Jess' seventeenth year is a tumultuous one, due to a series of lies and unfortunate circumstances, including her break-up with Fred, her school detention, and her mother's new romance.
Jess Jordan convinces her best guy friend Fred to pose as her boyfriend in order to discourage the hopeless crush a French exchange student seems to have on Jess.
Fifteen-year-old Jess, living with her mum, separated from her father in Cornwall, and with a best friend who seems to do everything perfectly, finds her own assets through humor.
Best friends Zoe and Chloe need suitable dates for the Earthquake Ball--the ball of the year--and time is running out, while at the university, Zoe's older sister is in serious financial trouble and needs her help.
Jess knows her summer plans are ruined but little could she imagine the huge surprise that awaits her when she visits her dad's home for the first time in years.
Fifteen-year-old Jess, living with her mum, separated from her father in Cornwall, and with a best friend who seems to do everything perfectly, finds her own assets through humor.
