First published 2013
A contemporary romance that examines the tension between personal desires and external expectations. McLaughlin creates characters who must navigate the complex territory between what they want and what others expect of them. The story centers on individuals caught between competing loyalties and the pull of unexpected attraction. As relationships develop, the protagonists face decisions that will determine whether they follow predetermined paths or forge new directions. The novel explores themes of autonomy, responsibility, and the courage required to pursue authentic connections despite obstacles. McLaughlin builds romantic tension while examining how people respond when their carefully planned lives encounter disruption through love and attraction.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 21st-century
100 pages · Kindle Edition · Avon Impulse