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Cassidy has trusted only one man in her life—her best friend Tyler. When Tyler leaves for college, Cassidy joins him in Texas, hoping for a fresh start. There, a new roommate named Gage, who possesses a husky Southern drawl, attracts her unexpectedly. Gage is Tyler’s cousin, adding a layer of complexity to an already tempting situation. Cassidy’s past weighs on her, and the arrival of a personal tragedy forces her to reconsider whether to confront her old wounds or risk the possibility of a new future with Gage.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Coming of Age/Coming of Age Romance
Authors: Molly McAdams
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