If you are looking for something cliche, something that will make you wish for billionaire, something that will make you love the bad guy even after knowing all the red flags, something that will make you believe that you have to be a certain way to be loved, love, this book isn't for you.
This book, as I wish it to be, wants to make you fall in love with yourself, and will show you that to fall in love is to love someone for eternity. With this book, I will take you on the adventure of tacky dreams, broken hearts, strong will, fleeting desires, and dramatic feelings. This book will show you how love isn't just the starting attraction, but actually is the commitment you give to someone for a lifetime.
"Roses, among all the flowers, have been the only ones that call to me the most. There is this attraction that exists between us."
"I just love you so much. And you know you are my rose and I accept you with every thorn of yours. I don't like to see you cry, my bear, but you know I am here for you every time you need a shoulder to cry on."
A trip to Fiji with her dismissive boyfriend and his alluring mother lands Valentina into the most unexpected romance of her lifetime.
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College student Valentina has been at a standstill in her relationship for three years, so when her boyfriend invites her on vacation to Fiji with his estranged fashion designer mother, Val can't think of anything worse. Mothers-in-law are notoriously one of the most dreadful aspects of a committed relationship, right? But nobody prepared Val for the aloof, refined Diana, who at first seems to absolutely detest her but soon warms under the tropical sun. As a unique and steamy connection sizzles and the two begin sneaking around, Val wonders if she's finally found the love she's been looking for in the most unexpected of places. But can their spark last, and is it worth what it will cost them?
WARNING: This story contains mature themes such as depictions of domestic abuse and coercion that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.