Natalie Dubois is a shy, quiet, awkward girl. With her parents on the verge of divorce and victim to their frustrations and abuse, she is sent to live with her mother's sister in Italy.
There, she will spend her early and teenage years facing many challenges; learning a new language, adapting to the culture and school life. She will find an unrequited love, experience heartbreak, that will throw her life upside down.
Alessandro, the vision of perfection in Natalie's eyes, is far from perfect. Everyone knows, he's good looking, charming, popular, never short of female company and well known for sleeping around, but he is also has a dark side.
Alessandro unbeknownst to him, has been Natalie's saviour in her darkest days, will she discover his darker side? And will she be able to save him from himself?
This story is partially based on true experiences but mostly fictional. I hope you'll enjoy it. Happy reading 📖😘
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.
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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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