They grew up as small town sweethearts but Julia had big city dreams, and the love she shared with Declan couldn’t hold her back. As the years went by he moved on and told himself he didn’t need her, or anyone else. Life was just simpler that way.
Years later when their paths cross he learns that Julia has a daughter, and that tells him all he needs to know. She’d moved on quick enough, and despite how amazing it felt to see her again, he’d be a fool to ignore that.
After all, he wasn’t sure he’d entirely forgiven the pain of the past, so how could he possibly embrace a new future with anyone, let alone her?
Julia’s happiness at seeing Declan is dampened by the weight of the secrets she bears alone. Her heart tells her what she needs from the moment she sees him again, but she can’t allow herself to believe in second chances. After all, how can she ask anyone to forgive her past choices, when she can’t forgive them herself?

A passionate tale of love, laughter and pain, and the power of forgiveness.
By R.T. Pleiades

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