{"product_id":"9781250129772","title":"The Nerdy and the Dirty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cool girl—with an X-rated internal life—and a socially inept guy prove that opposites attract in this honest look at love, sexuality, and becoming your true self, in this edgy YA novel by B.T. Gottfred.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenelope \"Pen\" Lupo is sick and tired of being fake—not fake in a mean girl way, but in a way that hides who she really is. On the outside, Pen is popular, quiet, and deferential to her boyfriend. On the inside, however, Pen is honest, opinionated—and not quite sure that she's like other girls. Do they have urges like she does? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis classmates may consider him a nerd, but Benedict Pendleton knows he's destined for great things. All he has to do is find a worthy girlfriend, and his social station will be secured. Sure, Benedict is different—but that's what he likes about himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fate intervenes, both Pen and Benedict end up at the same vacation resort for winter break. Despite their differences, the two are drawn together. But is there such a thing as happily ever after for a nympho and a nerd?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA unique take on first love suitable for both young adult and adult readers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Nerdy and the Dirty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A truly beautiful story about passionately falling in love with another and learning to love and share your true self.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a love story that is genuine, explicit, passionate, and often adorable.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A hilarious and deeply honest look at high school love.... Gottfred creates addictive, true-to-life voices for both characters.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Completely sweet and poignant. It has everything to do with the sincerity and authenticity of the characters.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will cheer as these two endearing, unique, and believably voiced characters learn to finally be real—with themselves, with each other, and with the world.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47029505196272,"sku":"9781250129772","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250129772_p0.jpg?v=1763703370","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250129772","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}