Carietta Diamond lived a troubled life, desperate to get away from a horrible past. Out of fear, she runs off to California to stay with her older sister Ruby Chrome, who has offered to take her in. When one of Carrie's freelance photography sessions ends with her taking a photo of famous YouTuber CaptainSparklez, her life suddenly changes in a flash. She finds the one thing she never wanted but always needed; true love. But when a traumatic event lands Carrie in the hospital, she may have to make the ultimate decision; to risk her life and the people she loves by staying in California, or run away and never return. Follow Carrie on her journey in Santa Barbara as she learns what it truly means to be part of a family, to experience love, and to discover that every Diamond has a Sparkle. Cover art made by -enduphere Copyright ©IzTRG 2013-2014

I smiled sweetly. "I just wish I could relive the nineteen years I've wasted and smush them into six months before I get married," I murmured, pouting slightly. "Well, maybe I can help," he said suddenly. I looked up at him. "What?" I questioned, surprised. "For the next six months, Ellie, I'm going to teach you how to live. But first, let's eat dinner," he said, standing up, grabbing my hand. --- Ellie Quinn had never lived a regular life. She never had a proper friend, except for Jordan. She has never been on a vacation, gone to the movies, or even eaten at a restaurant. When her parents break the news that Ellie was going to go though with an arranged marriage, Jordan promises her that he was going to teach her how to live before the six months deadline of freedom rings its toll. Copyright © E.P.