A Nobody and You
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Last published Sat, May 23, 2026
At 25, Marina Lara knows what it means to fall behind. Labeled the "slow one" since childhood, school was never her place-but fashion was. After dropping out of high school and being kicked out of her home, Marina built her life from the scraps life gave her. Her tiny tailor shop in the corner of New York.
She never imagined her big break would come from him.
A brilliant businessman with more degrees and awards than she can count. A "someone" completely out of her league. When he offers her a position as his personal stylist, Marina knows it's her key to pay off all her debts, and be able to start a new life in her dream country, Italy.
A story about ambition, identity, and learning that even the most uneven threads can weave something beautiful.
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