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Love Me or Leave Me: Romance Novel, Contemporary Romance, Romance Books
Sunni Hayze has earned to survive with nothing but grits and a camera, and the belief that love is something other people get to keep. Foster homes taught her how to pack light ad feel lighter; Until Tucker Chance became the one person she never wanted to lose
But dreams are fragile, and Nashville pulls harder than promises. When Tucker leaves without looking back, Sunni Hayze rebuilds her life one photograph at at time, deterred never to fall for a a who can walk away.
Years later, fate doesn't ask permission. It drops Tucker right back into her world, with fame at his back and regret burning in his eyes. And no matter how much Sunni Hayze swears she's over him, the heart remembers what survival tries to forget.
Now, buried history demands answers, forgiveness comes with a cost, and one truth refuses to fade.
But dreams are fragile, and Nashville pulls harder than promises. When Tucker leaves without looking back, Sunni Hayze rebuilds her life one photograph at at time, deterred never to fall for a a who can walk away.
Years later, fate doesn't ask permission. It drops Tucker right back into her world, with fame at his back and regret burning in his eyes. And no matter how much Sunni Hayze swears she's over him, the heart remembers what survival tries to forget.
Now, buried history demands answers, forgiveness comes with a cost, and one truth refuses to fade.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2026
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January 19, 2026
Second-chance romance, found family, and country-music vibes
This book was so dang good and took me straight through the feels. It’s the kind of story that reminds you to appreciate the people God places in your life—for all the right reasons.
This book was so dang good and took me straight through the feels. It’s the kind of story that reminds you to appreciate the people God places in your life—for all the right reasons.
February 4, 2026
This book absolutely sucked me in!! I devoured it in 24 hours!! From the beginning I was invested in these characters and the struggles they had been through! This is a second chance romance, but also felt like a redemption journey for Tucker. This had so much emotional depth, character growth, and a love you were pulling for.
I fell so quickly in love with Sunni and her bubbly, kind personality. Despite her past, she was just always there to be in friends corners and willing to help. & Tucker, while living with his past mistakes, was a swoon worthy MMC who was so down bad for Sunni.
Together these two had the most undeniable connection that shined through even in their toughest moments. Both growing and healing together in such a beautiful way! This is such a great story of healing, second chances, and finding where you belong. An emotionally beautiful ride with a little bit of a twist I wasn’t expecting!! The perfect found family & a badass best friend that equally had me hooked!
I can’t wait for more from this author!!
I fell so quickly in love with Sunni and her bubbly, kind personality. Despite her past, she was just always there to be in friends corners and willing to help. & Tucker, while living with his past mistakes, was a swoon worthy MMC who was so down bad for Sunni.
Together these two had the most undeniable connection that shined through even in their toughest moments. Both growing and healing together in such a beautiful way! This is such a great story of healing, second chances, and finding where you belong. An emotionally beautiful ride with a little bit of a twist I wasn’t expecting!! The perfect found family & a badass best friend that equally had me hooked!
I can’t wait for more from this author!!
January 29, 2026
this one snuck up on me!
This was not an instant love for me—mostly because Tucker tested my patience right out of the gate. I didn’t trust him. I side-eyed his choices. I fully prepared myself to tolerate him for the sake of the story… and then something shifted.
And let me tell you—Sunni Hayze? Absolute FMC perfection. She’s strong without being hardened, emotional without being weak, and so deeply human. I loved her voice, her boundaries, her heart. She’s the kind of heroine you root for fiercely because she knows her worth even when it hurts.
What really got me, though, was the realization at the end: this wasn’t just a second-chance romance.
It was Tucker’s redemption story all along.
Once that clicked, everything fell into place. His mistakes, his distance, his growth—it all mattered. Watching him confront who he was, who he’d hurt, and who he needed to become completely won me over. By the end, I wasn’t just forgiving him… I was cheering for him.
This book is emotional, layered, and quietly powerful. If you love second chances, flawed characters, and a redemption arc that actually feels earned, this one is worth the ride—even if you don’t love the MMC at first. Trust the process. 💔➡️❤️
This was not an instant love for me—mostly because Tucker tested my patience right out of the gate. I didn’t trust him. I side-eyed his choices. I fully prepared myself to tolerate him for the sake of the story… and then something shifted.
And let me tell you—Sunni Hayze? Absolute FMC perfection. She’s strong without being hardened, emotional without being weak, and so deeply human. I loved her voice, her boundaries, her heart. She’s the kind of heroine you root for fiercely because she knows her worth even when it hurts.
What really got me, though, was the realization at the end: this wasn’t just a second-chance romance.
It was Tucker’s redemption story all along.
Once that clicked, everything fell into place. His mistakes, his distance, his growth—it all mattered. Watching him confront who he was, who he’d hurt, and who he needed to become completely won me over. By the end, I wasn’t just forgiving him… I was cheering for him.
This book is emotional, layered, and quietly powerful. If you love second chances, flawed characters, and a redemption arc that actually feels earned, this one is worth the ride—even if you don’t love the MMC at first. Trust the process. 💔➡️❤️
February 3, 2026
I literally fell in love with these characters. The book gives me forever my girl (movie) vibes and I’m here for it. Who doesn’t want that kind of love! And everyone needs a beat friend like the FMC has. Family isn’t always blood!
Love the story and I can’t wait to get into book 2!
Love the story and I can’t wait to get into book 2!
February 10, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. I loved story. Can't wait for Stevie's story to be told in your next book coming out soon. I couldn't put the book down finished in 2 days. Stayed up til 2am so invested 📚🥰
February 1, 2026
Sydney great job on this book! this book had the best plot twist. You won't even see it coming!!!!! I loved this one. Can't wait for the next!!!
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