Good Luck, Babe!

In Erin Baldwin's new YA romance novel, fake dating isn't just complicated--it's competitive.

"Good Luck, Babe! is nothing short of iconic . . . this book is fun and honest and relatable in the best way." --Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl

Reality TV enthusiasts Noelle and Yumi spent ten years attached at the hip--until the summer after junior year. One ill-fated night (and one awkward kiss) ended their friendship, and after a year of no contact, fate throws the girls back together when they're offered a last-minute spot on their favorite show--an Amazing Race analog called The Adventureverse.

It's a chance to put their superfan status to the test, a dream come true. Except for a few snags: It's an all-couples season, filming starts in two days, and Noelle hasn't spoken to her "girlfriend" in a year. But Noelle already has plans to use the prize money on her ailing father's medical expenses. She would do anything for him--including fake date her ex-bestie on national television.

Can Noelle walk a tightrope between reality and TV while juggling a pretend relationship and true feelings? Or will she get sent home empty-handed and brokenhearted?

Author: Erin Baldwin
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/23/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780593622735
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2026
School Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 78
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2026
Booklist 06/01/2026

About the Author
Erin Baldwin is a Filipino American author who writes vivid diverse stories that will leave you in happy tears. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their two wonderful cats who've transcended the need for names. Her debut, Wish You Weren't Here, was released in 2024. Good Luck, Babe! is her sophomore novel. You can visit Erin Baldwin at ErinBWrites.com.