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Before The Sun Sets

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He was stuck living in the past. She could only focus on her future. Together, they dreamed of a happily ever after. After a tragic accident, James quits his job at a law firm and sells his house. Unable to deal with constant reminders, he also severs ties with his family. Attempting to start his life over, James takes a job as a cook at a Second Breakfast, spending his days cooking and his evenings drinking himself to sleep. On the run from a dangerous ex-boyfriend, Charlie is the new waitress at the same diner where James works. Despite an overwhelming sense of guilt, James ends up falling for Charlie. But before things get better, James' life takes another devastating turn: Charlie is sick. It is her fight to survive that helps James re-evaluate the time he's wasted. They are determined to make plans for a life together. But sometimes, the plans made do not always align with what the future holds. This is the large print edition of Before The Sun Sets, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

334 pages, Hardcover

Published December 21, 2021

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Phillip Tomasso III

50 books179 followers
Phillip Tomasso III is the award-winning author of many novels, including Before the Sun Sets and Amazon Best Selling memoir, Nothing Good Happens After Midnight.

He lives in Rochester, NY with his 3 kids, works full-time as a Fire Dispatcher for 9-1-1, and is always hard at work on his next story!

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6 reviews
January 22, 2024
I don’t like reading books that don’t pull you right in. This one makes you feel like you’re right there with the characters. The emotional rollercoaster, the growth of the characters, the unexpected ending.

Definitely will be checking out more of his books!
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118 reviews44 followers
June 10, 2022
Such a wonderful story about love and friendship, mixed in with tragedy. I listened on audio and really enjoyed the narrator, Lisa Kay! She did a great job portraying the emotions of the characters.
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15 reviews9 followers
October 15, 2021
Ahh-maaazzzing story!!

This book is definitely one you want to read! I've been a fan of Phillip Tomasso's books for years but this is by far the best. Great storyline...even better characters. You'll fall in love with the characters. It's an emotional heartwarming story of loss, friendship and love. A definite must-read.
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August 5, 2020
Heartfelt

I loved this book the moment I read the first chapter. The characters were so real and honest. I cried, I laughed, I fell in love with Rigatoni. Monty was written perfectly. I want to be his friend, too! I highly recommend this book. It is a terrific love story.
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1,548 reviews39 followers
February 16, 2021
He was a lawyer, lost his family to a car accident, left everything and became a chef at a diner. Then a new girl, Charlie became a waitress at the diner.
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August 19, 2021
Before the sun sets

Enjoyed this story. It was well written and the emotional roller coaster, doesn’t slow down till the last page is read.
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84 reviews
May 12, 2024
Get the tissue box ready! Great read. I was surprised by how it ended. Shocked me but was a down to earth read. Meaning what happens in this book is real life. No sugar coating.
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Author 50 books179 followers
June 9, 2020
My first Contemporary / Drama / Romance -- and I am quite excited about the release!

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