The Choice I Never Wanted
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Kimora Clyde's life in Elove, California has always been simple until Harry Lane moves in across the street. Quiet, mysterious, impossible to ignore.
Then there's Jason Davis, her golden boy childhood friend, always there, always familiar.
Torn between the boy who makes her heart race and the one who's always been by her side, Kimmy's summer becomes more complicated than she ever imagined. Heartbreak, late-night talks, and beach days. Sometimes growing up means figuring out who you're meant to love.
Follow Kimora's Journey in this Teen/Young Adult romance!
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