When Ellie's long-term boyfriend, Jordan, proposes to her, she is forced to confront the fact that her life has been on autopilot for far too long. Faced with the prospect of a future she never really wanted, Ellie decides to take a bold step and leave her small town behind to travel to Casablanca, Morocco.
In Casablanca, Ellie discovers a new world of sights, sounds, and experiences. She meets a handsome and charming man named Omar, who sweeps her off her feet with his passion and zest for life. As Ellie begins to explore this new life, she must confront her feelings for Jordan and the life she left behind.
Caught in a love triangle, Ellie must make a difficult decision about where her heart truly lies. Will she choose the comfort and security of her old life with Jordan, or the excitement and adventure of her new life with Omar?
Set against the backdrop of the exotic and vibrant city of Casablanca, this small town romance is a tale of love, self-discovery, and the courage to take risks.
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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