Home Is Where the Pool Is
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Eat. Sleep. Swim. Win. That is all that 16 year old, Emily Anderson, can think about. Emily is a competitive swimmer and is trying to work her way to the top, to join the Olympics. She has no time for parties, dances, and especially boys. That is, until one day Zach Parker walks into her life and messes with her whole world. From drinking to partying, Zach's life never stops. He pulls Emily along for the fun and the excitement, but will this one boy cause Emily to sink, or swim?
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