The Country MIle
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Emily never thought she'd leave the city behind, but when life pushes her in an unexpected direction, she finds herself in a quiet Iowa town where the fields stretch farther than the eye can see.
Small-town life is slower, simpler... and harder than she imagined. Struggling to adjust, Emily wonders if she made the right choice. But as she navigates dirt roads, new faces, and the weight of starting over, she discovers that the country has its own kind of magic.
Love may be waiting for her here-or perhaps something even greater. In the miles between who she was and who she's becoming, Emily must decide where her heart truly belongs.
The Country Mile is a tender, hopeful story about fresh starts, unexpected connections, and the journey to finding home.
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