Rowen, a dedicated teacher feeling disillusioned with her career and life, believes that finding her first love, Quinn, will restore her happiness. Caught in a haze of nostalgia and longing, she yearns for a life she idealizes but can’t quite reach. As the holiday season approaches, Rowen's old college friend Blair, now a teacher herself, convinces her to make a wish on a Love Charm and see what fate has in store for her.
When a snowstorm leaves them stranded together, Rowen is forced to confront the reality she’s been avoiding, and her carefully maintained facade starts to crack. Her dreams from the past unfold, creating a different picture than she remembered. As Rowen tries to rationalize her feelings, Blair, with her pragmatic approach, gently nudges Rowen toward a profound realization—that happiness isn’t found in the past but when you live in the present. Sometimes, wishes do come true, but not always in the way we anticipate.
The Gift of Us is a heartfelt story about rediscovering yourself, the power of true love, and finding happiness where you least expect it.
Genre: Gay Romance
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