Starting Clean

By Dnkss Summer

A heart-healing story of second chances, quiet strength, and the power of starting over.

At thirty years old, Dr. Leah Stanton thought she had it all: a thriving career in medicine, a husband who shared her dreams, and a future neatly mapped out. But when her marriage shatters unexpectedly, Leah is left standing in the wreckage of everything she once believed was solid.

Grief-stricken and lost, she escapes the noise of the city and retreats to a quiet coastal village—far from the chaos of her old life. What begins as a temporary pause quickly becomes a journey of transformation. Among rolling hills and a community rich in spirit, Leah begins to rediscover herself—not just as a doctor, but as a woman, a daughter, and a dreamer.

As she helps rebuild the village clinic and reconnects with her roots, Leah finds herself drawn into unexpected friendships, long-forgotten joys, and even the slow-burn possibility of new love. But the past has a way of catching up—and when old wounds resurface, Leah must decide if she has the courage to face her truth and begin again for real.

Starting Clean is a sweeping, emotionally rich novel about resilience, hope, and finding light after darkness. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, Dnkss Summer delivers a deeply human, empowering story that speaks to anyone who's ever had to let go of the life they planned to embrace the one they deserve.

This inspiring novel will have you turning pages late into the night—and leave you believing in new beginnings.