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After being expelled from the swim team and earning a reputation as Carson High’s easiest hook‑up, Harper’s life spirals. Her mother’s cancer diagnosis and a deep rift with her best friend Declan leave Harper a self‑conscious black sheep in her family. Two semesters of silence have hardened Declan’s distance, yet his return from boarding school brings a new level of intensity—he’s taller, stronger, and undeniably more handsome. Harper has also evolved, but she still sees him as the only person she can truly trust. Together with their mutual friends and shared history, Harper and Declan confront whether their past bonds can be mended or must be let go, all while dealing with personal trauma and the complexities of young adulthood.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Emily Martin
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