My Heart Stood Still.
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Last published Wed, Feb 3, 2021
Avery has always been sure of one thing. Her hatred for the midwest. The only place that makes it hard to leave is her favorite bookstore, her home away from home. That is, until she meets Lena in her very favorite place. Like she had been there all along waiting for Avery, like it was destiny. Except Lena is guarded and unapproachable and Avery just can't get enough. And now Avery really can't be sure of anything, even the one thing she thought she knew all along.
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