The Great Dempseys

Dark family secrets. Class differences. First love. Dive into the first entry of this multi-award-winning series! Critics have been raving about this book! ". . . a compelling read for those who enjoy stories about family, identity, and navigating life’s complexities." -Carol Thompson from Readers' Favorite ". . . the prose strikes an elegant balance between heartfelt emotion and sharp social commentary, exploring themes of privilege and personal identity with remarkable sensitivity and insight." -K.C. Finn from Readers' Favorite "Sprinkled with a healthy dose of romance, family drama, and shocking reveals, this is a tale of first love between two teenagers from very different backgrounds." -Pikasho Deka from Readers' Favorite "Fans of new adult fiction will find much to admire in The Great Dempseys. Its blend of romance, social commentary, and suspense offers a multi-layered narrative with broad appeal." -Demetria Head from Readers' Favorite Thanks to a generous scholarship, fifteen-year-old Audrey Nielsen is able to attend Great Gray, a prestigious private high school on the Upper East Side, as a member of the Class of 1981. Though uncomfortable in this new environment, Audrey quickly adapts, and at Great Gray, she meets Bobby Dempsey, the sole heir to his family’s fortune. Everyone knows about the Dempsey family; the patriarch, Robert Dempsey, is the CEO of Dempsey Corp, one of the largest, most influential conglomerates in the United States. Bobby is expected to someday follow in his father's footsteps, but perhaps he has his own aspirations . . . Instantly, sparks fly between Bobby and Audrey, and their relationship piques their peers'—and their families'—interest. Together, they do their best to navigate class differences, family drama, and the difficulties of teenage romance. Nevertheless, near the end of their senior year, something happens that shatters the euphoric bubble they had been living in. In the aftermath, dark family secrets resurface, threatening to topple the great Dempsey dynasty. Bobby and Audrey are thus forced to make a decision: a decision that will change the trajectory of their entire lives . . .