Crossing Paths
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Last published Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Stella's life has been put on hold since she returned to small-town living to help her family. The artist with dreams of a gallery is losing all inspiration. When her brother's former best friend comes home to nurse his football injury, Stella finds comfort in the one person who wants to be home less than she does. Can the man called the ice prince bring a spark back into Stella's life?
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