: A single mother working at a resort unexpectedly encounters her college ex—now a famous Hollywood actor—who is determined to resolve their unfinished business.
: The story follows Bexley (Bex) and Ryan, who reunite 10 years after a painful college breakup. The "deep" aspect comes from the decade of unspoken words, misunderstandings, and the "penance" Ryan feels he must pay for their history. Only Once by Ashley Munoz
by Ashley Munoz is widely regarded as a "deep piece" due to its heavy emotional themes of second chances, long-term regret, and the complexities of single motherhood . Core Emotional Themes : A single mother working at a resort
Reviewers on Amazon and Goodreads highlight why this story resonates so deeply: Only Once by Ashley Munoz