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All This Time
Queen of scandal? Olivia Benson, please raise your hand.
I left my hometown, Calusa, the night Luke kissed me. Nineteen and going nowhere. Determined to make something of myself, I set my sights on somewhere new and exciting. Except, my car broke down two hours out of town. I couldn’t return home when my friends wanted nothing to do with me. My new life started out just as crappy as my old one.
I created a web of complications. I was in love with one Bennett brother, while pregnant with the other ones child. At least there were only two Bennetts. Thank God for small favors. But not only was he the wrong Bennett to fall for, he was also my best friend’s boyfriend. I shouldn’t have fallen for him, but I did. He’s intense and hot as hell, but those are the reasons every other person in town is half in love with him. I saw the real Luke. His loyalty to a pompous brother. His sweet words for a girl who wasn’t me. I got his genuine smiles, and his rare humor. No matter how hard we fought it, love set its claws in our hearts. I was destined to be scarred.
Life forced me to leave Luke in the past. There was no room to wallow in self pity when I struggled to survive day to day as a single mother.
Now, six years later, I’m back in Calusa. Nothing is the same, and yet I have a whole new range of obstacles to overcome if Luke and I are going to work out this second time around. Secrets will be our downfall, but I won’t run again. An irrepressible love will always find a way to claim its happily ever after.
I left my hometown, Calusa, the night Luke kissed me. Nineteen and going nowhere. Determined to make something of myself, I set my sights on somewhere new and exciting. Except, my car broke down two hours out of town. I couldn’t return home when my friends wanted nothing to do with me. My new life started out just as crappy as my old one.
I created a web of complications. I was in love with one Bennett brother, while pregnant with the other ones child. At least there were only two Bennetts. Thank God for small favors. But not only was he the wrong Bennett to fall for, he was also my best friend’s boyfriend. I shouldn’t have fallen for him, but I did. He’s intense and hot as hell, but those are the reasons every other person in town is half in love with him. I saw the real Luke. His loyalty to a pompous brother. His sweet words for a girl who wasn’t me. I got his genuine smiles, and his rare humor. No matter how hard we fought it, love set its claws in our hearts. I was destined to be scarred.
Life forced me to leave Luke in the past. There was no room to wallow in self pity when I struggled to survive day to day as a single mother.
Now, six years later, I’m back in Calusa. Nothing is the same, and yet I have a whole new range of obstacles to overcome if Luke and I are going to work out this second time around. Secrets will be our downfall, but I won’t run again. An irrepressible love will always find a way to claim its happily ever after.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2018
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About the author
Stacy Lane
6 books31 followersStacy Lane lives in Western North Carolina with her husband, her son, and an unbreakable bond with coffee—her co-author in all things creative. A die-hard hockey fanatic and unapologetic bookworm, Stacy’s love affair with romance novels began when someone gifted her one way earlier than her mom would have approved. That book set Stacy on the path to write her own stories.
When she’s not lost in a good book, Stacy is busy crafting stories packed with witty banter, sassy heroines, and plenty of heart. Her mission is to make you laugh, swoon, and believe in happily-ever-afters. All while keeping a cup of coffee within arm's reach.
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When she’s not lost in a good book, Stacy is busy crafting stories packed with witty banter, sassy heroines, and plenty of heart. Her mission is to make you laugh, swoon, and believe in happily-ever-afters. All while keeping a cup of coffee within arm's reach.
Email: stacylaneauthor@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/stacylanebooks
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July 15, 2018
It’s my first novel so it’s like my baby. Nothing compares to the love of your first born ;)
September 3, 2018
Extremely impressed with the writing and well executed storyline. Olivia and Luke were relatable and a winning duo and I was thoroughly engrossed.
*could have been proofread a little better.
*could have been proofread a little better.
April 17, 2020
Cute and adorable read
I loved the story and felt for the characters. The book could have used another round of proofreading and editting. At times missing words and awkward sentences lead to distraction but my interest in witnessing the hea for these two characters kept my attention. I think with some work this could be a great book.
I loved the story and felt for the characters. The book could have used another round of proofreading and editting. At times missing words and awkward sentences lead to distraction but my interest in witnessing the hea for these two characters kept my attention. I think with some work this could be a great book.
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