by Nalini Singh
First published 2010
She stands at another crossroads, watching love slip away once again. The protagonist has spent years as an outsider, never quite belonging anywhere, letting romantic opportunities pass her by before she recognizes them. Each missed connection teaches her something new about herself, but the lessons come too late to help. As she matures into someone more sure of herself, she discovers that love brings complications she never expected. The relationships she finally manages to build don't match the fairy tales she once believed in. Real love demands compromise, and she faces a difficult choice. She can hold onto every piece of who she is and remain alone, or she can bend slightly to make room for someone else. The question becomes whether small sacrifices destroy authenticity or make it possible to connect with another person.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-growth, second-chance, self-discovery
212 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform