Books like Just the thing by Marie Harte
Gavin Donnigan, scarred by the loss of a life he could not save during his Marine Corps service, turns to teaching a self‑defense class at a local gym in hopes of stability. When Zoe York, still reeling from the death of her twin sister, signs up for the same class, she meets Gavin—her instructor and a man with his own demons. Between sparring sessions and shared vulnerability, they confront their pasts and discover that a new connection might be the missing piece in their healing journeys.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Marie Harte
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