A young girl discovers a hidden diary within the pages of an antique book and her life takes an unexpected turn in this young adult romance that defies time itself.
"A great read for those who enjoy historical love stories."-VOYA
"Orloff's combination coming-of-age, historical mystery, ghost story, and romance satisfies on many levels."-Publishers Weekly
Some loves are not meant to last.
Like Romeo and Juliet, Heloise and Abelard were doomed from the start, and their romance was destined to pass into history. Yet when sixteen-year-old Callie Martin discovers a diary hidden within an antique book, their story-and hers-takes on another life. For the diary leads Callie to the brilliant and handsome August, who is just as mysterious as the secret hidden within the pages. The attraction between the two is undeniable. And as the truth behind the diary-and that of Heloise and Abelard's ancient romance-is unveiled, their romance becomes all consuming. Will their love-a love that burns as bright as a shooting star-flame out? Or will these star-crossed lovers be able to defy history?
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Erica Orloff is the author of the middle-grade fantasy series The Magickeepers, and many contemporary romances. A native New Yorker, she is an avid Yankees fan. She currently resides in Virginia with her three youngest children and a menagerie of pets, including dogs, a cat, a parrot, a snake, and an African pygmy hedgehog. In her free time, she downloads an insane amount of music for her iPod and likes to garden. She can be reached at her website: www.ericaorloff.com
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Some loves are not made to last . . . Like Romeo and Juliet, Heloise and Abelard were doomed from the start, and their romance was destined to pass into history. Yet when sixteen-year-old Callie Martin discovers a diary hidden within an antique book, their story - and hers - takes on another life. For the diary leads Callie to the brilliant and handsome August, who is just as mysterious as the secret the diary hides. Their attraction is undeniable. As the two hunt down the truth behind the diary - and that of Heloise and Abelard's ancient romance - their romance becomes all-consuming. But Callie knows it can't last . . . love never does. Will their love that burns as bright as a shooting star flame out, or will these star-crossed lovers be able to defy history?