Reasons To Stay
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Lance is an undisclosed musician. Sloan has never showed anyone one of her paintings. They both have big dreams and talents that can take them far. But taking the road that will get you where you are supposed to go is not always easy, especially when so much of your past is dragging you down.
In order to have their dreams come true, Lance and Sloan will need to learn to trust each other, but most importantly, trust themselves, something easier said than done when they both have so many reasons to stay just the same.
A story about family, friendship and letting go in order to move forward with a cute set of sisters, a powerful teen romance, and a quirky boy-band included.
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