The Wild Garden
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Last published Sat, Oct 25, 2025
When Rose Windham returns to her hometown to care for her sick father, she unexpectedly falls for Octavia Pennington, heiress of a powerful family that once excluded hers. As secrets resurface and tensions deepen, Rose and Octavia face a difficult choice: protect themselves or take a chance on love.
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