Before we knew - A Novella: Some loves aren't meant to be easy-just inevitable.

By E. M. Thomben

Before We Knew
A Novella by E.M. Thomben

"Some loves aren't meant to be easy-just inevitable."

Evan Hartley and Clara Wren were never just friends, but they never quite made it to lovers. Years ago, life-messy, complicated, and full of unspoken fears-got in the way. He stayed in New York. She left for London. And with one silent goodbye, the chance they never took turned into the regret they never quite outran.

Years later, a single phone call changes everything.

Now older, wiser, and perhaps just foolish enough to hope again, Evan and Clara find themselves pulled back into each other's orbit. What begins as cautious reconnection quickly deepens into something neither of them is ready to name-but both are terrified to lose again.

As careers clash, old wounds resurface, and new fears take root, Evan and Clara must face the question they've both been avoiding: is love alone ever enough? Or does true commitment require something far braver-something that must be chosen every single day?

Told with lyrical prose, heartfelt vulnerability, and aching honesty, Before We Knew is a story about second chances, stubborn hearts, and the quiet courage it takes to keep choosing each other-even when the world doesn't make it easy.

For readers who believe in flawed love, everyday miracles, and the kind of story that lingers long after the final page, Before We Knew is a soul-deep reminder that love isn't just about falling-it's about staying.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7H2RMTK
• ISBN13: 9798281857888
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"