The First to Know - Hardcover

Johnson, Abigail

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1335007946 ISBN 13: 9781335007940

Publisher: Harlequin Books Teen, 2017

Synopsis

A SECRET DNA TEST.

A SECRET HALF BROTHER.

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.

Also by Abigail Johnson:  
Every Other Weekend 
Even If I Fall 
If I Fix You 

About this title

Review

"Emotions, heartache, and betrayal: Johnson's sophomore novel has it all." - Booklist

"A smart, heartfelt tale that's more than its nifty high concept." - Kirkus Reviews

"Beautifully told, this heartbreaking story about family betrayals and secrets will have readers easily caught up in this tale.... The romance is sweet, well done and feels genuine, and the ending is simply perfect." - RT Book Reviews

"All the characters are brought to life with nuanced depiction. Filled with drama, the narrative has notes of comedy, romance, and an underlying softball theme, which makes it accessible for all kinds of readers... [H]eartwarming and satisfying. -School Library Journal

About the Author

Abigail Johnson was born in Pennsylvania. When she was twelve, her family traded in snowstorms for year-round summers and moved to Arizona. Abigail chronicled the entire road trip and has been writing ever since. She became a tetraplegic when she was seventeen, but hasn't let that stop her from bodysurfing in Mexico, writing and directing a high-school production of Cinderella, and becoming a published author. Visit Abigail at abigailjohnsonbooks.com and on Twitter @AbigailsWriting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harlequin Books Teen
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1335007946
• ISBN 13: 9781335007940
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328