You bet your heart
A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling in love along the way
Sasha Johnson-Sun might not know everything–like how to fully heal after her dad’s passing or how many more Saturdays her mom can spend cleaning houses. But the one thing Sasha is certain of? She will graduate this year as Skyline High’s class valedictorian.
At least, she was sure before the principal calls Sasha and her cute, effortlessly gifted ex-best friend, Ezra Davis-Goldberg, into his office to deliver earth-shattering news: they’re tied for valedictorian and the scholarship attached…
This outcome can’t be left to chance. So, Sasha and Ezra agree on a best-of-three, winner-take-all academic bet. As they go head-to-head, they are forced not only to reexamine why they drifted apart but also to figure out who they’ve become since. With her future hanging in the balance, Sasha must choose: honor her family’s sacrifices by winning (at all costs) or give her heart a shot at finding happiness?
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PRAISE FOR YOU BET YOUR HEART
“An insight and emotional exploration of teen changes and growth.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Big-hearted with a pitch-perfect voice, this enemies-to-lovers is your next favorite rom com. With a fiercely driven and lovable main character, YOU BET YOUR HEART explores complex family dynamics, self-discovery, and the sweet unfurling of first love.” —Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know and Throwback
“Danielle Parker knows how to write a love story! You Bet Your Heart is romantic, real, and tender. It had me smiling and swooning, wiping away tears, and pausing to hug the pages. I could have lingered in this book forever.”—Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters
“Utterly charming and thoroughly delightful. A beautiful story about opening your heart to others, and learning how to live a life full of meaning, love, and joy. Bet on Danielle Parker!” —Julia Drake, author of The Last True Poets of the Sea
“A hilarious mix of wit and soul, You Bet Your Heart blends heart-stopping romance with an honest perspective on class, grief, perfectionism, and mental health. An affirming love story for the anxious, the driven, the color-coordinated-pencil-case-
“In You Bet Your Heart, Danielle Parker masterfully interweaves a fun, fast-paced, and flirty rom com with the toughest parts of youth, like the diverging paths of friendships at the end of senior year and the rigorous fight and sacrifice made by students striving to be the best. Sasha and Ezra are an energy drink—all the best fluttery feelings of first love mixed with the high octane battle between academic rivals. Sasha’s journey is both relatable and moving as she grapples with grief and the expectations it can inspire in us, and she’ll have even you questioning what legacy you want to leave behind when it’s all over. Come for the swoons, stay for the feels.” —Samantha Markum, author of This May End Badly