The Unreachable Finish Line
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Joy Parker isn't your typical woman.
After years of being underestimated by the people she loved most, discovering her fiancé's betrayal was the final blow. The heartbreak left her feeling empty, as though every dream she'd built had crumbled overnight. But even the darkest storms eventually pass, and somewhere beneath the pain, Joy still hopes she'll emerge stronger... just like a butterfly leaving its cocoon.
Meet Joe Smith-your ultimate zombie.
After his father walked away, Joe became responsible for his two younger brothers, his mother's health, and a mountain of bills that never seemed to shrink. Working from dawn until dusk became his only way of surviving, leaving no room for love, hope, or even himself.
She's trying to find herself.
He's forgotten who he is.
Can two broken hearts find the courage to heal... or are some finish lines simply unreachable?
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