In the vibrant and bustling streets of New York City, Zaiden Dubois, the enigmatic heir to a billionaire fortune with rumored mafia connections, juggles his public persona with the shadows of his family's secrets. His charm and generosity mask the dangers lurking in the corners of his life.
Sarina Mishra, a bright and ambitious college student, balances her studies with her job at a cozy neighborhood bakery. Her passion for astronomy and dreams of a future far beyond her current life keep her motivated, though her days are often filled with flour and coffee rather than stardust.
A chance meeting with Zaiden during a visit to her bakery changes the trajectory of Sarina's world. Drawn into Zaiden's complex life, she uncovers the softer side of him hidden behind his tough exterior. As they grow closer, Sarina's ordinary life begins to intertwine with Zaiden's extraordinary one.
Navigating the glittering nights of New York City, they face challenges and unravel secrets that test their budding romance. Under the vast urban sky, they discover that love can bloom in the most unexpected places, proving that even in the darkest times, the stars can guide you to where you truly belong.
In "Under the Stars," their love story reveals that sometimes the most profound connections arise from the simplest encounters.
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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