The Space Between Us
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Last published Mon, Jun 29, 2026
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Zara Monroe's ex, Marcus, broke her. Now he's back but she's not the same woman he left behind.
She's finding peace, building something real with Jake the quiet, steady man who sees her clearly and never asks her to shrink.
But Marcus doesn't like being replaced. And when his obsession turns dangerous, Zara has to protect her heart, her peace, and the man she's finally learning to trust.
A slow-burn BWWM romance about healing, moving on, and never looking back.
✨ This story has now passed 1K reads and continues to grow. Thank you to every single person who's joined Zara and Jake's journey. You have no idea how much that means. ✨
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