When the World Is Sleeping
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Seventeen-year-old Leah Moore has always loved the quiet hours-when the streets are empty, the city lights glow soft, and the world feels like it belongs only to her. But lately, those nights aren't peaceful; they're restless. Sleepless. Haunted by something she can't quite name.
Then she crosses paths with Kai Hale-charming, unpredictable, and hiding secrets of his own. One impulsive night drags her into his world: moonlit beaches, late-night drives, and the magnetic pull of someone she swore she'd never fall for.
But Kai isn't the only mystery. His elusive friend Asher seems to watch Leah with knowing eyes, Suddenly, Leah's carefully balanced life feels like it's spinning out of control.
As the nights get longer, Leah must decide if she's ready to uncover the truth-about Kai, about herself, and about the kind of love that can either save her or shatter her completely.
Perfect for fans of moody romance, mysterious boys, and slow-burn tension, When the World Is Sleeping will pull you into a world where the quietest hours hold the loudest secrets.
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