Eighteen-year-olds Sidney and Asher have spent every summer together, since they were twelve. Every summer it’s the same—in between cookouts and boat rides and family-imposed bonfires, the two spend the dog days of summer finding the ultimate ways to prank each other.
Now, the summer after their senior year, the two know that the end of their forced family vacations is nearing an end, and each is determined to make this last summer the most epic yet. But when the two families are kicked out of their beloved beach houses just one week into their eight-week vacation, their last summer is suddenly in jeopardy.
When the two find themselves in uncomfortable new accommodations, Sidney expects summer to continue as usual. But then she gets a note—Meet me at midnight. And Asher has a proposition for her: join forces for one last summer of epic pranks, against a shared enemy—the woman who kicked them out of their beloved vacation homes. But can these two put their pasts aside and actually work as a team? And with their attention finally on something other than tormenting one another—can they ignore the obvious attraction building between them?
About the Author
Jessica Pennington is no stranger to the combination of love and drama. She’s a wedding planner, after all. A serial entrepreneur with a BA in public relations, Pennington has a passion for grassroots marketing. She lives in a Michigan beach town, where she owns more YA novels than many teens and spends most of her time on a laptop, rather than a beach.
Industry Reviews
Sweet and real, and fans of Sarah Dessen or Meg Cabot will find themselves hoping these pranksters find true love. With a light romance, humor, and summers full of swimming, parties, and bonfires, this is a perfect beach read.
School Library Journal
[Meet Me at Midnight] captures the joy of summer, the love for lake life, and the quaintness of vacation towns after the tourists go home. Simply put, this book is a delight to read. The pranks are silly fun, the tingle of unexpected love is sweet, and the hesitation to go all-in is splendidly real. Pull up a beach chair; Sidney and Asher are your perfect summer-reading companions.
Booklist
Pennington crafts two believable teens ensnared in a hate-to-love romance that is addictingly enjoyable. The comedic matchup between Sidney, a meticulous overthinker, and the charming yet snarky Asher will have readers rooting for the duo. A steamy, prank-filled summer romance that readers will devour.
Kirkus Reviews
"Does Jessica Pennington have a PhD in chemistry? Because the sparks were FLYING! Meet Me at Midnight is full of wit and romance, with a plot that kept me guessing and characters that I couldn't help but root for."
Lauren Morrill, author of Meant to Be
"A swoony, snarky, perfect romance, set during the summer before college when anything (even falling for your sworn enemy...) is possible. A must-read for YA romance fans!"
Kerry Winfrey, author of Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It and Waiting for Tom Hanks
"Meet Me at Midnight is the young adult answer to The Hating Game, set at a picturesque Michigan lake house. Readers will fall for Asher and Sidney as they figure out if they're better as sworn enemies, friends, or much more. A fantastic addition to any romance lover's shelf!"
Christina June, author of It Started with Goodbye and No Place Like Here
