Books like Big girls don't cry by Brenda Novak
Reenie Holbrook’s marriage collapses when a shocking revelation about her husband surfaces, leaving her with three children and a shattered future. Determined to regain stability, she secures a teaching position at Dundee High. Her plans regain momentum until her ex‑husband’s brother, Isaac Russell, arrives as a temporary science teacher, rekindling hidden feelings and unsettling Reenie’s resolve. Amid the small‑town backdrop, unexpected friendships forge a path toward new love, challenging Reenie to confront her past and embrace a hopeful future.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Brenda Novak
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