Kissing Max Holden

Katy Upperman

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SQUARE FISH
16 September 2025

Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Young Adult Romance

Kissing Max Holden is perfect for readers who love:

- Taming a bad boy

- Boy Next Door

- Ex-best-friends-to-lovers

- Complex family dynamics

- Laura Nowlin

- Tillie Cole

When Max Holden climbs through her window one night, Jillian Eldridge knows she shouldn't let him kiss her. Her parents. His girlfriend. And the fact that Max hasn't been the same since his dad's stroke. But she can't resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea, but a bad thing never tasted so good.

With a new baby sibling on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school suddenly up in the air, Jillian starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing Max is easier said than done.

Will Jill follow her heart, and allow their friendship to blossom into something more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?

By: Katy Upperman
Imprint: SQUARE FISH
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781250420893
ISBN 10: 125042089X
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Katy Upperman is a graduate of Washington State University, a former elementary school teacher, and an insatiable reader. When not writing for young adults, Katy can be found whipping up batches of chocolate-chip cookies, or exploring the country with her husband and daughter. She is the author of Kissing Max Holden, Everything I Promised You, and other YA novels. You can find her online at katyupperman.com.

Reviews for Kissing Max Holden

Praise for Kissing Max Holden: ""Kissing Max Holden is like the perfect slice of pumpkin pie: it's equal parts sweet and spicy, and you can't get enough of it! What a treat!"" --Jessica Love, author of In Real Life ""A moving book with depth, Kissing Max Holden is perfect for readers wanting a strong female character in a realistic romance. Wonderfully written and swoony."" --Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan ""Sarah Dessen fans rejoice--you are going to love Kissing Max Holden!"" --Lisa Schroeder, author of Chasing Brooklyn ""Full of wit, humor, and spine-tingling smooches, Kissing Max Holden combines the classic themes of contemporary romance with riveting family drama. . . . I literally could not put this book down and would buy a physical copy for my shelf in a heartbeat. I can't wait to read what Katy writes next."" --Erin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road