Mending Hearts
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Last published Mon, Oct 22, 2018
Chelsea Todd is back in her hometown after five years and it was a difficult decision to make. She left because of a broken heart and still clings to the pieces, refusing to let anyone close to hurt her again.
But when Chelsea meets charming Jerome Jones, who she can't decide whether to accept or ignore the constant attention he's been giving her since she arrived, her resolve to guard her heart with everything she's got is shattered.
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She's broken and the experience made her wary of love.
He has never truly loved anyone.
It's ironic that two people who have no intention to give their hearts away, meet and end up falling in love with each other.
She may be broken and he may be messed up, but not beyond repair.
Because all it takes is finding that one person who'll help pick up the broken pieces and mend your heart.
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ROMANCE / NEW ADULT
Ongoing
Cover Credits : Ms_Book_Worm
Ara Lavyn © All Rights Reserved 2018
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