
Not a Strong Enough Word : Volume 1 - Allie Samberts
Allie Samberts
- Pages · 336 pages
- Publication Date · 20/07/2026
- Genre · Adult & contemporary romance
A slow-burn second chance romance set in the publishing world, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover. Five years apart. One unfinished love story. Scarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all-until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her. and the man she loved. Now, after years of healing, she's ready to write again. For Ryan, Scarlett's disappearance wasn't just a professional loss, it was personal. It shattered his heart and sent him into a slump. That is, until an anonymous manuscript lands on his desk. The writing is brilliant, raw, and achingly familiar-it can only be Scarlett's. As fate brings them back together, Scarlett reluctantly agrees to let Ryan edit her comeback novel, even though it means working with the man she never stopped loving. Old passions reignite, but when pressure builds and buried secrets resurface, Ryan fears history will repeat itself. Scarlett walked away once. But as they navigate love, loss, and the weight of the past, she and Ryan must be strong enough to rewrite their story before it's too late.
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