Trouble from the Start

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Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, Trouble from the Start is a sweet and romantic read about a good girl who falls for a bad boy.

Avery knows better than to fall for Fletcher, the local bad boy who can't seem to outrun his reputation. Fletcher knows he shouldn't bother with college-bound, daughter-of-a-cop Avery. But when their paths cross, neither can deny the spark. Are they willing to go against everything and let their hearts lead the way? Or are they just flirting with disaster?

A companion novel to Rachel Hawthorne's paperback original The Boyfriend Project, this title is perfect for fans of summer beach reads and sweet treats.


  • Good Girl x Bad Boy: She’s the studious daughter of a cop, and he’s the troublemaker everyone warns her about.
  • Forced Proximity: The one guy she’s supposed to avoid is suddenly living in the apartment over her garage, making him impossible to ignore.
  • Hate to Love: It starts with a stupid bet and a ruined reputation, but their animosity can’t hide an undeniable spark.
  • Small Town Romance: Set during the final weeks of high school, where everyone knows your business and reputations are hard to escape.
Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, Trouble from the Start is a sweet and romantic read about a good girl who falls for a bad boy. Avery knows better than to fall for Fletcher, the local bad boy who can't seem to outrun his reputation. Fletcher knows he ...

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6 reviews
Jassy Jess
February 23, 2026
I wanted more. Enjoyed it
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Saige G.
February 27, 2016
I was smiling the whole time while reading this!! <3!! <3
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About the author

Rachel Hawthorne believes in happy endings and adopting older rescue dogs. She also writes as New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath and as J. A. London with her son, Alex. She lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and is presently spoiling a pooch named Jake.

Rachel Hawthorne believes in happy endings and adopting older rescue dogs. She also writes as New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath and as J. A. London with her son, Alex. She lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and is presently spoiling a pooch named Jake.

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