Second Chances at Sunset
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Last published Tue, May 20, 2025
When Emily moves back to her small hometown after a decade of living in the city, she never expected to run into her high school crush, Jake - now a successful local architect. Ten years ago, they shared one perfect summer, but fate tore them apart. Now, both older and more mature, Emily and Jake must navigate the sparks that still fly between them, all while facing the wounds of their past and the secrets that may either tear them apart again or bring them closer than ever.
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