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The Stories We Tell

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Story Notes

Series Note

This book is part of a series where each installment focuses on different characters, connected by themes of identity, love, and life in the public eye.

Themes and Tone

Explores themes of identity, control, and vulnerability in a world where appearances are everything. Expect a blend of slow-burn romance, emotional tension, and moments of self-discovery.

Content Advisory

Contains mature themes, including workplace dynamics, public scrutiny, and emotional baggage. Suitable for readers 18+.

Character Dynamics

Features an alpha male lead whose carefully controlled life is challenged by an independent, fearless heroine with secrets of her own.

Setting Context

Set in the heart of New York City, this story blends the high-stakes world of boardrooms with the intimacy of everyday encounters.

Summary

Dahlia Deschner can write anything—except the happy ending her readers crave. Cynical, sharp-tongued, and fiercely self-sufficient, she’s long dismissed love as fiction—something best left between the pages of her novels. But when her publisher’s assistant delivers an ultimatum—write romance that sells or kiss her career goodbye—Dahlia’s carefully curated solitude begins to unravel. Enter Shane: magnetic, maddening, and utterly unbothered by her defenses. His presence—and his inconvenient insight—challenges everything she’s convinced herself she doesn’t need. Meanwhile, her neighbor Marcus hovers with quiet devotion, the kind that’s easy to ignore… until it’s not. As Dahlia is forced out of her apartment and into the wild chaos of real life for the sake of “research,” she stumbles into something far more complicated than a plot twist: the possibility that love isn’t a lie. It just might be the truest story she’s never let herself write. Set against the pulse of New York City, this witty and emotionally charged debut explores the stories we tell ourselves, the ones we rewrite, and the ones we finally dare to live. Perfect for fans of sharp banter, reluctant vulnerability, and slow-burning emotional truths, Dahlia’s journey asks: What if the cynic is the one who deserves the grandest love story of all?

Status
Complete
Chapters
2
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

Unsolicited Opinions, Vol. 1

Most people will tell you that I’m hard to get along with and they’re not exactly wrong. But you know what else? Fuck them. My name is Dahlia Deschner and I’m writing this because an asshole told me and I quote, “figure your shit out.” Have you ever noticed how people tell you how to live your life, all the fucking time? Like, be nice to people. Stop cussing so much. Do you need to be so aggressive? Yes, yes I do. I wouldn’t need to be so aggressive if people weren’t dicks and got in my way. I’m just a simple person, trying to make my way through this fucking world- preferably peacefully and unhindered. That’s all I want! Is that too much to ask for? My friends, those people I don’t hate too much, say that I have something to say about everything and instead of griping to them all the time, I should just write it down. For example, I have what I call Toilet Theology. Every shitty person that I encounter throughout the day, I just imagine hitting the flusher and they’re catapulted to the moon instead of going to hell. I feel that would be very useful. They think its mean. I want to point out that I did not ask for their opinion at the time. So here’s my story in all its glory. Try not to judge me, but know that I don’t actually give a fuck either way. Cause I don’t know you and I probably wouldn’t like you if I did.

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