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If I Hadn't Left

If I Hadn't Left

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WpMetadataNoticeLast published Thu, Jul 23, 2026
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Fiction
Mystery
Murder
Amateur Sleuth
Romance
When Sam was in high school, her family was tragically murdered. After 5 years of trying to get her life back on track, she receives a mysterious note. After discovering her best friend from California received a similar note, they are forced to pair up to discover the truth. Being back in California forces Sam to relive old memories, ones she worked hard to forget. Along the way, James and Sam start to rely on each other more than they ever have before. When feelings emerge, they have to make a decision. Sam can't afford to get distracted from finding out who ruined her life, but she's thought about James for years. It all makes Sam wonder, what if she hadn't left?
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