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Bitter Roots, Sweet Bloom

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~UNEDITED ROUGH DRAFT~
Milly Jackson, a newly 18-year-old college freshman, is ready for a fresh start after enduring a tough high school experience. Once inseparable from her childhood best friend, Jace Ryerson, their friendship crumbled under the weight of his father's influence, turning Jace into one of her worst tormentors. 

Now, as Milly embarks on her college journey, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Jace again. Despite his attempts to reconcile and apologize for his past behavior, Milly remains wary, unsure if Jace's remorse is genuine or if he's manipulating her once more. Their reunion forces her to confront old wounds and decide whether she can ever truly trust him again.

~Beyond the Horizon (book #2)All Rights Reserved

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