Finley Collins had never been fond of the royal family. Despite the fact that they'd never met, she saw it's freshest faces as flight risks, and was glad that she, as the daughter of the Speaker of the House, could set a good image for her family. Despite the fact that President Reinwood was dedicated to destroying it. The last thing she'd ever wanted was to have to deal with the chaos that comes with royalty. Especially when the Presidential election that could shape her mother's future was just months away.
But things don't always go how you want them to.
While staying with her dad in London for the summer, things take an unexpected turn. Suddenly, Finley is wrapped up in the search for the Prince of England. To make matters worse, she finds herself stuck with his preppy younger sister, Princess Hollis, who's an impulsive, reckless, smartass that can't seem to stop interrupting.
Over the course of a few months, Finley's resilience is tested, and she's forced to question what she really wants: to do what is expected, or to take the risk?
**Hollie & Flea is a temporary title, I have absolutely no idea what to name this.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
*****
Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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