Miss, Do I Know You?
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A stranger to her own existence, Kayla moves to a small town with the hope of finding comfort in a fresh start. But as she steps inside the unfamiliar classroom on the first day, standing in front of the class is a mysteriously familiar face, one that rouses memories of a time she believed had gone by. With past baggage catching up in the most intrusive ways, she stumbles upon unexpected comfort of friendship, unconditional love of found family, and a beautiful yet complicated bond between two hesitant souls.
"This book was like a warm hug, and I might believe in love again."
"I would give everything, especially my soul, to have the opportunity to read this book for the first time again."
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CW: Substance abuse, harsh language, sexual content, mention of self-harm and suicide.
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Started in January 2018.
Re-published in November 2022.
First draft (this version) finished in April 2023.
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