Girls Don't Stay Innocent (Misadventures of Modern Womanhood) - Softcover

Druga, Melina

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798234134622

Publisher: Sun Up Press, 2026

Synopsis

Before she was a rock star's wife, she was a girl learning to love, feel, and choose.

Cassandra "Cassie" Economos has four loves: There's Kurt Cobain, a permanent fixture on her bedroom wall and in her teenage heart. Then there's her friends. Oh, and let's not forget her big, fat, gloriously dysfunctional Greek family. And simmering beneath it all is a burning desire to escape to Chicago.

Cassie's about to add another item to her list: boys. There's just one Mount Everest-sized problem. Cassie's strictly forbidden to date. Determined to break free from the shackles of her family's rules, Cassie embarks on a hilarious and often cringe-worthy journey into the world of dating and learns how to navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and identity.

From the blush of first love to the sting of betrayal, Cassandra's journey is one of self-discovery and emotional evolution. Every choice she makes brings her closer to the woman she's destined to become and the love story that will define her life.

With a quirky cast of friends cheering her on, will Cassie be able to balance her family's expectations while discovering her true self?

Girls Don't Stay Innocent, the first book in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, follows Cassandra during her high school years, a time of first love, rebellion and confusion. For readers who love emotional women's fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series spans one woman's life from youth to maturity and every heartbreak and triumph in between.

Content warning: This book contains explicit content and is intended for mature readers only.

About this title

About the Author

Melina Druga writes heartfelt stories about love, resilience, and the ties that connect us all. Best known for her contemporary rock star romances, she brings authenticity and emotional depth to a world often clouded by stereotypes - crafting stories that reflect the realities of being rock stars and the women who love them.Her novels blend passion and vulnerability, exploring the complexities of love, identity, and second chances. Each book invites readers into the lives of characters who are flawed, hopeful, and achingly human, reminding us that even in the spotlight, the heart tells the truest story.Earlier in her career, Melina explored historical fiction and nonfiction, and her love of the past continues to shape the emotional depth and texture of her writing.When she's not writing, Melina can often be found listening to music, exercising or watching musicians' interviews. She believes stories, like songs, have the power to heal, inspire and remind us that love, in all forms, is worth the journey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sun Up Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798234134622
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340