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My dearest friend,

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In the 1860s, during the challenging times of the Civil War, two teenagers find comfort in their amazing friendship. As they navigate the ups and downs of growing up, their bond starts to blossom into an unexpected romance that surprises them both.

This sweeping historical drama explores the tender yet unsettling experience of falling in love for the first time. 

Featuring beloved tropes like friends to lovers and a heartwarming slow burn, this story captures the courage it takes to face the unknown depths of love. Because sometimes, the bravest thing of all is to trust your heart-even when it's scary.

For readers who crave a touching tale of self-discovery, emotional growth, and the extraordinary power of love.

This book is entirely a work of fiction, inspired by the historical events of the American Civil War. The characters are entirely fictional, and all rights to this work are reserved by the author.

Started in August 2024.All Rights Reserved

1860 ballroom battle bestfriends civilwar clean comingofage cozy drama fiction firstkiss forest friendstolovers letters literature lovestory maryland original romance slowburn smalltowns traditional truelove yearn young

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