6 Times We Almost Kissed [And One Time We Did] – Tess Sharpe

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6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did] by Tess Sharpe is a contemporary young adult romance about two girls whose lifelong rivalry slowly gives way to something neither is quite ready to acknowledge. Penny and Tate have always clashed, but their mothers are best friends. When Penny’s mother becomes a living donor for Tate’s mother, the families move in together for the summer, forcing the girls into close quarters.

As they try to keep the peace for their recovering families, Penny and Tate find themselves repeatedly drawn to each other—and repeatedly almost kissing. But with years of unspoken feelings between them, eventually they have to confront what has been hiding beneath their bickering all along.

Warm, funny and emotionally honest, the novel explores first love, friendship, family, grief, identity and queer romance. This book would appeal to readers who enjoy contemporary YA romance, LGBTQ+ stories, friends-to-lovers tension and character-driven coming-of-age fiction.