One Year Older ✔️
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"Someone once told me that all your problems could be washed away in the sea. Guess that's not true for me."
One Year Older is a tale of Daya Johnston, whose love story unfolds by the sea during the spring break of her final year of high school. Her journey of passion and heartache explores the depths of love and what happens if she lets go. Daya is at a crossroads between college and the love of her boyfriend Banks. This story captures the essence of young love and the bittersweetness that follows.
Book 2 of the One Week Older Series
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