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The Only Way Is Up

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Parts 29
Time 2h 25m

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Book 1 of The Only Way Is Up series. 

Morgan Drake is a 2nd year resident at Sangela City Regional Hospital grappling with depression and addiction, following some recent stressful life events. Disillusioned with his work and current life situation, he is forced to take a trip where he encounters a beautiful stranger: the strong willed, smart, beautiful and intimidating Maddison Silva whom he is immediately drawn to. 
An introspective look reveals that he feels inadequate for her, which leaves him with two choices: give up on her or put the broken pieces of his life back together. Which option does he choose? 
Who is he changing his life for? More importantly, even if he gets his life together for her, will she accept him?
 


Cover Design : Zakkiyah and @iffat1095

🏆Awards🏆:

-🥉 in The Ace Awards 2020 Romance Category
-🥈  in the Black Arts Awards 2020 Chick-lit Category 
-🥈 in the Eclipse Awards 2019-2020 Romance Category
-🥈 in the Wolfsbane Awards Romance Category
-🥈place in the Premiere Awards New Adult category 

© 2019 KASAMIKA MBAO ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDAll Rights Reserved

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