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Kelly Reid has always known how to keep her heart guarded and her life under medical school, residency on the horizon, every detail carefully planned. But when grief shatters her world and family wounds cut deeper than she imagined, the silence she’s carried since childhood—the silence that’s kept her from trusting love, even when it’s been standing right in front of her—begins to suffocate instead of protect.

Khalil Grant has built his life on second chances, carrying the scars of his own abandonment. He’s learned to pour his heart into building his business and protecting the people closest to him. Loving Kelly feels like the kind of risk that could finally bring him peace…or break him all over again.

As heartbreak and healing collide, Kelly and Khalil must confront the ghosts of their pasts—and the question of whether love can truly survive when everything else falls apart.

Raw, romantic, and deeply moving, Lily in the Valley is a story about grief, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to let love bloom in the darkest of places.

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This story touches on grief, parental loss, family conflict, and the ache of heartbreak. While it is ultimately about love, healing, and the courage to begin again, there may be moments that feel heavy. Please honor your own peace. Pause, breathe, or step away when you need to. Your well-being matters more than finishing these pages. This story isn’t going anywhere. When you’re ready, I hope it reminds you that even through heartbreak, light and love remain within reach.","spice","series_order","editions_count",1,"contributors",[],[97],"Lily In The Valley","edition_id","0ed4b34a-b4a6-4ee7-a2d1-cf8c62219434",{"_15":30,"_28":29,"_96":32},"year",2025,"first_published","Nov 2025","likes_count","collections_count","750-lily-in-the-valley","format",{"_28":91,"_27":92,"_93":94,"_95":48},"page_count",422,"duration","published_date","November 11, 2025","isbn","9798991816359","asin","B0FX5198JR","hex_code","language","English","cover","https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/747i/0ed4b34a-b4a6-4ee7-a2d1-cf8c62219434.jpg",3,"Kindle","type","print","audio","order",{"_28":45,"_27":41,"_43":44,"_42":-5,"_51":-5,"_31":52,"_98":99},"roles",[100],"author","b13ebf29-0ec2-494e-81d8-eb4c342c1962","Vanessa Taylor is doing everything right: creative, passionate, and determined to make her mark. She’s spent years rebuilding her life on her terms, casting aside the wounds that once held her back. But when her first love, Xavier, unexpectedly reappears, those carefully placed defenses begin to unravel. Years ago, she let him go, burying parts of herself along with him. Now, he’s back—older, wiser, and unwilling to lose her a second time.

Xavier Morris has built his life from the ground up, carving out a thriving career and creating opportunities that once felt like impossible dreams. But something is missing—the woman who understood him in ways no one else could, even when he didn’t yet understand himself. Coming face-to-face with Vanessa again is like feeling sunlight after a long winter. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so is the pain of the past they’ve never fully faced.

Together, they’ll confront buried heartbreak, long-hidden secrets, and a love that refuses to fade. Vanessa’s journey toward self-acceptance and healing collides with Xavier’s drive to build a future that includes her. But can they trust each other—and themselves—enough to make it work this time?

For readers who crave an authentic, slow-burning, soul-stirring romance, this is a story of resilience, family bonds, and second chances. Discover the journey of two people whose love endures time and trials, pulling them together in a way neither can resist.

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Just a heads-up before you dive into this story—this book is a slow burn, emotional rollercoaster. There are some parts that touch on sensitive topics, like miscarriage, grief, and family struggles. Plus, there are moments that explore anxiety and panic attacks, mixed in with several moments of laughter and lightness. You'll also find a fair share of adult language and some steamy, explicit scenes. Take care of yourself, and feel free to step away if it gets too heavy.",[],[116],"Loved By You","fcdf3d0d-f60f-44a1-a63d-9491771e2497",{"_15":30,"_28":29,"_96":60},2024,"Nov 2024","749-loved-by-you",{"_28":91,"_27":92,"_93":94,"_95":48},415,"November 19, 2024","B0DCGBT1DW","https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/746i/fcdf3d0d-f60f-44a1-a63d-9491771e2497.jpg",{"_28":45,"_27":41,"_43":44,"_42":-5,"_51":-5,"_31":52,"_98":117},[100],"isLoggedIn",["P",119],"result",{"_15":128,"_17":129,"_13":130,"_131":132,"_19":20,"_133":134,"_21":135},"user","themePreference","light","storedTheme","gaId","G-Z1HVZ17GZ3","Blackauthored","%s","Find your next Black authored read and connect with readers with the similar taste.","handle","@blackauthored","robots",{"_153":48,"_154":48},{"_23":24,"_25":136,"_27":128,"_137":138,"_139":140,"_19":20,"_141":142},"Organization","logo","https://cdn.blackauthored.com/images/og-image.png","sameAs",[148,149,150,151,152],"potentialAction",{"_25":143,"_144":145,"_146":147},"SearchAction","target","https://blackauthored.com/series/4fd0f595-f59f-4445-9501-b3016657df5esearch?q={search_term}","query","required name='search_term'","https://twitter.com/blackauthored","https://facebook.com/blackauthored","https://instagram.com/blackauthored","https://youtube.com/blackauthored","https://tiktok.com/@blackauthored","noIndex","noFollow"]