Under the Starlit Sky
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  • Parts 1
  • Time <5 mins
Complete, First published Aug 20, 2024
When Lily Thompson, a talented but struggling artist, moves to a quaint seaside town to escape her tumultuous past, she never expects to find love-or a muse. Enter Jack Reynolds, the charming local bookstore owner with a hidden passion for astronomy. As Lily finds inspiration in Jack's world of stars and dreams, their paths intertwine in a way neither of them could have predicted. But as Lily's past threatens to resurface, she must decide whether she can truly open her heart to the possibility of a new beginning.
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