Devotion and Desire
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Strong, independent Callie Anderson avoids relationships and love at all cost - always keeping potential romantic interests at an arms length. She refuses to let herself be hurt again, pushing away anyone who tries to get too near.
However, after meeting Brian Quinn, she finds him slowly breaking down every wall she's worked so hard to build - fighting him every step of the way. She tries to come to terms with her emotions - but can she ever really allow herself to let her guard down? If she does, she's going to end up facing a lot of other feelings that she's tried so desperately to sweep under the rug. Like the ones about her best friend...
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