"HIJACKED HEARTS" is a gripping young adult novel set in the prestigious halls of an elite high school in Ontario, Canada. The story follows Craig, a student navigating the complex social landscape of Perkin, where the children of the wealthy and influential receive their education.
Craig's world is turned upside down when he meets Margaret, a mysterious and alluring newcomer who captures his heart. As their relationship blossoms, they face opposition from Grant, a green-eyed bully who resents their growing closeness. However, their budding romance is soon overshadowed by a shocking turn of events.
The tranquility of their privileged world is shattered when Perkin Academy falls victim to a meticulously planned hijacking. In a twist that rocks Craig to his core, it's revealed that someone already connected to Perkin Academy is behind this dangerous plot. Caught between his feelings for Margaret and the chaos engulfing the school, Craig must navigate a web of secrets, loyalties, and unexpected dangers.
As the crisis unfolds, Craig is forced to question everything he thought he knew about the seemingly perfect world of Perkin Academy. With lives at stake and time running out, Craig must decide whom to trust and find a way to thwart the hijackers' plans.
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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