Whispers in the Wind
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  • Parts 20
  • Time 1h 54m
jbeach1
Ongoing, First published Sep 14, 2024
2024happyhappyendinglovelovelifelovestoryromanceseptemberstorystruggle
When Lila Reynolds returns to her quiet coastal hometown of Havenport after a decade away, she hopes to find solace and clarity in the familiar ocean breeze. Struggling with the collapse of her art career and a heart still mending, Lila expects peace but finds herself drawn to Lucas Marlowe, a brooding, enigmatic writer who has his own reasons for retreating to the secluded town.

As the two lost souls cross paths on the windswept shores, an undeniable connection forms-one neither of them is ready to acknowledge. Amid the whispers of their shared struggles, they begin to uncover not only their buried passions but also the secrets that Havenport holds. Together, Lila and Lucas must decide whether to keep running from their pasts or face the turbulent emotions that might finally set them free.

In a town where everyone hides something, love might be the only truth worth seeking.
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Fate - Book #1 [completed]

62 parts Complete Mature

Until a year ago, Kacey's life had always been easy. But when it rains, it pours, and he loses what always seemed a given. A year and a half later, he has rebuilt his life and adjusted to the new circumstances as the single caregiver for his best friend's child in New York. But something is still missing. Luca's life has never been easy. Tragedy left her alone, and growing up in the home and foster care system took a toll on her. But against all odds, she has managed to get accepted into the training program for her dream job, a job that brings happiness and joy into people's lives - and to hers. When they are brought together by chance, they both have to face their past, their fears and their hopes. * * * [about 185,000 words] 18+ ONLY due to mature content. Trigger Warnings (may contain spoilers): 🚩sexual assault (not depicted on page) 🚩loss of a friend/loved one 🚩panic attack (once on page) Enjoy, Izzy 🩺🥃 * * * ⭐️ #1 in singleparent 09/29/2022 ⭐️ #1 in adultromance 07/13/2022 ⭐️ #1 in happyending 11/13/2022

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