where it all began...
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Last published Tue, Jul 8, 2025
When Leah Monroe returns to her coastal hometown for the summer, the last thing she expects is to confront everything she tried to leave behind-especially him.What begins as a temporary visit turns into something deeper as Leah is pulled back into a world of familiar faces, old memories, and unexpected emotions. Between rebuilding what was lost and discovering what still lingers, Leah finds herself standing at a crossroads between who she was and who she's becoming.
Set against the backdrop of sea-salted air, warm coffee shops, and late summer nights, Where It All Began is a heartfelt story about coming home, rediscovering your roots, and the kind of love that never truly fades.
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