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Hearts and Half-Truths

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Amelia never expected her quiet college life to be upended by Ethan Raines, the mysterious and magnetic Italian-born man whose charm is matched only by the shadows he carries.

From their very first encounter, she's drawn to Ethan's enigmatic presence-but behind his captivating exterior lie scars, both physical and emotional, that he keeps locked away.

Ethan is a man at war with himself, battling the torment of self-harm, the weight of a partial blindness diagnosis, and a faith he no longer knows how to hold onto. Despite the walls he's built, Amelia's warmth and unwavering Christian faith begin to crack his carefully constructed facade.

As their connection deepens, Amelia is thrust into an emotional whirlwind where love and sacrifice collide. But when faced with a life-altering choice, she must lean on her faith to navigate a path that could heal-or shatter-them both.

This slow-burn romance is a poignant tale of faith, redemption, and the courage to face life's darkest moments with love as the guiding light.All Rights Reserved

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