Sixteen-year-old Nick Revel may have a girlfriend, but he falls in love on a summer trip with a mysterious boy named Derek. They spend the perfect day together, but when Nick can't find the courage to defend Derek against the hatred of strangers, Nick loses his first true love on the same day he found him. Nick searches for his lost love in every way imaginable, but he also keeps up appearances with his girlfriend and struggles to find his true self. Although he may not have much luck finding Derek, he has plenty of opportunity for getting lucky with his girlfriend, which he awkwardly tries to avoid. Will Nick find the courage it takes to be honest? Will he ever find Derek again? Full of surprises, humor, adventure, and-of course-first love, LOOKING FOR DEREK is a fresh coming-of-age tale that is sure to delight!