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Rowdy St. James has spent his life living by his nickname: a good‑ol’ boy who doesn’t let anything take him seriously. After the one girl he ever loved tells him he’s never enough, Rowdy turns his back on love and embraces his carefree, Texas‑style existence.
His peaceful routine shatters when Salem Cruz, a former co‑worker and old crush from a rule‑ridden childhood, re‑enters his life. Salem carries a secret that threatens to undo the friendship she and Rowdy share – and forces him to confront the lessons he thought he’d learned.
In a story that blends contemporary romance with a coming‑of‑age arc, the characters must navigate heartbreak, fate, and the possibility of a second chance before they risk losing the very relationships they hope to save.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jay Crownover
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