In the small Southern town of Harriston, Tia is a young woman with big dreams and even bigger obstacles. After losing her beloved brother Marcus, she struggles to find her footing, stuck in the shadows of grief and a future that seems out of reach. But with the encouragement of her best friend Mya and the unwavering support of Jamal-Marcus's steadfast friend turned her unexpected anchor-Tia begins to piece her life back together.
Fueled by a love for fashion and a determination to rise above her circumstances, Tia dares to chase the impossible: creating a life beyond the fields she's always known. Along the way, she faces rejection, heartbreak, and moments of self-doubt, but her resilience and creativity propel her forward. As her bond with Jamal deepens, their shared hopes and dreams blossom into a love that proves as transformative as her ambitions.
Years later, Tia stands as a testament to perseverance, with a thriving career, a beautiful family, and a legacy built from the fabric of determination and hope. Fields of Tomorrow is a heartfelt journey of healing, love, and the courage it takes to stitch together a new future.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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