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Book One of the "Song Series"
"I like me better when I'm with you..."
Avalon Wilde didn't come to NYU looking for love but Will Hunter wasn't part of the plan.
He's charming, British, and a little too good at making her forget her walls. What starts as a chance encounter turns into late-night messages, stolen moments, and a connection Avalon doesn't know how to handle.
But when secrets from Will's past resurface, ones that hit closer to home than she expected, Avalon has to decide if love is worth the risk... or if protecting her heart means letting go.
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