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Swear on This Life: A Novel
by Renee CarlinoFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Renée Carlino (Before We Were Strangers), a warm and witty novel about a struggling writer who must come to grips with her past, present, and future after she discovers that she's the inspiration for a pseudonymously published bestselling novel.When a bestselling debut novel from mysterious author J. Colby becomes the literary event of the year, Emiline reads it reluctantly. As an adjunct writing instructor at UC San Diego with her own stalled literary career and a bumpy long-term relationship, Emiline isn't thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of a young and gifted writer. Yet from the very first page, Emiline is entranced by the story of Emerson and Jackson, two childhood best friends who fall in love and dream of a better life beyond the long dirt road that winds through their impoverished town in rural Ohio. That's because the novel is patterned on Emiline's own dark and desperate childhood, which means that "J. Colby" must be Jase: the best friend and first love she hasn't seen in over a decade. Far from being flattered that he wrote the novel from her perspective, Emiline is furious that he co-opted her painful past and took some dramatic creative liberties with the ending. The only way she can put her mind at ease is to find and confront "J. Colby," but is she prepared to learn the truth behind the fiction? "Swear on This Life is Renée Carlino at her finest. Raw, real and gripping; I read it in one sitting." --Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us "Carlino fans will love this one, and so will readers who have not yet made her acquaintance. The tale is engaging and paced to keep the pages turning long after the lights should be out." --Kirkus Reviews
Swearing Off Stars: A Novel
by Danielle M. WongAmelia Cole―Lia for short―is one of the first women studying abroad at Oxford University in the 1920s. Finally free from her overbearing Brooklyn parents, she finds a welcome sense of independence in British college life. Lia quickly falls for Scarlett Daniels, an aspiring actress and hardheaded protester. Scarlett introduces her to an exciting gender-equality movement with high stakes. But when their secret love clashes with political uprising, their relationship is one of the casualties. Years later, Lia’s only memories of Scarlett are obscured by the glossy billboards she sees advertising the actress’s new films. But when a mysterious letter surfaces, she is immediately thrown back into their unsettled romance. Lia’s travels span oceans and continents in her search for Scarlett. Spread across time and place, their story is one of desire, adventure, and ultimately, devotion. Lia will stop at nothing to win Scarlett back, but she soon realizes that uncovering lost love might not be attainable after all.
Sweat
by J. D. WalkerIt’s the middle of July, and Rico Davin is about to faint -- not from the heat, though. For the whole summer, he gets to watch his best friend, Chance Raynor, shirtless and wet on the beach playing volleyball with his buddies. The perspiration on Chance’s skin is driving Rico nuts. It doesn’t help that he’s lusted after Chance since they met freshman year in college. What’s not to like in a tall, muscular, and just plain hot jock of a roommate? Unfortunately, Chance doesn’t see Rico the same way. Or does he?When Rico is hit by a car while riding home on his bicycle, Chance shows him a side of his personality Rico never expected. Maybe it’s the heat or his concussion, but when they argue, Rico’s hidden feelings and insecurities come out in the open, for good or bad. Maybe getting sweaty could make it all better.
Sweat and Smoke
by Therese WoodsonWhen Cole arrives at the scene of a major fire, he finds that his best friend, a paramedic named Finn, has recklessly risked his life by running into the burning building. Finn emerges fine, though singed, but Cole does not take the situation well. Their heated argument sparks a confession from Finn regarding his feelings for Cole, but a night of passion might not survive the light of day.
Swede (SEALs of Honor #4)
by Dale MayerSwede watched the other SEALs fall one by one, even as murder got in the way of love… But his turn for love had yet to come. Swede hoped that he’d be lucky enough to find the perfect partner but knew it wasn’t going to happen while deep in the wilds of Mexico hunting a rebel training camp. Until a group of civilians showed up in the middle of their operation and he found out that the one person he’d known to be the wrong woman for him – was right in the middle of it. Eva had always loved animals, especially those in need. When a friend requested help moving a large group of horses from Mexico to their new homes, she jumped at it. And landed in trouble. With Swede, an old frenemy determined to extricate her. As he worked to keep her safe, she struggled to protect her heart. Only the rebels had plans of their own – and it didn’t involve a happy ending for either of them....
Sweep in Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles #2)
by Ilona AndrewsInnkeeper Chronicles #2 Dina Demille doesn’t run your typical Bed and Breakfast. Her inn defies laws of physics, her fluffy dog is secretly a monster, and the only paying guest is a former Galactic tyrant with a price on her head. But the inn needs guests to thrive, and guests have been scarce, so when an Arbitrator shows up at Dina's door and asks her to host a peace summit between three warring species, she jumps on the chance. Unfortunately, for Dina, keeping the peace between Space Vampires, the Hope-Crushing Horde, and the devious Merchants of Baha-char is much easier said than done. On top of keeping her guests from murdering each other, she must find a chef, remodel the inn...and risk everything, even her life, to save the man she might fall in love with. But then it's all in the day's work for an Innkeeper… “Andrews is an auto-buy no matter what the genre!” —Romantic Times “If there is one author that defines Urban Fantasy, it is Ilona Andrews.” —Annie Tegelan, Fresh Fiction "One of the brightest voices in urban fantasy and one of my favorite authors. Ilona Andrews delivers only the best." —New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost
Sweep of the Blade (Innkeeper Chronicles #4)
by Ilona AndrewsMaud Demille is a daughter of Innkeepers—a special group who provide ‘lodging’ to other-planetary visitors—so she knows that a simple life isn't in the cards. But even Maud could never have anticipated what Fate would throw at her.Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her young daughter, Helen, were exiled with him for his treachery to the desolate, savage planet of Karhari. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud—completely abandoned by his family—has spent over a year avenging his debts. Rescued by her sister Dina, she's sworn off all things vampire.Except... In helping Dina save the world, she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr, one of the most powerful vampire houses. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. She declined. Arland is not used to hearing the word ‘no;’ and try as she might, Maud can't just walk away from Arland. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire.To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. House Krahr is extremely influential and Maud knows that a woman—a human, with a very questionable past—who's turned down a proposal from its most beloved son won't get a warm reception. Maybe she’s not sure about marrying Arland, but House Krahr isn’t going to decide for her. Maud Demille has never run from a fight, and House Krahr will soon discover that there's a lot more to Maud than they’re expecting.
Sweep of the Heart (Innkeeper Chronicles #6)
by Ilona AndrewsFrom the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans. But it’s about to get even more chaotic when Sean's werewolf mentor is kidnapped. To find him, they must host an intergalactic spouse-search for one of the most powerful rulers in the Galaxy. Dina is never one to back down from a challenge. That is, if she can manage her temperamental Red Cleaver chef; the consequences of her favorite Galactic ex-tyrant's dark history; the tangled politics of an interstellar nation, and oh, yes, keep the wedding candidates from a dozen alien species from killing each other. Not to mention the Costco lady.They say love is a battlefield; but Dina and Sean are determined to limit the casualties!
Sweep with Me (Innkeeper Chronicles #5)
by Ilona AndrewsA charming, short novella in the Innkeeper Chronicles, from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ilona Andrews. Thank you for joining us at Gertrude Hunt, the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, during the Treaty Stay. As you know, we are honor-bound to accept all guests during this oldest of innkeeper holidays and we are expecting a dangerous guest. Or several. But have no fear. Your safety and comfort is our first priority. The inn and your hosts, Dina Demille and Sean Evans, will defend you at all costs. [But we hope we don’t have to.]Every winter, Innkeepers look forward to celebrating their own special holiday, which commemorates the ancient treaty that united the very first Inns and established the rules that protect them, their intergalactic guests, and the very unaware/oblivious people of [planet] Earth. By tradition, the Innkeepers welcomed three guests: a warrior, a sage, and a pilgrim, but during the holiday, Innkeepers must open their doors to anyone who seeks lodging. Anyone.All Dina hopes is that the guests and conduct themselves in a polite manner. But what’s a holiday without at least one disaster?
Sweeping the Bride Away
by Michele DunawayA PREMARITAL MESS! Cassidy Clayton had a case of the hots for Mr. Toolbelt, aka Blade Frederick, her contractor. But Blade wasn't the man she was supposed to marry. Bad-boy Blade wasn't even in her league...but their combustible chemistry made them both forget which side of the tracks they came from! Blade Frederick enjoyed seeing a rich girl get hot under the collar. They had something special between them, but Cassidy was forbidden territory. Blade knew their time was running out...and so he had to make a decision -- should he let Cassidy make the biggest mistake of her life or tell her the truth about what was in his heart?
Sweet
by Alysia ConstantineJules Burns is a lonely baker mourning the loss of his husband, Andy. Teddy Flores is a numbed-to-the-world accountant who accidentally stumbles into his bakery and, with the help of a mouthy bakers assistant, some good pastry and Jules himself, rediscovers his deep connections to pleasure, to the world and to his own heart.Sweet is also the story of how we tell stories--of what we expect and need from a love story. The narrator is on to you, Reader, and wants to give you a love story that doesnt always fit the bill. There are ghosts to exorcise, and jobs and money to worry about. Sweet is a love story, yes, but a story that reminds us that love is never quite what we expect, nor quite as blissfully easy as we hope.
Sweet
by Erin MccarthyJessica Sweet thought going away to college would finally free her from her parents' constant judgments, but if anything, the freedom has made her realize she can't be a hypocrite anymore. Tired of dodging their questions, she stays at school over the summer and lands in an unexpected crash pad: Riley Mann's house. Sarcastic, cocky, and full of opinions, Riley is also sexy personified with tattoos and biceps earned from working as a roofer all day. Not the right guy for her, even if Jessica was looking for a relationship, which she is definitely not. But Jessica knows that Riley hides the burden of raising his younger brothers behind that grin and as she helps him get his house in order for a custody hearing, they begin to fall hard for each other, and she is forced to question what she's hiding herself. Jessica has never had a problem getting physically close, but when it comes to showing Riley how she truly feels, her fear of rejection may just ruin the best thing - the best guy - to ever happen to her . . .
Sweet & Bitter Magic
by Adrienne TooleyIn this charming debut fantasy perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Girls of Paper and Fire, a witch cursed to never love meets a girl hiding her own dangerous magic, and the two strike a dangerous bargain to save their queendom.Tamsin is the most powerful witch of her generation. But after committing the worst magical sin, she&’s exiled by the ruling Coven and cursed with the inability to love. The only way she can get those feelings back—even for just a little while—is to steal love from others. Wren is a source—a rare kind of person who is made of magic, despite being unable to use it herself. Sources are required to train with the Coven as soon as they discover their abilities, but Wren—the only caretaker to her ailing father—has spent her life hiding her secret. When a magical plague ravages the queendom, Wren&’s father falls victim. To save him, Wren proposes a bargain: if Tamsin will help her catch the dark witch responsible for creating the plague, then Wren will give Tamsin her love for her father. Of course, love bargains are a tricky thing, and these two have a long, perilous journey ahead of them—that is, if they don&’t kill each other first.
Sweet & Sexy: 8 Beta to the Max Heroes
by Peggy Bird Synithia Williams Alicia Hunter Pace Holley Trent Elley Arden Ashlinn Craven Ruby Lang Jasmine NightshadeA real man knows when to let his partner take the lead. Forget those pushy, possessive alphas, and let sexy confidence and respectful consideration rule the day in this romantic digital collection as eight couples discover that nice guys definitely don’t have to finish last.Heath’s Hope: Ambitious and career-minded Hope MacKenzie left Heath Beckett with a bleeding heart years ago. Now she’s back in town because her family’s bank needs her desperately. When she gives a personal loan to the women who own the local knitting shop without consulting Heath, who has helped them with their finances for years, the two must work together to ensure the ladies’ business plan is in tip-top shape. But will sharing their time awaken deeper feelings? An Angel Fallen: Mark Mayer gives up being an angel to chase after his would-be beloved, a werewolf who’s gone feral because she won’t settle with a mate. He’s certain that trading his halo and wings for a mortal life with Sweetie is worth it—but convincing this stubborn werewolf that together they can find heaven on earth just might take a Christmas miracle. Acute Reactions: The man with allergies never gets the girl, but that may change for restaurateur Ian Zamora when he makes an appointment with Dr. Petra Lale. When sparks fly, a little romance just might be chicken soup for their hearts. High Octane: Unleashed: Formula One fans call Adam Fontaine “Mr. Spock,” as this stoic engineer is the circuit’s most reclusive driver. TV journalist Vivienne McCloud’s first big assignment is to draw out Adam’s secrets. When their hearts start racing, she finds far more than she bargained for—including a story that will threaten both of their careers. Marriage by Design: When a new highway project will destroy the homes Angie Corcarelli’s family construction business built, she vows to protect their legacy—even if it means battling her best friend’s stuffy ex. Stuart Perrault needs the highway plans to restore his father’s faith in him and get him back on the CEO track. Falling for each other would mean disloyalty with a capital D. Are their feelings strong enough to warrant challenging their family ties? Sweet Tooth: Artist Micah Taylor has returned home to tiny Fiesta, Florida, to pick up the pieces after the death of the father who disowned him. Cash Callahan, a born entrepreneur, bought a town icon and turned it into the Sweet Tooth. When Micah decides to buy his father’s favorite candy to lay on his grave, it leads to a scorching-hot relationship. Micah wants to publicly celebrate their rekindled feelings, but Cash fears the backlash from small-town minds intolerant of both gay and interracial romance. It’s up to Micah to convince him that life is sweeter when you’re true to yourself. The Professor’s Secret: English professor Claudia Manchester secretly writes spicy romances under a pen name to keep her side job under wraps till she’s secured tenure. But when she meets historical romance writer Bradley Davis while dressed as her sexier alter ego at a conference, can they build love on lies? Just My Type: Janiyah Henderson enjoys her stress-free post-college life, but when her dad insists she can’t handle a “real job,” she’s determined to prove him wrong. Her high-spirited ways clash with the conservative instincts of her new boss, accountant Fredrick Jenkins, yet attraction brews between them. When Fredrick shows Janiyah the man behind the numbers, she realizes she could be just the type of woman he needs. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Sweet & Sexy: A Romance Sampler
by Robyn Carr Susan Mallery Gena Showalter Maisey Yates Lena Diaz Laura Kaye Jennifer Bernard Darcy Burke RaeAnne ThayneLooking for your next great romantic escape? This contemporary sampler from Harlequin™ and Avon™ has you covered! Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or something edgy, this collection of excerpts from nine of today's hottest authors mixes #1 New York Times bestsellers with the freshest voices in romance: Wildest Dreams by Robyn CarrThrill Me by Susan MalleryOnly In My Dreams by Darcy BurkeRedemption Bay by RaeAnne ThayneThe Hotter You Burn by Gena ShowalterAll of Me by Jennifer BernardBad News Cowboy by Maisey YatesHard to Let Go by Laura KayeExit Strategy by Lena Diaz
Sweet (Making Waves #3)
by Katherine ApplegateWhen Chelsea's Irish boyfriend Connor is threatened with deportation, she offers her hand in marriage. But just as she's ready to walk down the aisle, someone from Connor's past shows up with an unwelcome surprise. Will their future together be over before it's begun?
Sweet 16
by Kate BrianTEAGAN PHILLIPS'S SWEET SIXTEEN IS THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. Other parties have been chill, sure, but no one at Rosewood Prep throws a bash as extravagant, exclusive, or over-the-top expensive as Teagan. No one is as obnoxious, either. But that doesn't stop everyone from wanting to see and be seen at her birthday. Luckily, Teagan's in for a rude (and rather ungraceful) awakening. On the big night she falls tiara-over-stilettos into the country club wine cellar and blacks out. When she comes to, there is a strange woman standing at the foot of the stairs. No, Teagan, this mystery woman is not one of "the help." She is here to take you on a ride, to bring you back through time and show you some very unpretty realities. And if you're lucky, she just might put the sweet back.
Sweet Abandon
by Wendy LozanoA wild beauty, she fled the icy embrace of her husband for the one man, the one passion, she could not live without. Chastity Cummings was born a Puritan, with glowing beauty and a restless spirit. It was her heart that drew her to the stranger she met in the woods, and her innocence that drew him to her. But he wasn’t the only man who wanted to claim her as his own—the village preacher who believes God intended for him to have her, the Indian chief’s son who saved her life, the French trapper who kidnapped her—all believe they and they alone will have her heart. Little do they realize that she has given it to the man she laughingly calls My Handsome Stranger.
Sweet Accord
by Felicia MasonLight, melodic tones. That was a worship service. Not guitar music! At least, Haley Cartwright believed that, and she was willing to do anything to prevent the new choir director from changing things. No matter that the man stirred up more than just Haley’s anger and made her yearn for things she had long given up on.…Matt Brandon had come to the small Oregon town to start over. He’d never expected to face an adversary like Haley. And though she protested she wanted him out of town, he saw how much his music touched her. Could he use his music to work through her fears and show her the blessings of love?
Sweet Ache
by K. BrombergThe New York Times bestselling author of Slow Burn turns up the heat when a sexy bet turns into so much more....Hawkin Play, the bad boy rock star with a good guy heart, has lived a lifetime of cleaning up after his twin brother's mistakes. Hunter's most recent screwup could land Hawke in jail and risk the band's future. Hawke agrees to guest lecture at a local college to stay in the judge's good graces--and a bet with his bandmate to seduce his sexy teaching assistant is icing on the cake.Quinlan Westin is harder to bed than Hawke imagined. She knows his type and is determined to avoid the rocker at all costs--even if their attraction runs deeper than simple lust.Just as Hawke might finally be winning over the girl, his brother has other plans. When Hunter realizes his twin finally has a weakness, he'll stop at nothing to take advantage....From the Paperback edition.
Sweet Amy Jane
by Anna EberhardtAn outspoken P.I. must protect a sexy sportscaster from a deadly stalker in this romantic suspense novel from the bestselling author of Whispered Heat. Amy Jane Chadwick should have heeded the warning in her horoscope that told her she'd want the man she shouldn't have. But running a P.I. business out of her sister&’s bed and breakfast would tell anyone that she doesn&’t do the expected all that well. Called Sweet Amy Jane because she isn&’t, she can handle anyone. Or so she thinks. Max Armstrong is attractive as sin. An ex-pro athlete, he now serves as the sports announcer for a hot sports franchise and has picked up a dangerous stalker. He has tried to ignore it, but things are getting dicey and he could use some help. Sweet Amy Jane wasn&’t exactly what he had in mind, but try telling the stubborn, smart-mouthed beauty no. Apparently no one has ever done that. At least not successfully. Together Max Armstrong and Sweet Amy Jane must keep Max alive while trying not to kill each other.&“Move over Remington Steele, Anna Eberhardt&’s Sweet Amy Jane has arrived. Kick off your shoes, curl up with this light-hearted caper, and enjoy!&”—#1 New York Times–bestselling author Debbie Macomber
Sweet Annie
by Cheryl St. JohnA woman with a disability must stand up to her protective family in order to marry the man she loves, in this historical romance set in the American West.Annie Sweetwater wasn’t like other girls.All her life everyone she’d ever known had told her so. Except Luke Carpenter, who never let her limp blind him to seeing her as she really was: a woman grown, full of dreams, desires and hopes for a future—with him!To her family, she was a Dresden doll in a wheelchair. To Luke, She was his Sweet Annie, a woman of surprising gifts, with a heart as open as the wide Western sky. And he’d risk anything to make her his bride!
Sweet Anticipation (2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays #30)
by Andrew GreyGreg Hansen’s pregnant sister is on bed rest, so it falls to Greg to finalize the arrangements for her best friend’s bachelorette party. Little does he know he’s in for a sweet surprise. When he arrives at the bakery recommended to him, he comes face to face with the man he never should’ve let get away—Rhys Denning. Rhys’s business is booming with the holidays approaching, so he can’t agree to cater the party without help—and that means Greg getting his hands dirty in the kitchen, where the two reconnect over sugar, spice, holiday goodies of all kinds, and even some penis-shaped baguettes! But the most satisfying treat might be the second chance they never thought they’d get.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar "Homemade for the Holidays."
Sweet As Honey
by Serenity Woods<div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Seven Sisters, #1</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Will they make it to the wedding day? </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Dex--a small-town cop with a sexy smile and a dark past--and the vulnerable but warm-hearted Honey Summers have decided to wait until their wedding night to sleep together, to give themselves time to prove they're serious about each other.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Dex's last girlfriend pretended she was pregnant to get him to marry her, but luckily he found out just hours before and left her at the altar. Waiting to sleep with Honey until after they're married means Dex doesn't have to worry about that happening again - not that he really thinks the sweet and gentle Honey would do the same as his crazy ex.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Honey has escaped from a previous abusive relationship, and she's relieved she doesn't have to think about the physical side of things for a while. Dex being willing to wait proves to her that he's serious, and it makes the wedding night an exciting prospect.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">But events are gradually conspiring against them. Dex's ex-girlfriend arrives to stir up the past, and Honey is called to do jury service on a case that mirrors the events in her own life, bringing back all the old doubts.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">The wedding is only a week away, but their big day hangs in the balance. Is their love strong enough to pull them through?</span></font></div></div>
Sweet As Honey
by Serenity WoodsSeven Sisters, #1 Will they make it to the wedding day? Dex--a small-town cop with a sexy smile and a dark past--and the vulnerable but warm-hearted Honey Summers have decided to wait until their wedding night to sleep together, to give themselves time to prove they're serious about each other. Dex's last girlfriend pretended she was pregnant to get him to marry her, but luckily he found out just hours before and left her at the altar. Waiting to sleep with Honey until after they're married means Dex doesn't have to worry about that happening again - not that he really thinks the sweet and gentle Honey would do the same as his crazy ex. Honey has escaped from a previous abusive relationship, and she's relieved she doesn't have to think about the physical side of things for a while. Dex being willing to wait proves to her that he's serious, and it makes the wedding night an exciting prospect. But events are gradually conspiring against them. Dex's ex-girlfriend arrives to stir up the past, and Honey is called to do jury service on a case that mirrors the events in her own life, bringing back all the old doubts. The wedding is only a week away, but their big day hangs in the balance. Is their love strong enough to pull them through?53,859 Words