Star of the County Down, by Doc Richter
In post-COVID San Diego, Sam Miller leaves the Marine Corps to find his life in shambles—his wife has divorced him, changed her number, taken their two children to another state, and emptied their bank accounts. Struggling to survive, Sam renews his tall crane operator license, though construction work in the U.S. is scarce. The one place booming with projects is Dublin, fueled by the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Determined to earn enough to fight for his children, Sam heads to Ireland.
Hayley McCann is an aspiring Irish singer, driven by a fierce determination to escape her past and make her mark on the world stage. When her abusive ex-fiancé attacks her in a Dublin pub, Sam steps in. The confrontation sparks an unexpected connection between two people from different worlds, both battling their own demons.
As Sam and Hayley navigate their unlikely relationship, they’re forced to confront the sacrifices their dreams demand. Star of the County Down is a story of resilience, ambition, and the fragile, powerful ways hearts collide when least expected.
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