The Secrets That Save Us
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  • Reads 4,179
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  • Parts 35
  • Time 2h 24m
Complete, First published Jan 22, 2021
Mature
*** Book number 5 in the Anderson series ***
*** can be read as a stand-alone story but will reference         previous books in the series *** 

Cole Anderson

Cold, moody, quite - the oldest Anderson sibling.
Cole's been carrying a terrible secret for years and deals with it the only way he knows how; by not dealing with it.
What happens when a woman and surprise he wasn't expecting start breaking down his walls?


Kaylie Martin

The love of her life died when she was only eighteen, leaving her heartbroken and carrying a secret with her. She finally decides to return to her home town and runs into an old friend. 

Can these two mend each others broken hearts?

- mature language and content throughout

Written by; Bella Archbold
Cover by; CRAZYYFICTIONS
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