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The Family You Make

Fall in love with Sunrise Cove in this heart-warming story of love and belonging
Series: Sunrise Cove
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During a catastrophic snowstorm, Levi Cutler finds himself stranded on a ski lift with a stranger, Jane. After a near-death incident, Levi impulsively tells his family he has a girlfriend, naming Jane, who then agrees to play the part for a family dinner. Despite her traumatic past and uncertainty around close-knit families, Jane and Levi's pretend relationship soon blossoms into genuine love. As they grow closer, Jane must confront her fears and embrace the family and future she has always sought.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Family You Make is ideal for readers who enjoy heartwarming romance stories with themes of found family, emotional healing, and humour. Fans of uplifting contemporary love stories set in picturesque locations like Lake Tahoe will find this appealing.

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis begins a new series - Sunrise Cove - set near beautiful Lake Tahoe, with a heartwarming story of found family and love.

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New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis begins a new series, Sunrise Cove, set near beautiful Lake Tahoe, with a heartwarming story of found family and love.

'Perfect, feel-good fiction' - Sarah Morgan

'Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She's my go-to read for humour and heart' - Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author

Readers are already loving The Family You Make!

'A strong 5 star read! . . . I absolutely adored this book'

'I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end. I loved it'

'(A) beautiful and heartbreaking love story with a much-deserved HEA'


Is this the life she was always meant to have?

During the snowstorm of the century, Levi Cutler is stranded on a ski lift with a beautiful stranger named Jane. When the gondola in front of them hurtles to the ground, Levi calls his parents but can't bring himself to say goodbye. Instead, he impulsively reveals that he's happily settled and Jane is his girlfriend - right before his phone dies.

But Levi and Jane do not.

Now Levi's family is desperate to meet 'The One'. Jane agrees to be his pretend girlfriend for just one dinner, but a traumatic childhood has left her unsure how to act around a tight-knit family that cherishes one another.

As Jane and Levi spend more time together, pretend feelings quickly turn into real ones. Now all Jane has to do is admit to herself she can't live without the man she's fallen in love with - and the family she has always dreamed of.


Raves for Jill Shalvis's life-affirming novels

'Jill Shalvis's books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable' - RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author

'Sisterhood takes centre stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humour with unforgettable real-life drama. A book to savour - and share' - Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author

'Readers will find it easy to root for Shalvis's stubborn, vulnerable heroines to recognise both the decency and compassion of the sexy men who love them and their own worthiness to be loved. This heartfelt tale is thoroughly satisfying' - Publishers Weekly

Series: Sunrise Cove

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472284426

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Eternal

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 384

About the Author

New York Times bestseller Jill Shalvis is the author of many romance novels including her acclaimed Cedar Ridge, Lucky Harbor and Animal Magnetism series. The RITA winner and three-time National Readers Choice winner makes her home near Lake Tahoe.

Visit her website at www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and daily blog, and www.facebook.com/jillshalvis for other news or follow her on Twitter @jillshalvis.

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