Between the Sand and Stars**
In the breathtaking coastal town of Seabreeze, where the ocean kisses the shore and secrets lie buried in the sand, two souls find themselves intertwined in a tumultuous dance of love, longing, and healing.
Evelyn is a passionate writer escaping the weight of her past, yearning for inspiration and a fresh start. When she meets Ethan, a talented photographer with a troubled history, their instant connection ignites a spark that neither of them expected. As they share stolen moments beneath the starlit sky, they discover the beauty of vulnerability and the thrill of newfound love.
But just as they begin to navigate the complexities of their relationship, Ethan's past resurfaces in the form of Mia, a haunting figure from his previous life. With her arrival, old wounds are reopened, threatening to unravel the fragile bond Evelyn and Ethan have built.
As they confront their insecurities and the shadows that linger between them, Evelyn must decide if she can trust Ethan's promises of devotion, or if the pull of the past is too strong to overcome. Will their love withstand the storm, or will the tides of fate pull them apart forever?
Join Evelyn and Ethan on a journey through the challenges of healing, the power of forgiveness, and the undeniable magic found between the sand and stars. This heartfelt tale explores the intricacies of romantic relationships, the strength of human connection, and the profound lessons learned when facing the past.
I stood with my back to her, shielding her, and my murderous eyes stared down at the poor excuse of a man, promising unimaginable pain if he dared to move or even flinch. The enormity of control it took me to suppress the impulse to eradicate the piece of scum, who dared to even think about laying a hand on a woman, was inconceivable. My whole body was trembling with rage.
The guy was intimidated by the fury in my eyes and stumbled back to his intoxicated friends who were too dazed to understand the situation. I was disappointed and relieved at the same time that the chaos didn't end in a fist fight.
When I turned around to console her, she was gone. And as I looked around, I saw her back just leaving the bar through the entrance. I hurried out to follow her. She walked ahead of me aimlessly and disoriented like a wounded animal that had just escaped the claws of death. My heart ached for her.
I found a kindred soul in her. She evidently had been wounded in the past. Just like me. But in an even worse way than I had been hurt, and it angered me, that someone had dared to harm her.
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Eden Marie Simmons is still recovering after escaping an abusive relationship when she meets Keane, the broody and enigmatic neighbor who is shrouded in mystery.
Both are still being haunted by their past and are not ready for a new commitment, but when fate repeatedly puts them in each other's paths, they can't deny their attraction for each other.
Life challenges them both with secrets, lies, and broken trusts, and confronts them with their pasts.
They both must learn to be brave enough to love again.
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Story is previously called "Paradise Lies"