Nicolette Tanner better known as ‘Nikki’ now, forgot her past along with her birth name long ago. She’s a passionate girl, only doing what she loves everyday. Dance.
Dancing was her life from day one. She ventures to New York to fulfill her dream of dancing on broadway. Traveling and dancing on the streets of NYC taught her much, and introduced her to many people. One of those people, Seth Brennon. Seth’s on the streets, doing what he does best dancing.
He never wanted to fall in love, but when he meets the free-spirited, passionate Nikki, he couldn’t help it. Growing up, he was taught to trust no one, but he trusts Nikki for reasons that he can’t fathom. And when Nikki throws him aside to ‘chase her dream’ on broadway he remembers why he closed his heart off in the first place.
The story of two dancers on the streets of New York, living theirs dreams out. Two people looking for a new start, trying to forget the beginning. Two hearts, resisting a love so strong most wait a lifetime to find.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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