Pieces of You
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Last published Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Seventeen-year-old Thea Olsen has always been the girl next door - natural beauty, a little shy but known by everyone in her small town. As she faces her last year of high school, uncertain about the future and burdened by family struggles, a new presence shakes up her quiet life.
Asher Ellis, a mysterious guy from the city, moves to Willow Creek for a fresh start, carrying secrets he's desperate to hide. When their paths cross at the local strawberry farm, something unexpected sparks between them - but both are guarded, holding back more than they show.
With a summer full of unspoken feelings, fleeting glances, and stolen moments, Thea and Asher will learn that sometimes, the sweetest things grow in the quietest places.
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