The Stories We Tell
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Last published Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Recent college grad Olivia Hart just got laid off from her dream job. She can't crash on her friend's couch forever, but somehow she stumbles upon a roommate in wealthy socialite Skylar Montgomery. Olivia doesn't seem to have anything in common with Skylar — until Skylar brings home her boyfriend, Ben.
Olivia and Ben were childhood best friends, until he moved away before high school. Now that he's back, and closer than ever, Olivia desperately tries to hide her resurfacing feelings for the boy that got away. But she couldn't do that to Skylar. Right?
Meanwhile, Olivia's also on the hunt for a story to get her journalism career back on track. But she may have come across something heartbreaking... and maybe even a little dangerous.
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Olivia thought her life was straightforward after moving to Philly and living with her foster parents; finishing school, preparing for senior year, and focusing on college after graduation. However, nothing went as expected, high school life was not that simple. She got caught up in drama with some people at school-Tyler, Chloe, and Ryan. But everything felt lighter when Liam entered her world-a charming and attentive young guy who made her feel seen in a way she had never felt before. As their friendship grew, they shared moments that blossomed into an unexpected romance.
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