Brooklyn

By Mary Frances

Brooklyn, a shy high school junior, feels overshadowed by her popular brother, Jaxson, and is constantly snubbed by the queen bee, Madison. Her only ally is her best friend, Joanna, but Brooklyn finds solace in her secret online chats with Hoopster1, unaware that he is actually Brody, Jaxson's wealthy and arrogant best friend. When Brooklyn is assigned to tutor Brody in English, their sessions are filled with tension as he dismisses her and treats her like she's beneath him. Yet, online, Hoopster1 is kind and funny, and Brooklyn can't help but fall for him.

As Madison flaunts her relationship with Brody, Brooklyn feels more insignificant than ever. She discovers that the charming boy she's falling for online is the same one who belittles her in person. Torn between her growing love for him and the reality of their social divide, Brooklyn decides to keep her identity a secret. But when Brody's interest in LonelyLady intensifies, Brooklyn realizes she must confront her fears.

Everything changes when she admits to Brody that she is LonelyLady, leading him to reconsider everything he thought he knew about her. After breaking up with Madison, Brody tries to prove his feelings for Brooklyn are genuine, but she struggles to trust him. However, when he stands up for her against Madison's bullying, Brooklyn begins to see that his feelings go beyond their online connection. Will their love survive the challenges of high school social status and past misunderstandings? Join Brooklyn and Brody as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and self-acceptance in a world where appearances can be deceiving.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GLLDLM2C
• ISBN13: 9798295597428
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Mary Frances
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary