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It Had to Be You

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Reads 4,428
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Parts 38
Time 8h 34m

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They've hated each other since they were kids. Now, they're forced to work together.

Flying insults were inevitable, but they weren't quite ready for the sparks that came along with it. 

. . . 

Even with the burden of disappointing her parents weighing heavily on her shoulders, Norah Webster knew she belonged onstage. There was something liberating about stepping into a character's life and leaving your own behind even if it's only for a short amount of time. 

Landing the lead role her senior year should've felt the same, but it brought on a whole bunch of problems on its on. 

Dealing with twisted ankles and lost voices, her ex-boyfriend portraying her love interest, jealous cast mates, and spending countless hours in rehearsals with the new pianist, Adrian Tate, a troubled boy from her past that manages to get under her skin is only the beginning.

Book 1 in the Northwood Academy SeriesAll Rights Reserved

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