Love and Peaches: A Heartwarming YA Story of Friendship, First Romance, and Bittersweet Goodbyes($7.99Value)

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Together for another juicy summer, carefree Murphy, perfect Leeda, and big-hearted Birdie return to the place that allowed them to bloom. Brimming with all the charm, humor, and heart of  Peaches  and  The Secrets of Peaches , this satisfying conclusion to Jodi Lynn Anderson's popular series reunites three unlikely best friends for a final sweet farewell. When Murphy chose New York City, she left her first love behind. Now, a summer in Bridgewater means trading subway trains for pickup trucks and facing the boy she turned her back on. Leeda expects her trip home to be over faster than her new Manhattan boyfriend can hail a cab—until a surprising inheritance saddles her with a huge responsibility. Birdie's heart led her all the way to Mexico, and heartbreak brings her back to the orchard. But when the Darlington family decides to leave peach trees for palm trees, Birdie gets a crash course in letting go—and learning when to hold on. What does the future hold when the one place that binds you together is about to disappear? Female Friendship: Three best friends—Murphy, Leeda, and Birdie—reunite at the Georgia peach orchard for one last summer of secrets, support, and life-changing decisions. - Small Town Romance: For Murphy, coming home means facing Rex, the first love she left behind. But can a summer of trading subway trains for pickup trucks mend a broken heart? - Finding Your Path: While Leeda deals with a surprising inheritance of miniature ponies and Birdie fights for her family's legacy, each friend must discover who she's meant to become. - Bittersweet Goodbye: The final book in the beloved Peaches series, this is a heartfelt story about learning to let go of the past and hold on to the people who matter most. “Anderson’s tale encapsulates the state of ennui and anticipation that accompanies the last stretch of adolescence.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Peaches “This story stands on its own. A good choice for fans of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” - School Library Journal on The Secrets of Peaches “Anderson has drawn characters who are strong but also vulnerable as they learn to battle the demons within themselves and to accept the flawed natures of those around them.” - KLIATT on The Secrets of Peaches “This novel features lush, intricate, and sensual descriptions and lyrical scenes.…These likable, strong girls face realistic situations but retain uniqueness.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) on The Secrets of Peaches After a not-quite-peachy year apart, three Georgia peaches come home to Darlington Orchard When Murphy chose New York City, she left her first love behind. Now, a summer in Bridgewater means trading subway trains for pickup trucks and facing the boy she turned her back on. Leeda expects her trip home to be over faster than her new Manhattan boyfriend can hail a cab—until a surprising inheritance saddles her with a huge responsibility. Birdie's heart led her all the way to Mexico, and heartbreak brings her back to the orchard. But when the Darlington family decides to leave peach trees for palm trees, Birdie gets a crash course in letting go—and learning when to hold on. Together for another juicy summer, carefree Murphy, perfect Leeda, and big-hearted Birdie return to the place that allowed them to bloom. Brimming with all the charm, humor, and heart of Peaches and The Secrets of Peaches , this satisfying conclusion to the series reunites three unlikely best friends for a final sweet farewell. Jodi Lynn Anderson is the New York Times bestselling author of Peaches , Tiger Lily , and the popular May Bird trilogy. She lives in Asheville, N.C., with her husband, her son, and an endless parade of stray pets.