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Trust Issues
362 pages, Hardcover
Published March 14, 2026
About the author
Gary Balanoff
11 books67 followersGary 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 Samantha Langston, the connection is instant ⚡ deep, emotional, and impossible to ignore. Drew falls fast ❤️. Samantha, cautious and healing from past heartbreak, asks for time. What follows is a tender, passionate journey of slow-burn romance, emotional growth, and unwavering devotion.
Just as their love finally aligns, an unexpected diagnosis changes everything.
Too Soon for Love? is a deeply emotional romance novel that explores:
*True love vs. lust
*Patience in relationships
* Faith during life’s hardest trials
*Standing by the one you love no matter the cost
This romantic love story is filled with heartfelt moments, deep conversations, and raw emotion that will stay with you long after the final page. Perfect for readers who love emotional romance books, college romance novels, and inspirational love stories with real-life stakes.
🌹 If you believe in soulmates
🌹 If you believe love is worth fighting for
🌹 If you believe timing doesn’t define destiny
Then this book is for you ❤️
Available in all formats including Kindle Unlimited.
Trust Issues
Melissa Montgomery and Derek Royal have trust issues stemming from the past. Most people share a degree of those divisions, but for these two, the slow burn after their chance meeting seems to take forever.
What's holding her back? Will she ever tell him, even when he tries to show his love in daily expressions?
Their jobs wrap them tight, and the danger in his firefighting leads to injuries that bring her to feel emotions she’s never felt. What will it take to bring two complete opposites to loving each other completely? Or will the pains of long ago persist and drive them apart?
This book peels back human layers to discover the core of what makes Melissa and Derek tick. Each chapter will surprise you but make you want more; just as each passing day
makes them long for each other.
Trust Issue is available in all formats including Kindle Unlimited.
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 Samantha Langston, the connection is instant ⚡ deep, emotional, and impossible to ignore. Drew falls fast ❤️. Samantha, cautious and healing from past heartbreak, asks for time. What follows is a tender, passionate journey of slow-burn romance, emotional growth, and unwavering devotion.
Just as their love finally aligns, an unexpected diagnosis changes everything.
Too Soon for Love? is a deeply emotional romance novel that explores:
*True love vs. lust
*Patience in relationships
* Faith during life’s hardest trials
*Standing by the one you love no matter the cost
This romantic love story is filled with heartfelt moments, deep conversations, and raw emotion that will stay with you long after the final page. Perfect for readers who love emotional romance books, college romance novels, and inspirational love stories with real-life stakes.
🌹 If you believe in soulmates
🌹 If you believe love is worth fighting for
🌹 If you believe timing doesn’t define destiny
Then this book is for you ❤️
Available in all formats including Kindle Unlimited.
Trust Issues
Melissa Montgomery and Derek Royal have trust issues stemming from the past. Most people share a degree of those divisions, but for these two, the slow burn after their chance meeting seems to take forever.
What's holding her back? Will she ever tell him, even when he tries to show his love in daily expressions?
Their jobs wrap them tight, and the danger in his firefighting leads to injuries that bring her to feel emotions she’s never felt. What will it take to bring two complete opposites to loving each other completely? Or will the pains of long ago persist and drive them apart?
This book peels back human layers to discover the core of what makes Melissa and Derek tick. Each chapter will surprise you but make you want more; just as each passing day
makes them long for each other.
Trust Issue is available in all formats including Kindle Unlimited.
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March 21, 2026
Trust Issues is an emotionally gripping and relatable story that dives deep into the complexities of trust, relationships, and personal growth. The author does an excellent job of capturing raw emotions, making it easy to connect with the characters and their struggles.
What stands out most is how realistically the story portrays the impact of broken trust and the difficult journey toward healing. It’s engaging from start to finish, with moments that make you reflect on your own experiences and relationships.
A powerful and compelling read that keeps you hooked while delivering a meaningful message. Highly recommended!
What stands out most is how realistically the story portrays the impact of broken trust and the difficult journey toward healing. It’s engaging from start to finish, with moments that make you reflect on your own experiences and relationships.
A powerful and compelling read that keeps you hooked while delivering a meaningful message. Highly recommended!
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