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J. Mercer grew up in Wisconsin where she walked home from school with her head in a book, filled notebooks with stories in junior high, then went to college for accounting and psychology. She wishes she were an expert linguist, is pretty much a professional with regards to competitive dance hair (bunhawk, anyone?), and enjoys exploring with her husband—though as much as she loves to travel, she’s also an accomplished hermit. Perfect days include cancelled plans, rain, and endless hours to do with what she pleases. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @jmercerbooks or online at www.jmercerbooks.com. ...more

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	After They Go: A contemporary family drama 3.72 avg rating — 118 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Triplicity 3.78 avg rating — 95 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark & Stormy 4.16 avg rating — 62 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Perfection and Other Illusive Things 3.88 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In One Life and Out Another 4.28 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shady Woods: Book 1 in the Shady Woods series - a fun, easy to read paranormal for teens 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Little Wooden Box (Shady Woods, #2) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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J. Mercer liked Angie Bridget's review of In One Life and Out Another: "In One Life and Out Another tells the story of Marin, a high school senior who is trying to make a variety of decisions such as which college to attend or whether or not to date the nice boy who is interested in her. Each chapter is divided into two " Read more of this review »
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A lush, immersive fantasy with characters you can't help but feel for and a plot you won't want to miss! My most anticipated release of the season. ...more
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J. Mercer rated a book it was amazing The Rake of Tamarix Hall: A Regency romance perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn by Georgina North (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A charming Regency romance with a tender heart! I love the forced dating trope, which of course turns forced engagement when you're talking historical fiction, and the heat this creates between the two protagonists is palpable on the page, something ...more
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“August September A Year Later 279 305 315 “One of the secrets of life is to be honestly who you are. Who others want you to be, who you used to be, or who you may someday become . . . these are fantasies. To be honestly who you are is to give up your illusions and face today with courage.” – Bill Purdin”
― J. Mercer, After They Go: A contemporary family drama

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