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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia London delivers another stand-alone, heartwarming love story in her Pine River series. Emma Tyler's cool exterior and penchant for sarcasm keep most people from getting too close...and an unusual compulsion drives her to steal from the few men who do. When her trophy-collecting habit goes too far, she quits her ritzy event-planning job in Los Angeles and runs away to Pine River, hiding with her estranged half-sisters at Homecoming Ranch and caring for Leo Kendrick, her ailing friend. Thrillseekers Anonymous founder Cooper Jessup has his hands full with work and his brother's looming prison release date. But when a client asks him to track down Emma Tyler to retrieve a stolen memento, Cooper can't turn down the money...or the chance to see the beautiful Emma again. When Cooper comes to collect the item, Emma refuses to admit the horrible truth. This handsome man may see right through her steely veneer, but can he get close enough to show her how love and honesty can heal a troubled heart?

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“London continues her acclaimed Pine River series with a moving story that explores dysfunction, deep emotions, and even terminal illness with empathy, sensitivity, and insight. Intense, lovely, and poignant.” —Kirkus Reviews “A complex and moving contemporary...Historical romance star London’s latest proves that she is as much at home in contemporary settings.” —Publishers Weekly “London once again works her brand of writing magic by making a prickly, flawed heroine such as Emma not only relatable but also deserving of love. Readers may feel emotionally wrung out by the end, but this poignant, life-affirming book is absolutely worth it.” —Booklist “This phenomenal story is written to perfection. The characters are endearing, smart, funny, and full of emotion. There is heartbreak, forgiveness, love, and acceptance—all things readers crave, combined to make this story a real page turner. Engaging from start to finish, this tale offers real life lessons that will tug on your heartstrings.” —RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) Top Pick (Gold Rating)

London continues her acclaimed Pine River series with a moving story that explores dysfunction, deep emotions, and even terminal illness with empathy, sensitivity, and insight. Intense, lovely, and poignant. -Kirkus Reviews A complex and moving contemporary...Historical romance star London's latest proves that she is as much at home in contemporary settings. -Publishers Weekly London once again works her brand of writing magic by making a prickly, flawed heroine such as Emma not only relatable but also deserving of love. Readers may feel emotionally wrung out by the end, but this poignant, life-affirming book is absolutely worth it. -Booklist This phenomenal story is written to perfection. The characters are endearing, smart, funny, and full of emotion. There is heartbreak, forgiveness, love, and acceptance-all things readers crave, combined to make this story a real page turner. Engaging from start to finish, this tale offers real life lessons that will tug on your heartstrings. -RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) Top Pick (Gold Rating)

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Born in Canyon, Texas, and raised on a ranch, Julia London didn't have her eye on writing romance right away. After graduating with a degree in political science from the University of Texas in Austin, she moved out to Washington, DC, eventually working in the White House. She later decided to take a break from government work and start writing. Today, she is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels. She writes historical romance and contemporary women's fiction, and her most popular series include the Secrets of Hadley Green series, the Cabot Sisters series, the Desperate Debutantes series, the Lear Sisters series, and the Pine River series. She is a recipient of the RT Book Reviews Best Regency Historical Romance award for The Dangerous Gentleman, and a six-time finalist for the renowned RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction. She resides in Austin, Texas.

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