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CJ Roshe guards her past closely, living a careful, guarded existence. When she meets the open‑hearted Karita Hanssen, she feels an unexpected pull toward a deeper affection—an attraction that threatens to expose her secrets and challenge everything she knows about love and security. The story explores the tension between keeping one’s heart hidden and the sudden, transformative power of a single kiss, as CJ balances the promise of intimacy with the fear of vulnerability.
Set within the contemporary LGBTQ community, this romance examines identity, trust, and the courage it takes to let someone in.
First publish date: June 17, 2008
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Karin Kallmaker
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