where it all began...
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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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