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Hannah Cho, a rule‑breaking teenager, packs her car to surprise her crush Nick Cooper in Las Vegas. Joined by her older sister and best friend, the road trip spirals into an unexpected journey of love, loyalty, and growing up. Along the way, Hannah confronts her feelings and learns that breaking the rules can bring new, surprisingly honest connections.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jessica Love
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