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Until Dahlia Blooms
-netha
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-netha
Ongoing, First published Jun 29, 2020
Mature
cafécomedycomingofagecontemporarydiversediverselitdramafeaturedfriendshipfriendstolovershothumorlovematuremysterynewadultparispocromanceromcomsliceoflifesouthasiantrustunrequitedyoungadult
A traumatic relationship led Dahlia to pistanthrophobia - the fear of trusting others. But when she meets Nathan, she learns that sometimes letting go of your past is the only way to find your future.

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Being betrayed by two people who meant the most to her, Dahlia emotionally pushes people away. Moving to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a barista and to move on from her past, she is ready to thrive in her twenties. But what she doesn't expect is to cross paths with Nathan, her childhood best friend. When her past comes to haunt her in the form of a petty revenge, her only sanctuary could be Nathan. It might finally be the time to overcome her fear.

As sparks fly in her world of temporary happiness, will she be able to bloom through the cracks in her soul when she's wilted in every way possible?
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