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Travis Golden's wedding day stirs his emotions and brings about a profound realization on the meaning of life.
The author who brought you Veritas, the first in the Neil Baggio series, brings you a day in the life of the Golden family told through the eyes of Travis Golden on his wedding day. Travis reflects on the years of his life with his twin sister Terra, growing up in a stressful household, and overcoming the odds to reach his goal and meet the woman of his dreams.
Now a professional basketball player marrying his college sweetheart, Travis dives deeper into what the public can't see: his trials, tribulations, and strife. See the good, the bad, and the sad through the eyes of Travis as he takes on a journey that will leave you smiling, laughing, and crying. Travis Golden's greatest day, his wedding day, is a culmination of his life: the beautiful and the challenging.
One Golden Day will inspire, move, and teach. Travis uses his life to teach you to make the most of yours. Whether you're newly engaged, on the brink of graduation, or simply looking for a great read to inspire your dreams, Travis Golden will remind you that no matter the obstacles you face, they will help define you, mold you, and build you in the person you were born to be.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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