Hearts in Manhattan
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Avery Collins has always dreamed big-but moving to Manhattan for college might just be the biggest adventure yet. Between navigating her demanding culinary program, surviving the chaos of the city that never sleeps, and figuring out friendships, family expectations, and unexpected romance, Avery quickly learns that adulting is harder than she imagined.
Enter Ethan Carter: charming, witty, and impossibly attractive, with a law degree in progress and a smile that throws Avery off balance. As sparks fly in unexpected places, Avery must figure out if she can balance her dreams, her heart, and the madness of Manhattan life-all while trying not to trip over her own feet (or someone else's).
Full of humor, heart, and a dash of sweet chaos, Hearts in Manhattan is a romantic, coming-of-age story about love, friendship, ambition, and discovering who you're meant to be... one cupcake at a time.
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