Run Away With Me
Run Away With Me by J. L. Simmonds, published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) on October 14, 2025, is a contemporary novel that follows two teenage runaways on a transformative journey across America. Jessie ‘Mouse’ Swift, desperate to escape her troubled life in Seattle, finds herself on an unexpected road trip with Brooke Summer, a girl from school who embodies everything Jessie admires. As they navigate their escape in a vintage red Mustang, the stakes rise with the looming presence of law enforcement and other threats.
This edition presents a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of romance and coming-of-age as Jessie and Brooke confront their pasts and explore their evolving relationship. Readers will encounter a thrilling blend of adventure and emotional depth as the characters grapple with their identities and the challenges of their circumstances. With 352 pages, this book delves into the complexities of love and friendship against a backdrop of high-stakes drama, making it a notable addition to the Teen & Young Adult genre.
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Two teenage runaways. One vintage Mustang. A life-changing race across America. So strap in, because this is going to be one hell of a ride.
“Simmering romance . . . revelations and a plot riddled with high stakes.” —Publishers Weekly
Jessie ‘Mouse’ Swift needs to get out of Seattle and fast. A few days ago she admitted to wanting her abusive stepfather dead, only to come home and find his murdered body. So when a girl from school offers Jessie a ride in her vintage red Mustang, they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.
Brooke Summer is everything Jessie isn’t: popular, confident, wealthy and heart-stoppingly beautiful, and Jessie has been in love with her from afar for years. But Brooke is hiding her own secrets . . .
With the cops and other sinister figures on their tail, how long can Jessie and Brooke stay on the run before they’re caught? And as their friendship blossoms into something more, can they find a future worth running to together?
A coming-of-age thriller-romance, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Casey McQuiston.
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