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Close As Strangers

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Reads 52,545
Votes 2,042
Parts 35
Time 2h 40m

abigail_grayson

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B O O K  T W O 

(CAN NOT BE READ AS A STAND ALONE! You must read the first book for this one to make sense.) 

They say you never know the value of something until it's gone. 

When Wes returns from London, Molly must comprehend where they stand, who they are, and how to come to terms with her true feelings. 

Wes hides himself and displays his new persona, but is it strong enough to keep the truth hidden? Is it strong enough to hold the secrets, lies, and past hidden from the people he cares for most? 

As the two build a wall between them once again, can they learn to tear down the bricks and find each other again? Can they become what they once were, or delve into something deeper? Will they be able to admit the truth to not only each other, but themselves? 

Continue following their journey in the second installment of the Close As Trilogy: Close As Strangers. 

|HIGHEST RANK: 
#280 in Chicklit on 4/3/18|

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The Close As Trilogy

Season 1
34 parts
Season 2
35 parts
Season 3
36 parts

Table of contents

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After She Knew

Emma White never had the perfect life. Her mother died giving birth to her, her father was always working and never gave her attention, but when she went to college, her luck seemed to change. She was finally happy. She fell in love with the most perfect guy on the world. What happens then when she realizes that what she's been living for the past months is a complete lie? The moments together, the I love you's, the way he treats her, even the way he looks at her. All lies. Her boyfriend, that she thought was as in love with her as she was, happens to be the opposite of she thought. He was using her. She feels betrayed and hurt like never before. The question is what is she supposed to do now that she knows the truth? Will she be able to forgive him and believe whatever he says from now on or will she have the strengh to move on? Will Noah get his girl back or is it too late? Follow Emma and Noah in their path after the truth is out there. This is not a stand alone book. Before She Even Knows - Book I After She Knew - Book II You should read the first book before moving forward. If you have read it, thank you and please, carry on.