Love Against The Tide

e with the sound of water lapping against the gondolas, the soft chatter of tourists, and the occasional outburst of laughter

Its weathered sign read "Libreria Incanto." Drawn by an inexplicable pull, she entered. The smell

Her fingers traced the spines, and she pulled out an old, leather-bound volume. Opening it,

g interesting?" a

wavy hair and piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through her. He wore a

a blush creeping up her cheeks

book was my grandmother's favorite. She believed every

at. "I'm Leana. It's a bea

d you like some coffee? There's a small café in th

a moment, then nod