A Good Distraction
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Sent to live with mum’s best friend's family, English girl, Dakota has to get used to the American life style. After the death of her best friend, moving in with six boys doesn’t exactly fit the break she needs.
Trying to find the comfort and happiness she deserves; friends fly out to join her on trip finding herself again.
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