Cookie
O’Gorman
O’Gorman writes stories filled with humor and heart for the nerd in
all of us. Fiery first kisses, snappy dialogue, smart girls, swoon
worthy boys, and unbreakable friendships are featured in each of her
books.
is a hopeless romantic, a Harry Potter aficionado, and a supporter of
all things dork. Chocolate, Chinese food, and Asian dramas are her
kryptonite. Above all, she believes that real life has enough sorrow
and despair—which is why she always tries to give her characters a
happy ending. Adorkable
is her debut novel.
Adorkable
(ah-dor-kuh-bul): Descriptive term meaning to be equal parts dorky
and adorable. For reference, see Sally Spitz.
Seventeen-year-old
Sally Spitz is done with dating. Or at least, she’s done with the
horrible blind dates/hookups/sneak attacks her matchmaking bestie,
Hooker, sets her up on. There’s only so much one geek girl and
Gryffindor supporter can take.
Her solution: she needs a fake
boyfriend. And fast.
Enter Becks, soccer phenom,
all-around-hottie, and Sally’s best friend practically since birth.
When Sally asks Becks to be her F.B.F. (fake boyfriend), Becks is
only too happy to be used. He’d do anything for Sal–even if that
means giving her PDA lessons in his bedroom, saying she’s “more
than pretty,” and expertly kissing her at parties.
The
problem: Sally’s been in love with Becks all her life–and he’s
completely clueless.
This book features two best friends, one
special edition Yoda snuggie, countless beneath-the-ear kisses and
begs the question:
Who wants a real boyfriend when faking it
is so much more fun?
his gaze, I forced out the words, “Ready to make it official?”
grinned, and the sight of that familiar expression, the look in those
eyes I’d loved forever, was enough to strengthen my resolve.
up, I gave myself no time to reconsider.
lips were on his the next instant, meeting, feeling, rejoicing in
this moment I’d never thought but always hoped would happen. I knew
Becks was surprised, could feel it in the stiffness in his shoulders,
the tight set to his mouth. But it didn’t matter. I was kissing
Becks, my best friend, my Han Solo, my one. This was the best moment
of my life. I was certain it couldn’t get any better.
then Becks started kissing me back.
arms wrapped around my waist, his lips guiding mine, as he went from
passive passenger along for the ride to full-on conductor. I gasped
as he bent me back over his arm, and felt him grin through the kiss.
My toes just skimming the floor, supported almost entirely by Becks’s
strength, I was happy to let him lead. Becks wasn’t just a great
kisser. He was a master. Far as first kisses go, it was a
showstopper.
Playlist:
1.“Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap
“Can You Tell” by Ra Ra Riot
“The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson
“July Flame” by Laura Veirs
“So Insane” by Discovery
“The Trial of the Century” by French Kicks
“Hysteric” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
“Powerful Stuff” by Sean Hayes
“Call It Off” by Tegan and Sara
“Your Song” by Kate Walsh
“Nicest Thing” by Kate Nash
“Hyperballad” by Whitley
“Syrup & Honey” by Duffy
“Oh Boy” by Duffy
“She’s Got You High” by Mumm-Ra
“Heart Skipped a Beat” by The XX
“Tessellate” by Tokyo Police Club
“I’m With You” by The Stills
“Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews Band (Live at Folsom
Field, Boulder Colorado)
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