Wake the fire (eng.)
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After one too many bottles of wine and yet another holiday spent dissecting her tragic love life, Madlen decides it's time for a change. When she unexpectedly wins a competition to publish her debut novel, she never imagines her world will be turned upside down by her assigned artistic editor.
Lex, the editor, wants nothing to do with Madlen. But soon, he'll discover that he needs her far more than she needs him.
Set against the backdrop of creative inspiration and tough decisions, this is a story about finding the courage to be yourself-even when you're not sure who you are.
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