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Synopsis
Vera Gallagher is chasing constant. For four years, her life was anything but normal. And the years before that she refuses to even remember. Dwelling on the past only hurts. Life is fragile, a lesson her mother taught her well. She’s determined not to waste a moment of her newfound freedom. Maybe some would consider her crush on Mateo Eden wasted time. Maybe some would call her a fool for loving a man who hasn’t once dropped a crumb of interest her way. Still, to Vera, it’s Mateo or nothing. He’s handsome. Charming. Witty. And he loves his family the way Vera loves―with her whole heart. Maybe he’ll never notice her. Maybe she’s too damaged, too broken, to find that normal life she craves. Maybe her secrets will always keep them apart. But Vera will love him anyway. Whether Mateo realizes it or not.
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Sable Peak: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult contemporary romance contains mature sexual content, references to past trauma and captivity, and emotionally intense situations involving healing from a difficult past.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will connect with Vera's journey to rebuild her life and find love after years of hardship in a close-knit small town.