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Closer To God (ON HOLD)

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"Closer to God" delves into the separate  lives of Mary Jane, the preacher's daughter, and Ryder Wilson, the town's labeled "bad boy." Every Sunday, Mary Jane dutifully serves at her small-town church, while her weeks are filled with volunteer work at the local animal shelter. Despite their shared childhood bond, Ryder's troubled past, marked by abandonment and responsibility thrust upon him at a young age, drove a wedge between them as he spiraled into a life of addiction. But when Ryder unexpectedly confesses his love for Mary Jane, it sets off a chain of events that challenges Mary's perceptions of faith, redemption, and the power of unconditional love. As Mary Jane grapples with her own beliefs and societal expectations, she finds herself drawn closer to Ryder, embarking on a journey where the lines between right and wrong blur, and the true essence of forgiveness is tested. "Closer to God" is a tale of love, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.All Rights Reserved

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"He was the definition of what you call bad, he smoked, he broke the law, he drove too fast for his own good.He didn't care because no one taught him how to. But when it came to her, he wanted to be the best man.He couldn't bare the thought of her being hurt by him...or by anyone else. He would kill to protect her, the girl who cared about someone as worthless as him in all her perfection". "Perfection... that's what she's always been. Not even her scars could steal the hope in her eyes. She waited for someone. And when she met him, she couldn't help what she felt. She fell hard for him. And so did her saviour. The girl who had a little too much heart to go around. She never thought herself of being worthy of his love. And she'd go to hell and back for the one who loved her fiercely".