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A rock musician with emotional scars unexpectedly falls for a woman who helps him heal in this new adult romance.
Hard-edged rocker Graham Allen has it all. He's flush with cash from playing bass in a band by night and restoring classic cars by day. And there are plenty of women willing to share his bed for a night, complication-free. Perfect, because if there's anything he learned from his past, it was to never get attached—to anything. So when bartender Carly Sullivan flashes her innocent smile, Graham isn't prepared for what happens next.
Two rules, that's all Graham has—never apologize and never fall in love. He knows Carly is everything he should avoid. Cheerful and sweet, she has "relationship" written all over her. But Graham can't stay away from her probing questions and concerned blue eyes.
When Graham discovers Carly is hiding a crushing secret, he's prepared to risk it all. Until in one single moment, everything changes and Graham's past threatens to collide with his future. His life is crumbling down around him, and soon no apology in the world can save him.
He should've known to walk away.
Hard-edged rocker Graham Allen has it all. He's flush with cash from playing bass in a band by night and restoring classic cars by day. And there are plenty of women willing to share his bed for a night, complication-free. Perfect, because if there's anything he learned from his past, it was to never get attached—to anything. So when bartender Carly Sullivan flashes her innocent smile, Graham isn't prepared for what happens next.
Two rules, that's all Graham has—never apologize and never fall in love. He knows Carly is everything he should avoid. Cheerful and sweet, she has "relationship" written all over her. But Graham can't stay away from her probing questions and concerned blue eyes.
When Graham discovers Carly is hiding a crushing secret, he's prepared to risk it all. Until in one single moment, everything changes and Graham's past threatens to collide with his future. His life is crumbling down around him, and soon no apology in the world can save him.
He should've known to walk away.
A rock musician with emotional scars unexpectedly falls for a woman who helps him heal in this new adult romance.
Hard-edged rocker Graham Allen has it all. He's flush with cash from playing bass in a band by night and restoring classic cars by day. And there are plenty of women willing to share...
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Lucid Reigns
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September 13, 2018
Mr. Graham Allen is EXTREMELY worthy of mention. No apologies made me laugh, cry, scream and everything in between. This book got me hooked. Nothing beats an absolute literary magician. Sybil, you really are a blessing to us all.
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Kerri Heslop
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November 24, 2025
Another fantastic book. This stand-alone is a must read! slightly different to some of Bartels series. Interesting from the Males perspective but Bartel makes Carly come alive emotionally through his eyes so artistically you almost feel the narrative by both main characters. I have read all her books and like others cannot put it down. This author does not disappoint. Recommend ⭐️
Lori Dickinson
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December 10, 2014
Very good story. Very well written and both heart breaking and giddy. its emotional but strong and its great.
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Sybil grew up in Northern California with her head in a book and her feet in the sand. She now resides in Southern Florida and while she doesn't get to read as much as she likes, she still buries her toes in the sand. If she's not writing or fighting to contain the banana plantation in her backyard, you can find her spending time with her family.To find out more about Sybil, visit her website, http://sybilbartel.com/ or see what she's up to on Twitter @SybilBartel.
Sybil grew up in Northern California with her head in a book and her feet in the sand. She now resides in Southern Florida and while she doesn't get to read as much as she likes, she still buries her toes in the sand. If she's not writing or fighting to contain the banana plantation in her backya...
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