Books like Always red by Isabelle Ronin
Serena “Red” Strafford has survived a traumatic childhood, making it hard for her to trust and stay close to those she loves. When she reconnects with Caleb Lockhart, a charismatic college basketball star with a promising future, their relationship faces fresh challenges.
Both must deal with Red’s past wounds and Caleb’s demanding career, questioning whether a second chance is possible amid the expectations of campus, family, and the media.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Isabelle Ronin
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