Half A Heart
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Fake love. Real feelings. And a secret that could change everything.
Kaylee's senior year was supposed to be unforgettable for all the right reasons - laughter, late nights with her tight-knit group of friends, and a summer full of promise. But everything falls apart when Asher, her perfect boyfriend and the school's golden boy, breaks up with her without explanation.
Determined not to let heartbreak define her, Kaylee agrees to fake-date Noah - Asher's best friend - to stir up jealousy and prove she's moved on. What starts as a game soon blurs the lines between pretense and truth, forcing Kaylee to question what she really wants - and who she truly loves.
As secrets unravel and friendships are tested, Kaylee must navigate the delicate balance between loyalty and love, trust and betrayal. Because sometimes, half a heart isn't enough to hold it all together.
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