LITTLE BIT STRONGER | A COUNTRY ROMANCE
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This book was formerly known as "Let It Rain" - the original working title. It didn't fit after it was edited. "Little Bit Stronger" can now be purchased in its final form on Amazon.
Kate Deltona used to be a woman with spark and passion. She's let a lot go over the years in the name of keeping the peace but she isn't about to let her cheating spouse get away with his nonsense for another minute.
She confronts her husband with the indisputable facts and moves the hell on with her life. She accepts her future as a single mom, busy nurse, and member of an awesome family - plenty of reasons to count her blessings.
Then that silly bitch Fate puts Josh Hennecart in her way.
A rancher determined to sweep her off her feet, Josh ticks all the boxes on the list Kate never even had with the men who came before him. The longer he courts her with old-school charm, the more she wonders about giving him a heart that's been bruised...but still beats.
There's nothing like a patient man on a mission.
Enjoy this sweet (and spicy) country romance by Always the Good Girl, Shayne McClendon.
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