Racing hearts - melinda di lorenzo

To honor the death of her best friend, teen Sienna signs up to do a triathlon and finds a connection with an unexpected training partner in this body-positive romance exploring first love, grief, perseverance and trusting in yourself.

Five months ago, Sienna Shoring lost her best friend, Stacey, to suicide.

Now Siennas back at school, struggling--and failing--to find her new place in the social hierarchy.

Awkward and alone, Sienna is still dealing with her grief.

When a package arrives for the Try It Triathlon, which Stacey signed them up for as a joke, its like receiving a message from the grave.

Sienna has no experience with running or biking.

And she doesnt even own a swimsuit.

But she decides to take on the challenge in honor of her best friend, despite being a fat girl.

And when mysterious jock Blake Romano approaches her unexpectedly and offers to train with her, she can hardly say no.

He seems to understand her in a way no one else does.

But Blake has a secret that might just break Siennas heart, even as hes winning it.