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Not the Way it Ends: Special Edition
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Expected 10 Nov 26What feels like the end is just the start of a different story.
Anastasios Martis has built a life of responsibility. As he enters his fifties, he’s running a successful publishing house, navigating a messy divorce, and trying to be the best dad he can for thirteen-year-old Elena, who’s dealing with preteen drama and a recent type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
After spending too many years in an emotionally abusive relationship, thirty-five-year-old Caitlin Johnson swears she’ll never risk dating again. She’s happy teaching dance and living a simple life, even if that means struggling to make ends meet as her own diabetes care expenses rise.
As Elena’s dance teacher, Caitlin has become the steady presence Anastasios can’t always be. He’s doing his best, but he’s struggling to keep up with all the teenage emotions and health concerns. So when a family wedding in Greece offers a lifeline for a father and daughter in need of bonding, Anastasios makes a desperate ask of Caitlin—go with them.
When she agrees, Anastasios doesn’t expect how easily he and Caitlin fall in step with each other, or how her quiet strength awakens feelings he had assumed were dormant.
Both Anastasios and Caitlin thought their chance at love had passed them by, but maybe their next chapter is just beginning.
Anastasios Martis has built a life of responsibility. As he enters his fifties, he’s running a successful publishing house, navigating a messy divorce, and trying to be the best dad he can for thirteen-year-old Elena, who’s dealing with preteen drama and a recent type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
After spending too many years in an emotionally abusive relationship, thirty-five-year-old Caitlin Johnson swears she’ll never risk dating again. She’s happy teaching dance and living a simple life, even if that means struggling to make ends meet as her own diabetes care expenses rise.
As Elena’s dance teacher, Caitlin has become the steady presence Anastasios can’t always be. He’s doing his best, but he’s struggling to keep up with all the teenage emotions and health concerns. So when a family wedding in Greece offers a lifeline for a father and daughter in need of bonding, Anastasios makes a desperate ask of Caitlin—go with them.
When she agrees, Anastasios doesn’t expect how easily he and Caitlin fall in step with each other, or how her quiet strength awakens feelings he had assumed were dormant.
Both Anastasios and Caitlin thought their chance at love had passed them by, but maybe their next chapter is just beginning.
- GenresRomance
336 pages, Paperback
Expected publication November 10, 2026
About the author
Allie Samberts
14 books442 followersAllie Samberts is a romance writer, book lover, and high school English teacher. She was voted funniest teacher of the year for 2023 by her students, which is probably her highest honor to date. She is also a runner, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, two kids, and a very loud beagle. You can follow her on Instagram @alliesambertswrites, read her blog at alliesamberts.substack.com, and get other updates at www.alliesamberts.com.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
What a beautiful way to end the series! I am not usually a fan of age gap romances, but this one was done perfectly! I love the representation of T1D and showcasing how it doesn't have to take over your life. If there is someone who knows how to write a romance with some spice and a fantastic plot, it's Allie!
May 2, 2026
Alpha. This book is tattooed on my soul.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Alpha Read. I love them so much. 🥰
September 10, 2026
Absolutely amazing! Anastasios and Caitlin are 🔥 Full review to come :)
Thanks Allie for the ARC!
Thanks Allie for the ARC!
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews