Roses & Flames
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"Someday, Princess. I promise you someday it's all gonna make sense."
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18-year-old Victoria Anderson has been surrounded by love for as long as she can remember. Her parents practically have a storybook love, her older siblings are in beautiful relationships, leaving Ria only a strong desire to leave the Golden State behind to start over in the Big Apple. When she finally gets the chance to leave behind everything she knows and loves for a new adventure on her own, Ria knows she must take it, even if her twin won't be at her side.
Andrew Scott has had a rough go at life, at age 19 he's almost ready to quit college. But when Drew meets Ria and her fiery nature, he can't help but want to hold on tighter to his new roommate and everything she stands for.
A whirlwind that can either end in disaster or in love too pure for this world. Either way, both Ria and Drew know their lives are never going to be the same.
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