Brighter Than Shadows

Brighter Than the Shadows follows the story of Jude Harlan, a quiet, reserved man who thrives on solitude and routine. That is, until he meets Emma, a relentlessly cheerful woman whose kindness and optimism seem impossible to ignore. Despite Jude's best efforts to keep her at a distance, Emma refuses to be pushed away, offering small gestures of kindness that crack the walls he's built around himself. As their paths continue to cross in the local café, Jude finds himself reluctantly drawn to Emma, but he's not sure if he's ready to let her in. In this slow-burn grumpy x sunshine romance, Jude will have to confront his past, his fears, and the possibility that maybe, just maybe, Emma's light is exactly what he needs to heal.