Oxnard to NYU
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Last published Fri, Dec 26, 2025
When Lena Monroe leaves behind the grief of Oxnard, California for a fresh start at NYU, she swears New York will be her chance to finally breathe again. Wesley Maddox, escaping his own ghosts in Denver, doesn't believe in promises he's seen too many fall apart. But when their paths collide under the city's skyline, an unexpected connection sparks between them. In a city where everyone's searching for something, Lena and Wes find each other... only to learn that some promises aren't meant to last.
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