Setting The Bar
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After living in Denver for the last five years Anabel Xen is finally making her way back to Washington for her sister Fei's wedding. When her group of childhood friends and the groom's best friends get together for a month at the Xen family cabin to plan the wedding of Fei's dreams, new connections are made and old sparks ignited. What will happen when Anabel meets Tyler's sexy best friend Grayson by accident, and end up spending most of their summer together? Will Anabel be able to push past her insecurities? Or will they take over and drive her and Grayson apart?
Find out in Setting the Bar
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