Unexpected Summer
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Last published Sat, Jun 7, 2025
Is it possible to start a new life and completely get rid of the shadows of the past?
Everything changes for Sydney Starkey; in the quiet coastal town she moves to, she encounters friends she has known for years and brand new faces. But this new beginning is much more complicated than she expected, and carries much deeper secrets. While Sydney and her brother Nick try to get rid of the burden of the past, the people around them are not what they seem.
This story invites you to a journey where friendship, love and courage are tested; secrets are revealed, hearts are broken and mended. Are you ready to open a new page?
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