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Abby Ives, a 17‑year‑old, fashion‑obsessed and openly gay teen, has long been the sidekick in the lives of her friends and sister, content to focus on her plus‑size style blog and her aspirations to break into the fashion industry. When she secures an internship at her favorite boutique, she sees the first real step toward her dream career. However, Abby’s life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for fellow intern Jordi Perez. The budding romance makes Abby’s journey harder, especially as she now competes against the girl she’s tying with for the coveted paid position at the internship’s end.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Amy Spalding
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