One Decade Older
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Last published Sun, Jun 28, 2026
"Being with you is as natural as breathing, it happens effortlessly, and it's the easiest thing I've ever done."
One Decade Older finds Daya returning to her coastal hometown for a wedding, where the past resurfaces with a vengeance. Ten years have passed, and Daya, now accompanied by a new boyfriend, must face Jay, her first love, and Banks, the one who always held a piece of her heart. As the wedding of her best friends Michy and Brian unfolds at a picturesque villa, old flames reignite, and Daya is caught in the middle between her present and her past. Daya must navigate the treacherous waters of love and make a choice that will define her future. This final chapter in the trilogy is a journey of heartache, growth, and the enduring power of first loves.
Book 3 in the One Week Older Series
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