Living Bread
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Last published Sat, Oct 19, 2024
Elara's move to Redwood Haven feels like the fresh start she's been craving since her mother's death. With a stable job at Living Bread, an affordable place to call home, and Ben-her beloved boyfriend and manager, who is everything she could have dreamed of-charming, caring, and devoted-life is finally falling into place. But as her relationship with Ben deepens, so does her involvement with his devout family. Elara has always been open to different beliefs, but as disturbing truths about Ben's family come to light, she begins to wonder: when does faith go too far? Now, Elara must decide if she can escape before she's drawn into something far darker-or if it's already too late to turn back.
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