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Against all odds.

MurishaDeruijter

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Reads 8
Votes 14
Parts 8
Time 7m

MurishaDeruijter

Mature

love romance shortstory

In the charming yet insular town of Brooksville, 22-year-old Rose Mitchell finds solace among the shelves of her beloved library, where stories offer an escape from her quiet, predictable life. Her routine is disrupted when John Whitaker, a 34-year-old architect seeking a fresh start, wanders into the library in search of gardening books. What begins as a simple encounter quickly blossoms into a deep and meaningful connection.

As their friendship turns to romance, Rose and John face the harsh judgment of a small-town community that questions their 12-year age difference. The skepticism and disapproval from friends and family cast shadows over their relationship, but their love remains steadfast. Together, they navigate the complexities of societal expectations, personal doubts, and external pressures.

Their journey is marked by joyful moments and painful struggles, including a heartfelt proposal amidst a winter wonderland and a wedding that redefines the meaning of true commitment. Through every challenge, from navigating their differing life stages to confronting criticism, Rose and John's love grow stronger.

"Against the Odds" is a poignant and uplifting tale of a couple who defy the odds to build a life together. It is a celebration of enduring love, resilience, and the power of following one's heart despite the obstacles. With a captivating narrative and richly developed characters, this novel is a testament to the idea that true love, when nurtured and cherished, can overcome any challenge and triumph against all odds.All Rights Reserved

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Waves of Fate

Emma Clarke, a dedicated architect from New York City, is assigned to Harbor Creek, a sleepy beach town, to construct an environmentally friendly hotel. Unfortunately her whole life up until now has been centered around her career, which in turn has left her with no time for love or self examination. Harbor Creek is supposed to be just another project, but it soon proves to be much more. In Harbor Creek, Emma meets Nate Harper, a former travel photographer who now runs his family's bed-and-breakfast after a personal tragedy. Nate is happy with his small, peaceful life in the small town and does not want anything to do with the hotel project that emma has been working on. Nate sees the project as an intrusion on the quaintness and tranquility of Harbor Creek, and he isn't afraid to voice those sentiments. Although they are complete opposites, emma is attracted to nate's relaxed, and easy going attitude. His presence and the tranquility of the town begin to chip away at the fast-paced, career-driven persona she's built over the years. The longer she is in harbor creek, the more her priorities change. But Nate has a past that he can't escape that he refuses to reveal, and Emma's dreams of having a career catch up to her when it's time for her to complete her project for her major. Both face their own emotional battles-Emma, deciding if love and personal happiness are worth sacrificing her career for, and Nate, wrestling with the idea of moving on from his past. Their blossoming relationship is put to the test with these individual hardships, the hotel looming over head, and the emotional barriers they've both constructed. While dealing with their fears, Harbor Creek serves as the setting for a love story involving healing, self-discovery, and the strength of moving on. Will emma gamble her career for thru happiness? Is Nate going to be able to look into the future with Emma and find it in his heart to let go of the past?