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Rescued to Be Messy

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I save lives for a living. But no one warned me about drowning in old feelings. I wouldn't call myself a homebody, exactly. It's just that I've never seen much of a reason to travel all over the world, when there's more than enough to keep... Read More
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I save lives for a living. But no one warned me about drowning in old feelings.

I wouldn't call myself a homebody, exactly. It's just that I've never seen much of a reason to travel all over the world, when there's more than enough to keep me busy here in my small, Florida beach town.

For the past ten years, I've been developing our lifeguard program into something special. Now, I've got the opportunity to implement a new, nationally recognised course. There's just one giant problem…

The woman who designed it is The One Who Got Away.

And the mayor insists I work with her.

A decade ago, I believed our dreams were aligned. Instead, she ran off to California to pursue her own thing. And I… well, let's just say there hasn't been a day I haven't thought about her. She swears she's not here to stir up any trouble, and my head knows not to let her back in.

But my heart isn't that bright.

Being around Callie again makes it seem like old times. And it certainly feels like the same-old betrayal when her Hollywood boyfriend shows up looking for some personal instruction.

Am I about to drown in misery, or can we chart a course for happily ever after?

Rescued to Be Messy is a delightful standalone in the Messy Love on Mango Lane sweet romantic comedy series. If you like take-charge book boyfriends, strong women, and snappy banter, then you'll adore Dineen Miller's sea breeze of sweetness.

Praise for Rescued to Be Messy:

β­β­β­β­β˜… Thank goodness for the happy ending and all the romance and relationships in between! Great story!

β­β­β­β­β˜… What an adorable story! This book made me smile throughout, and I loved everything about it. Super cute read!!

β­β­β­β­β˜… This book is the perfect rom-com, complete with a very happy ending.

β­β­β­β­β˜… I loved every word!

β­β­β­β­β˜… A cute and entertaining story with lots of fun twists. I can't wait for more stories from this author.

Series: Messy Love on Mango Lane

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036707446

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Dineen Miller is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling author who writes closed-door romantic comedies filled with swoony moments, snappy banter, and just enough awkward flirting to feel real. When she’s not writing happily ever afters, she’s hoarding yarn like a dragon, crocheting her way through a Netflix binge, or laughing at her husband’s punniest jokes (even when she pretends to roll her eyes). Life at home includes two quirky dogs, a yarn collection with its own zip code, and a husband who thinks he's hilarious (and he kind of is). Want a free novella? Visit her website at DineenMiller dot com to sign up for her newsletter and snag your copy!

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