Beyond the Books
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Last published Tue, Jul 9, 2024
Alliana Ruth Alfonso is a carefree girl with a love for singing and playing the guitar. Her life revolves around late nights at the bar, where she indulges in smoking and drinking, neglecting her studies and her future. Her mother, desperate to set her daughter on the right path, hires a private tutor named Leo.
Leon Choi, a smart, handsome, and a half-korean young man, finds Alliana's attitude both frustrating and intriguing. As he spends more time with her, he begins to see beyond her rebellious facade and discovers a raw talent and free-spirited nature that captivates him. Leo's initial challenge of improving Alliana's grades turns into a mission to help her overcome her personal struggles, becoming not just a tutor.
Will they find harmony together, or will their fears keep them from discovering what lies beyond the books?
NOTE FOR READERS: "Beyond The Books" is a Tagalog-English novel.
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