When Lily inherits her grandfather's old T-shirt printing shop, she considers selling it-until she realizes it's an opportunity to create something truly unique. With a vision in mind, she rebrands it as a store for personalized gifts, a place where people can tell their stories through custom designs. From anniversary shirts to quirky inside jokes, every order has meaning, and every T-shirt becomes a cherished memory.
One day, Lily meets Alex, a talented freelance graphic designer with a gift for capturing emotions in his art. He comes in to help with a large order, but the two quickly find themselves working together more and more. Lily is inspired by Alex's creativity and dedication, and their collaboration brings a new spark to the shop. They launch a campaign called "Threads of Love," inviting customers to submit their own stories. Alex designs shirts based on real-life moments, and the shop soon fills with stories of love, friendship, and family bonds.
As they spend late nights working side by side, Lily realizes that she might be falling for Alex. But she's too shy to tell him, worried that it could ruin their friendship and business. That's when Alex surprises her with a custom T-shirt of his own-a design featuring two hands intertwined, with the words, "My Partner in Design & Life." It's his quiet way of confessing that he feels the same way.
From then on, Lily and Alex make "Threads of Love" a true passion project, designing for couples, best friends, and families. Together, they transform a simple T-shirt shop into a place filled with memories, laughter, and love-proving that the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart.
Josh and Katie have been best friends since he first moved nextdoor midway through freshman year. They were attached to the hip and acted like they've known each other for years.
Josh Parker was the all American boy who all the girls wanted, including Katie. As Katie and Josh's friendship blossomed she quickly formed a crush on Josh, but as the years progressed, her crush turned into love.
Five years after leaving Miami brokenhearted after finding out about Josh's engagement to his childhood sweetheart. Katie unexpectedly reunites with her former best friend, and Josh quickly realizes that his feelings for her are not just platonic anymore.
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As I'm walking out of work I get a call from my brother to pick my niece up from school.
For the past 4 years that little girl has had me wrapped around her finger and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Unfortunately I got stuck in traffic on the way over so I'm late for pick up. Once I get to Melanie's classroom I fill out the sign out sheet that's on the wall and make my way into the classroom.
I faintly hear Melanie laughing so I know she's not upset from me being late.
"Hey I'm so sorry. I got stuck in traff..." I said stopping mid sentence, stunned at the woman in front of me.
Standing in front of me is someone I considered one of the most important people to me back in highschool. As soon as I looked into those Caribbean blue that I used to know so well, I knew it was her.
It takes her a few seconds to realize who I am. She stands there stunned. We continue to stare at each other until she breaks the silence.
"Josh?" She asks not believing it's actually me.
"Hey Katie girl."
Mature content
Sexual scenes
Inappropriate language
(Book #1 of the Dreams series)