It Had To Be You
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Ellie Washington thought that life was pretty normal; graduating from college and deciding to pursue a writing career in Australia was everything she could have ever dreamed of. While she realizes that she cannot write full-time without a job to get her started, Ellie picks up a full-time position as an assistant to Lucas Gabriel, a recent college grad who runs his father's company in Melbourne. Ellie realizes that Lucas' privilege and partying is enough of a handful, until Lucas' father prompts him to step up if he wants to keep his position, which makes Lucas realize that he can't step up to the plate without Ellie's guidance and mature nature. There is also the never-ending feud between Lucas and his former classmate, Alex Michaels, who threatens to turn Ellie's life into a complete nightmare after taking an interest in her to get back at Lucas.
Can Ellie and Lucas put their hatred for each other aside to help each other break-free from their past?
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