Never Thought I’d End Up Here by Ann Liang

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Never_Thought_I’d_End_Up_Here_by_Ann_LiangNever_Thought_I’d_End_Up_Here_by_Ann_Liang A_hilarious,_heartwarming,_and_irresistible_enemies-to-lovers_romance_set_against_the_breathtaking_backdrop_of_China.From_bestselling_author_Ann_Liang_comes_Never_Thought_I’d_End_Up_Here,_a_charming_romantic_comedy_about_family,_identity,_second_chances,_and_discovering_that_sometimes_the_places—and_people—you_least_expect_can_change_your_life_forever.Leah_Zhang_has_spent_her_entire_life_in_Los_Angeles._She_loves_her_independence,_avoids_awkward_family_obligations_whenever_possible,_and_feels_far_more_connected_to_California_than_to_her_Chinese_heritage._But_after_an_embarrassing_incident_at_a_family_wedding_leaves_her_parents_concerned_about_how_disconnected_she’s_become_from_her_roots,_they_decide_it’s_time_for_drastic_action.Their_solution?_Enroll_Leah_in_an_intensive_two-week_cultural_travel_program_across_China.To_her_parents,_it’s_the_perfect_opportunity_for_Leah_to_reconnect_with_her_heritage,_improve_her_Mandarin,_and_spend_time_learning_about_the_culture_she_has_largely_ignored._To_Leah,_it_sounds_like_a_temporary_escape_from_the_chaos_of_her_life_back_home—and_maybe_not_a_completely_terrible_vacation.At_first,_the_trip_seems_promising._Luxurious_hotels,_stunning_historical_landmarks,_breathtaking_scenery,_and_unforgettable_food_make_China_far_more_exciting_than_Leah_expected._But_her_plans_for_a_relaxing_adventure_quickly_fall_apart_when_she_discovers_that_another_participant_on_the_tour_is_Cyrus_Sui—her_former_classmate,_longtime_rival,_and_the_boy_she_blames_for_ruining_her_life.Cynical,_sarcastic,_and_frustratingly_attractive,_Cyrus_is_the_last_person_Leah_wants_to_spend_two_weeks_with._Unfortunately,_avoiding_him_proves_nearly_impossible_as_they_travel_together_through_some_of_China’s_most_beautiful_cities_and_landscapes.Determined_to_finally_get_revenge_for_the_past,_Leah_sets_her_sights_on_making_Cyrus_pay_for_everything_he_put_her_through._But_as_the_journey_unfolds,_she_begins_to_see_a_side_of_him_she’s_never_noticed_before._Beneath_the_teasing_remarks_and_confident_exterior_lies_someone_far_more_complex,_vulnerable,_and_genuine_than_she_expected.As_their_rivalry_slowly_transforms_into_something_deeper,_Leah_finds_herself_falling_for_the_one_person_she_thought_she_could_never_stand.At_the_same_time,_China_begins_to_change_her_in_ways_she_never_anticipated._Through_conversations_with_relatives,_cultural_experiences,_and_moments_of_self-discovery,_Leah_starts_reconnecting_with_the_parts_of_herself_she_thought_she_had_lost._What_begins_as_an_unwanted_trip_becomes_a_journey_toward_understanding_her_heritage,_embracing_her_identity,_and_finding_where_she_truly_belongs.Filled_with_laugh-out-loud_moments,_sparkling_chemistry,_emotional_growth,_and_unforgettable_adventures,_Never_Thought_I’d_End_Up_Here_is_a_delightful_contemporary_romance_about_love,_family,_and_discovering_yourself_in_the_most_unexpected_places.Perfect_for_fans_of_enemies-to-lovers_romances,_travel_adventures,_and_heartfelt_coming-of-age_stories,_this_novel_delivers_a_beautiful_blend_of_humor,_romance,_and_cultural_exploration_that_will_leave_readers_smiling_long_after_the_final_page.Why_You’ll_Love_This_BookA_witty_enemies-to-lovers_romantic_comedyBeautiful_travel_setting_across_ChinaStrong_character_growth_and_self-discoveryAuthentic_exploration_of_family,_culture,_and_identityCharming_banter_and_unforgettable_romancePerfect_for_fans_of_contemporary_YA_romance_and_Ann_Liang’s_bestselling_novels