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The Story Began Once Upon a Time: Large and In Charge Book 5
Odessa
I'd always wanted more. Some fairytale that didn't exist. One day I'd stood up and ran to give my children the life my family and community denied me. All of it had seemed simple in my brain but taking my life back at almost forty wasn't just about changing zip codes. That was until one night in my favorite diner, and the more I was looking for asked to sit at my table.
Dani
I was a serial monogamist, but long-term hadn't worked out for me. My fairytale didn't exist. The woman for me wasn't out there waiting, and if she was, I hadn't found her yet. I resigned myself to teaching during the week and playing ball with my friends on the weekend. And then a chance meeting in a diner changed everything. All I had to do was make her see that all the love and support she needed was right in front of her.
I'd always wanted more. Some fairytale that didn't exist. One day I'd stood up and ran to give my children the life my family and community denied me. All of it had seemed simple in my brain but taking my life back at almost forty wasn't just about changing zip codes. That was until one night in my favorite diner, and the more I was looking for asked to sit at my table.
Dani
I was a serial monogamist, but long-term hadn't worked out for me. My fairytale didn't exist. The woman for me wasn't out there waiting, and if she was, I hadn't found her yet. I resigned myself to teaching during the week and playing ball with my friends on the weekend. And then a chance meeting in a diner changed everything. All I had to do was make her see that all the love and support she needed was right in front of her.
152 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2022
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Siobhan Smile
15 books56 followersSiobhan Smile is an author of happily ever afters with a twist. They features characters of all sizes, shapes, sexualities, gender identities, and races. Reading a Siobhan Smile book lets you escape for a few hours whether that is to an alien world or a contemporary setting, you'll find something outside the norm. Writing books for Siobhan is more than simply telling a story, it's a way for everyone to see themselves get a HEA.
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October 1, 2023
Heartwarming and Sexy!
This author just gives you all the feels and then some! Found family trope all the way with this one. Well done! On the shorter side so things happen quickly but the pacing feels right and smooth. Support, love and plenty of spice with awesome character growth and beautiful hea.
This author just gives you all the feels and then some! Found family trope all the way with this one. Well done! On the shorter side so things happen quickly but the pacing feels right and smooth. Support, love and plenty of spice with awesome character growth and beautiful hea.
March 13, 2022
Great Love Story
I just started reading Siobhan's books when I found out they are one of my favorite authors' other pen name. This was a beautiful love story of two women. Odessa didn't have a great role model of relationships or early life but was brave enough to leave it for a better one for her and her children. What she found was a wonderful woman named Dani, who showered her with affection, that she never received in her first marriage. Everyone deserves to be respected and loved in their relationship and Odessa finally found it.
I just started reading Siobhan's books when I found out they are one of my favorite authors' other pen name. This was a beautiful love story of two women. Odessa didn't have a great role model of relationships or early life but was brave enough to leave it for a better one for her and her children. What she found was a wonderful woman named Dani, who showered her with affection, that she never received in her first marriage. Everyone deserves to be respected and loved in their relationship and Odessa finally found it.
May 28, 2022
Excellent read
Love this author. I have only purposely re-read Their books. I am one of those people even if I loved the book I read it and move on. But not books by this author. There is just a sense of love and acceptance in the characters. I appreciate that not everyone is the perfect shape size and financial status. I one click buy without reading reviews or descriptions. Highly recommend all the books written . Yes to my knowledge I have read them all and have not been disappointed. Another satisfying read that I will think of and reread.
Love this author. I have only purposely re-read Their books. I am one of those people even if I loved the book I read it and move on. But not books by this author. There is just a sense of love and acceptance in the characters. I appreciate that not everyone is the perfect shape size and financial status. I one click buy without reading reviews or descriptions. Highly recommend all the books written . Yes to my knowledge I have read them all and have not been disappointed. Another satisfying read that I will think of and reread.
March 12, 2022
Sweet oh so sweet!!!
So I have a soft spot for a certain author, but the reason I have it is because they do not disappoint. So much FF writing is horrible, cliché and sad. Siobhan has given us a criminally quick, absolutely marvelous read with characters that I fell in love with. Buy it, read it, now I am going to go reread it!! Do not miss out on this one.
So I have a soft spot for a certain author, but the reason I have it is because they do not disappoint. So much FF writing is horrible, cliché and sad. Siobhan has given us a criminally quick, absolutely marvelous read with characters that I fell in love with. Buy it, read it, now I am going to go reread it!! Do not miss out on this one.
April 4, 2022
I loved the fact that Odessa decided to break out at 40 and go find a better and fulfilling life for herself and her children. Her meeting with Dani set these two up to build a relationship based on support, respect and love and reading about them, their new life and their friends was encouraging, moving and inspirational.
April 24, 2022
Odessa and Dani lit up the page's with there chemistry. Despite what Odessa is facing i love how her children was written so beautifully Dani came in and stole my heart. This was such a Great F/F body postive book at its best. I didn't want the story to end. This author writes some of the best f/f romance books in my opinion💜
April 9, 2022
A great read!!! Odessa is a mum of 4 who is finally out of a 20 year rotton marriage. Dani is a professor waiting on her forever woman. This is a great romance about a made family...
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