Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne

2/5 Stars

B&N:
Kate's Aunt Sue invites Kate and her two friends, Leah and Allie, to spend winter break in her rental condo in Snow Angel Valley during their three-week winter school break. Meanwhile, Aunt Sue invites Kate's brother, Sam, and his two friends, Joe and Brad, to come for break and stay in the same condo. Aunt Sue is an adult that Kate respects and looks to for answers in this coming-of-age story. Aunt Sue has never married, but she always has a new, young boyfriend. In Snow Angel Valley, Aunt Sue rents condos and operates a bookstore/hot-chocolate cafT. Several of the book's chapters take place in this bookstore/cafT setting. Kate has a huge crush on Brad, who ignores her. Meanwhile, Joe becomes interested in Kate. Kate's friend, Allie, pairs up with Kate's brother, Sam. Brad moves out to another girl's condo, while Leah pairs up with one of the ski instructors. So, what will Kate do and what choices will she make? This teen romance, written in first person, is a sweet book, which will prove a quick read even for the most reluctant teenage girl. 2006, Avon/HarperCollins Publishers, Ages 12 up.

My Review
I got this book used thinking it was an adult chick-lit book...surprise it's a teen romance! It reads like one, too. I almost put it down, but then decided to read it like I was a teen. So, after getting in that mind frame- it's a decent book. Yes, it's predictable- but it's still cute. There is no swearing or sex! Well- they do say that a girl sleeps in a guys bed- BUT they really don't make it sound like they have sex, so you could actually believe that they're just cuddling and kissing. The characters were typical stereo-type characters...but it's not meant to be a deep book. It's a fun, quick read for teens. I was happy with who ended with whom. Again- it was cute.