Books like 'Defended by the Lumberjack: Protective Mountain Man gets his Curvy Girl'
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Fierce Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
A national baking competition has come to the Seduction Summit Lodge, bringing aspiring bakers from all over the country. For six contestants, sweets aren’t the only thing on the menu. The logging crew nearby is stocked with hot lumberjacks who have no interest in finding love…until it sneaks up on them. Fierce Mountain Man is an OTT age-gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine...Categorized as:
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![Fearless Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Fearless Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
She came to close a deal. But meeting him has her questioning everything. Everyone has a price. That's what my client told me when he sent me to North Carolina to talk a guy into selling his property. It's just an empty strip of land next to his cabin, so why wouldn't he sell it? But within minutes of meeting him, it's clear that he has no interest in selling...Categorized as:
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![Cursed Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Cursed Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
She's a hard-working real estate agent. He's a former buyer, angry over his purchase. When sparks fly, can they set aside their differences? He thinks his cabin is cursed. As Seduction Summit's hardest-working real estate agent, I'm working alone when he comes into the office, angry over the house he bought five years ago...Categorized as:
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![Craved by the Lumberjack by Lilah Hart]()
Craved by the Lumberjack by Lilah Hart
He moved to the mountains for the simple life. But the city girl staying next door may just complicate things. My neighbor has a sweet tooth. At least that's what I assume. About four times a week, he orders bear claws from the local bakery--bear claws that I deliver. But what he doesn't know is that I'm his new neighbor. I'm staying in the cabin next door...Categorized as:
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![Devoted Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Devoted Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
She's facing writer's block in a cabin. Her neighbor's puppy gives her a reason to spend time with a hot lumberjack. Writer's block is no fun. I've isolated myself in a cabin in a small mountain town to write my thriller. When I hear a spooky scratching sound, I think about incorporating it into my book. But it soon goes from inspirational to downright scary...Categorized as:
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![Zane's Rebel by Loni Nichole]()
Zane's Rebel by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor once in his life, this strait-laced attorney is ready to throw caution to the wind. Too bad his sassy, rebellious soulmate refuses to take the risk. Zane. I take on the sassy-mouthed heiress’s case because she needs a good defense. She’s being sued by her father’s former business partner, who wants to destroy her. The odds in this small-town are stacked against her...Categorized as:
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![Rough Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Rough Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
She's a woman on a mission. He can help. .. or just distract her. My best friend is missing. She came to this small mountain town to work on her book, but within 24 hours, she was calling to say she wouldn't be coming back. She's fallen in love. But something isn't right. She's gone off the grid, not responding to my texts and calls...Categorized as:
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![Wounded Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Wounded Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
He's determined to remain alone, but a beautiful stranded motorist might just change his mind. I'm on my way to pick up a rideshare passenger when I turn down the wrong road. Or maybe it's the right road. When my car breaks down, there's a super hunky mountain man there to help me. But he lives alone there by choice. He clearly doesn't want anyone in his life, and that's a problem...Categorized as:
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![Alone with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Alone with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
In Rosewood Ridge, hunky mountain men make up a large portion of the population. And that population is growing, as a group of Navy SEALs move to town to help a buddy by serving on the town's volunteer fire department. One by one, these dreamy firefighters will find love. Alone with the Mountain Man is an OTT age gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine... -
![Hiding with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Hiding with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
In Rosewood Ridge, hunky mountain men make up a large portion of the population. And that population is growing, as a group of Navy SEALs move to town to help a buddy by serving on the town's volunteer fire department. One by one, these dreamy firefighters will find love. Hiding with the Mountain Man is an OTT age gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine... -
![Flirting with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Flirting with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
In Rosewood Ridge, hunky mountain men make up a large portion of the population. And that population is growing, as a group of Navy SEALs move to town to help a buddy by serving on the town's volunteer fire department. One by one, these dreamy firefighters will find love. Flirting with the Mountain Man is an OTT age gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine... -
![Reckless Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Reckless Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Seduction Summit is on the brink of growth. Four months out of the year, it’s a thriving ski town, attracting tourists from across the region. When a potential buyout pushes the lodge owner to step up his game, military vets flock to the town to help with construction. For these six mountain men, Seduction Summit quickly becomes home…especially when they meet the female shop owners residing there...Categorized as:
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![My Brooding Valentine: Hope Peak Valentine's Day by Lilah Hart]()
My Brooding Valentine: Hope Peak Valentine's Day by Lilah Hart
The last thing he needs is a cheerful baker in his kitchen. But she might just be able to warm up his icy heart. This is the worst time possible for my oven to break. Okay, so I've been running a commercial kitchen from my tiny cabin way up in the mountains. If the city council figured that out, they'd shut me down...Categorized as:
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![The House on Blueberry Lane by Brenda Jackson]()
The House on Blueberry Lane by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"If there's one thing Jackson knows how to do, it's how to pluck those heartstrings. "—BookPage. All he needs is a second chance. All she wants is no strings attached. The biggest mistake of Jaye Colfax’s life was letting Velvet Spencer leave. For three years, they were together exclusively and it was great—at least for Jaye. But Velvet wanted more...Categorized as:
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![Whiskey Tribute by Samantha A. Cole]()
Whiskey Tribute by Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCurt Bannerman never thought he’d have to follow through with a promise to ensure his best friend’s wife and children were taken care of, in the event of Eric’s death, after the two men retired from the Navy SEALs. But an assassin made the promise a reality...Categorized as:
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![His Temptation by Fern Fraser]()
His Temptation by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite our scorching chemistry, falling for the boss's daughter is not a good idea. LACEY. Dad hires a doctor to take over his medical practice while he takes a vacation, and I'm immediately drawn to Wyatt. The older man's piercing blue eyes and mesmerizing good looks set my body on fire. Our relationship sparks, and business soon becomes pleasure...Categorized as:
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![Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter]()
Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl Romance. Remy. Leave it to me to find myself on an assignment while on leave. But when my brother calls in a favor, I can’t say no. Even if it means forsaking my tropical vacay to go home to my small Texas town to track down a General’s runaway daughter. Once I bring this kid back to her dad, I’ll be free to get some rest and relaxation... -
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Her Billionaire Bargain by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHiring an interior designer to redo my McMansion led to me…falling in love with a total stranger? And trying to figure out how to make her fall in love with me. Shelby Wilde is a driven single mom who started an up-and-coming design firm, Designing Women, with three friends. She is not looking for love. Or lust. Or my particular brand of chaos with a side of many happy moments while naked...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose]()
The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose
Can one magical night and two big secrets add up to forever for this billionaire and his curvy girl? Cortez Blake. I fell hard for Piper's sassy attitude and gorgeous curves. We had one magical night together, and then she disappeared. She never even told me her last name. I turned the city upside down looking for her, but I never thought I'd find her again... -
![Chiseled Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Chiseled Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
A national baking competition has come to the Seduction Summit Lodge, bringing aspiring bakers from all over the country. For six contestants, sweets aren’t the only thing on the menu. The logging crew nearby is stocked with hot lumberjacks who have no interest in finding love…until it sneaks up on them. Chiseled Mountain Man is an OTT age-gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine... -
![ROGUE by Michelle Dups]()
ROGUE by Michelle Dups
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsROGUE. I have always been restless, not content to stay in one place for too long. The military helped, but once I was home and the ACES were no more, I again felt the need to be on the move. That was until I found her. She grounded me. I needed her like I needed to breathe. My Lady! JULIA. I couldn’t understand what he saw in me. He was determined to make me see that I was the one for him... -
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Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s a convicted felon out on parole for a crime he didn’t commit. She’s the girl who put her life on hold while he was away. Can the two pick up right where they left off? He never should’ve gone on that beer run. If he’d stayed at the party, kissing Robyn by the bonfire, his life would’ve turned out totally different... -
![A New Year's Proposition: A billionaire age gap instalove romance by Olivia Sinclair]()
A New Year's Proposition: A billionaire age gap instalove romance by Olivia Sinclair
She's looking for a fresh start - he's offering forever. .. Cora. Sterling Grace is a billionaire with influence and connections (in addition to being panty-melting gorgeous and a decent guy). So of course I ask him for help after serving at his New Year's Eve bash. It's time for a fresh start - to put my local reputation behind me and make something of my life... -
![Fall for You by Angela Verdenius]()
Fall for You by Angela Verdenius
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFinding a curvy cutie hanging out of a kitchen window at three in the morning wasn’t what Kirk expected on a routine check. Amusing - yes, expected - no, exasperating - definitely. Having sworn off all dominant men after a very painful experience, Molly was determined to keep the local cop at arm’s length. He was quietly, intensely alpha, and that made him off-limits. Good intentions aside…. -
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![Then Came You by Jill Shalvis]()
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
From the New York Times bestselling author of Rumor Has It and the Lucky Harbor series comes the story of a woman whose world is turned upside down by one night's torrid fling. .. Veterinary intern Emily can’t believe she wound up in the small town of Sunshine, Idaho, instead of the Los Angeles clinic she had always imagined. Now she has to put her plans to move to L. A...Categorized as:
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![Killian by Olivia T. Turner]()
Killian by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere's no one more off-limits to me and the Heartlands crew than the Sheriff's daughter. But once I see her, I know there's nothing I won't do to make her mine. And I know there's nothing the Sheriff won't do to stop me. Everyone has always seen me as an outlaw. A criminal. A thief. But she doesn't. She sees the big heart under my tough exterior. She sees the man I could be...Categorized as:
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Extra Wild by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFeeling more like a beast than a man, Leo rarely strays from his home on the mountain. Then one day a bewildering letter forces him out of his reclusive life,. and he meets Freya, a curvy redhead,. who should be off-limits but his mind and body don’t care. One feverish indulgence leaves him tortured for months. He wants more of Freya. Far more...Categorized as:
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![Curvy Girl and the Shifter Next Door by Jessa Joy]()
Curvy Girl and the Shifter Next Door by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe gigantic, brooding guy next door is such a grump they've nicknamed him "Grizz" like a bear. Which should warn me to stay far, far away from him. But following the rules has never appealed to me. .. Constance. It's Halloween in Snowflake Falls. I'm here to write an article about the so-called 'Love Town'. Then some seriously spooky things start happening... -
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Frankie by Sadie King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrankie. My mother’s dying wish was to reopen her beauty salon and make it the hub of the community it once was. So when Mr. William Fletcher with his investment money and self-important name presents plans to scrap the row of shops where the salon is and build apartments in their place, I’m furious... -
![Rescued by the Mountain Man by Carly Keene]()
Rescued by the Mountain Man by Carly Keene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Big Horn Ridge in Montana, home of burly, buff, bearded mountain men who are soon to meet their strong, curvy matches! -
![Ex Best Thing by Marika Ray]()
Ex Best Thing by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFirst rule in the sister’s handbook: don’t date your sister’s ex-boyfriend. Oops. If there was one man on the planet I shouldn’t be looking at twice, it’s Daire Beneventi. Sure, he’s my sister’s ex, but he’s also the leather jacket to my quilt tote bag... -
![Tiger Lily: Part Two by Amélie S. Duncan]()
Tiger Lily: Part Two by Amélie S. Duncan
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Salomé knows one thing: Jonas Crane is the lover she always dreamt of. Smart, powerful and sexy, both in and out of the bedroom. For the first time in a long time, things are looking up for Lily. With the city’s most eligible bachelor on her arm, life with Jonas might just live up to all it’s beautiful promise...Categorized as:
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![Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole]()
Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen it comes to love, this football coach is done playing by the rules. Garrett Marsh. As the high school football coach, I'm supposed to play by the rules. Except the rules are standing in the way of the one thing I want…Ciara Sharp. She dropped everything to provide for her brother when their parents died. Now, she's untouchable, or so says the school board. But I'm done listening to reason...Categorized as:
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![Someone Else's Honeymoon by Phoebe MacLeod]()
Someone Else's Honeymoon by Phoebe MacLeod
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsPerfect for fans of Jo Watson, Mhairi McFarlane and Portia MacIntosh. When Charley finds herself suddenly single on Christmas Day it feels like her world has fallen apart. Forced to move back in with her parents, she embarks on a journey of re-invention...Categorized as:
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![Lean on Me by Angela Verdenius]()
Lean on Me by Angela Verdenius
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSweet, shy, rubenesque Lori Mackay, she's lived all her life in the small country town. No one knows her secret desires. Still waters run deep, and local paramedic Matt Winters suspects the sexy, curvaceous beauty has hidden depths he just aches to explore. In a town where gossip is rife and secrets abound, can Matt convince Lori that they're meant to be together? -
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Wall St. Rascal by Megan Wade
Nina tries a new way of finding a date and ends up with way more than she bargained for when she hears the familiar voice of her blindfolded fantasies in her place of work.Categorized as:
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![Her Grumpy Mailman (The Man For Her) by Kate Hunt]()
Her Grumpy Mailman (The Man For Her) by Kate Hunt
Boone, the local burly mailman, doesn’t care for small talk or smiles. He just wants to deliver the mail in peace. But there’s one resident who insists on being his friend: Daisy, the perky curvy blonde who whirls around the neighborhood on roller skates. Every time she comes around, those little shorts and thick thighs of hers drive Boone up the wall. But he can’t have her. He’s too old for her... -
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My Fake Fiance by Piper Rayne
I never felt truly desired by a man—until him. The second he stepped foot into my small town Alaskan inn, his gaze swept over my curvy figure with desire, igniting a flame I thought was dead. He flirted with me, and I might’ve left two chocolates on his pillow at turndown, but that’s where it stayed. Over the years, he’s floated in and out of town while a friendship developed between us...Categorized as:
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![Can't Let Go by Gena Showalter]()
Can't Let Go by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter is back with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale about an icy war vet and the only woman capable of melting him…. With trust issues a mile long, Ryanne Wade has sworn off men. Then Jude Laurent walks into her bar and all bets are off... -
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Sharp Curves by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 3 in the Clearwater Curves Series. Who knew that this summer would change the lives of all four girlfriends. Stella Sharp sure didn't. When her latest client happens to be a sexy foreigner can she keep the lines of passion and business from getting blurred. Not if Domani De Luca has a say... -
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His Curvy Temptation by Jenna Cook
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe's off limits. But for her, I'm ready to break all the rules. Reckless. Rough. Ruled by my impulses. That's the man I used to be. I've spent the last ten years rebuilding myself. Becoming a man who follows the law. Obeys the rules. Respects the limits. But then she walks into my office. Soaking wet, wide-eyed, and afraid. Temptation on a silver platter. Putty in my hands... -
![Can't Touch by Penny Wylder]()
Can't Touch by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe's the one girl he can't touch. He's the one guy she can't resist. She's forbidden fruit. The girl I can't touch. That's what her uncle says, anyway. .. but even if he controls her, he doesn't control me. When I see her walking back and forth in the office lobby, her long legs swishing, beautiful curves swaying, and those cherry-red lips, I decide right she's going to be mine...Categorized as:
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![THE BIG BAD'S SURPRISE: An Age Gap Curvy Romance by Erin Havoc]()
THE BIG BAD'S SURPRISE: An Age Gap Curvy Romance by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr. Heart of Stone is as handsome as he’s a jerk. I hope he doesn’t remember he’s also the man who popped my cherry. After one night of lust I can barely remember, I thought I’d never see him again. Cue to Mr. Big-and-Sexy walking into the staff room. Even if fraternization is against the company’s policy, it’s alright. They’ll never know. He doesn’t remember... -
![Only Forever by D.E. Haggerty]()
Only Forever by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLilac has her eyes on her career. Beckett has his eyes on Lilac. Can this grumpy boss convince her to give him a chance? I am perfectly content with my life. I have a loving (albeit nosy and interfering) family, a fulfilling career as an environmental engineer, and I enjoy living in my quirky hometown of Winter Falls. But then Beckett Dempsey is appointed CEO at the company I work at... -
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![Kidnapped by the Mountain Man by Khloe Summers]()
Kidnapped by the Mountain Man by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan this older ex-con cowboy tempt a curvy sweetheart away from a man who. doesn’t deserve her? AUSTIN. Cora deserves so much more than him. He’s a robot, void of emotion. She’s soft, sweet, and puts everyone else first. Trouble is, she’s set to marry that loser. Sure, she’s young and way too good for me too, but I have to help her see the truth. And that truth is… she belongs with me. CORA...Categorized as:
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![Fudge and the Firefighter: A BBW Firefighter Romance (Sugar & Spice Nights) by Sadie King]()
Fudge and the Firefighter: A BBW Firefighter Romance (Sugar & Spice Nights) by Sadie King
Serena. My neighbor, the firefighter, the man so hot my panties melt every time I pass him on the stairs. Because yeah, I’ve started taking the stairs, just so I can run into him taking the stairs. When I accidentally burn my Christmas fudge and set off the smoke alarm, I don’t expect him to break down my door, wearing nothing but a towel, on a one-man rescue mission... -
![Stolen by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Stolen by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
He's expecting to marry her sister. A last-minute switcheroo has him getting more than he bargained for. I've fallen in love with my sister's fiancé. Okay, so technically, he doesn't qualify as a fiancé since they've never met in person. But they've been messaging on this website for lonely mountain men, where it's understood that you're going to get married. .. eventually...Categorized as:
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![Grind'r by Flora Madison]()
Grind'r by Flora Madison
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Alpha Coffee Shop Owner and The Smart Curvy Girl. An Insta Love OTT Alpha Male Romance. Willa:. I’m used to minding my own business. I prefer books to parties and comfort to chaos. But anytime Ash Erickson comes into Grind’r, the cafe I work in. .. I can’t keep my eyes off of him. He’s like a tall, hulking magnet, threatening to pull me out from my shell. Which scares me to death... -
![Christmas with the Guy Next Door by Jessa Joy]()
Christmas with the Guy Next Door by Jessa Joy
A BBW Guy Next Door Romance. Tannen. I hate Christmas, with a side order of hell. .. no. I have two rules: no relationships and no decorations. But the last thing I expected was a woman like Hollee to move in next door. She’s curvy, gorgeous and I can’t resist her. I’ll deliver her Christmas tree and warm her up by the fire... -
![Pit Stop by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart]()
Pit Stop by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPit stop: Stopping in the pit lane for repairs, refuelling, and/or new tires. Hayes "Thorne" Hawthorne has it all. His parents are loaded, he got into every college that he applied for, and the girl of his dreams is his. Then something happens. Even two years later, he's not sure what went wrong. All that he knows is that Elodie is no longer his and seems to have dropped off the face of the Earth...Categorized as:
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