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When Emma's deadbeat dad leaves her tangled in a dangerous world of debt and deception, she becomes a master at surviving on her own terms—until she meets Braden Holt, a man whose protective nature makes her want to risk everything. Forced to push him away to keep him safe from her father's enemies, Emma thinks she's made the right choice, but when tragedy upends her carefully constructed world, she has to decide whether to retreat behind her walls or finally let the people who love her help carry the weight. This is a raw, emotional story about finding strength not just in yourself, but in the people brave enough to stand beside you. Perfect for readers who love gritty, character-driven romances with real stakes and the kind of love that's worth fighting for.
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