Kissing Violet Spriggs

Violet Spriggs, 16 years old, would rather disappear into her songbooks than deal with the chaos of the real world. Shy, awkward, and a little anxious, she isn't used to being noticed-until one day she's had enough and a public outburst lands her on punishment-scraping plates and folding linen in a local nursing home.There, she meets Jesse-a big, boisterous, and slightly clumsy boy with a kind heart and a laugh that makes her forget to overthink everything. What starts as a potentially awkward pairing soon grows into a friendship stitched together with laughter, whispered secrets, and moments that make Violet's heart race in ways she never anticipated.Surrounded by the quirky, loving residents, Violet discovers a surprising new family, people who accept her as she is and make even the smallest days feel extraordinary. As she navigates these new experiences and learns to let people in, Violet discovers that being seen-truly seen-can be terrifying, exhilarating, and more beautiful than she ever dared to imagine.Tender, whimsical, and brimming with first-love wonder, Kissing Violet Spriggs is a story about courage, connection, and the quiet magic of opening your heart to love and family in unexpected places.22 Chapters**