With her father’s chances for re-election slipping, she feels a little abandoned by her family when they distance themselves from her publicly. Now attending the local public high school, she is struggling with the repercussions from her decision after the scandal becomes public knowledge. Seventeen year old Taylor Lukens is the overachieving daughter of a Senator who is expelled from her exclusive private school after she impulsively takes the blame for something her boyfriend is responsible for. Miranda Kenneally’s newest release, Defending Taylor, is a young adult contemporary that deals with some very relevant topics such as prescription drug abuse, intended and unintended consequences of decisions and family expectations. 'Inspires as it entertains.'- Publishers Weekly Read more 'An absorbing story…highly enjoyable.'- Kirkus 'A a fun, sexy, suck-me-in read.'-Katie McGarry, author of Nowhere But Here and Pushing the Limits Will Taylor repeat her past mistakes or can she score a fresh start?

But it's hard to trust after having been betrayed. Taylor's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. The only person who seems to understand all that she's going through is her older brother's best friend, Ezra. Soccer has always been Taylor's escape from the pressures of school and family, but it's hard to fit in and play on a team that used to be her rival. Everything she's worked so hard for is gone, and now she's starting over at Hundred Oaks High. But one impulsive decision-one lie to cover for her boyfriend-and Taylor's kicked out of private school. After all, that's what is expected of a senator's daughter. Taylor's a star on the soccer field, but she's going to need a new game plan to protect her heartĬaptain of the soccer team, president of the Debate Club, contender for valedictorian: Taylor's always pushed herself to be perfect.

Defending Taylor by Miranda Kenneally