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Begin Again

Kate Cross
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Kate Cross

Begin Again

Copyright © 2025 by Kate Cross

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This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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This book is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences only. It contains explicit sexual content, strong language, and themes that may be triggering for some readers. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Reader discretion is advised.

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ISBN: 979-8-9929570-0-6

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For the ones carrying secrets, the ones who ran, and the ones who stayed. You are seen. You are loved.

And for the reader holding this book—welcome to Shadow Grove.

Some wounds look like memories. Some memories feel like warnings.

Acknowledgments

To my husband—thank you for every Saturday morning you took the boys so I could dive back into Shadow Grove. Your support means more to me than I’ll ever be able to put into words, and this book wouldn’t exist without your love, your patience, and your belief in me.

To my godmother, sisters, and my best friend—thank you for letting me call and text you with completely unhinged plot ideas at the worst possible hours. You never told me I was crazy (at least not seriously), and you always reminded me that I could do this. I love you more than I can say.

To Aly and Jenni—I would’ve never done this without you. Thank you for being there every step of the way, answering questions, hyping me up, and reminding me that yes, I can actually do this.

To my Beta team and ARC readers: You are the MVPs. You read the early drafts, loved the characters, and helped shape this book even better than I ever imagined. I’m so grateful.