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Lauren Runow

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Lauren Runow is the author of more than thirty Adult Contemporary Romance novels, some more dirty than others. When she isn't writing, you'll find her listening to music, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at the baseball field with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she swears it makes her a better mom!

Lauren holds a degree in Motion Pictures and Television from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and is co-owner of the community magazine she publishes with her husband. She is a proud Rotarian and was awarded Woman of the Year from Congressman Garamendi. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.


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Anyone who thinks star-crossed love is romantic has never actually experienced it.

Natalie

I know two things about Dalton Wick.

First, he’s unreasonably hot. And … my father would disown me if I ever got involved with him.
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This book held my heart the entire time! Yes the bother’s best friend trope is one of my favorites but the second chance aspect of this story is what I loved most!! When you love someone that much it never fades away!
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“That’s our baby girl…. My forever with you.”
Lauren Runow, Last Chance

“For a man who doesn’t woo women very often, you’re certainly doing a great job at it.”
“You like my woo?”
“It’s decent wood,” I say coyly.
“Is that a challenge? All right. But I have to warn you, you might not be prepared for the full Tucker Simms experience.”
“You make it seem like a ride at a theme park.”
“I’m not gonna touch that comment with a ten-foot pole.”
Lauren Runow, Perfect Song

“There is no shame in what happened last night.” He kisses me softly. “There’s nothing weird between us this morning, so let’s just make this clear right now. I want this. I want you. We’re going to do this.”
Lauren Runow, Oh No... It's You

“Love the life you live.
Live the life you love.”
Bob Marley

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi

“For a man who doesn’t woo women very often, you’re certainly doing a great job at it.”
“You like my woo?”
“It’s decent wood,” I say coyly.
“Is that a challenge? All right. But I have to warn you, you might not be prepared for the full Tucker Simms experience.”
“You make it seem like a ride at a theme park.”
“I’m not gonna touch that comment with a ten-foot pole.”
Lauren Runow, Perfect Song

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