MJ has always been wary of guys; after her first relationship went up in flames, she's been hellbent on finding 'The One'. But, being a six form English teacher who's always swamped with work, she barely has time to get out of her apartment, let alone go out. With a GUY.
On one evening out at a theatre with her friends, MJ bumps into Dimitri; tall and pale with a past as deep as his eyes. The two feel drawn to each other immediately.
But even in Dimitri's arms, MJ's memories of her first relationship never leave her alone, and it's up to Dimitri to set things right; he knows he's not that kind of guy, but he needs MJ to know that. And when MJ's past comes knocking on her door (or, rather, her window), it's up to both of them to face their fears; for MJ, that's putting her past behind her, and for Dimitri, that's losing the girl he loves. But will their love and determination stand the test?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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