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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 another 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?

-A NON-PARANORMAL dramatic romance. While it hits all the notes of the passionate and life-changing paranormal romances out there, there are no supernatural elements. -Epic and sweeping, this is the ideal romance for drama-loving teen readers. Pulls from history, classic romances, and modern-day fantasy to created a sweeping romantic story. -Fabulously glamorous setting. The story unfolds in both New York and Paris, and culminates in Paris during the Persied meteor shower it doesn't get any more romantic than that. -Incorporates history. Heloise and Abelard were a real couple who lived in the middle ages, and like a true-life Romeo and Juliet, were kept apart by their disapproving families. Their graves are an often-visited sight in Paris. -Great escapist fiction. This is the perfect romantic read for teens: it has all the drama and passion, but remains clean and age-appropriate. -Erica Orloff has written several adult romance/chick-lit novels, and has an amazing voice for YA romance.