In the halls of Jameson Public High School, Ellianna Tellinski, a freshman with a guarded heart, wrestles with past hurts and her fractured relationship with her father. When she becomes engulfed in her desire for Jake Bell, the popular jock hockey player, she's unprepared for the depth of his feelings. As their romance heats up, Ellianna's walls begin to crack. Jake's unwavering devotion both surprises and terrifies her, forcing her to confront her fears. With each tumultuous encounter, she learns that sometimes the most unexpected love can be the most profound. "Life through rose-colored glasses" is a captivating tale of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, where icy barriers melt in the fiery embrace of unexpected passion. Join Ellianna as she navigates the treacherous waters of teenage romance and discovers that sometimes, the greatest love stories are born from the ashes of the past. Tropes: High School Romance Slow Burn The Chase Second Chance Daddy Issues Non-Fiction (Based on True Events) She fell first, he fell harder.