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Off Guard
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Ongoing, First published Jan 08
Mature
16 new parts
Book Three.

It's been three and a half years since Lily Carter last saw Austin Moore.

In that time, she finished college, moved on in her own way and built a life that made sense, learning to imagine a future without him.

But when old friends gather for an event, memories and feelings she thought were behind her come rushing back.

One encounter is enough to make her question the choices she's made, the people she's loved, and the life she thought she could live.

Now, Lily must face the pull of the past and the choices that could change everything.

Full of heart, longing and undeniable chemistry, 'Off Guard' is the final chapter in Lily's story. A story about timing, forgiveness, and a love that refuses to be ignored.
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