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He’s cynical when it comes to love. She refuses to love for fear of losing it. Can her fear and his jaded heart find middle ground so they can both find the happiness they desperately need?

Raven

I’ve spent my life avoiding risk and the pitfalls of falling in love by keeping to myself.

And I’m satisfied with my life running the café and keeping people at arm’s length.

When my future sister-in-law brings Derek into the café, the wall around my heart begins to crumble.

Derek is kindhearted and patient with boyish charm and I want him for more than just dessert.

But can I risk opening my heart to a man who might not be here tomorrow?



Derek

Call me jaded, but my sister’s year-long wedding planning has my head spinning. Isn’t there more to love than a big show?

I’m willing to wait for my dream girl. The one who’s looking for love, life and happily ever after without making a show of it.

When I walk into her café to sample desserts with my sister, all I want is a taste of Raven’s goodies.

Raven is reserved, dark and mysterious and steals my heart without saying a word.

Can I convince her that life without happiness isn’t really living at all?



This is a small-town curvy girl romance. Guaranteed happily ever after with no cheating.

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2021

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Piper Cook

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Piper Cook writes sexy insta-love stories with strong, curvy leading ladies and their hot male counterparts. Guaranteed HEA without cliffhangers or cheating.

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Profile Image for Oriana Reads.
4,322 reviews37 followers
January 18, 2021
This story was sweet,romantic, a bit sad but oh so good. 😍😍😍😍Raven found her soulmate in Derek, but loss and grieve made it hard for her to open up. Derek fought for his woman and they got their HEA. Great second book👍👍 Can't wait for the other siblings to get their HEA😍😍😍
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20.8k reviews367 followers
January 14, 2021
This is a love story struggling to begin between two people who have set up their own iron-clad rules before love can enter. Raven is the tough one who has given up on love, devoting herself instead to avoidance of all risk by keeping others away. Risking loss is just not worth it to her, so she would rather remain isolated and alone. Her fears run deep.

Derek is dragged to the café by his sister to sample and select desserts for the wedding. Bree has already spent a year planning her own wedding. Derek just wants to meet the woman of his dreams who simply wants love and happiness without making a big production. Suffering through his sister’s dithering makes that stick firmly in his mind.

But when Raven meets Derek, he has qualities that call to her, with his kindness, good looks, charm, and patience making him an attractive risk for her heart. Derek finds her easy to talk to and be with, and he would like to be able to show her that love is worth it, especially if it will bring the two of them together. Can he change her mind? Can he show her how good they could be together, and that she can count on him? Or will her fears come flooding back that he could be taken from her like her parents were?
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6,131 reviews57 followers
March 5, 2021
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Slow love is the second book in the ‘’soul mates for the Sinclaires’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable.
The chemistry between Raven and Derek is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
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4,244 reviews20 followers
January 9, 2021
I received this as an arc for my honest review

I liked this book so much more than the first book in the series. I really felt the connection between Raven and Derek. I liked their story and wanted to see them together. I really look forward to the next book.
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1,957 reviews3 followers
January 15, 2021
Emotional rollercoaster!

Raven is afraid of falling in !I've because she doesn't want to lose another person in her life. Derek gets under her skin and she asks him to stay with her. Then there is an accident and the rollercoaster bottomed out my stomach. Very good ending.
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24.4k reviews19 followers
January 19, 2021
Derek & Raven had an emotional book. Good characters. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest opinion.
4,197 reviews18 followers
June 13, 2021
I absolutly loved it! Such a sweet,steamy,wonderful and beautiful love story!😍🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰
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December 12, 2025
Hopeless Romantic 🥰

Derek and Raven’s love ❤️ story is so good. They are so sweet finding their love. But it helps that their love for each other is so solid.
3,737 reviews9 followers
May 24, 2023
Enjoyed reading this book
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