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Stage Lights & Shadows

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Behind the voice that changed a generation was a girl trying to survive her own story.

Caroline Madison Grace Garfield was born into a world that stole her twin brother before she could remember his laugh. By the time she turned five, she'd been adopted by Hollywood legends, lost the only father figure she trusted, and learned to sing before she could speak in full sentences.

Now known to the world as Madison Grace, she's a chart-topping artist, Emmy-winning actress, and muse of a million headlines. But fame has a way of blinding people to the truth - the grief, the secrets, and the quiet promise made on a race track by a boy with ice cream on his hands and forever in his eyes.

From her early days on Supernatural to stolen kisses with Lando Norris, from shattered friendships to unexpected motherhood, Madison's story is one of music, memory, and the kind of love that doesn't always wait its turn.

Behind every spotlight is a shadow. This is hers.




DISCLAIMER:
This book is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and locations are imagined and do not reflect real-life individuals or occurrences. English is not my first language, so please excuse any minor errors or stylistic quirks.All Rights Reserved

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The Secret She Kept

Three years ago, Charlotte Jameson walked away from a love that broke her heart-and took a secret with her: she was pregnant. Now, at a friend's wedding, her past collides with the present when she sees Ethan Hayes again... and he sees her daughter. A daughter with his eyes. Ethan wants answers. Charlotte wants to protect the life she's built. But the truth won't stay buried-and as Ethan discovers the child he never knew he had, both must confront old wounds, shattered trust, and the fragile hope of starting over. Can two people who lost everything find their way back to each other-and build something stronger from the ruins? A heartwarming second-chance romance about forgiveness, healing, and the kind of love that grows deeper when it's tested by time.