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• Book 2 of the Good Enough series • Seasons: 4 - 7 • While starting college, Theodosia finds herself struggling to manage Weston's Bakery and the Dragonfly Inn while trying to balance her studies. Worst of all, she finds herself falling for a third guy, despite having two boyfriends. At least, her friends are there to catch her if she falls.
Season 4 Relationships:
Rory/OMC
Sage/Thea/Aiden
Liberty/Paris/Todd
Georgia/Jess
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