"With each stolen moment, I discovered a truth I couldn't deny: he was the risk I craved, the wildness I needed to feel alive."
Francesca has always been the responsible one, the good girl whose life is meticulously planned. Vincent is the quintessential bad boy, with a devil-may-care attitude that masks deeper layers beneath his tough exterior. When their worlds collide at her brother's raucous college party, Francesca finds herself inexplicably drawn to Vincent, despite knowing he represents everything she should avoid.
Vincent, on the other hand, is captivated by Francesca's innocence and the warmth she exudes, a stark contrast to the wild lifestyle he's embraced. As they navigate their attraction, sparks fly and boundaries blur. Every stolen moment together is a risk, a thrilling dance on the edge of reason.
But when secrets from Vincent's past resurface, threatening to shatter their fragile love, Francesca must decide if she's willing to fight for their relationship against all odds.
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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