Paper Hearts
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Last published Sat, May 3, 2025
Strider Reed has lightning reflexes, a cocky smile, and one big problem: he has one semester to raise his GPA or he's off the baseball team and out of his scholarship. Clara Thomas has perfect grades, a planner with color-coded tabs, and an ex who won't stop showing up.
When Strider steps in to protect Clara, he offers a trade. The deal is simple: she tutors, and he pretends to be her boyfriend. No real feelings. No complications.
But fake dates and late editing sessions lead to stolen glances that start to feel way too real. And when pretending turns into falling, they'll have to decide if the risk is worth the reward.
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