Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, Trouble from the Start is a sweet and romantic read about a good girl who falls for a bad boy.

Avery knows better than to fall for Fletcher, the local bad boy who can't seem to outrun his reputation. Fletcher knows he shouldn't bother with college-bound, daughter-of-a-cop Avery. But when their paths cross, neither can deny the spark. Are they willing to go against everything and let their hearts lead the way? Or are they just flirting with disaster?

A companion novel to Rachel Hawthorne's paperback original The Boyfriend Project, this title is perfect for fans of summer beach reads and sweet treats.

• Bad Boy Good Girl: She’s a cop’s daughter with a perfect record. He’s the guy from the wrong side of the tracks she’s been warned her whole life to avoid.
• Forced Proximity: After one disastrous night, Avery is shocked to find Fletcher living in the apartment over her family’s garage. Now there’s nowhere to run from the sparks between them.
• Forbidden Romance: Dating the town’s resident troublemaker is a terrible idea, especially when your dad carries a badge. But Fletcher might be the one risk Avery is finally willing to take.
• Sweet Summer Romance: A perfect high school love story full of first-time feelings, teen angst, and the hope of a summer that could change everything.