Lia's life has always been predictable, until a chance encounter with a mysterious figure at her favorite café turns everything upside down. When Christopher Bang, a figure from her past, reappears, he brings with him unanswered questions, a tangled web of emotions, and a shocking revelation that his sister, Felix, has been involved in manipulating her all along.
As Lia struggles to navigate the chaos of betrayal and confusion, she faces a devastating blow when the café that once felt like home is burned to the ground. In the midst of the destruction, she finds herself standing face-to-face with Christopher, whose intentions and true feelings remain unclear. With a coffee in hand and an apology on his lips, Christopher finally opens up about the part he and Felix played in the game that has torn Lia's life apart.
But can Lia forgive the people who have caused her so much pain? Can she rebuild the trust she once had in those closest to her? In this emotional journey of love, loss, and self-discovery, Lia must decide whether she is strong enough to move forward, or if the past will always hold her back.
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*Ranks*
#272 in *flowerboy* (25-July-2024)
#449 in *christopherbang* (25-July-2024)
#599 in *felixlee* (25-July-2024)
#766 in *flower* (25-July-2024)
When a bachelor-style reality show centered around finding this year's Mrs. Claus comes to Charlie's small town, she is vehemently against the attention it brings, yet in the chaos of it all, somehow finds herself in the running as a contestant... and falling in love.
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In the weeks before Christmas, Charlie Duncan's small town finds itself the backdrop to the hit new reality show, Finding Mrs. Claus. And to spice up the drama, a handful of locals are thrown into the casting mix, including not only Charlie, but her best friend Ellie as well. While Charlie does everything she can to get tossed off the show (to no avail), and watches skeptically as Ellie truly begins to open up her heart, she can't help but feel a certain spark for the man behind the scenes - the show's producer, Noah Cyrus.
Book One of the Anne's Ferry Series