A Thousand Miles From Yesterday
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Tamara thought she had left her past behind-escaped the shadows, the fear, the man who tried to destroy her family. But moving to Los Angeles isn't exactly a fresh start... it's a city of secrets, new challenges, and unexpected love.
With her resilient mother and little brother by her side, Tamara navigates high school, friendships, and the heartbreaks of growing up-while trying to keep her past buried. And then there's Jay... her longtime friend from Paris, who knows parts of her story she thought no one could ever see.
In a life where every choice matters, can Tamara rewrite her destiny without losing herself-or her chance at love?
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