This story contains themes of: depression, drug use overdose, explicit imagery
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Eight years ago, Cade Jackson went to prison for killing a man—but now he's back. Covered in scars, prison ink, and carrying a reputation that makes most of the town cross the street to avoid him, Cade returns to the only place he has left. Reese spent years reading every letter he sent from prison. Years convincing herself she'd moved on. But the man standing in her grandmother's kitchen isn't the step-uncle she remembers. He's harder. Rougher. Haunted by things he refuses to talk about. Turns out, eight years can change a lot. Now Reese is twenty-two, trapped in a small town, caring for the grandmother who practically raised her, and trying not to drown beneath responsibility. The last thing she needs is Cade walking back into her life carrying old memories, unanswered questions, and a past no one will let him escape. As family loyalties fracture and long-buried truths begin to surface, Reese finds herself drawn toward the one person she should probably be running from. Because loving Cade Jackson was easy when she was fifteen. Loving him now could destroy them both.
June 14th
Little Bird,
They tell you time stops in a place like this, but it doesn’t. It eats away at your memory until everything looks gray. But not you. You’re the only thing that kept the color in my head. I’m coming home. I’ve done my time, and I’ve earned my way out. I’ll be there soon.
I’m coming for you.
— Uncle Cade
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Mary Wilkins: This was an enjoyable short story. Well done! 😄👏🏾👏🏾
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Dracyy: I really enjoyed this entire book and I am definitely looking forward to seeing more from this very talented author! The buildup of emotions was phenomenal. We went along for the ride as they went from strangers to partners. Recommended reading for young adults on up.
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Kelley: Love the story line! Ryder needs to getvhiavhead out of his ass tho!
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user-za6B61FpQY: The story is great. I think we could have waited a lottle longer for them to get together,
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Miriam: I liked the way the plot was set up and then the relationship progressed. Some may not like the discretion but it all led up to a very happy ending with a bit of suspense leading up to it. Definitely a cliffhanger. Waiting for a follow-up.
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blair: THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE IT IM GONNA READ IT LATER BC IM TIRED BC I JUST FINISHED WRITING 10 CHAPTERS IN 1 DAY!
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Farial-Jap-Girl: なんて素敵で、予想もしなかった読書体験なんでしょう! これは間違いなく、ありきたりな恋愛小説ではありません。むしろ、そうじゃないことに感謝したいくらいです。登場人物たちがとてもリアルに感じられるんです。欠点があって、複雑で、情熱的で、人間らしい「白か黒かでは割り切れない」魅力的なグレーの部分に満ちています。怒りや支配、愛、そして怒りの赤い霧に飲み込まれそうになったときに、別の道を選ぶ可能性を描いているところも、とても好きでした。でも正直、一番の驚きは、この本がとにかく楽しく読めたこと! 作者はヒロインの声を見事に描き出していて、私はすっかり別の時代、別の場所へ連れ去られたような気分になりました...
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MamaJo57: Loved,loved,loved ❤️❤️❤️ this book. The characters were so funny I could listen to their conversations forever. The romance/love was just enough to keep the story flowing . Thank you for sharing looking forward to reading your next 📕book .
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damnnn i was hoping real uncle
I think I am going to like this very much . It has a good plot ❤️
well if that isn’t a good start to this book. 🥵