Midnights
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Last published Sat, Jun 22, 2024
21 year old Taliyah is working hard to get her life together. As a recovering alcoholic fresh out of rehab, she only cares about staying sober, and her 4 year old, Naiari. In the process of getting back on her feet, her lack of job experience, and no high school diploma leaves her with slim pickings. She is only able to get hired as a bartender for the illustrius and oppulent night club named "Midnights".
Noah O'Reilly, a mild mannered 27 year old club owner, is intrigued by his new bartender, Taliyah. She's quiet, secretive, shares very little about her life outside of the club. A simple man who becomes infatuated by a complicated woman, with a very dark past, and a four year old daughter. What's gonna happen when feelings become involved?
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