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Synopsis

August 31, 2014, was the day that marked the mistakes in choices that cost Emily Cromwell the love of her life.

Spencer Huxley and Emily Cromwell ran away and got married after graduation,
but she left him immediately after their wedding, leaving his heart shattered into pieces.
That day, Spencer left Juniper Springs on a one-way track to join the military,
vowing never to return to the small town.

Years later, Spencer is now an accomplished author with millions to his name,
while Emily works as a schoolteacher and a single mom.

When an urgent phone call sets Spencer and Emily’s worlds on a path of collision.
Unbeknownst to Spencer, Emily has been harboring three huge life altering secrets from him…
Scandals and secrets that could send shockwaves throughout the quiet town.

When Emily’s father is found dead, they begin to unravel the many mysteries that have shaped their entire adult lives.

With the help of lawyer and PI Avery Hart, they seek to reveal a truth that will upend everything they thought they knew about their past and each other.
Will the secrets that Emily harbors destroy any hope of a future together?

*The Surprise is Book 4 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone.

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Level 1 - Sweet & Mild

Tender moments and stolen kisses. Sweet and innocent romance. No sexual content whatsoever. Perfect for all ages.

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Level 2 - Warming Up

Chemistry is building with passionate kissing. Light physical affection and touches. Intimate moments are hinted at but not shown on page. Sensual but not explicit. Closed door or Fade to Black

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Two or more explicit intimate scenes with detailed descriptions. Frequent sexual content woven through the story. Varied and adventurous encounters. Not for the faint of heart.

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Multiple explicit intimate scenes throughout the entire book. Detailed, graphic descriptions of sexual content. Varied and adventurous acts featured prominently. May include kink, BDSM, or other mature themes. Strictly for adult readers seeking maximum heat.