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When you watch someone grow up, you don't expect to fall in love with them. That's how I felt when I came to the realization I saw my little sister's best friend as more than just the girl from across the street. After being roped into attending her dance performance, I had no choice but to accept Tessa Gordon for the vivacious beauty she is. To say everything came to life that evening would be an understatement. But there she was, staking her claiming, forcing me to man up, and let her know how I've always felt. And things were great... Until the unthinkable happened, giving me a crash course on love, compassion, and what it means to be utterly devoted to someone. I'm Austin Lancaster and I save lives for a living. I never thought I'd have to save hers.
- GenresNovella
180 pages, Paperback
First published January 14, 2020
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M.L. Preston
40 books272 followersML Preston is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes Contemporary, Multicultural Romance. Encouraged to nurture her active imagination, she quickly found a passion for storytelling. She spins sagas of passion and romance where the lines between race and creed, physical perfection and social norms disappear in the face of love. Novels of real love; erotic connections with a heart and soul that everyone can relate. She makes a home in Texas with her husband, three children, one fur-babies, and two grandchildren to rule them all.
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April 3, 2022
Offensively bad.
September 1, 2025
DNFed at 6%. Should not have opened with a dry ambulance scene.
July 6, 2020
A Love Story
A guy falls for the girl next door who happens to be his sister's best friend. They've been crushing each other for years. She makes the 1st move and all goes well. She's in a tragic accident and things eventually fall apart due to lack of communication and bull headedness. Eventually they come back together and all is well. Thank goodness for sisters who look out for you no matter what.
A guy falls for the girl next door who happens to be his sister's best friend. They've been crushing each other for years. She makes the 1st move and all goes well. She's in a tragic accident and things eventually fall apart due to lack of communication and bull headedness. Eventually they come back together and all is well. Thank goodness for sisters who look out for you no matter what.
October 7, 2020
Great Quick Read
Austin and Tessa are a cool couple. They grew up around each other but didn't know feelings were there. When they do come together, it's extremely HOT!! A few bumps in the road, but hey, that makes a great read. I loved this book and I'm sure you will too.
Austin and Tessa are a cool couple. They grew up around each other but didn't know feelings were there. When they do come together, it's extremely HOT!! A few bumps in the road, but hey, that makes a great read. I loved this book and I'm sure you will too.
August 19, 2020
The EMT gets his ballerina
This is a cute older brother falls for little sister’s bestie story. After attending one of Tessa’s performances, he suddenly sees his sister’s friend in a different light. When Tessa makes the first move, Austin acknowledges his feelings...but things are never as easy as it seems and the couple have some hiccups in the relationship before they get to the HEA.
This is a cute older brother falls for little sister’s bestie story. After attending one of Tessa’s performances, he suddenly sees his sister’s friend in a different light. When Tessa makes the first move, Austin acknowledges his feelings...but things are never as easy as it seems and the couple have some hiccups in the relationship before they get to the HEA.
August 26, 2020
Awesome book!
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were very believable. Loved the chemistry between Tessa and Austin. Courtney the little sister was so funny! I loved the journey that you went on with Tessa and Austin, it kept you on the edge of your seats. I truly recommend this book to all my fellow romance readers.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were very believable. Loved the chemistry between Tessa and Austin. Courtney the little sister was so funny! I loved the journey that you went on with Tessa and Austin, it kept you on the edge of your seats. I truly recommend this book to all my fellow romance readers.
May 25, 2022
Quick Read….
Enjoyable story. Told mostly from the male perspective. Tessa was the best friend of Austin’s sister. They were attracted to each other for years. They connected quickly and fell out quickly. She was upset that he was TOO helpful after she had a bad car accident. She seemed immature….glad they worked it out.
Enjoyable story. Told mostly from the male perspective. Tessa was the best friend of Austin’s sister. They were attracted to each other for years. They connected quickly and fell out quickly. She was upset that he was TOO helpful after she had a bad car accident. She seemed immature….glad they worked it out.
August 31, 2020
Enjoy!
I enjoyed the storyline and the main two characters. I wanted to know what was up between his sister and friend. I don't know if the author is planning on writing their story but that was a question unanswered.
I enjoyed the storyline and the main two characters. I wanted to know what was up between his sister and friend. I don't know if the author is planning on writing their story but that was a question unanswered.
March 30, 2022
Tessa and Austin - Working together finally
Good read. Not racy or over the top but implied affection. This relationship lacked guidelines and structure but finally Tessa and Austin got it together and set a standard/guideline for their relationship to be successful.
Good read. Not racy or over the top but implied affection. This relationship lacked guidelines and structure but finally Tessa and Austin got it together and set a standard/guideline for their relationship to be successful.
August 27, 2020
Just OK....
This book was just ok to me. It had no real fire or chemistry to it. And it's like the point was lost most of the time. 2 1\2 Stars
This book was just ok to me. It had no real fire or chemistry to it. And it's like the point was lost most of the time. 2 1\2 Stars
October 19, 2020
Short and Sweet
This was a short a sweet romance that doesn't weigh you down with to much drama. The writer gives us just enough to be entertained and gives us a few ahh moments.
This was a short a sweet romance that doesn't weigh you down with to much drama. The writer gives us just enough to be entertained and gives us a few ahh moments.
December 13, 2020
EMTS
This story was pretty awesome and for they have known each other for years and to finally admit how they feel about each other so awesome.
This story was pretty awesome and for they have known each other for years and to finally admit how they feel about each other so awesome.
April 10, 2022
Crash
First for me from this author, really enjoyed Tessa and Austin story, a true friends to lovers story.. And the heat was truly up there..
First for me from this author, really enjoyed Tessa and Austin story, a true friends to lovers story.. And the heat was truly up there..
June 28, 2020
Just disappointing all around. Not worthy of a full review
June 24, 2020
I freaking love Austin and Tessa story. It’s so heartfelt, passionate, and relatable. I love the way they came together and how supportive the people around them were when they finalize realized from themselves that they loved each other. Another great read by ML Preston❤️
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