Surviving high school is full of emotional twists and turns, isn’t it?
After his parents divorced, Eric Hudson vowed that he’d never let himself fall in love. Love will only lead to a broken heart. So it’s fortunate that Eric is just as good at protecting his heart as he is the goal on the soccer field.
Julie Williams faces her problems with the same force that makes her the star forward on the soccer team. But with such a sharp focus on the goal, she is sometimes oblivious to what’s right in front of her.
Junior year brings on the greatest challenge of high school so far, and it has nothing to do with the state championship. As one begins to fall for their teammate and the other becomes smitten with the new student, Eric and Julie soon find themselves trapped on an emotional roller-coaster that neither of them wanted to be on.
And it might require more than their soccer skills to survive the ride.
They might need each other.
Standing By is available on Amazon and the Kindle Store!
What people are saying about Standing By
“Great read! Very well written, the characters draw you in and the main story-line is very relatable for all ages.“ – Alisha P.
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“Our daughter absolutely loved this book. She said she hopes there is a sequel to it. Perfect for any age but great for kids in middle or high school.“ – Jason and Nicole C.
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“Tabitha Kelly’s first book is one you don’t want to miss! Packed with engaging and relatable characters, realistic settings, brisk banter and a heartfelt story-line, this is a novel that both teens and adults will enjoy for years to come. Kudos to Miss Kelly for bringing a quality, redeeming tale to the sometimes-tawdry world of YA lit. I hope it is the first of many.“ – Jess R.
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“The characters are both well developed and drill down deeper than a lot of mainstream books on the market now. I loved the romance story and even found myself caught off guard once or twice, which was a delight. I definitely recommend this book to pre-teens and up. “ – Tiffany S.
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“A fantastic YA book! It’s written beautifully. The characters are funny, and relatable. It’s super sweet and definitely a must read, I strongly recommend it!“ – Jordan B.
Tabitha G. Kelly 