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“You know, you’ve set a really bad precedent for first dates,” I said. “How is anyone ever going to top this?” I turned to him for the first time. He was watching me, not the scenery. “I brought you here because I wanted to see the look on your face when you saw this place.” He smiled, and my heart flipped over. “It was worth the trip.”

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My Double Life

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Janette Rallison
Janette Rallison

Janette Rallison is an American writer born in 1966. Known for her humorous and satirical style, she is particularly skilled in writing young adult literature. Rallison's works often explore the challenges and growth of adolescence, and are beloved by young readers. more

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