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Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover Summary

Finding Cinderella
Colleen Hoover
3.93 (203440 Reviews)
Contemporary Romance
Fiction
Relationship
Young Adult
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A stolen hour in a dark closet sparks an unforgettable romance in Colleen Hoover's "Finding Cinderella." This beloved novella exploded on BookTok, captivating readers with its witty dialogue and unexpected twists. Can a chance encounter truly lead to happily-ever-after?

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Picture a maintenance closet at school-cramped, pitch-black, forgotten. Now imagine it as the birthplace of something extraordinary. Daniel seeks refuge there during fifth period, escaping a world that's felt hollow since his best friend moved away. Then one day, a crying girl stumbles in, landing directly on top of him in the darkness. Instead of awkwardness, there's instant connection. "I hate everybody," she confesses. "Me too," he responds. Without seeing each other's faces, they're liberated from judgment. They kiss passionately, caught in something that feels both reckless and profound. When the bell rings, they part without exchanging names, preserving the mystery. A week later, she returns. They talk, hold hands, confess past experiences that left them empty. Knowing she's moving away, they make an audacious decision: pretend they're in love and make love in the closet. They share what they "love" about each other-her laugh, his dog, the way he stares unapologetically. After their intimate encounter, they deliberately choose anonymity, wanting to preserve this perfect memory untainted by reality. What they don't realize is that fate rarely allows such moments to remain isolated.

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Breaking Free to Find Something Real

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The Girl Who Swings and Speaks Her Mind

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When Secrets Collide with Reality

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The Weight of What Was Left Unsaid

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Healing in the Place Where It All Began

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Love That Transforms Without Demanding Change

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