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Cordelia Packer hates the unexpected, but she's in for a surprise when Jacob Stein offers to be her travel companion, all the way from San Diego to her sister's place in northern California. Before she knows it, her neatly laid out summer plan has turned into a wild road trip, where anything can – and does – happen. Who knew getting lost with a boy could be so much fun?
Cordelia Packer was the most uncomfortable she'd ever been. More uncomfortable than when she'd contracted the chicken pox from Alexis Dunbar, her best friend, in kindergarten. More uncomfortable than when she'd puked up her hot dog lunch onto Alexis's shoes during the semifinal round of the fifth-grade spelling bee after being asked to spell "forsythia." Actually, now that Cordelia thought about it, she was experiencing the most uncomfortable moment of her life, and Alexis was nowhere to be found. Weird. She wished she could call Alexis now.
But even weirder was the fact that she was out here camping. Cordelia never slept on anything except a queen-size bed fitted with two layers of four-hundred-thread-count sheets and a goose down comforter. Now she was lying on the floor of a tent that smelled like wet canvas, trying to reach the stone that had been digging into her back all night. This stone had single-handedly ruined the restful sleep that she had planned, and it was currently threatening to ruin something that could have been etched in her mind as the most incredible moment of all time, instead of the most uncomfortable. That certain something was the full-on, hip-grinding make-out session she was having with her exceptionallywonderful and gorgeous boyfriend, Paul.
Not only was Paul seriously sexy, he also had a way of convincing Cordelia to put aside her slightly rigid quality-of-life requirements. This time, he had won her over with the fact that Torrey Pines State Reserve was located near the beach. Cordelia hadn't heard the word near -- only the word beach. Cordelia always considered the beach to be her second home -- she just loved listening to the roaring sound of the ocean waves. But instead of relaxing in the sand, she was nestled in a tepee-like contraption and surrounded by a forest of pine trees. Not exactly what she'd had in mind.
But she tried to refocus her thoughts on the good stuff, like how Paul was now kissing the length of her neck. God, Paul was a good kisser -- "good" as in he had the power to make her forget some pretty important things, like what time it was, her first name, and what planet she was on.
"Is this okay?" Paul asked softly as he pulled her closer.
"Mmm, yes, that feels great," she murmured.
Just then Cordelia managed to wiggle so the stone shifted out from underneath her without Paul noticing a thing. What a relief. She could finally enjoy the Paul Morgan lip-lock experience.
Yeah, not a chance. Cordelia could never turn her brain off, even if someone paid her a million dollars to throw the switch. While she was thinking about how Paul's breath was so sweet and his lips were so soft, she was simultaneously obsessing that her own breath might smell like feet, the really sweaty kind. She hadn't been able to brush her teeth since last night. She also reminded herself that she usually slept with her mouth open, so who knew what might have flown in there!
Paul stopped nuzzling her neck for a minute to look deep into her eyes. He never let a day go by without mentioning how remarkably blue hers were, but she didn't expect him to say anything nice about the icky white stuff that was surely stuck in the corners of them now. He ran his hands through her long honey-blond hair, which Cordelia assumed felt greasy and disgusting -- she hadn't had a chance to wash out the styling product build-up.
Why, oh why didn't I wake up at the crack of dawn to take a shower? Cordelia thought. Then she remembered the questionable conditions of public campground restrooms and the answer became crystal clear.
She tried to distract herself by slipping a hand under Paul's T-shirt and tracing the shape of a heart on his back with her fingertip. For a non-jock, he had the most amazingly buff swimmer-type body. Ripped abs, arms that were toned (not jacked), broad shoulders. Cordelia had to restrain herself from climbing all over him as if he were a rock wall. Speaking of which, Paul was slightly over six feet tall and towered over Cordelia's small, five-foot-three frame. Even lying down next to him, she felt dwarfed, but that was fine with her. It almost made her feel protected.
Protection seemed to be on Paul's mind, too. As they were pressed up against each other tightly, he stretched out over Cordelia and made a move for his wallet. She knew what was in there. They had talked about this before. He'd only been with one person, which is very respectable for a seventeen-year-old guy. And noble too. As for Cordelia, she had just turned sixteen a couple of weeks ago and had racked up a big whopping zero conquests overall. She was cool with it, though. She was just waiting for the right person, and the right time and place.
Paul leaned back over her and delicately kissed her forehead. "You take my breath away, you know that?" he whispered.
All right, it seems like I have the right guy, chirped the voice inside Cordelia's head. After all, they had been going out for a few months and he was super-hot and incredibly nice.
But was this the right time and place? Highly doubtful. If it happened here and now, it would be an impromptu, spontaneous event, and those never happened to Cordelia Packer, the most structured, organized, type-A teenage girl in San Diego. In fact, Cordelia was the reason the Container Store existed and why Excel spreadsheets had been invented. Even if Cordelia had planned on Paul going into his wallet to dig out something that had a wrapper (but wasn't a piece of gum), she hadn't planned on being this nervous and sick to her stomach. She didn't feel right. A vision of Alexis Dunbar and the word F-O-R-S-Y-T-H-I-A flashed before her eyes. This was definitely not good. She had to do something quick, or else Paul would be covered in last night's veggie burgers.
Continues...
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this was cute. just really short
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.hailey abbott is really becoming my favorite author ever....she is really a great writer....i wish she could make more books....getting lost with boys is about a girl who has this super hotboyfriend but plans on staying the summer with her sister....but her sister ex fling gives her ride 2 her sisters and she starts 2 realize that her boyfriend not 4 her and her sister ex fing is...it toally made me smile the whole time...easy read...worth the money...must buy
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.this book was really good it was a pretty fast read but it kept me interested. i would recommend this book.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Cordelia Packer is going to see her sister in northern California, leaving from her home in San Diego, but she doesn't have a travel partner. Until Jacob (Cordelia's older sister's ex-boyfriend), who is totally obnoxious but cute, offers to travel along with her. <BR/><BR/>Cordelia has the trip all planned out, with an itinerary -- there are even scheduled rest stops. This is how she does everything. <BR/><BR/>But that's not how Jacob does anything! He likes to take his time and not rush through anything. Cordelia knows that the trip is off to a bad start when Jacob shows up at noon when he was supposed to be there at nine! <BR/><BR/>While they are in the desolate, California desert -- the car breaks down. How will perfectionist Cordelia and wild child Jacob handle the situation? And will Cordelia be able to stay faithful to her perfect boyfriend? <BR/><BR/>I really liked reading this kind of predictable book. There were enough twists and turns to keep you interested! GETTING LOST WITH BOYS is a very fun book to read while basking in the sun!
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Posted July 28, 2008
I really liked this book. I read it in one sitting. I think I started it around 4:00 PM and ended it 4:00 AM with a few breaks in there. I simply could not put it down. The ending was pretty predictable, but I was still on the edge of my seat, wondering what events would lead up to that ending. It's a really good teen romance book. I definitly suggest it to anyone.
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Posted September 9, 2008
A wonderful book full of love and passion... perfect for summer !
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Posted March 16, 2008
This is THE best book i have EVER read. wow. its soo good. Thanks to this book , my new goal is to read ALL of Hailey Abbott's books. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Posted April 28, 2008
I think that it wasn't one of her better books, after reading all of her books that one just kinda let me down I was expecting alot more from her. I think that she could have made it just a little more interesting, but I would defanitly read it again.!
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Posted February 20, 2008
this book was much better than the secrets of boys i really liked it it was a good story and it made me want to go on a road trip lol
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Posted December 17, 2007
i loved it even though it was predictable it was good book better than her others
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Posted August 31, 2007
this book is excllent. it is pretty perdictable at times but,, it is VERY GOOD. every one should read this . :]
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Posted October 21, 2007
Cordelia Packer is going to see her sister in northern California, leaving from her home in San Diego, but she doesn¿t have a travel partner. Until Jacob (Cordelia¿s older sister's ex-boyfriend), who is totally obnoxious but cute, offers to travel along with her. Cordelia has the trip all planned out, with an itinerary -- there are even scheduled rest stops. This is how she does everything. But that¿s not how Jacob does anything! He likes to take his time and not rush through anything. Cordelia knows that the trip is off to a bad start when Jacob shows up at noon when he was supposed to be there at nine! While they are in the desolate, California desert -- the car breaks down. How will perfectionist Cordelia and wild child Jacob handle the situation? And will Cordelia be able to stay faithful to her perfect boyfriend? I really liked reading this kind of predictable book. There were enough twists and turns to keep you interested! GETTING LOST WITH BOYS is a very fun book to read while basking in the sun! **Reviewed by: Taylor Rector
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Posted September 7, 2007
this book is sooo good it is a thriller and funny yet romantic all at the same time u have to read thia book!!!!!!!
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Posted September 10, 2007
i got bord in the middle of the book so i never got to finish it but then i started this really good book its go ask alice that is the best book!
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Posted June 24, 2007
this book is the best book so far by hailey abbott!!!!!!!! if you like reading about getting into more trouble then ever thought possible then this is the book for you
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Posted March 31, 2007
I read this book in a day when I went on a trip a year ago. I re-read it a year later and I still enjoyed it. I thought it was an amazing story and now I would love to go on a trip with a boy!! =]
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Posted February 21, 2007
I thought this book was really good. It was a little predictable at times but that is expected! I love how the main character really learns to step out of her comfort zone and show her emotions. If you like love stories...you will deffinetly love this!
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Posted January 7, 2007
I loved the story and it really expressed the girl's feelings, that's my fave part about it, in this book, there's no secrets!
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Posted October 22, 2006
I didn't like it at all. I thought it was not well written compared to her other books. I loved Summer Boys and Next Summer but this one was really bad compared to them. It was an okay story, but it was jsut not well written. It was very very corny. I wouldn't suggest reading it.
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Posted May 31, 2006
this book sounds amazing. I want to read about the amazing adventures that a girl could have traveling with a hot guy!!
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Overview
Cordelia Packer hates the unexpected, but she's in for a surprise when Jacob Stein offers to be her travel companion, all the way from San Diego to her sister's place in northern California. Before she knows it, her neatly laid out summer plan has turned into a wild road trip, where anything can – and does – happen. Who knew getting lost with a boy could be so much fun?