The Way We Get By
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Julie Grey is an extraordinary young woman. Her life has been a series of ups and downs. Finally she has been given everything she ever wanted. A scholarship to her dream school, a beautiful apartment and wonderful friends. She is probably the sweetest girl you'll meet.
Enter Riley Saint. A boy who has never had to work for anything in his life and has always gotten what his heart desires. All that has turned him bitter.
When Julie catches Riley's eye she becomes the only thing he wants, but she is determined to be the first thing he does not get. This is a story of how they navigate the tricky thing that is life all while trying and not trying to fall in love. How they try to keep it together and survive the beginning of their adult life. This is the story of how they get by...
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