Preface
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Preface
Dear Reader,
If you’re seeking a love story, you’ve come to the right place. If, however, you’re seeking a romance with a happy ending between the couple… well, this story will disappoint you in that regard.
Valerie and Banner’s relationship wouldn’t leave me alone. I started writing this story over four years ago and now that it’s finally finished, part of me debated whether this was something I wanted to share with the world.
The answer, obviously, was yes, because I find their complicated love story intriguing. In some countries, first cousin relationships are not allowed or only with exceptions. It wasn’t always this way and I wanted to explore what happens when one party is all for it, the other is hesitant, and what (if any) the repercussions might be among their family, especially in a country (the USA) where many are against it for one reason or another.
I hope you enjoy the story and please read the afterword once you’ve arrived at the end. Thank you.
PS: This story contains sensitive topics. Proceed with caution, if necessary.
- Writer
