Maybe Never, Maybe Now

In the sequel to the acclaimed novel, Painting Caitlyn, it's the start of eleventh grade, and Caitlyn is ready to forget about the abusive relationship she was trapped in last year. Since breaking free of Tyler's grip, she can't help but put up a wall to protect herself so she doesn't get hurt that way again. When an opportunity to go on an exchange trip to Quebec arises, Caitlyn wonders if this is her chance for a fresh start.

But soon after her departure, she realizes that the future is so full of uncertainties that old fears and insecurities start to creep back in, and she second-guesses herself at every turn. As she embarks on a new romance, a figure from her past tries to make amends. Can Caitlyn find it within herself to trust again?

Kimberly Joy Peters' powerful debut novel, Painting Caitlyn, was selected for the IRA Young Adults' Choices list, named a YALSA Quick Pick and recognized by the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence. She is also the author of Posing as Ashley, which won the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario Writer's Award.