"Me Bella," he said, his words dragged me closer. He could speak in many languages, Italian was just one of them. Colton was a nice guy, truly, truly, but what about Ryder, he was actually Italian. Oh sweet Ryder... I miss the adrenalin rushing through my veins as you drive your motorcycle across the freeway, the way you snuck in at work to see me, the way you lips felt on my lips, oh Ryder, my sweet Street Boy, my pauper. But i'm with Colton now! He snuck his hands around my waste, leaning in. I put my hands on his chest, what should I do? Stay with Colton who will give me what I want or push him away and go to Ryder. What should I do, the worlds rang in my head. What should I do?
Ksania (Kuh San nia) believes she is the perfect bachelorette for any man. And while her family is bathing in money, dripping in diamonds, and sipping champaign, boys are running far from her. One day her closest sister tells her to get out there, so she leaves the suburbs and heads for the city to take on her father's business. On the other hand, Ryder King, the bad boy/ street rat, finds Ksania attractive once she moves a block away from where he lives. Will her woo her or the other bachelors who take the stage. One Girl, one boy and the big City.
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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