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Ruben or August
Ju_liette21
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Ju_liette21
Complete, First published Aug 12, 2018
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Meet Elie and come and get engulfed in the summer romance you need. 

23 year old Elie hasn't had a boyfriend in years. She considers herself a loner and is rather set in her ways. But she will be the one taking you on a roller coaster ride of disastrous dates and  awkward but amusing moments with Ruben and August the boys she meets and falls for. 

But in spite of her efforts and the two boys chasing after her, will she ever be able to trust one of them with her heart or will this summer romance be threatened when she finds out that a heavy and unforgettable secret involves one of the two boys.  


#151 in the loving range (16/08/18)
#700 in the young adult range (17/08/18)
#680 in the young adult range (18/08/18)
#103 in the loving range (20/08/18)
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