Not About Love
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Lisle Matthews believes in Love, with a capital L. She's just doesn't think it's for her.
Lisle's content with her life, running a bookstore in LA's Silverlake neighborhood, spending copious amounts of time reading, and pretending she's not attracted to her friend, Braden James. After the death of her best friend almost ten years ago, she's given up on serious relationships, and getting involved with Braden would not be a good thing.
Until she kisses him. And he kisses her back. One kiss changes everything, and soon Lisle's so tangled up with Braden she's not sure she could get free. Or if she even wants to. Problem is, he doesn't believe in love, not even with a little "l". Will Lisle risk her heart to convince him love exists? Or will she shut him out and walk away?
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Hey! *waves* I hope you like this story. It was originally written back in 2012, and it's the first romance I ever wrote. Braden and Lisle are one of my all-time favorite couples, so I couldn't NOT share their story with you. Happy reading!
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