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Love's Last Stand

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Thalia has built her life around careful walls, shielding her heart from further pain after escaping a toxic relationship that left her scarred and mistrustful of love. With her best friend, she finds solace the boxing ring, letting the emotions flow through her fights instead of words. But when Alec, her best friend's younger brother, unexpectedly moves in, her carefully constructed defences are put to the test.

Alec is everything Thalia doesn't deserve - charming, unyieldingly kind and a match for her in the ring. He sees the pain she hides behind her cool indifference and is determined to break through her walls. As they navigate the awkwardness of living together, Alec gently chips away at Thalia's armour, revealing the vulnerability she has long tried to bury.

Just as Alec and Thalia begin to confront the undeniable chemistry between them, her abusive ex-boyfriend reappears, threatening to unravel the fragile trust they've built. With the past colliding with the present, Thalia must decide if she can finally let someone in or if the shadows of her past will keep her heart locked away forever.

Love's Last Stand is a powerful romance that explores the complexities of love, trust, and the courage it takes to heal. Will Alec's unwavering devotion be enough to help Thalia reclaim her heart, or will the ghosts of her past destroy their chance at happiness?All Rights Reserved

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"Do you ever think about the past?" I ask softly, my voice barely audible over the hum of the city. He doesn't look at me, his jaw tightening as his hands flex at his sides. "No," he says flatly, his tone cold, unfamiliar. My heart clenches painfully. It's a lie. It has to be. Eight years ago, Isla Walsh's summer was consumed by one man-Giovanni Moretti. He was her brother's best friend, the forbidden flame she couldn't resist. They shared a fleeting, intoxicating love, and were destined to burn out too quickly. But when Giovanni vanished without a word, Isla was left alone to pick up the pieces of her heart. Now a successful ER surgeon living in Manhattan, Isla has worked hard to rebuild her life, burying the pain and confusion of Giovanni's disappearance. But everything unravels when a dangerous underground fight pulls her into the shadows of her brother's secret world. Because the man stepping into the ring is none other than Giovanni-a ghost from her past who doesn't seem to recognize her at all. In a world of lies, betrayal, and forgotten promises, Isla must decide if she's willing to risk everything for a love she can't forget-or if it's time to leave Giovanni in the past for good.