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Where the Shadows Loved Us by Julia Holley · Loreum

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Where the Shadows Loved Us

Julia Holley

@juliaholley

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Where the Shadows Loved Us is a haunting dark romance about love, addiction, and redemption. As Noah battles alcoholism and a terrifying supernatural force that feeds on his despair, Evelyn refuses to give up on the man she loves. Together, they discover that the greatest victory isn’t escaping the darkness—it’s finding the courage to choose hope, healing, and each other.

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