Control the Controllable
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Some things are just out of our control.
Justine wasn't searching for love, especially with how things went the first time around. She was looking for a free vacation, a chance to rebuild her relationship with her best friend, and the opportunity to win 100k didn't sound so bad either. What she found instead left her scared to repeat history.
When Jack got the call for a chance to go back on the show that changed his life, of course he said yes. He had a plan. Go on the show, win the money, use it to jumpstart his new production company. Easy enough? And then he met Justine, the girl with the big smile and even bigger heart. Maybe his game plan won't be as straightforward as he thought.
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