Threads of Fate Series #1: Secrets Under Starlight

Lila Mendoza, an ambitious travel writer, is assigned to cover a story in a picturesque coastal town known for its unspoiled beauty and vibrant night sky. The town is famous for its "Starfall Festival," where people gather every year to share stories under the stars, a tradition that symbolizes letting go of burdens and secrets. Lila's job is to capture the magic of the place, but what she finds instead is a tangle of secrets-and a romance she never expected.

While exploring, she crosses paths with Noah Reyes, a reclusive yet ruggedly charming astronomer, who moved to the town years ago for reasons he never discusses. Noah is elusive, appearing only at night, seemingly as enamored with the stars as he is wary of people. He agrees to show Lila the best stargazing spots in exchange for her silence about his presence; the town believes he left years ago under mysterious circumstances, and he prefers to keep it that way.

The two find themselves drawn to each other through late-night conversations under constellations and shooting stars. But as Lila uncovers the layers of Noah's past, she realizes he's guarding a heartbreaking secret that could destroy both the serenity of the town and their chance at happiness. In unraveling Noah's truth, she's also forced to confront secrets of her own she's long kept buried, ones that drove her to a career of running from place to place, avoiding attachments.

After Starfall Festival, where confessions and secrets are traditionally shared, Lila and Noah face a choice: risk opening up and healing or continue hiding in the shadows. Under the stars that once comforted them, they might finally find the courage to reveal who they truly are-if they're willing to let each other in.