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Careless - Special Edition

By Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: Ashford Creek - Special Edition
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As the birthday girl, I know there's only one wish I'm making when I blow out my candles. A chance with him. Only I'm his best friend's little sister, so that means I'm beyond off limits. And did I mention he's older? I'm ready to be... Read More
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Careless is the prequel to the Ashford Creek series. Learn how Callum Ashford and Felicity Carter fall into a careless mistake before their full story in Legacy.

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As the birthday girl, I know there's only one wish I'm making when I blow out my candles.

A chance with him.

Only I'm his best friend's little sister, so that means I'm beyond off limits. And did I mention he's older?

I'm ready to be seen as my own person and to take the next step. But I know it can't be with him.

Yet when I'm backed in a corner, there's only one person I can call for help. Him.

Careless is the prequel to the Ashford Creek series. Learn how Callum Ashford and Felicity Carter fall into a careless mistake before their full story in Legacy.

Series: Ashford Creek - Special Edition

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    Careless - Special Edition
    As the birthday girl, I know there's only one wish I'm making when I blow out my candles. A chance with him. Only I'm his best friend's little sister, so that means I'm beyond off limits. And did I mention he's older? I'm ready to be seen as my own person and to take the next step. But I know...
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    Atlas Carter has it all.One of the best careers in the NHL as a star goalie.A family that sacrificed everything to get him where he is.And a small town that praises him as their golden boy.What he doesn't have is the girl he left behind.But when Atlas gets hurt and is forced to spend his recovery in Ashford Creek, he...
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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781636955872

Publisher: Carrie Ann Ryan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2025

Imprint: Carrie Ann Ryan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 234

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Carrie Ann Ryan Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Romance Series: Ashford Creek - Special Edition Special Editions

About the Author

NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan is the author of over 150 contemporary and paranormal romances where the characters yearn, break your hearts, and make you swoon. If there's a family of six brothers who need HEAs, she's your author.All Digital Tour and Influencer Team inquiries: Team Carrie AnnFor Event, Bookstore, and Travel Inquires, please contact Milk & Cookies Marketing at milkncookiesllc@gmail.comFor all other inquires, please email the Team at admin@carrieannryan.com

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