When the smoke clears
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Cadence and Nate were the golden couple of their small town - cheer captain and star quarterback, destined for forever. But when distance, lies, and a mysterious girl begin to unravel their perfect picture, Cadence's heart shatters. Seeking escape, she spends a semester abroad in London, where a street musician with a quiet smile and a secret connection to her past helps her find herself again.
Just as Cadence begins to heal, her worlds collide - her new love and old life crashing together in a storm of jealousy, betrayal, and danger. Cadence must face the truth about love, loss, and the courage to start over
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