"written with assurance and style, this is page-turning material." - The Independent
"This entertaining book will have you gripped for hours." - Sunday Express
"Excellent - gripping, sympathetic, moving and well-plotted." - The Ultimate Book Guide
Author
About Sophie McKenzie
Having started out as a journalist and editor, Sophie McKenzie became a full-time author after being made redundant and taking up a creative writing course. She immediately fell in love with writing stories and her debut novel Girl, Missing – which has since sold over one million copies – was just the beginning of a multi-award-winning and internationally successful career.
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Frequently asked questions
This is life, not a rehearsal...When River auditions for a part in an inter-school performance of Romeo and Juliet, she finds herself smitten by Flynn, the boy playing Romeo. River believes in romantic love, and she can't wait to experience it.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Falling Fast and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Falling Fast features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Falling Fast was written by Sophie McKenzie and published by Simon & Schuster Childrens Books an imprint of Simon & Schuster Ltd
Falling Fast has 246 pages
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