{"product_id":"fragile-lives-paperback","title":"Fragile Lives - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAriana Cane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"You're the only thing holding me together. And they all know that.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeila\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was born in this small town, and I knew one day, no matter what I did to prevent it, I'd die here, alone. What I didn't account for was my brother's mysterious, dark, damaged friend coming to town and making his way into everyone's hearts. But his years serving in the Navy seem to cause him a different level of damage that no one else sees: one that hides on the inside and scars deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's older. He's a mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHiding his pain behind a wicked smile, ridden by the guilt of someone else's mistakes, he refuses to play by the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI found this little town because I was looking for closure in my miserable life. But what I really found is something entirely different-someone, who saw me at my lowest. The only one who sees the real me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's younger. She's pure. She's my friend's sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's smart. Smart enough to know she should run from me, leaving me in the dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I find myself chasing her, scared she'll reveal my dirty secrets. Scared she'll leave me alone with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I would give everything to keep you, but I got nothing left to give.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is part of a series of interconnected standalones. This slow-burn, strangers-to-enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance is filled with angst, pain, and finding peace. Each book contains a story about a different couple. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTW: severe depression, alcohol abuse, mention of su1cide. Please read all TW in Author's Note. Strong language. 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 418\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47267737207033,"sku":"9781733832175","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/1EyvOZpnDX9781733832175.webp?v=1768868528","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/fragile-lives-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}