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Play It Safe

by Kristen Ashley

2012 · 474 pages · Kristen Ashley

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About this book

A woman running from her past for a decade finally finds a reason to stop—a charming rancher in a welcoming Colorado town who sees her for who she really is. When Grayson Cody sweeps into Ivey's life, she's drawn to the promise of normal, real, and home in a way she never expected, and their connection is so undeniable that everyone around them can see they belong together. But betrayal tears them apart just as quickly as they came together, leaving years of heartache in its wake—until the town brings them back together when Gray needs her most. As they discover the truth behind what destroyed them, Ivey and Grayson must navigate their second chance while facing a dangerous enemy determined to tear them down.

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Warm indie folk and country-tinged Americana with soft R&B undertones—think vulnerable acoustic guitar, honeyed vocals, and slow-burn sensuality. Capture the ache of second chances, the comfort of small-town belonging, and the tender intensity of rediscovering love after heartbreak.

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