"She thought she was writing fiction-until her heart became the plot." At thirty-three, Amara is exhausted. Overworked, constantly criticized, and quietly discouraged, she's learned how to survive-but not how to dream. Writing, purpose, and impact feel like things meant for other people. A one-month cruise should be a simple escape. A pause from disappointment. But it awakens the parts of her she buried to stay strong. Encouraged by a mentor who sees her worth, Amara begins to imagine a future she's always been too afraid to want. Especially when it might depend on someone far beyond her reach. Then she meets him. Late-night conversations. Unspoken attraction. Moments that feel dangerously meaningful. She doesn't know who he really is-only that being near him feels like coming home. When truth and timing collide, Amara must choose: stay safe in the life she knows, or step boldly into the dream God placed in her heart. Dream vs Reality is a slow-burn, faith-filled romance about courage, purpose, and a love that quietly changes you from the inside out. ✨ Strong female friendships ✨ Faith, purpose & self-discovery ✨ Emotional tension & gentle love ✨ Women finding their voice "I am also publishing this story on Royal Road under the username Remnantforchrist"💜🤍