Meet Anne, a girl who believed she had everything figured out until life chose to surprise her. As the eldest daughter, she must continually balance her traditional parents' expectations with her desire for freedom. From challenging their traditional ideas to gradually shifting their perspectives, Anne's journey is about breaking away from being labeled as a "mistake" and becoming the daughter they are proud of.
But that's only part of her story. On the romantic front, Anne jumps deeply into her first romance, only to become involved in a toxic mess. She, too, is dubbed "toxic" for dealing with the hard reality of adolescent love and its consequences. Anne experiences everything-from a silent admirer she never noticed to the thrill of flings and heartbreaks-in her search for the illusive "perfect" mate. Along the way, she finds that love isn't about finding "the one" who checks all the boxes; it's about embracing joy, confusion, and calm in equal measure.
"Unsettled" is the candid, honest, and unabashed tale of Anne's life, from her rebellious adolescent years to negotiating the uncertainty of adulthood. It's about maturing, learning difficult lessons, and realizing that the "settled" life we all seek is only an illusion. True contentment comes from accepting every dirty, wonderful moment of this wild, unpredictable path.
Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of love, heartbreak, family conflict, self-discovery, and the ultimate lesson: finding peace in a constantly changing, flawed world.
He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear.
"Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in..
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What happens when Alexis Dawson- "residential loser" of Redwood High, agrees to help Redwood High's player, Aaron Walker. How can she stop herself from falling for him?
But it isn't all love and romance, Alexis has her own secret. Join them on the journey filled with jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated.