TO BUILD A HOME
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TO BUILD A HOME
When photographer Jaine Gayle falls for the brilliant, untouchable Lev Atticus Soren, their small-town summer romance becomes the kind of love that quietly rearranges a life. But just as forever begins to feel within reach, Lev leaves-without explanation-and heartbreak is all Jaine has left to hold onto.
Six years later, Lev returns as a formidable lawyer-ruthless in court, distant in person, and guarded in ways that make him almost unrecognizable... until he meets a little girl with his eyes.
Ellie Eiden Soren. His daughter.
Bound by truth, guilt, and a wildfire attraction that never truly died, Jaine and Lev are pushed into a marriage neither of them is ready for-yet both desperately need. As old wounds reopen and buried emotions claw back to the surface, they're forced to confront the past that broke them and the love that still refuses to let go.
Now, standing between resentment and longing, they must decide: can something once shattered still be rebuilt... or will the same fire that brought them together burn everything down?
A story of second chances, undeniable chemistry, and a love that refuses to stay buried.
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Author's note:
Hi!
This story was born from my craving for something soft, cliché, and comforting-so I wrote it myself. It's simple, emotional, and made to feel like a warm, familiar romance you can return to when you need it.
This is basically a Beta testing for the story, what you're reading is a live draft, that I would love to share with you. By voting and actively engaging, I can craft better polishing for the final re-launching.
Hence, this story will be taken down once the book is finished. And It will be re-published on fixed schedules after the polishing.
Thank you so much for giving it a chance. And for sharing this journey with me.💗
Please excuse any small errors while polishing is ongoing.
P.S. The cover changes with each arc!
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