Fifteen Minutes at a Time
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Under a rainy London bridge, Emily admits what she's never dared say aloud: maybe love just isn't for her.
But Daniel - her best friend's older brother who keeps showing up on her daily coffee runs - isn't convinced.
As the rain falls and secrets slip out, Emily begins to wonder if love doesn't always arrive in fireworks... sometimes, it shows up fifteen minutes at a time.
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