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In Penelope Douglas’s fresh new adult novella, Quinn Caruthers struggles to carve out her own life amid the close oversight of her brothers Jared, Madoc, and Jaxon. When a childhood friend, Lucas Morrow—an experienced, sophisticated, and distant man—returns, Quinn must confront the promise of a forbidden romance. A mysterious package unveils long‑hidden family secrets, revealing a rocky past between Quinn’s parents. As these revelations turn her world upside down, Quinn faces tough choices: keep waiting for the past or chase what she truly wants. The story explores themes of family dynamics, personal freedom, and the courage to pursue second chances.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penelope Douglas
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