Pretty Hurts.
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Last published Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Teenage model Vivienne Callahan had it all-beauty, popularity, and so called "the perfect boyfriend"
Then a messy public breakup left her humiliated and alone.
Desperate to take back control in her life, She leaves it all behind.
Now she's stuck with a new tutor. Quiet, sharp-eyed, and way too good at noticing things she'd rather hide.
Between failed friendships, late-night study sessions, and a slow-burn tension she can't shake, Vivienne has to figure out who she is without the crown-and whether letting someone in again is worth the risk.
A story about heartbreak, healing, and the kind of love that sneaks up on you.
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