Some loves are worth a second try… even when the past still hurts. ???? Ana and Lara had the kind of love that felt like forever—until fear and outside pressures tore them apart. Now, months after their painful breakup, Ana throws herself into teaching, and Lara focuses on her veterinary clinic, both pretending they’ve moved on. But neither can forget what they lost. Then fate intervenes. A chance encounter reunites them, and suddenly, all the old feelings come rushing back. The laughter, the intimacy… the what-ifs. But rebuilding trust isn’t easy. Ana’s family still doubts their relationship. Lara’s career demands leave little room for compromise. And both women must confront the insecurities that drove them apart the first time. With Max, their loyal dog, as their reluctant matchmaker, Ana and Lara tentatively navigate stolen moments, hard conversations, and the terrifying vulnerability of choosing love—again. But when a crisis forces them to lean on each other, they discover that second chances aren’t just about fixing the past… they’re about creating a future stronger than either imagined.   Why Readers Will Love This Book: Aching second-chance romance—Perfect for fans of "The One That Got Away" tropes. Authentic emotional depth—Healing, family tensions, and career struggles feel real. Adorable dog sidekick—Max steals scenes (and hearts). Slow-burn reconciliation—Every glance and unspoken word crackles with tension. Hopeful, uplifting HEA—Because love deserves a happy ending. Perfect For Fans Of: The emotional depth of Jae’s Just Physical The second-chance angst in Harper Bliss’ At the Water’s Edge The warmth of Georgia Beers’ Starting from Scratch Tropes You’ll Adore: Loyal pet as matchmaker Career vs. love dilemmas Found family acceptance

A Mafia insider and authentic Hollywood tough guy reveals the explosive secrets he's learned (and kept) for decades in this shocking tell all that unveils the hidden worlds of film and organized crime—from who shot JFK and murdered Jimmy Hoffa to the truth about Marilyn Monroe's death. Foreword by Steve Schirripa, star of The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and Under the BoardwalkThe Kennedys, Marilyn, the Vatican, Vegas, The Godfather, the Mob, and more . . . During a cursed childhood in a Manhattan neighborhood teeming with Italian immigrants, Gianni Russo fended for himself at an early age. It was a quality that didn't go unnoticed by Frank Costello—father figure, mentor, and legendary crime boss. Thanks to Costello, Gianni was only twelve when his luck would change for a lifetime. All of it charmed—and thrilling. With it came Hollywood glamor, Vegas risk-takers, political conspiracies, sex, murder, shadow...

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Brianna has spent years perfecting her personas: the overachiever, the cool girl, the responsible one. She's learned that honesty is overrated and that the right lie can differentiate between survival and disaster. But as her husband Robert plans a move overseas for graduate school, her mother battles a terminal illness, and her career teeters on the edge of collapse, Brianna faces an uncomfortable truth—she doesn't know who she really is.Through (dis)Honest Eyes is a sharp, darkly comedic deep dive into relationships, family dysfunction, and the struggle to let go of the past. With a biting wit and a vulnerability that sneaks up on you, this book unpacks the baggage of love, the weight of expectation, and the terrifying act of standing in one's own truth.

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