Then, I Found You
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Growing up, Allison James had everything she could ever want. Except a mom. Losing her at a young age meant Allison's family tried to fill the gap--with an absent dad, loving aunt, and overbearing grandfather.
It wasn't ideal but it was hers. She survived it only to find out thirty years later that her mother never died. Now she's trying to find her mom and discover the truth behind all the lies she grew up with.
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Elena Morgan has lived a simple life with her parents and brother. She's known pain and heartache but nothing prepares her for the day a handsome stranger shows up in her life and turns it upside down.
Dylan brings joy, love, and surprise into her life. But he has a job to do and neither are sure if he'll be able to stay when it's done.
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This is a story of family and love. No matter what separates them, nothing can be too big to overcome.
And because I have to--this story is copyrighted. It belongs to me completely so no stealing. Ok? Ok.
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