The First To Know
To tell or not to tell?
Dana Fields’s father never knew his parents. When Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half brother her age whose very existence means her parents’ happy marriage is a lie.
Dana’s desire to know her half brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad’s deception, clashes with her wish not to destroy her family. When she sees the opportunity to get to know Brandon through his cousin, the intense yet kind Chase, she takes it. But the more she finds out about Brandon, her father’s past and the irresistible guy who’ll never forgive her if he discovers the truth, the more she sees the inevitable fallout from her own lies. With her family crumbling around her, Dana must own up to her actions and find a way to heal the breach—for everyone—before they’re torn apart for good.
“A smart, heartfelt tale that’s more than its nifty high concept.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Emotions, heartache, and betrayal: Johnson’s sophomore novel has it all.” – Booklist
“Beautifully told, this heartbreaking story about family betrayals and secrets will have readers easily caught up in this tale… the ending is simply perfect.” – RT Book Reviews
“Filled with drama, the narrative has notes of comedy, romance… the ending [is] heartwarming and satisfying.” – School Library Journal
Genre: Contemporary Young Adult
Age Range: 14 and up
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
Categories: Young Adult Romance, Young Adult Social Themes, Young Adult Sports & Recreation, Young Adult Family
Language: English
Translations: Spanish
Format: Hardcover
Retail Price: $18.99 (USD)
ISBN-13: 9781335007940
Pages: 336
Format: Trade Paperback
Retail Price: $9.99 (USD)
ISBN-13: 9781335139757
Pages: 320
Format: eBook
Retail Price: $7.99 (USD)
ISBN-13: 9781488028120
Pages: 352
Format: Audiobook (Unabridged)
Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
Retail Price: $20.49
ISBN-13: 9781541412903
Length: 8 hours and 16 minutes





















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One summer. One grumpy local. One centuries-old mystery. Set on the dreamy shores of Nantucket, If You Were Here is a Gilmore Girls meets Outer Banks YA romance about finding love, chasing history, and rewriting the story you thought you knew.
2026 Junior Library Guild Selection
⭐“Reminiscent of the Netflix television series Outer Banks, this is a mystery shrouded in history, wrapped up with a love story.”
–School Library Journal (Starred Review)
“[O]ffers both summertime romance and a historical mystery in this sensorial grumpy-sunshine love story set on Nantucket.”
– Publisher’s Weekly
“Lili’s and Wren’s alternating first-person perspectives grapple thoughtfully with grief and romantic dilemmas…Sweet and insightful.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“This light, tame summer romance is a fun read for those who want a strong plot to go along with the smooching.”
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Reminiscent of the Netflix television series Outer Banks, this is a mystery shrouded in history, wrapped up with a love story.”—School Library Journal (⭐starred review)
“Lili’s and Wren’s alternating first-person perspectives grapple thoughtfully with grief and romantic dilemmas. Sweet and insightful.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[A] sensorial grumpy-sunshine love story set on Nantucket. The teens’ interest in local lore—and Lili’s uncanny ability to charm Wren out of his perpetual crankiness—first sparks amiable companionship, then sunny romance, conveyed via lively prose. Alluring history about Nantucket’s maritime roots and its bustling present-day tourist scene enliven the idyllic seaside setting.”—Publishers Weekly
“The slowly progressing romance between the two is centered in the narrative, but the topics of disability (Wren uses a wheelchair), grief, and the importance of family are also highlighted. Wren’s existing relationship with his high-school girlfriend is handled with nuance and empathy. A fun read for those who want a strong plot to go along with the smooching.”—Booklist](https://scontent-dfw5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/682725739_18463044826102064_6856789565128301795_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ig_cache_key=Mzg4NjA3MjAxMzIzNjI3Mzc0Mw%3D%3D.3-ccb7-5&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=a54f6b&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ZP6_FoBRgkwQ7kNvwHfbDpd&_nc_oc=AdrXkSdbyFzF-QTjoXWzoP8eCM7ReKY3lHZuq-vJp1GPUFJfVeFbH4GfnbgE8uXNfG4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=sGRewjH1B98c9ZIcMMhK5A&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJ8WMG8Ni_hgztoFG3A6NbZ6u2AnT6TOcl8-b1OFqwDAETxuAKSY34DoJe-U9XEhblEQBTpJ6I6&oh=00_AQSvw6kezpYUsGKjAf5JBWTO_Hh-25sTx_FFn8CWnHp7bA&oe=6AEB7E76)






