Almost True

Synopsis

"Ethan Monroe is doing his best to raise his spirited six-year-old daughter, Lily, in the close-knit town of Maplewood after the devastating loss of his wife. Every day is a balancing act between parenting, work, and the ever-watchful eyes of a judgmental community. As whispers grow louder and doubts are planted by his late wife’s powerful parents, Ethan finds himself on the verge of losing the one thing he has left—his daughter. Clara Hayes never planned on returning to Maplewood. But when her career stalls and the weight of the past becomes too heavy to bear, she finds herself drawn back to the familiar streets and the house filled with memories of her mother. What she doesn’t expect is to cross paths with Ethan again—her childhood friend, her teenage heartbreak, and now, a man under siege. When fate leads her to his door, an old spark flickers to life in the middle of their very different present lives. To protect Lily from a looming custody battle, Ethan and Clara strike a bold agreement: they’ll pretend to be a couple to convince everyone—including a judge—that Ethan can offer Lily a stable home. But as the lines between fake and real begin to blur, so do the boundaries around their hearts. With every shared breakfast, every bedtime story, and every late-night conversation on the porch, what began as an arrangement starts to feel dangerously like something more. But in a town where secrets don’t stay buried and love comes at a cost, Ethan and Clara must confront their pasts, the expectations of others, and the truths they’ve both tried to ignore. As old wounds reopen and the stakes grow higher, they’ll have to decide what’s worth fighting for—and if love can grow from the ashes of what was almost lost. Heartfelt, poignant, and deeply romantic, this story explores the power of second chances, the bonds that refuse to break, and the beauty found in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of small-town drama, found family, and slow-burn love stories that linger long after the final page."