Finding Us (Christian Interracial Romance)
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Aspiring independent artist Cecilia Evans is in seventh heaven after earning a life-changing Grammy nomination-a validation for years of soul-filled songwriting and hard-won perseverance. But on the night of the Grammy Awards, everything changes. Shaken by a performance that glorifies darkness and blasphemy, Cecilia walks away from the music industry, disillusioned by how many artists trade their souls for fame. Heartbroken, spiritually drained, and unsure of her future, she turns inward, searching for healing and truth.
Emmy Award nominee and actor Jeremy Miller is at his breaking point. After nearly a decade of playing disturbed characters on TV, he's turned down a chilling role that could've defined his career- and walked away from his girlfriend who shattered his heart and betrayed his trust. Back in Los Angeles after years in New York, Jeremy finds himself jobless, spiritually weary, and haunted by the person he used to be.
Cecilia and Jeremy have known each other since before birth-their mothers were pregnant at the same time, their childhoods deeply intertwined. But lies, pride, and years of silence created a distance neither of them fully understood. Now, as they both seek God's direction and purpose, an unexpected reunion stirs old feelings and long-buried wounds.
He's trying to find the light.
She's trying to find peace.
And somewhere along the way...
they're finding each other.
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