The Garden by the Sea
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Ongoing, First published Jan 27
Lieutenant Edward Croft, a wounded army veteran, has lost more than just his sight in battle-he's lost everything that ever mattered. His comrades, his mentor, and the woman he loved are all gone. Alone in a world of darkness, Edward receives a final, unexpected gift: an expansive estate on the rugged shores of South Cornwall. In its secluded garden by the sea, he finds a fragile sanctuary, one that begins to mend his broken spirit and awaken long-forgotten dreams.

When Edward crosses paths with Jane, a bold young journalist engaged to the ambitious real estate magnate Stefanos Vulkov, sparks fly in the most unlikely of ways. Their first meeting is anything but smooth, but the garden works its quiet magic, bringing them closer as Jane begins to see Edward as the man she has always wanted-and Edward, despite his blindness, sees Jane for who she truly is-his soulmate.

But danger lurks beneath their growing connection. Stefanos has his sights set on the estate, and Jane unravels a secret that could shatter everything she has come to love. As deceit, ambition, and passion collide, Jane must confront the truth.

In the garden, where time stands still and hearts can heal, can Edward and Jane find a way to protect the love blooming between them-before it's lost forever?
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