The Wilderness Within Us (A werewolf romance)
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Last published Mon, Jun 2, 2025
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Josephine Vega has never been the same since the Wilder twins disappeared two years ago. With every passing day, it becomes clearer that they are not coming back, yet she can't help but hope. Torn between the hope of their return and the reality that she has to move on, she finds herself stuck in her hometown, Ashville, with no clue what to do with her life.
When the dashing Luka Bradley walks into her life, it seems there may be a way to move forward after all. But Luka has a secret that threatens everything she thought she knew about him and suddenly she is faced with a choice: dive head first into a world she never believed possible, or walk away for good.
But what happens when the past is not as out of reach as she thought? Not only is this new world much more dangerous, than she bargained for, but she starts to suspect that there are more secrets to uncover. Secrets that might have something to do with her...
Josie begins to question whether it was truly a coincidence that she stumbled upon this secret world, or if it was something deeper...something like...fate.
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This story is a passion project of mine. I intend it to become a full-length novel, but bear with me, as it is my first time writing one. Your feedback is very welcome. I hope you enjoy!
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