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Could Have Been Us - Special Edition

By Corinne Michaels
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New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to Willow Creek Valley with a heartfelt romance about love, secrets, and second chances. Fifteen years ago, a young woman fell for her brother's best friend, Jack O'Donnell, sharing a life-changing moment they were forced to hide. Now, years later, their feelings reignite as the past threatens to undo their chance at happiness. Will they overcome the obstacles and embrace their love?
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New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to the small town of Willow Creek Valley in this stunning brother’s best friend/secret child romance.

Fifteen years ago, I fell for Jack O'Donnell. I was just a girl, but I knew my brother's best friend was the only man I'd ever love. On my eighteenth birthday, when I asked him to kiss me, I never imagined it would change my life so completely. I gave Jack everything that night.

In order to move on, we had to go our separate ways and pretend like nothing happened... as though it wasn't the greatest moment of my life. But even that wasn't as heartbreaking as the secret we were forced to keep.

I've tried not to think about how much I still love him. How I long to be back in his strong arms or the way his hazel eyes make my heart race. Until he kisses me again. And this time there’s no turning back. This time I know what it means.

We belong together and there's no use denying it any longer. But our feelings aren't the only thing that won't stay buried, our past resurfaces and threatens to destroy our second chance at happiness.

When our love is tested once again, will we be strong enough to stand together?

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ISBN: 9781942834830

Publisher: Baae Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2022

Imprint: Baae Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 342

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