The Space Between Us
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"A true relationship is two unperfect people, refusing to give up on each other".
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James Harley is a girl who is filled with words but does not dare to talk. In a her mind, the world is filled with people that only have their own interest at heart, selfish and despicable. With all that she has been through, James has learnt to build barriers to protect herself and has grown a fear of being touched-everyone including family. After years of being guarded and homeschooled, she has decided to take the risk and run away from home. To go to the place where her parents met and fell in love. It is here that she not only begins to feel closer to her parents but learn to face her fears.
Space is no longer an option for her as the charming Brooklyn Grey crashes into her life like a hurricane. Tearing down her barriers one by one. The two find themselves learning more about themselves than ever before through their witty remarks, hysterical laughter, and awkward conversations. Brooklyn the charming bad boy who is everything but bad and James Harley the witty mystery girl who has never learned to open up has now found themselves in a difficult situation.
The story of James Harley, who fears people seeing the real her. And Brooklyn Grey who seeks to see more of the mystery girl that ever so allures him.
- Told through the point of view of both characters.
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