(RIVALS) The Upside of Falling ✔️
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Becca's life takes a thrilling turn when she pretends to date Brett Wells, the most popular boy in school.
Becca Hart is determined to coast her way through her senior year at Eastwood High School. Counting down the days until graduation had become her crutch.
Her plans come to a screeching halt one afternoon when she ends up sharing a spontaneous kiss with Brett Wells, who's known for being captain of the football team and an all-around good guy.
Their "love" spreads like fire and their fake relationship begins. But the two quickly learn that just because it started off fake, doesn't mean it won't become very real.
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Highest Rank in Teen Fiction: #1 - June 24, 2017.
Featured in Teen Fiction: August 1, 2017.
Watty Award 2017 Winner for Riveting Reads: September 29, 2017
Completed on: September 18, 2017.
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This story was originally published by myself on the Episode Interactive App as RIVALS. However, the story and the sequel have now been taken down.
Alex Light © All Rights Reserved 2017
Cover: Designed by Corina Lupp and drawn by Jordi Labanda.
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