Gary Balanoff

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Gary Balanoff is an accomplished author known for his captivating romance novels that resonate with readers. Game Night follows four successful friends--a doctor, TV news reporter, engineer and teacher--who gather for poker nights and cannot figure out why they're all still single in their 30's. What follows is a hilarious and heartfelt journey through online dating disasters, unexpected sparks, and the kind of friendships that make every heartbreak survivable.
Game Night is available on all Amazon formats including Kindle.

Too Soon for Love? A heartfelt romantic novel about timing, devotion, and unbreakable love

What happens when you meet the love of your life… but life has other plans?

When college student Drew Harrison locks eyes with Saman
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Average rating: 4.71 · 193 ratings · 176 reviews · 11 distinct worksSimilar authors
Love Ballad

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Too Soon for Love?: A Slow ...

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Game Night

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Trust Issues

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Soulmates

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Love Ballad: Love Ballad

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Trust Issues

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RUNNING AWAY

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Too Soon for Love?: Gary

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These guys have been friends for more than 15 years, so they gather now that they have lives after school and career to share friendship along with a pizza, a few brews, and ideas about life. It's mostly a chance for them to talk about sports and the See Full Answer
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