- ISBN: 9781480238749 | 1480238740
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 11/2/2012
In the hazy city of Salt Lake exists a group of teenage friends who call themselves the Salt Lake Buds. It's the mid 90's, and Gregory Hill and his friends suffer the oppression of the popular high school students. Gregory is secretly in love with his best friend and confidant Amber Mills.When he finally gets the courage to profess his love to her, it ends up being too late. Despite her feelings, she rejects him, and he is heartbroken. The following day she gets in an argument with her mom and step dad and is shipped to Arizona to live with her dad.Despite the despair of Amber rejecting him, he tries forgetting about his problems. He gets together with Joan, a sexy, flirty redhead. This creates an interesting love triangle as Amber suddenly shows interest in Greg. Amber also discovers a roadblock that changes everything.Greg and his friends encounter several obstacles in this coming of age story that transcends teenage life in the 90's. This story defines the meaning of friendship The motto they follow, "whatever makes you happy," is taken to a whole new level.This is the first book in a series that paints a picture of friendships, love, and trials that the Salt Lake Buds experience in their pursuit of happiness. This novel contains adult language and content.