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Nova (noun): a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter than before.
Nova Grace Hamilton is ready to leave her old life-and the embarrassing first name she's always hated-behind. Fresh out of college and living states away from her hometown, she's eager to finally discover who she is. But nothing prepares her for the crushing pain and heartbreak delivered by the one person she trusted most.
Elliot Wilson came to Elm Cove, Maine, to vanish. After a devastating betrayal shattered his future, he bought a quiet coastal bookshop and swore off love entirely. He has a routine, a solitary life, and zero intention of opening his heart again.
When Nova takes a job at his shop's coffee bar, their worlds collide in quiet, hesitant glances. She is guarded and carries fresh bruises that Elliot can't help but notice, yet both keep their distance behind carefully built walls.
Until a single disastrous night shatters everything and Elliot and Nova can no longer hide from each other.
A poignant, slow-burn novel about surviving the dark, learning to heal, and finding the courage to step into the light.
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