Stephanie has always lived with her mom and her little sister, even when they lived with her Dad. But then something happened, and Stephanie’s Dad was no longer with them. Now Stephanie is 16, and her mom has just got remarried. They are seconds away from stepping into their new house together with the new family members. Which include her new stepdad and her two new stepbrothers. That's right not one but Two and they just so happen to be twins. These twins are Stephanie’s age, they go to her new school, and they just so happen to be the "IT" boys. You know, all popular 'n' stuff. What will happen when they are forced to live under the same roof together, get to know each other, help each other and most importantly pretend to get along for their parents sake. Stephanie's life will soon be full of heart breaks, Jealous girls, drunk dicks, maybe a few crazy parties, sibling feuds, bonding time and one event that might not only change Stephanie’s life but the people around her life as well. Will things take a turn for the worst? Read the book to find out what happens to Stephanie.
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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