Under Texas Skies
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Last published Fri, Jan 30, 2026
McKayla (Kayla) Montgomery thought she had love figured out - until it broke her. First, when her father's affair shattered her picture of a perfect marriage, and again when the man she once believed was her forever walked away without warning. Since then, she's guarded her heart, convinced that love is fleeting and that people always leave.
But when she travels to Texas for her best friend's wedding, everything changes. What was supposed to be a fun week in Austin turns into an unexpected connection with Glen Powell, the best man with an easy smile and a charm she can't ignore. What starts as playful flirtation turns into something deeper, something undeniable. But old wounds run deep, and even as Glen chips away at her walls, she struggles to trust what's in front of her.
As stolen moments turn into sleepless nights and a slow-burning romance ignites under the Texas sky, she's faced with a choice: keep running from love, or take a chance on the one person who might actually stay.
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