num_pages: 304
description: Lauren Laynes latest novel about the healing power of redemption tells the story of a crush gone wickedly wrong proving that what you want isnt always what you need. Growing up in New York Michael St. Claire never expected to spend his twenties wearing cowboy boots. But that was before he learned about his real father a total stranger with a family in Cedar Grove Texas. Once in the Lone Star State Michael meets Kristin Bellamy who is exquisitely refined and everything Michael always thought he wanted in a woman. The only problem is that Kristin is dating Michaels new half brother Devon. Kristins mouthy curvy sister Chloe has always been in love with Devon Patterson. So when Michael offers to help Chloe break up Devon and Kristin Chloe agrees to a deal that seems too good to be true. Before long Chloe finally gets her man only to make a startling discovery: She no longer wants the guy she had to fight forshe wants the one who stood by her side. After all he and Chloe have been through Michael swears hes damaged goods. Can Chloe convince him that love is worth the risk?
language: English
title: Crushed
publisher: Flirt