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Southern Sunshine
Natasha Madison · Southern #8
A soldier returns home wounded to discover the girl he left behind has been keeping a life-changing secret.
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Reed I never wanted to be a cowboy, living in a small town was suffocating.The military was my out.I saw every place I ever wanted and everything that nightmares are made of.Until I almost lost my life and then I ended up back home. Hazel Finding out that I was pregnant the night before I left for college changed everything.I left that small town and vowed to never return.When my grandfather died, I had no choice but to go back home.The plan was just for two weeks.I thought it would be quick and easy until he was standing at the back door asking questions. Secrets never stay secrets for long in this town.
Southern series
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