"A chipped teacup, a candelabra with no candles, a broken clock, a wardrobe with a missing handle, a feather duster with missing feathers, and a hideous beast. These are Christ's Rejects."
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Brooding and cynical Grayson Bradford, town outcast and orphan, is still reeling from a loss five years ago, ready to give up on life, until an unexpected resident comes to town.
Ariel Michaels is a lively 17-year-old girl who is the daughter of a controversial pastor and an aspiring writer. She's moving to Sunnyvale, California, a rundown city known for its nasty residents and stray dogs. Despite the challenges she expects to face, Ariel is determined to focus on God, school, and spreading the message of love to everyone she meets.
She and her family move into Grayson's group home, and an unlikely friendship blossoms amidst the darkness of his life. As she navigates the uncertainties of life with Grayson, she teaches him about God and the joy that life can bring. Together, they learn that God doesn't always guide His children on the path they expect and embraces the rejected close to His heart.
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[COMPLETED]
"That wasn't very nice, was it princess?" He asked in a husky voice and I stuttered, trying to form words but failing. His lips leaned in and started to trail softly down my neck. I tried to hold in my moan as the light feeling of his lips in my skin continued until he pulled back abruptly. "Sorry princess. Not today." He finished before walking out of the room, leaving me in a daze.
Madison Thompson isn't your typical 18-year-old. She attends Sea City High School in Florida and her temper and attitude always gets the better of her.
But her strange encounter with school badboy and star quarterback, Noah Johnson, who has a bad past, puts her on edge as well as her little secret is slowly rising from the ashes.
Seems like the typical storyline...right?
She's falling, in more ways that one, and doesn't realise it, but will Noah help her see there's more to her life than what she makes it out to be?
WARNING! - Contains strong language, triggering topics (i.e abuse, violence etc.)