Home is Not a Place
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  • Reads 413
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  • Parts 7
  • Time 1h 39m
Complete, First published Oct 08
Mature
Nina Santos and Ethan Reyes were destined to be together-or so everyone thought. But when Ethan broke off their engagement without a word of explanation, their perfect love story shattered. Heartbroken and lost, Nina struggled to rebuild her life, leaning on the steadfast support of Liam Cruz, her boss and closest friend. Liam, with his charming smiles and unwavering presence, helped Nina piece together her broken heart. To her, he's always been her safe harbor, like a big brother. But is that all he really wants to be?

Years later, a trip to the U.S. to visit her godmother-the woman who took Nina in and raised her after she lost her parents-forces her to confront the past she's worked so hard to leave behind. Ethan is back, the memories of what they had lingering like a bittersweet melody. He's ready to rekindle what they once shared, but can she trust him again? Or will she risk losing herself in the process?

Caught between two men who mean the world to her, Nina must choose: Will she take a chance on Ethan, the best friend who shattered her heart? Or will she realize that home is where Liam has always been, waiting patiently for her to see him as more than just a friend?

One heart. Two choices. Which man is truly her heart's home?

A story of second chances and unexpected beginnings, "Home is Not a Place" is a heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and finding where you truly belong.
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