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Elizabeth O'Roark

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A decade later, tragedy reunites her with her ex's best friend — the one she could never quite hate enough.

Content Warnings
death of loved onegrief

Description

He was my boyfriend’s best friend—and the bane of my existence. I wanted to hate Luke Taylor. I did hate him. I just never hated him enough.Now, a decade later, tragedy has brought us back to the place where it all happened—my best times, and my worst.Our lives have changed, but that pull between us is just as strong as ever.Only this time, it’s more dangerous too.

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