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Branded as Trouble

by Lorelei James · Rough Riders #6

2009 · 286 pages

Friends to LoversSecond ChanceSmall Town
4.3Goodreads
4.6Amazon

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 10k+ readers on Goodreads

📚 Book 6 of an ongoing series (5 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 5 of 8 books published

About this book

When India and Colt finally stop pretending their friendship is just friendship, everything changes—and there's no going back. India's used to people judging her by her tattoos and colorful hair, but the one person who's always seen her for who she really is happens to be the reformed bad boy she's somehow fallen completely for. Now these two are facing their biggest challenge yet: navigating the kind of love that could either strengthen the bond that saved them both, or shatter it entirely. Lorelei James delivers the perfect blend of steam and heart as two people who've already conquered their demons discover that letting someone in romantically is a whole different kind of brave.

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