In the bustling cityscape of New York, Catherine Woods seeks solace in the hallways of Havlon High, determined to distance herself from the shadows of her troubled past. A master of caution, she treads carefully, steering clear of any hint of trouble that may threaten to unravel the fragile stability she has painstakingly built.
Yet, fate has a curious way of weaving its threads, and soon trouble, like an uninvited guest, arrives on her doorstep. Catherine's past, an unwelcome specter, haunts her, leaving her with the haunting question of whether she can truly escape the web of her own history. In the absence of a confidant, she grapples with the burden alone, unsure of the right path forward.
Just as despair threatens to consume her, a ray of hope emerges in the form of an unexpected camaraderie. For the first time in years, Catherine finds herself enveloped in the warmth of genuine friendship, a haven where she can lower her guard and be herself. However, the specter of her past still looms, and the fear that her newfound companions might be drawn into the maelstrom of her troubles casts a long shadow over her newfound sanctuary.
In a pivotal moment, Catherine faces a daunting decision - to continue running from the shadows or to stand her ground and confront the demons that have pursued her for so long. As the line between right and wrong blurs, she grapples with the possibility of regret, questioning whether her choices will lead to redemption or further despair.
In this gripping narrative, Catherine Woods navigates the labyrinth of her own existence, torn between the safety of the present and the haunting echoes of her past. The reader is invited to join her on this tumultuous journey, where decisions made in the crucible of uncertainty may shape not only Catherine's destiny but also the fate of those who have come to mean so much to her.
How far would you go to protect the ones you love?
A successful architect with a promising career in London, Brian's world spins out of control when the man he always saw as a second father betrays him in the most unexpected way.
Left without closure, a year has passed and Brian is now more determined than ever to undo the harm done to the ones he loves most, his family. Even if that means riding the thin line between justice, revenge, and obsession...
Immersed in his resolve, finding love again was the last thing on his mind. Until fate steps in and a chance encounter changes everything.
Meeting Olivia again so unexpectedly, at his best friend's wedding, stirs up memories he had long ago put away. She'd been his first love, his kindred spirit - and the woman who left him without saying so much as a goodbye.
Which doesn't make him want her less. He knows it, the moment she locks her deep green eyes on his.
Even knowing it might be too late to repair what's been once broken, Brian refuses to lose her again and sets out to find a way back to her heart. But it's been more than ten years since their story was left unfinished.
Will they get one last chance to make things right? Or will Brian learn that sometimes justice comes at too high a price?
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NOTE TO READERS: A full-length, standalone contemporary romance, Where the Stars Fall was previously published on Wattpad as Falling Home. This edition has been fully revised with added and edited content.