Twenty-two-year-old Ira leaves behind her dysfunctional, abusive family after years of chaos and a recent split with boyfriend Reyan, whom she thought was her soulmate. Broken and alone, she turns to Nihar, a former friend who professed his love for her when she was in high school but went his separate way when she chose Reyan. Though they are no longer friends, Nihar welcomes her in, providing protection and comfort. As they reunite, they face past hurts, forgive one another, and begin to heal from their wounds. They establish a new life together, discovering love and hope. ******************************************************************************** I hop into an auto, the driver cutting through traffic, horns honking. Nihar's office rises up before me, a glassy skyscraper. My gut twists, shame for what I did, fear he'll reject me. Hastily, I enter the lobby, the marble cool against my rugged and dirty sneakers, and go up to the receptionist, my voice nearly shaking. "I'm here for Nihar"

|| Available in book stores!! || watty award 2017 winner! || Becca's life takes a thrilling turn when she pretends to date Brett Wells, the most popular boy in school. Becca Hart is determined to coast her way through her senior year at Eastwood High School. Counting down the days until graduation had become her crutch. Her plans come to a screeching halt one afternoon when she ends up sharing a spontaneous kiss with Brett Wells, who's known for being captain of the football team and an all-around good guy. Their "love" spreads like fire and their fake relationship begins. But the two quickly learn that just because it started off fake, doesn't mean it won't become very real. ___________________________________________ Highest Rank in Teen Fiction: #1 - June 24, 2017. Featured in Teen Fiction: August 1, 2017. Watty Award 2017 Winner for Riveting Reads: September 29, 2017 Completed on: September 18, 2017. ___________________________________________ This story was originally published by myself on the Episode Interactive App as RIVALS. However, the story and the sequel have now been taken down. Alex Light © All Rights Reserved 2017 Cover: Designed by Corina Lupp and drawn by Jordi Labanda.