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SOPHIE HUNTSBERGER found her way to a new life and new family when she ran from the physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her father. She has blossomed and healed in ways she never imagined she would or could be within the safe arms of her adoptive family.ARRICK CARRERO has been her rock, her best friend, and her protector for years, but even he cannot get to the root of her growing emptiness.Sophie is lost.And she's reaching out for anything to fill the void and cure whatever ails her.When Sophie realizes the answer has been within arms reach all along, she’s unable to prepare herself for Arrick’s spiraling emotions.What was once innocent now comes into question - and life does not always let the heart prevail.Characters that will break your heart, as well as each other.Contains some mature, adult content and language.* * * * * *Book 4 is the first installment in the Carrero Heart Trilogy in The Carrero Series.There are now accompanying bonus books for every trio in the series - Arrick's view, POV book can be found on my Amazon Authors Page

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Tijdens het steppen op de sportschool valt een jonge vrouw met haar hoofd op de grond. Wanneer ze bij bewustzijn komt, lijkt ze uit een heerlijke droom te ontwaken. Tegelijkertijd voelt ze dat er iets ontzettend mis is.