Listen to Your Heart - by Kasie West

About the Book

From the author of "The Fill-in Boyfriend, P.S. I Like You, " and "Listen to Your Heart" comes an adorable teen rom-com of secrets, love, and friendship, loosely based on "Sleepless in Seattle."

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Jenny Han, this rom-com from YA contemporary queen Kasie West comes to the Point Paperbacks line.

Talking to other people isn't Kate Bailey's favorite activity. She'd much rather be out on the lake, soaking up the solitude and sunshine. So when her best friend, Alana, convinces Kate to join their high school's podcast, Kate is not expecting to be chosen as the host. Now she'll have to answer calls and give advice on the air? Impossible.But to Kate's surprise, she turns out to be pretty good at the hosting gig. Then the podcast gets in a call from an anonymous guy, asking for advice about his unnamed crush. Kate is pretty sure that the caller is gorgeous Diego Martinez, and even surer that the girl in question is Alana. Kate is excited for her friend . . . until Kate herself starts to develop feelings for Diego. Suddenly, Kate finds that while doling out wisdom to others may be easy, asking for help is tougher than it looks, and following your own advice is even harder.Kasie West's adorable story of secrets, love, and friendship is sure to win over hearts everywhere.

Review Quotes

Praise for Listen to Your Heart: "The fun and lighthearted read features teenagers trying to navigate high school's emotional highways as they deal with schoolwork, romance, and friends. Serious but humorous Kate (along with outgoing Alana) keeps readers engaged as she tries to solve dilemmas in both the podcast and relationship spheres. An easy fit for those who like comfortable high-school romantic dramas." -- Booklist"A tender story about friendship and love." -- Kirkus Reviews"Kate and Diego have adorable chemistry. West delivers banter with plenty of sparks as Kate steps up to the mic. The character's emotional growth will resonate with readers as she discovers courage and new confidence." -- School Library JournalPraise for Lucky in Love: "There's a wealth of profoundly topical, thematic territory to explore in lottery wins; this iteration, with its cast of culturally and economically diverse characters, is especially resonant." -- Kirkus Reviews"Kasie West books are our kind of comfort food -- romantic, light and cute!" -- Justine Magazine"Fans of Susane Colasanti, Jennifer E. Smith, and Jenny Han will enjoy this smart girl protagonist dealing with the typical (and not-so-typical) drama that senior year of high school brings." -- School Library Journal"Practicality and luck collide in this well-paced story of a developing relationship surrounded by the complexities of human interactions." -- VOYAPraise for P.S. I Like You: "Lily is one of the funniest heroines I've met in a long time. This is my favorite Kasie West book yet!" -- Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan"Clever and heartwarming. P.S. I love this book, and you will too!" -- Lisa Schroeder, author of The Bridge from Me to You"The perfect romantic comedy." -- VOYA"This sweet-and-salty, opposites-attract romance has more than a pinch of Pride & Prejudice tucked inside. Prepare for adorable." -- Justine Magazine"A sweet, swoony love story." -- RT Book Reviews

About the Author

Kasie West is the author of several YA novels, including Lucky in Love, Listen to Your Heart, Maybe This Time, Sunkissed, Places We've Never Been, and more. Her books have been named as ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers and as YALSA Best Books for Young Adults. Kasie lives in Central California with her family, and you can visit her online at kasiewest.com.