The Key to You and Me

Written by Jaye Robin Brown

Narrated by Katherine Littrell and Jennifer Jill Araya

A sweet and funny LGBTQ+ romance perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Julie Murphy, from the critically acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit!

Piper Kitts is spending the summer living with her grandmother, training at the barn of a former Olympic horseback rider, and trying to get over her ex-girlfriend. Much to Piper’s dismay, her grandmother is making her face her fear of driving by taking lessons from a girl in town.

Kat Pearson has always suspected that she likes girls but fears her North Carolina town is too small to color outside the lines. But when Piper’s grandmother hires Kat to give her driving lessons, everything changes.

Piper’s not sure if she’s ready to let go of her ex. Kat’s navigating uncharted territory with her new crush. With the summer running out, will they be able to unlock a future together?

""Piper and Kat are imperfect, but always trying their best—aren't we all?—and Brown had me rooting for them all the way through this sweet, slow burn romance. Their triumphs, their blunders, and the way they swing between confidence and self-doubt are utterly relatable.""—Misa Sigura, award-winning author of It's Not Like It's a Secret

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Apr 20, 2021
• ISBN: 9780063061392

Jaye Robin Brown

Jaye Robin Brown is the critically acclaimed author of the young adult novels Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit and No Place to Fall. She lives in North Carolina with her dog, horses, and wife. You can visit her on Instagram @jayerobinbrown or online at www.jayerobinbrown.com.

Reviews for The Key to You and Me

[edgoldberg · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Piper flees her Massachusetts home for the summer to forget about her ex-girlfriend, Judith, and to work for, horseback ride and learn from an Olympic champion. She is staying with her grandmother, MaMolly, who also wants Piper to learn to drive, something she's been avoiding for a while. MaMolly hires Kat to teach Piper to drive. Kat, who is questioning her sexuality, is instantly attracted to Piper. The feeling is mutual.However, Piper is still not over Judith and uses photos of her and Kat to make Judith jealous.I'm sure I don't have to spell out what happens in the end--flirting, misunderstandings, etc. I typical, but totally enjoyable rom-com. P.S. Not much horseback riding takes place in the book.

[sennebec · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A complete delight with lovable main characters supported by a quirky and very likable bunch of secondary characters. LBGTQ teens in small towns will really relate not only to Piper and Kat, but to Elliot as well. Feel good ending is frosting on the cake.