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“I didn't think there was any way to convince Jack that he wanted more than I had to give, that to people who'd been damaged the way I had been, fear and the will to survive would always be more powerful than attachment. I could only love in a limited way”

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Book:Smooth Talking Stranger: A Novel
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Smooth Talking Stranger: A Novel

In this contemporary novel, the protagonist is forced to leave her life in Houston to return to her family in Houston after her sister abandons her newborn baby. As she takes on the role of caretaker for the infant, she must navigate the tangled dynamics of her own family, including a controlling mother and an absent sister. The story explores themes of love, trust, and self-discovery as she becomes entangled with two very different men: a smooth-talking, charismatic stranger who offers passion and excitement, and a stable, reliable figure from her past. The narrative delves into the challenges of unexpected motherhood, the search for identity, and the courage required to make life-altering choices, all set against the backdrop of a Southern city. more

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Lisa Kleypas
Lisa Kleypas

Lisa Kleypas, born in 1964, is a renowned American romance novel author. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and captivating storylines, which have won the hearts of numerous readers. more

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