
📚 Book 1 of a completed 2-book series
🔍 Still under the radar — fewer than 1,000 Goodreads reviews
Built to Last When a single dad and a woman rebuilding her life after heartbreak cross paths, they discover that sometimes the strongest foundations are built slowly, brick by brick. She's searching for stability and a fresh start, while he's been a steady presence for everyone but himself—until she makes him believe he deserves happiness too. Their connection is genuine and grounded, the kind that develops through real conversations and quiet moments of understanding. This is a story about two people learning that love doesn't always arrive like a lightning bolt; sometimes it quietly becomes the most important thing in your world.
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“Create a playlist called Built to Last by Janice Kay Johnson. Soft indie folk and gentle acoustic pop capturing the slow-burn warmth of two people rebuilding trust. Think Jason Isbell, First Aid Kit, and The Lumineers—grounded, honest, and deeply human. Music for quiet conversations and steady, dependable love.”
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