In a world where destinies intertwine in the most unexpected ways, "In an Alternate Universe" unravels the poignant tale of two contrasting souls, Ashlynn and Abbi.
Haunted by her own mind, Ashlynn grapples with the shadows of bipolar disorder, the weight of loss, and the looming promise she made to herself for her impending 18th birthday. The hope of brighter days seems distant until she meets Abbi-a ray of sunshine, a beacon of hope. Abbi, with her infectious optimism and zest for life, inadvertently stumbles upon Ashlynn during a critical moment, setting their lives on an unforeseen trajectory.
While Abbi embodies everything Ashlynn yearns for, complications arise with the presence of Abbi's boyfriend, leading to turbulent emotions and choices. United by a shared mission to tick off Ashlynn's bucket list, they discover more about themselves, each other, and what it truly means to live.
Dive into this gripping narrative of love, resilience, and hope, as the duo confronts life's most challenging adversities. Can they change the course of Ashlynn's fate, or is the universe already set in its ways? Discover a journey that will break your heart, uplift your spirit, and linger in your thoughts long after the final page.
Note: This novel deals with topics such as suicide and severe mental illness. Reader discretion is advised.
Mira finds herself stuck in the city of love with Jake, the playboy athlete she can't stand. What she doesn't expect is for major sparks to fly on their 24-hour adventure. But can this newly-found love last beyond the magic of Paris?
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24 Hours in Paris is now published as a Paperback & E-book by W by Wattpad Books
As a Wattpad reader, you can now access both the Original Edition and the W by Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase (PS: a review on Amazon (and also Goodreads) would be very much appreciated, to help get this POC rom com in front of more readers! All the review page links are on my Wattpad profile page :-) )
In the new Published Edition of the book, the characters of Mira and Jake will be older and wiser co-workers in the corporate world, who miss their flight and get stuck spending an extra 24 hours in Paris. They'll start off annoyed with each other, but you know how the story goes...
"Adorably sweet and a brilliant read! It made me feel like I was roaming the streets of Paris without having to leave my couch." - Grace @HQ
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On the last day of their class's college trip to Paris, Mira and Jake get tangled up in a debacle that causes them to miss their flight home to New York. Which means they're stuck in Paris until the next available flight that's 24 hours away! Mira is witty and a lover of art history and good cheese. Jake, on the other hand, is your All-American frat boy with a killer smile. Translation: they can't stand each other.
As they visit places they could never have imagined, Mira and Jake go from mortal enemies to star-crossed lovers with sizzling chemistry. But can their spark last without Paris' cheese and charm to keep it going?
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Cover designed by Ray Gardener