Books like Big Girls Don't Cry by Cathie Linz
Leena Riley’s modeling career ends abruptly, leaving her looking for fresh prospects. She takes a job as a receptionist at the local veterinary practice in her hometown. There, she encounters Cole Flannigan, the same boy who once taunted her in school. As she navigates her new role, Leena discovers that Cole’s feelings for her have evolved—and she must decide whether a budding romance can grow from their shared past.
Set in a small-town veterinary office, the story follows Leena’s journey from self‑doubt to confidence as she embraces her curves, sheds her insecurities, and learns to trust in love that may have been waiting all along.
First publish date: October 2, 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Cathie Linz
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